Language

"The official language is Spanish. Something to note is the use of vos (you) instead of the Spanish tu for informal treatment, and the use of che to address a person.
Currently, Buenos Aires receives tourists from varied nationalities that come for different purposes. Some come to shop, others to enjoy the night life and some others to taste the portenos bohemian lifestyle. Also, there are those who engage in an educational tour and want to study the Spanish language.
Several entities, academies, institutions and universities (among them the language Laboratory at the University of Buenos Aires) teach Spanish to foreign people, from beginner to advanced levels, or provide specialization on a specific field.
The portenos easily understand persons who speak Italian and Portuguese. Most people involved in tourist activities speak English."

Customs

Buenos Aires has always been an open-door city. Its inhabitants are called porte�os, which makes reference to the fact that the city is a port. The inhabitant of the province of Buenos Aires is called bonaerense.
Porte�os are warm and hospitable: they usually invite tourists for lunch or dinner at their homes and prepare typical food.
The characteristic infusion is the mate. It is prepared by pouring warm water into a gourd, also called mate that contains yerba mate.
Some people add sugar, but most prefer 'un amargo' (a mate without sugar)."

Brief History Note on Buenos Aires

"Buenos Aires was founded twice:
The first foundation was in 1536. Don Pedro de Mendoza, a Spanish colonizer, established the first settlement. He named it Ciudad del Esp�ritu Santo y Puerto Santa Mar�a del Buen Ayre. The second, and final, foundation was in 1580. Juan de Garay called the site Ciudad de Trinidad.

In the 19th. century, the port was the arrival point for the great migratory wave promoted by the Argentine State to populate the nation. Spanish, Italian, Syrian-Lebanese, Polish and Russian immigrants provided Buenos Aires with the cultural eclecticism that is so characteristic of the city.
During the 20th. century, successive immigrations - from the provinces, other Latin American countries and Eastern countries � completed the picture of Buenos Aires as a cosmopolitan city in which people with different cultures and religions live together."

BikeTours

About us

Bike Tours is a totally different guided tourism, because it is done on bicycle, it allows you to be in contact with the environment.

We are a company run by young people, all tourism and recreation professionals.
We offer vacations on bicycle through different regions of our country and guided Spanish / English Tours around Buenos Aires and Mendoza or bicycle rentals.

All our Bike Tours around Buenos Aires were design for all ages, either tourist or residents. They are without doubt the most interesting and entertaining way of knowing our cities, learning its history and making new friends.
Security is our principal interest.
We ride through bicycle path avoiding traffic when possible and not a bit strenuous.
We invite you to join our programs and tours.

Buenos Aires Oficial Tourism Site:


WEATHER
"The climate of Buenos Aires is mild all year round. The mean annual temperature is 18� C (64.4� F), making extremely hot and cold days very infrequent. Thus, visitors can enjoy walking around the city in any season.
July is the coldest month. Although frosts are rare, a woollen coat, a jacket or an overcoat and a scarf will be required when going out. In winter, cold is moderate during the day, but temperature considerably drops at night.
In summer, the weather is hot and humid. Mornings are warm and during midday and the first hours of the afternoon, the temperature rises. At night, temperature goes down slightly, so people may wear light clothes; coats are not needed.

Rains are more frequent in autumn and spring (from March to June and from September to December, respectively). They are mild or last a short time, thus activities are not hampered and people usually go out with an umbrella or a raincoat.

In the sunny days of autumn and spring, mornings are slightly cold; the temperature rises at midday and drops again at night."

Four Seasons Apartment Reviews

Reviews for: Four Seasons Apartment

Review # 1
"I had a wonderful experience when renting the apartment on Posadas Street. The location is excellent as the apartment is located in Buenos Aries most upscale neighborhood. Some of the finest restaurants are just a 5 minute walk. In fact, the restaurants are just a few steps from the apartment building. You also have some fabulous hotels like the Hyatt and Four Seasons across the street and down the block. If you like shopping, check out the Bullrich shopping mall 1 block from the apartment.

Grace is a lovely lady and very professional. Grace's local assistant in Buenos Aires is Martha. Martha is very charming and will see to your needs. The apartment is immaculate. It's like a home away from home; if you know what I mean. Also there's 24 hour security in the building. The building staff is very courteous and attentive. Frankly, I will only stay in Grace's apartment whenever I'm in Buenos Aires. If you are traveling as a single person, this is the best place you'll find. I guarantee you'll love it.
Larry Green

Review # 2
Many thanks. We had a great time. It's a lovely apartment in a fantastic area and all the people (Martha, Gladys and the security staff) were great too. If you want to use us as a recommendation, feel free. Thank you for the full return. Much appreciated. Regards,
Colin & Mary

Review # 3
Hello Mr. and Mrs. N,
Thanks for your mail, and prompt Refund. We did have a great time at your place. It's a nice and comfortable appartment, very well located. Thanks for letting us stay there. We really enjoyed it.
Ricardo Edwards Braun

Review # 4
Thank you, Grace!
My stay at Posadas was wonderful, as usual. Also, I very much appreciated the additions to the apartment: answering machine, DVD player, and high-speed internet. Marta, Antonio, Juan Carlos (both of them), and Gladys were all very helpful and made my stay very pleasant and enjoyable.
I hope to stay there again soon.
Thank you,
Justin

Review # 5
Thank You Grace.
We are enjoying the property very much and will definitely consider renting again if available. The location could not be better and we found it spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Thank you for sharing it with us. I also appreciate your prompt return of the deposit. You were very nice to do business with.
Sincerely,
Mark Ensman

Review # 6
Dear friends,
We had a very good time in Buenos Aires. Your apartment was great.
Thanks.
Regards,
Manny and Marilyn Vegh

P.S. Thanks for the return of the damage deposit.

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More European than South American in flavor, Buenos Aires vacation rentals heart boasts bustling streets, grand avenues, old-time cafes and stylish restaurants. The locals at Buenos Aires are renowned for their flair and cockiness, even in times of adversity. It's a city of tragedy and elation; a vibrant, cosmopolitan one.

For the tourist, the city delivers. Wander cobbled streets, marveling at architectural glories and colorfully painted metal houses. Talk world politics and fútbol in atmospheric old cafes. Tuck into one of the famous Argentinian steaks to power a long night's partying.

Bs As' air of sophistication and pride may have taken a serious reality check in light of the country's ongoing economic and political turmoil, but its people are no strangers to drama of this magnitude and the city remains a safe, vibrant, cosmopolitan capital.

More European than South American in flavor, Bs As' Microcentro (downtown) heart boasts bustling streets, grand avenues, old-time cafes and stylish restaurants. The porteños (locals), renowned for their flair and cockiness, even in times of adversity, are suffering a collective bruised ego these days. However, it is all just another part of the complex and extreme Bs As, a history full of tragedy and elation, an ongoing drama that the city's people are inextricably bound to.

Getting Around

Although Greater Bs As has swollen to 13 million people, most tourists stick to the Capital Federal, which is home to a mere 3 million porteños (locals) and is divided into 48 barrios (neighborhoods). Once you get your head around the barrios and sub-neighborhoods that complicate the city's layout, Bs As become easier to navigate. The Microcentro, or downtown precinct, provides access to the most interesting barrios and entertainment areas along the Avenidas of Corrientes, Córdoba and Santa Fe, and the pedestrian-only streets of Florida and Lavalle. The Avenida 9 de Julio, is an unmistakable point of reference; its 16 lanes of traffic run from San Telmo in the south to Retiro up.