Ghost Tower

Torre Fantasma

Located at Av. Almirante Brown and Wenceslao Villafañe in La Boca

Work of the architect Guillermo Alvarez, this is a construction of "Catalan Modernism" style. According to the legend up in the tower prowled a ghostly character.

Scenographic Mural

It is located at the entrance of La Boca, in front of Lezama Park, in the junction of Almirante Brown and Martin Garcia Avenues. It represents typical things of the area, such as the conventillo, the cafe and tango. We can also appreciate emblematic people of La Boca, such as Quinquela Martin, Juan de Dios Filiberto, Carlos Gardel, Volunteer Firemen and Diego Maradona.

Old Transporter Bridge

Nicolas Avellaneda Bridge

This iron structure is also known as "Old Bridge" or "Nicolas Avellaneda Bridge". Built in 1908, this transporter bridge was responsible for connecting the City of Buenos Aires with the Province of Buenos Aires. In between lays the Riachuelo River. Nowadays is not in use. Even today we can see the rowers at the base of the transporter, who join both shores with their boats, most of the time transporting workers.

Boca Juniors Supporters

Boca Juniors is traditionally regarded as the club of Argentina's working class, in contrast with the supposedly more upper-class base of cross-town archrival Club Atlético River Plate.

Boca Juniors claims to be the club of "half plus one" (la mitad mas uno) of Argentina's population, but a 2006 survey placed its followers at 40%, still the largest share. They have the highest number of fans, according to their percentage in their country.

The Boca-River Superclásico rivalry is one of the most thrilling in the world. There were 327 matches; Boca have won 121, River 105 and there have been 101 draws. After each match (except ties), street signs cover Buenos Aires, at fans' own expense, "ribbing" the losing side with humorous posters. This has become part of Buenos Aires culture ever since a Boca winning streak in the 1990's.

Boca Juniors

Club Atlético Boca Juniors, known also as Boca Juniors or simply Boca, is a popular Argentine sports club, best known for its football team. Its home base is the neighborhood of La Boca, in Buenos Aires, and their home field is Estadio Alberto J. Armando, better known as La Bombonera. Their main rival is River Plate, with whom they contest the Superclásico.

Boca Juniors has won a record 18 international titles, equal to A.C. Milan. Their haul includes six Copa Libertadores, four Recopa Sudamericana, three world club titles (Intercontinental Cup), two Copa Sudamericana, one Copa Oro, one Supercopa Sudamericana, and one Supercopa Masters. Domestically, the club has won 23 national championships, second only to River Plate.

The club is a permanent fixture in the IFFHS Club World Ranking top 25, Boca is currently ranked 11th and has reached the top position of the monthly ranking 6 times (mostly during coach Carlos Bianchi's tenure).

Boca Juniors Stadium

Estadio Boca Juniors

One symbol of the neighborhood, of Buenos Aires, of South America! The worldly known Boca Juniors soccer field. We suggest the guided visit, where you will be able to visit the Museum of the Passion for Boca, the lockers, preferred seats, and even go inside the ground just like one of the players!. After you go to a Boca River match, you'll be able to say that your passing through Earth now has sense. Opened in May 25, 1940, the structure of the stadium looks from up above like a chocolate box, that's why it is also known as "La Bombonera"

Festival Internacional de Teatro de Buenos Aires

From October 5 to October 18

FIBA was born in 1997 as a showcase for the most outstanding expressions of the contemporary performing arts. Local and overseas shows have enjoyed a privileged place at this festival that soon established itself as one of the most important in Latin America.

Every two years this event concentrates the artistic diversity expressed in the new aesthetic quests and the current trends in theatre, dance, visual and sound arts, etc.

Buenos Aires welcomed the great innovators of the theatre and dance scenes for the pleasure of local artists, who had the opportunity to reflect on their own performance, and the general public, who got to appreciate works of the highest quality.

In addition to the international programme, FIBA offered a varied selection of local shows which later made their way into the international scene.

From the very beginning FIBA became a resounding success with sold out tickets for almost all its activities, reinforcing the status of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires as one of the world’s capitals with the highest theatre activity. In every edition of FIBA we challenge ourselves to keep dazzling the audience and the local artists in order to improve the quality of our performing creations.

Tango for Everyone

One of the most interesting and attractive proposals of the Festival is the tango related product fair taking place at the main hall of Harrods: there are books, discs, outfits, crafts, dance schools' information, and much more. Both sides of this huge and magnificent ground floor hall offer a full panorama of this ever-moving and growing cultural industry.

