A GLIMPSE OF BUENOS AIRES

Title: Mi Corazón
Artist/Group: Tango Club Bajo Fondo

Buenos Aires is the largest city of South America and the gateway to Latin America as Madrid is to Europe.  Buenos Aires is modern, elegant, dynamic, a city of contrasts, with a vibrant nightlife and European culture. The French and Italian influence in buildings of Recoleta, the combination of row houses and apartment blocks and the colorful “conventillos” (joint houses) of La Boca neighborhood are a true exponent of its eclectic architecture.  Buenos Aires nightlife is a glamorous showcase of trendy bars and clubs, classy restaurants, theaters and art galleries.  You must remember that in the austral hemisphere seasons are the reverse than those in the northern hemisphere.  The best season to visit Buenos Aires is autumn and spring, the months of March, April, September, October and November.  Summer can be very hot and winter can be chilly and wet, sometimes freezing. 

 

ARRIVING

Major airlines fly to Ezeiza International Airport, near Buenos Aires.  Domestic flights arrive to Aeroparque, Jorge Newberry Airport.  The best way to get to B.A. from the international airport is to take a “remise”, similar to a taxi but charging a fixed price.  “Manuel Tienda Leon” bus company is a semi public transportation which will take you right downtown at the right price and once there you may take a taxi to your final destination. There are booths for both services in the lobby.  If you need to exchange money, look for the window of Banco de la Nacion or for an ATM.   Ezeiza is located about 35km from downtown. http://www.aa2000.com.ar/  

We are planning to stay in Buenos Aires for a week, enough time I guess to get to know the city and visit the surroundings.  The choice of the hotel was an arduous task.  Finally we decided to book at the Art Hotel, a funky and charming boutique hotel located in Barrio Norte. www.arthotel.com.ar