Buenos Aires
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Urban Running Tours
http://www.urbanrunningtours.com.ar
156-954-6515
20 May, 2009 Rating: 10Sue said:
An awesome way to acquaint yourself with the various cool neighborhoods of Buenos Aires! Explore San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo Soho & Hollywood, Belgrano or the Palermo Lakes. Runner-guides will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel and tours are offered in Spanish, English, French and Italian. What a fun way to see the sites! You also get a cool "Urban Running Tours" shirt. They offer runs in the mornings and evenings every day, and you can go at pretty much any pace you'd like. The guides will run a shorter or further distance, too, depending upon your preference. About US$50/person. DO IT!! -
Caminito Neighborhood, La Boca
Del Valle Iberlucea 1300, (Plazoleta Vuelta de Rocha), Buenos Aires, Argentina
7 Jan, 2010 Rating: 9Sue said:
Named for a tango, this 100-meter-long pedestrian alleyway was built over an old railway in the heart of the vibrant La Boca neighborhood. The colorful houses are often pictured in virtually every Buenos Aires tour book and for good reason! It's essentially an open-air museum with tango dancers and musicians who perform regularly. Visit on the weekend or during the Festival Internacional del Tango (late February through early March) when the entertainment is over the top! Any other time of the year, enjoy looking through the little shops (I got a phenomental pair of leather boots there) and having your picture taken with llamas in the street. La Boca has the reputation of not being very safe after nightfall, so plan your visit in the morning or afternoon. -
Ecological Reserve
http://www.buenosaires.gov.ar/areas/med_ambiente/reserva/?menu_id=2486
Av. Tristán Achával Rodríguez 1550 (Puerto Madero)
4315-4129/4893-1853
21 Feb, 2009 Rating: 9rebeccaolson said:
The Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve is a treasure for those wanting a quick respite from the city. Located just East of Puerto Madero, the Ecological Reserve was "formed by a land-fill of waste material of demolished buildings dumped in the river off Costanera Sud avenue to make way for highway construction throughout Buenos Aires in the 70s" (source: Wikipedia.) Now, the gem is overgrown with marshy grasses, small shrubs, and hearty wildflowers. The city declared it a park in the 1980s, and even with the rampant development of Puerto Madero, the Reserve has survived. The reserve is great for walking or bike riding. If you don't have your own bike, on Saturday there are a few vendors who rent bikes, all situated along the "boardwalk" area running to the East of the park - you'll know you're in the right spot when you see a long row of bright yellow and red sandwich vendors. The North entrance to the park (if you are coming from Recoletta or Palermo) and the South entrance (coming from San Telmo or La Boca) both have rental booths. We rented at the southern entrance, and only paid 8 pesos an hour (cash only.) They require some sort of identification (a US driver's license was fine) and they give you a ticket with the time you rented - you pay when you return, so you don't have to decide in advance how long you want to keep the bike, which is nice. In addition, she only charged us for an hour and a half (12 pesos), rather than two full hours, which was very nice. The bikes aren't great, but they do let you pick yours out, and I recommend taking it for a few quick pedals before accepting it. Once in the reserve there is a path that goes all around, as well as a few paths that dissect it. There are maps at the entrances and at each intersection, so it is easy to see where you are. You can easily ride the entire circumference in an hour - walking takes about 2 1/2 to 3 hours, depending on how many breaks you decide to take. Keep an eye out for really large iguanas, green parrots, sandpipers and all sorts of fun river wildlife. There are many places to pull slightly off the path for a great view of the chocolate milk river (which, if you've spent the rest of your time in the typical BA neighborhoods, you probably haven't seen yet.) There are benches and large grassy areas dotted around the Reserve, so you can bring a blanket, a book, and a picnic lunch, and make an entire day of it. Keep in mind that there isn't much shade, and the sun can be scorching on a typical summer day, do bring lots of water, sunscreen, and even a hat (if you have it). The best day is one that is slightly overcast. Hours: April to October from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm November to March: from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Open Tuesday to Sunday Access to the Ecological Reserve Costanera Sur is free. -
Estancia Los Dos Hermanos
http://www.estancialosdoshermanos.com/
Zarate Km 10,5 Escalada, Cuartel IV
54-11-4765-4320
25 Jan, 2009 Rating: 9Courtney99 said:
Horseback Riding at Estancia Los Dos Hermanos is such a great activity. My girlfriends had a blast doing this and would definite give it a great review. -
San Telmo Market & Plaza Dorrego
Defensa & Humberto Primo
7 Jan, 2010 Rating: 9Sue said:
I absolutely loved the experience of the San Telmo weekend antique fair! So many treasures to dig through...you could spend the whole day just exploring this neighborhood, shopping, people watching, having lunch, etc. A fun alternative to all the clothing boutiques in and vibes of Palermo Viejo/Soho.10 Feb, 2009 Rating: 9rebeccaolson said:
I am fortunate enough to live in the charming San Telmo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. While not the safest place for a girl alone at night, if you keep to the tourist areas and walk with a friend, you should be fine. The San Telmo market is a wonderful, affordable way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. Defensa avenue is closed off for many city blocks and lined with vendors of all kinds - from beautiful antiques, to handmade jewelry, to cheap tourist paraphernalia. The heart of the market is the antique district of San Telmo, centered around the indoor antique market between Defensa and Bolivar, just a block or two from Plaza Dorrego. After spending the afternoon wandering the streets of the San Telmo market, the best finish is a drink at one of the cafes lining the Plaza Dorrego. In addition to free tango shows throughout the day, on Sunday evenings (at least, every Sunday evening I've been here so far) there is a free community tango. I'm not sure when it starts - we usually arrive around 10 PM and it's going strong, and it goes until around Midnight. While anyone is able to participate, it is just as fun to sit and watch. There are many tables on the plaza, although you must order something in order to sit there. Since public drinking is legal, those on a budget can just grab a soda or beer from a nearby market (Anita's is just down Defensa, under the overpass), and sit along the wall and watch. -
Horse Racing
http://www.palermo.com.ar/home.php?clang=2
Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo Avenida del Libertador 4101 Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
+54 11 47779009
7 Jan, 2010 Rating: 8Sue said:
Just like horse racing in other parts of the world! Hipodromo Palermo is home to the Gran Premio Nacional (an Angentine Derby held in November). Any race day would be a fun half-day or full-day activity that's not too touristy! Meets and races are held on some Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays, and run from noon into the night. Check the schedule in advance. Admission is usually less than 10AR. -
Puente de la Mujer (Bridge)
(in Puerto Madero) Avenida Alicia Moreau de Justo 200, Buenos Aires, Argentina
7 Jan, 2010 Rating: 8Sue said:
Puerto Madero is a great waterfront area that is unlike any other in the city. Go for a stroll along the pedestrian path and take your quintessential-Buenos Aires photo in front of Puente de la Mujer, the Woman's Bridge. It is said to have been designed in the image of a female tango dancer. Nothing else like it exists anywhere in the world. Continue exploring the 15-block neighborhood that features modern residential/business lofts, bars, restaurants, an 8-theatre cinema & a university. Two historic ships from the Argentine Armada, the Corbeta Uruguay & the Fragata Sarmiento, are moored there as floating naval museums. Check them out after lunch! -
Recoleta Cemetery
Junin Street 1790
54-11-4804-7040
7 Jan, 2010 Rating: 8Sue said:
Recoleta is just one of those placed you're SUPPOSED to go to when in Buenos Aires. It's also one of the places that's actually worth the trip. Who wouldn't want to check out an elaborate, cool graveyard--especially one where Eva Peron (Evita) is said to reside?! Bring your camera, as there are tons of memorable images to record. Be on the lookout for dozens of resident felines, too. Some have eerie eyes in different colors, adding to the wonder of Recoleta. -
Obelisco (Monument)
Intersección de Avenida Corrientes y Avenida 9 de Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina
7 Jan, 2010 Rating: 7Sue said:
As if saying you stood on the widest street in the world (9 de Julio) wasn't cool enough, go check out the Obelisk at one of the biggest intersections in town. A photo opportunity that's so very Buenos Aires, the "Obelisco" is a meeting place for political demonstrations, musical performances and celebrations over victories of the national soccer team. It measures 70 meters high and is brightened by white lights at night. You can't miss it! -
Boca Juniors
http://www.bocajuniors.com.ar/
Brandsen 805
54-11-4309 - 4700
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Polo Match
http://www.aapolo.com/
Arévalo 3065
54-11-4777-6444
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Teatro Colon
http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar/site/index.php
Cerrito 618
54-11-4378-7344
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