Leopoldo Federico

This Monday, August 17th. from 6.30 pm, the festival will be paying tribute to one of the greatest bandoneon players, composers, and directors of Argentine tango still alive: Leopoldo Federico. At that time in the evening, also featuring Hermenegildo Sabat, Héctor Oscar del Priore and Larrea, will take place the signing of the book "Leopoldo Federico, el inefable bandoneón del tango" by George Dimov and Esther Echenbaum Jonisz.

World Dance of Tango Festival - Events

Special Events

In addition to clinics and an intensive musical calendar of dance classes, other activities are conducted like conferences, meetings of collectors and book presentations of the various activities involved. Hector Black, Bruno Cespi, Luis Lucci, Mariano del Mazo, Andres Casak, Hermenegildo Sabat, Hector Angel Benedetti and Osvaldo Principi among others.

World Dance of Tango Festival - Milongas

Milongas with live music.

Classical and alternative Milongas are two sides of the same tango theme. The program includes traditional music, dances with 40, theatrical performances, exhibitions, tango spirit of rock and electronics with a taste for tango. Harrods will host a number of milongas with live orchestra and two great electrotango parties. City Konex will be part of a series of garage-curing tango by Gabriel Plaza, like the party-electrotango.

World Dance of Tango Festival - Dance Shows

The World Dance of Tango Festival will include the following sections:

Dance Shows
Centered in the dimension of theatrical tango dance, its fine tradition, its development and exploration of its potential merger with other languages. This programe has been developed together by big names and emerging values. Reknowned Milena Plebs, Aurora Lubiz and Johana Copes, make up a creative team who took the artistic design of some sections. Juan Carlos Copes, Miguel Angel Zotto, Iñaki Urlezaga, Maria Nieves and Mora Godoy, among others, are the stars of different shows in the Festival and the World Cup. There will also be a course for the independent scene.

World Dance of Tango Festival - Tickets

Information on tickets

All activities and shows in Buenos Aires Tango have free admission.
Some shows require admission in advance. Two tickets are handed per person for a maximum of 2 performances, and you can get them at the Casa de la Cultura, 575 Av de Mayo, in the following days and hours: From Wednesday 12 to Friday August 14 from 11am to 7pm for shows:

■ City Cultural Konex
■ Teatro Avenida
■ Teatro San Martín
■ Planetario Galileo Galilei

Tickets for shows at the 25 de Mayo Theater, withdrew on the day of the event in 4444 Triumvirato Av.

Do not miss the opportunity to see the biggest tango event!

World Dance of Tango Festival Headquarters

■ Harrods Store | Florida 877
■ Luna Park | Av Madero 420
■ Theater Avenue | Avenue of May 1222
■ Theater May 25 | Av Triumvirat 4444
■ Teatro San Martín | Corrientes 1530
■ Centro Cultural Recoleta | Junín 1930
■ City Cultural Konex | Sarmiento 3131
■ The Hidden | 460 Balcarce
■ Tango Porteño | Cerrito 570
■ Planetario Galileo Galilei | Av Sarmiento y Figueroa Alcorta

La Perla Cafe

Bar La Perla

Avenida Pedro de Mendoza 1899 - Phone 4301-2985

Timetable: Everyday 7:30am to 8pm

This cafe, with more than 105 years, is an icon of La Boca. There is free Tango Show on the week-ends. Ideal for having a cup of coffee with home made cake or pasta. Curiosity: all the pictures you see hanging on the walls are for sale.

PROA (Museum)

Fundacion PROA

Avenida Pedro de Mendoza 1929 - Phone 4303-0909

Timetable: Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 7pm.

In front of Caminito, this typical italian house was turned into a very cool contemporary art center. Its tree floors offer exhibitions of new and acclaimed artists; a video library, electronic music concerts, and a very nice terrace with a river view.

Provinces of Argentina

Argentina is subdivided into twenty-three provinces and one autonomous city (Ciudad autónoma de Buenos Aires, informally the Capital Federal). The city and the provinces have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system.

