This guide is one of my proudest written productions that I surely will not forget easily, because there's too much of myself there!
As always, relish!!!
Guided Tours in English in Buenos Aires
El Zanjón de Granados
A journey through a labyrinth of brick-walled rooms under the ctiy of Buenos Aires, it offers the visitor a unique expedition between the relics of the city’s first Foundation times.
Location: Defensa St. N° 775 Tel 4 367 3002
Guided Tours: Mon to Fri, from 11 am to 2 pm, every hour. Duration: 60’. Price: $30 / Sun, from 2 pm to 6 pm, every half an hour. Duration: 30’. Price: $10
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Barolo Palace
Perched in the heart of the city, Barolo Palace enchants its viewer with its unusual architecture which depicts Dante Alighieri’s masterpiece, The Divine Comedy.
Location: Avenida de Mayo Av. N° 1370
Guided Tours: Mon and Thur, from 2 pm to 7 pm. Duration: 40’. Price: $15 – Previous confirmation needed.
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Paz Palace
Seat of the Military Circle of Buenos Aires, its architectural features were inspired in a part of the Louvre Palace, epitomising the urban residence of the XIX century in the city.
Location: Santa Fé Av. N° 750 Tel 4 311 1071/79
Guided Tours: Tue 4 pm, Thur 4.15 pm. Price: $25
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Santa Felicitas Historical Complex
Built as a memorial to Felicitas
Guerrero, it includes a remarkable Church and several tunnels where a museum has been displayed.
Location: Pinzón St. N° 1480
Guided Tours: Sun 3.30 pm. Price: $5
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The Botanic Garden
Housing more than 7000 species of plants perfectly maintained, it encores the most varied flora from different continents and a remarkable collection of more than 30 pieces of art.
Location: Santa Fé St. N° 3951 Tel 4 831 4527/4614
Guided Tours: Fri 10.30 am – Previous confirmation needed.
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General San Martín Theatre
It is considered to be one of the most remarkable cultural
centres of latin America.
Location: Corrientes Av. N° 1530 Tel: 4 374 1385
Guided Tours: Fri 12 am. Price: $2
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Recoleta Cementery
One of the world’s most outstanding cementery, it is admired for its refined architecture and respected for being the resting place for illustrous and remarkable figures of Argentinian history.
Location: Junín St. N° 1760 Tel: 4 803 1594
Guided Tours: Tue and Thur 11 am
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National Museum of Decorative Arts
Originally, it belonged to Josefina de Alvear and Matías
Errázurri who also owned the art collection. It houses more then 4000 objects which vary from Roman sculptures to contemporary hadcrafted silvered objects.
Location: Del Libertador Av. N° 1902
Guided Tours: Tue to Sat, 2.30 pm. Price: $5 – Tue: free ticket
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National Museum of Fine Arts
One of hte most relevant museums of Buenos Aires.
It offers a service of audio-guides.
Location: Figueroa Alcorta Av. N° 2280 - Price: $15
There is a vast array of activities to be done during your stay. The traditional horse-riding excursions through the beauties of Buenos Aires' hills, creeks and enchanting landscapes are the must for every visitor. At night, relish a couple of traditional dancers while eating a delicious Asado -a type of roasted cow meat- with a stylish glass of Cabernet Sauvignon wine. Wake up the following morning ready to visit the picturesque tiny town which will take you fifty years back in time, or even more, where friendship and warmth epitomise the inhabitants' lifestyle.