For those who want to just hang out in the city, reminiscence where "once upon a time ...", see what has become of "Mi Buenos Aires querido" .. following are some great options with some "extras". Valerie Manoukian can help you with these side trips, even get you tickets to a tango show or a soccer game at River o la Bombonera.
Trips organized together with “Eternautas” - a company led by historians (from the University of Buenos Aires) who offer cultural itineraries in Buenos Aires and its outskirts.
CITY TOURS
Images of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is exceptional: dynamic, sophisticated and overwhelming. An exquisite combination of a European atmosphere and the charm of Latin American cities. This tour provides an in-depth introduction to its history, its architecture, the culture of its people, its anecdotes and secrets. A three-hour journey that offers the fundamental keys for understanding the paradigmatic areas of the city: the lively and frenzied downtown area, the “aristocratic” northern neighbourhoods and the working class southern districts. We visit the highlights of Buenos Aires, acknowledging the transformation of a village that grew into a mega polis.
Journey in a private bus: Centre (Plaza de Mayo – 1st Stop), Montserrat, San Telmo, La Boca (Caminito – 2nd Stop), Puerto Madero, Palermo Chico, Bosques de Palermo and Recoleta (Cemetery – 3rd Stop).
The Paris of South America
This walking visit focuses on the areas of Retiro and Recoleta, where Buenos Aires most clearly expresses its Parisian character, acquired in the early 20th century through its architectural styles and urban design. Plaza San Martín is one of the best examples of the belle époque, being the place where the upper class families settled and built their impressive residences at the turn of the century. We also visit other spots which evidently follow the French pattern: Alvear Avenue and Pellegrini square.
UN DIA DE CAMPO
A full-day event at a centenary Argentine estancia
La Mimosa, a traditional 137 year old estancia located 70 km from downtown Buenos Aires in the historical location of Exaltación de la Cruz, very close to Pilar and Luján. Participants are welcomed in the garden of this centenary house, with home-made beef empanadas and a glass of red or white wine. A guided tour takes you through the centenary house (from 1869) and a typical pulpería (traditional general-provisions store, bar and rural meeting point) built in the last century. Explanations are given of the story of this Estancia Argentina
DELTA DEL PARANA
A full-day trip through the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires
The northern suburb of Buenos Aires remains as one of the most attractive places to visit. We first visit San Isidro, a traditional residential area known for its streets´ beauty and its prominent mansions including those built in the seventeenth hundreds. We also visit Tigre: the impressive entrance to the Paraná delta, fully scattered by islands that can solely be accessed by water, dense vegetation and houses on pilots that can be appreciated on an hour long motor boat ride along some of its rivers. The journey ends with a stop at the local handcrafts and fruit supply market (Mercado de Frutos).
Journey: San Isidro’s historical neighbourhood (1st Stop), Quinta Pueyrredón or Quinta Beccar Varela (2nd Stop), Tigre, Puerto de Frutos (3rd Stop), motor boat ride though the Parana’s delta (4th Stop).
COLONIA
A one day trip to our neighboring country: Uruguay
Take a ferry across the Rio de La Plata to Colonia del Sacramento: a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walk through the cobbled stone streets of this historic quarter. Visit its museums, light house and churches.
EL “NOA”: SALTA + JUJUY
A 5 day trip through part of the Northwestern region
El NOA (Noroeste Argentino – Argentina’s Northwest area) covers the provinces of Catamarca, Jujuy, La Rioja, Salta, Santiago del Estero and Tucumán.
In this opportunity you will visit Salta “La Linda” and Jujuy with possibilities to extend your program to La Rioja or Tucuman.
ESTEROS DEL IBERA
For nature lovers and bird watchers - 4 days at the Ibera Marshlands
Take nautical safaris, visit the interpretation centre of the Natural Reserve of Ibera, walk down the monkey trails and take a night trip into the lagoon all while staying and dinning at a 5 star lodge.
MENDOZA
For wine lovers - 4 days visiting the Land of the Malbec
Tour the city, visit and dine in wineries of the area, hear from a specialist about local wine production and even dine at his home.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Tango Dinner Shows
Tickets to a “futbol” game such as River or Boca
Tickets to see a show at the Teatro Colon
Individual programs upon request
For more information please contact: Valerie Manoukian (daughter of Ann Wittman Class of '58) - lincolnsidetrips@gmail.com
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1 comments:
I wanna go to that Estancia!
I wil rent an apartment in Buenos Aires next month, so Im planning my trip. I wont miss that experience of visitin part of the history of Argentina!!
How can I go there??
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