01.Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Airesa
02.Provincia de Buenos Aires
03.Provincia de Catamarca
04.Provincia del Chaco
05.Provincia del Chubut
06.Provincia de Córdoba
07.Provincia de Corrientes
08.Provincia de Entre Ríos
09.Provincia de Formosa
10.Provincia de Jujuy
11.Provincia de La Pampa
12.Provincia de La Rioja
13.Provincia de Mendoza
14.Provincia de Misiones
15.Provincia del Neuquén
16.Provincia de Río Negrob
17.Provincia de Salta
18.Provincia de San Juan
19.Provincia de San Luis
20.Provincia de Santa Cruz
21.Provincia de Santa Fe
22.Provincia de Santiago del Estero
23.Provincia de Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur
24.Provincia de Tucumán

Argentine Wine

The most important wine regions of the country are located in the provinces of Mendoza and San Juan and La Rioja. Salta, Catamarca, Río Negro and more recently Southern Buenos Aires are also wine producing regions. The Mendoza province produces more than 60% of the Argentine wine and is the source of an even higher percentage of the total exports. Due to the high altitude and low humidity of the main wine producing regions, Argentine vineyards rarely face the problems of insects, fungi, molds and other grape diseases that affect vineyards in other countries. This permits cultivating with little or no pesticides, allowing even organic wines to be easily produced.

Benito Quinquela Martin Fine Art Museum

Museo de Bellas Artes Benito Quinquela Martin

Avenida Pedro de Mendoza 1835 - Phone: 4301-1080

Timetable: Tuesday to Friday: 10am to 5:30pm. Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5:30pm.

Quinquela Martin is the most important artist of the so called "Scool of La Boca", and through his work we appreciate the color and everyday life of the neighborhood and its first inhabitants. On the 3rd. floor we see his studio, where he lived until 1974. The museum also exhibits a collection of figureheads, almost all of them painted in La Boca.

Vuelta de Rocha

Avenida Pedro de Mendoza y Palos

This small square was known by the Genoese as the "Square of Sighs", because this was the place where they would gather to remember their faraway homeland. Nowadays we see the "Steamship La Carrera" moored here, a museum ship that also has a tourist information stand and many handcraft stands.

Alfajor

An alfajor is a traditional confection that is found in some regions of Spain and in countries of Latin America including South America, Central America and Mexico. Its basic form consists of two round sweet biscuits joined together with dulce de leche or jam and covered with powdered sugar. In most alfajores there are two layers of cake, and a filling in between.

In South America alfajor is found most notably in Uruguay, Chile, Argentina and Perú. Though the food has been popular in Buenos Aires Argentina, and Uruguay since the mid 19th century, it has its roots in the Middle East. The name alfajor is derived from Arabic, which means "fancy" or "great" sweets. The archetypal alfajor entered Iberia during the period of al-Andalus.

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Buenos Aires

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Buenos Aires (Archidioecesis Bonaerensis) is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church based on the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. The Archbishop since 28 February 1998 is Jorge Bergoglio. Its mother church is the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral.

The territory of the Archdiocese has an area of 203 km² and a population of 2,729,610 (2005), of which around 2.5 million are Catholic, served by 182 parishes. It is divided into four zonal vicaries: Flores, Devoto, Belgrano and Centro, in turn subdivided into 20 deaconates.

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Mausoleum of General San Martín

In 1880, the remains of General José de San Martín were brought from France and placed in a mausoleum, reachable from the right aisle of the church. The mausoleum was specially designed by French sculptor Albert Carrier-Belleuse, with marble of various colours. The black sarcophagh is guarded by three life-size female figures that represent Argentina, Chile and Peru, three of the regions freed by the General. The mausoleum also has the remains of Generals Juan Gregorio de las Heras and Tomás Guido, as well as those of the Unknown Soldier of the Independence.

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Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral

The Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral Metropolitana de Buenos Aires) is the main Catholic church in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is located in the city centre, overlooking Plaza de Mayo, on the corner of San Martín and Rivadavia streets, in the San Nicolás neighbourhood. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires.

The Cathedral of Buenos Aires was rebuilt several times since its humble origins in the 16th century. The present building is a mix of architectural styles, with a 18th century nave and dome and a severe, 19th century Neoclassical façade without towers. The interior keeps precious 18th century statues and altarpieces, as well as abundant Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque decoration.

Storehouse of Catalinas Cultural Center

Centro Cultural Galpon de Catalinas

Benito Perez Galdos 93 - Phone: 4300-5707

The neighbors of La Boca turned this old storehouse into a cultural center, and it offers plays (box office: Tuesday to Saturday 5pm to 9pm). It also offers painting and photo exhibitions, and interesting workshops such as accordion, tango, tropical dances, trapeze, and murga.

Historic Wax Museum

Museo Historico de Cera

Del Valle Iberlucea 1261 - Buenos Aires - Argentina - Phone: 4301-1497

Timetable: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11am to 8pm.

