tango

» Package 1
 
Tango is one of the most characteristic symbols of Buenos Aires. During this original tour we will focus our attention on this fascinating dance that has gone beyond Argentina's frontiers and is now popular worldwide.
 
We must search the origin of tango around 1880, a time that witnessed an interesting mixture between Spanish, local and Immigrant cultures. We begin our tour in the humble quarters, tango's birthplace, where Buenos Aires adjoined with the countryside. There, local inhabitants, gauchos and immigrants used to frequent the brothels, in part due to the lack of women, which in 1880 represented only 30% of the population.
 
We will then visit the 'conventillos' or tenement houses, where many immigrant working class families lived all together. Here tango began to develop, but soon gave a big step and moved to Corrientes Avenue, where it lived its full swing in the first decades of the 20th century. Since then, tango has been the cultural symbol of Buenos Aires par excellence. We will walk along this typical avenue and then we will visit the Palais de Glace, an elegant dance hall where the upper class began listening to tango and dancing it. There was a confusing episode involving Carlos Gardel here, where apparently he was shot for a lady's fight.
 
Next we head towards the Hipódromo of Palermo, or Palermo Racetrack, whose exciting horse races inspired many tango songs, like the famous "Por una cabeza" by Gardel and Le Pera. Finally, we will visit Abasto, a neighborhood where one can breathe tango on every corner. There we will see Carlos Gardel's house, the great tango singer, also known as "Abasto's dark-haired man". In this house Gardel lived with his mother until 1933, when he traveled to Paris to conquer the city with his unforgettable voice. His house has recently been declared heritage of the city.
 
Approximate duration: 3 hours.
 
Included services:
- Bilingual tour guide that specializes in history of tango.
- Transport during the tour and transfer from and to the hotel in a modern, comfortable and top class vehicle. Uniformed chauffer.
- Reading material with information about the tour and a postcard with tango motifs.
- Optional: dinner and tango show or tango lesson.
 
» Package 2
 
We offer you to spend an amusing, exciting and unique evening. You can learn to dance Buenos Aires' most typical dance in Carlos Copello' s Tango School, an internationally known tango dancer. The lessons are private, custom designed, and given by expert professional teachers. Learn to tango like a real porteño !
 
Approximate duration: 2 hours.
 
Included services:
- Tango lesson.
- Transport from and to the hotel in a modern, comfortable and top class vehicle.
- Uniformed chauffer.
 

city

Enjoy a private city tour with a bilingual guide featuring major sights including the Teatro Colón Opera House, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government Palace (Casa Rosada) the colorful La Boca district, the tough port neighborhood and colorful working class heart of Buenos Aires, and San Telmo, home and birthplace of the sultry tango.
 
Then, you will visit the northern area of the city: Palermo neighborhood with its woods, gardens and lakes, and Recoleta, with its famous cemetery (where is buried Evita) among lots of very famous and important people for Buenos Aires and Argentinean history.
 

estancia

Full day Excursion to a typical estancia - San Antonio de Areco.
 
You will be greeted and received with “empanadas” and wine. You will have some spare time to get aquainted with the Estancia.
 
Afterwards you will enjoy of a delicious typical Argentinean barbecue. In the afternoon the “gauchos” will surprise you with their typical dances and countryside skills. You will also have time to enjoy other activities available in the Estancia such as horse riding and riding in horse-drawn carriages among others.
 

 
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Playing polo, horse riding, birdwatching, getting into countryside life, drinking some 'mates' (typical Argentinian infusion) and, of course, eating a great Argentinean asado under the moonlight in the huge sky of the Argentinean Pampa.    » read more

Tigre River

Half Day Tigre River Delta Excursion
 
Half day tour to San Isidro and Tigre: On the way to Tigre, which is 30 km away from Buenos Aires city (20 miles), you will enjoy the northern residential suburbs of the city. You will go along Libertador Avenue passing by the presidential residency in Olivos (quinta de Olivos).
 
Then you will visit the historical San Isidro, the Cathedral of San Isidro and historical residencies close by. At Tigre city you will get on board a boat from which you will appreciate the exotic subtropical forest of the Paraná river delta, a 14.000 square kilometers area comprising thousands of islands and islets.
 

biking

Another amusing way of knowing Buenos Aires is biking! These tours count with specialized guides. Bicycles are new Beach Cruisers with very comfortable seats. Passengers are also provided with helmets, mineral water and medical assistance. Tours can last from 3,5 hours to 5. Don’t miss this joyful opportunity.
 
Running tours
 
The newest way of taking the best advantage of your time in Buenos Aires: making your favouite activity while you get to know lots of interesting things about each corner of Buenos Aires. You can choose out of six different 10km circuits designed by professional runners and tour guides.