Like the Madame Tussaud's of London, but with Porteños and less glamorous people. In this museum we see works of the sculptor Domingo Tellechea. This place was the original seat of the Socialist Party headed by Dr. Alfredo Palacios.

Dulce de Leche

Dulce de leche in Spanish, is a milk-based sauce. Found as both a syrup and a caramel candy, it is prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk to create a product that is vaguely similar in taste to caramel. It is also the basis for the elaboration of many sweets and desserts which form part of the classics of the Argentine and Uruguayan cuisine.

Dulce de leche is used to flavor candies or other sweet foods, such as cakes, cookies or ice cream. It is also popular spread on toast.

Street Museum Caminito

Calle Museo Caminito

An outdoor exhibition of artists, everyday from 10 am to 6 pm.
The famous tango goes "Caminito que el tiempo ha borrado, que juntos un dia nos viste pasar, he venido por ultima vez, he venido a contarte mi mal." Ahh, this is a magical street: among colorful-tin houses we see couples tangoing, artists portraying the passer-byes, and some melancholic people playing the bandoneon. This is a good place to buy souvenirs.

La Boca

This neighborhood was born as the first port of the City, its first inhabitants, most of them italian immigrants, built their houses with wood and zinc and painted them with the left over of the painting of the ships. This colorful custom was kept until our days and it made of la Boca one of the most picturesque places of the City. This neighborhood of artists, tango, and soccer (here is located the famous Boca Juniors Stadium) allows us to appreciate in the joy of its colors the nostalgia of the Porteño.

Puerto Madero

The old port of Buenos Aires, renewed and improved, is now one of the most selected and visited areas by the tourists. You find elegant restaurants, all of them with river view, and a perfect boulevard for lovers. It also has a huge movie complex. Located in Puerto Madero, the Woman Bridge is a modern bridge, according to its author, Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and represents a couple tangoing. As you leave your Buenos Aires apartments this Subway Line A exit Estacion Plaza de Mayo takes you to Puerto Madero.

Nature Reserve

Reserva Ecologica

Av Tristan Rodriguez 1550
Timetable: April to October: From 8am to 6pm; November to March: From 8am to 7pm.

Just a few blocks from the downtown area, a great opportunity to be in contact with nature. The Reserve is a natural circuit with thousands of typical trees, herbs and bushes of the Delta and River Plate banks. There also are many birds and small animals. Ideal for bird watching, taking pictures, riding bicycles, or jogging. And an excellent meeting point.

Panoramic View of Retiro Station

Photo Martin Perrotta
From this panoramic view of Retiro Train Station you may also appreciate the Monumental Tower or English Tower. In the background, the Cargo Port of Buenos Aires and the Rio de la Plata.

San Martin Square

Plaza San Martin

One of the city's most beautiful squares. It present slopes and wonderful trees, such as the Jacaranda; it is ideal for sunbathing, meeting with friends, or trying to enter a conversation with one of the pretty women of Buenos Aires. Subway Line C exit Estacion San Martin.

Monumental Tower

Torre Monumental

Av. del Libertador and Av. Ramos Mejia.

Commonly called English Tower, was donated by the British residents to commemorate the 100th. anniversary of the May Revolution 1810. It has 60 mts. height, and a combination of red bricks and curved stones. The structurer is located on a plinth with four steps at each side and outlets in their corners. Subway Line C exit Estacion Retiro.

Ruth Benzacar Gallery

Galeria Ruth Benzacar

Florida 1000 - Phone: 4313-8480

Timetable: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 8 pm; Saturday 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
An art gallery with the most modern tendencies of Argentinean and Latin American art. Conservatives should abstain. Subway Line C exit Estacion San Martin.

Carlos Gardel

Carlos Gardel is perhaps the most prominent figure in the history of tango. Although his birthplace is disputed between Argentina, Uruguay and France, he lived in Argentina from the age of two and acquired Argentine citizenship in 1923. He is commonly referred to as “Carlitos”, “The King of Tango”, “El Mago” (The Magician) and “El Mudo” (The Mute).

Carlos Gardel Muesum

Museo Casa Carlos Gardel

Jean Jaures 735 - Phone: 4964-2071

Timetable: Monday to Sunday 11 am to 6 pm (Tuesday closed). Guided visits: Monday to Friday 3pm

A must stop for tango lovers. In this house, turned into a museum, Carlos Gardel and his mother lived until 1933, last year of the singer in Buenos Aires before he traveled to France. Subway Line B exit Estacion Carlos Gardel.

Students in Argentina

To save money on everything from transportation, hostels, movies, and pubs to phone calls, CDs', and hamburgers, check out student oriented travel agencies and Council Travel's Web site. To qualify you'll need a student ID card. Members of international student groups are also eligible.

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Area and Country Codes

The country code for Argentina is 54.

To call Argentina from overseas, dial 00 + country code (54) + area code (omitting the first 0, which is for long distance calls within Argentina). The area code for Buenos Aires is 11.

Congress

Congreso de la Nacion

Located at avenida Entre Rios y Rivadavia.

Guided visits: (Spanish) Monday to Friday 5pm - (English) to be confirmed.
This important building is the seat of the Chamber of Representatives and Senators of Argentina. Attention to visitors: Shorts are NOT allowed. Subway Line A exit Estacion Congreso.

Barolo Palace

Palacio Barolo

A building based on the Divine Comedie of Dante Alighieri. Done on 1923. Guided tours: Monday and Thursdays from 2pm to 7pm (Exceptionally the tour can be arranged for evenings and during week-ends). Please phone to confirm. Paid admission. Languagues: English and Spanish. Subway Line A exit Estacion Saenz Peña.

Av. de Mayo 1370 - 9th. Floor - Office 249/252 - Phone: (54-11) 4381-2425 / 4383-1063

Mate is served with a straw (bombilla)

Mate is served with a metal straw from a shared hollow calabash gourd. The straw is called a bombilla in Latin American Spanish. The straw is traditionally made of silver. Modern commercially available straws are typically made of nickel silver, called Alpaca, stainless steel, or hollow-stemmed cane. The gourd is known as a mate. Even if the water comes in a very modern thermos, the infusion is traditionally drunk from mates. However, "tea-bag" type infusions of mate (mate cocido) have been on the market in Argentina for many years under such trade names as "Cruz de Malta".

Avenida de Mayo (May Avenue)

One of Buenos Aires' most beautiful streets. It links the Pink House with the Congress. Ideal for walking through during day and/or night. This avenue is an exclusive area of the Spanish community and testimony of Buenos Aires of the beginning of the 20th. Century. It also gathered the most important hotels of that time, many cafes, among them the Tortoni (Art Nouveau) where the most important Porteño artists got together; and theaters like the "Avenida". Subway Line A exit Estacion Peru.

Manzana de las Luces

Enlightenment Square

Guided visits everyday 3pm. Saturday and Sunday 3pm, 4:30pm and 6pm

This square (it includes many historical buildings) is known for being a historical place where there are guided visits to go under the tunnels built by the Jesuits in the 18th. Century. It has over 400 years. There are many cultural activities, such as guided visits, plays, expositions, conferences, concerts, films, courses and workshops.

For those who want to take a souvenir, you may visit Enlightenment Market (Peru and Alsina), an interesting handcraft market. Subway Line E exit Estacion Bolivar.

Mate (beverage)

Mate, is a traditional South American infusion. It is prepared from steeping dried leaves of yerba mate in hot water. It is the national drink in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, and drinking it is a common social practice in parts of Brazil, Chile, eastern Bolivia, Lebanon, Syria, Argentina and Turkey. In Brazil, it is considered to be a tradition typical of the “Gaúchos”, name given to those born in Rio Grande do Sul. The drink contains caffeine and has a pungent taste like a cross between green tea and coffee, with hints of tobacco and oak.

Museum of the City of Buenos Aires

Museo de la Ciudad

Timetable: Monday to Friday 11am to 7pm; Sunday 3pm to 7pm

Its collection include from a button or a postcard to architecture pieces, furniture, tiles, fences, popular mates, and the various elements of everyday life of Porteños (people from the city). Subway Line E exit Estacion Bolivar

Casa Rosada

Visits to the Casa Rosada palace: Monday to Friday 4pm - Visits to the museum: Monday to Friday 11am to 2:30pm; Sunday 3pm to 4:30pm - Museum's Timetable: Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm - Sunday: 2pm to 6pm.

Located in front of May Square, this is the Seat of the National Government. This pink color has nothing to do with a pro-gay tendency, but to the decision of former President Sarmiento, who in 1873 ordered to paint it that color symbolizing the union between two political parties, the Federal (represented by the red) and the Unitarian (represented by the white). Inside there is a museum where we find many articles belonging to the different presidents of Argentina. Subway Line A exit Estacion Plaza de Mayo would be a means of transportation from your Buenos Aires apartments rentals.