FIT Latin America

Feria Internacional de Turismo de America Latina.

This Tourism Fair will be held from November 14 to 17 at La Rural.

Besides Argentina, there will be 50 countries and 1800 exhibitors. Plan your vacations, meet new destinations, take advantage of special promotions and enjoy the eye-catching shows presented by the participating countries.

The fair will be open to the general public on Saturday-Sunday November 14-15 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Entry fee: $15

Recoleta Cemetery

Located at Junin 1760 - Phone 4803-1594

Timetable: Everyday 7am to 5:45pm
Guided visits in English Tuesday and Thursday 11am
Free Admission

Inside this exclusive cemetery we find the remains of Argentina's most famous people. Facundo Quiroga, Juan Manuel de Rosas, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, and the most famous Argentinian woman: Eva Peron, "Evita".

National Fine Arts Museum

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Located at Avenida del Libertador 1473 - Phone: 4803-0802

Universal Art, works from Giorgio de Chirico, Paul Cezanne, Camilla Corot, Edgar Degas, Jean Dubuffet, Paul Gauguin, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Edouard Manet, Joan Miro, Claude Monet. Since 1980, a 95 square meters exhibit room withholds the most complete collection in regards to Argentine art in the 20th. century.

Temporary Exhibit: From the Icon to the Object. Photographic Collection. October 1 to November 29. Free Admission.

Recoleta

It is the most elegant and distinguished neighborhood of the City of Buenos Aires. The name of Recoleta comes from the Barefoot Monks of Recoleto placed in the area at the beginning of the 18th. Century. Its French style construction, its urban design, history, food restaurants, and all the trees around the area, make of Recoleta a place not to miss. During the week-ends, the green areas are the meeting points of young people and artists.

Mercedes Sosa dies.

Argentine folk singer and activist Mercedes Sosa has died aged 74 after suffering kidney problems.

A Unicef goodwill ambassador, Sosa produced 40 albums over her long career and collaborated with musicians including Luciano Pavarotti, Sting, Shakira and Joan Baez.

She was mourned at the National Congress of Buenos Aires.

French's Mansion

El Solar de French

Located at Defensa 1062 in San Telmo.

Domingo French was born in this house; he fought in the English invasions of 1805. The mansion was built in 1762. The patio of this house was turned into a gallery with many small antique shops. Do not forget to visit the Market of Arts and Handcrafts on the first floor. You may choose to take the Subway Line C exit at Estacion San Juan.

San Lorenzo Passage

Pasaje de San Lorenzo

At Defensa 700, until the second half of the last century this Passage was the physical border of San Telmo, as there, it used to run a stream. Once entering this magical street you will see many examples of last century Argentina architecture. Curiously: at number 380, you'll find the Minute House, built around 1850 with a facade of only 2.30 meters and a tiny balcony in its upper floor. Also, at number 319 you will find the beautiful patios of San Telmo (patios with the workshops of artisans and artists). Take Subway Line C exit at Estacion Independencia.

World Press Photo

Held from September 10 to October 4 at the Centro Cultural Borges

World Press Photo 2009 is the 52nd. annual press photographic event organized by the World Press, this time in Buenos Aires. The event shows photos of over 100 countries accomplishing its international goal of being a great display for the work of all the press journalists over the world.

Centro Cultural Borges - Viamonte St. corner with San Martín St. - Buenos Aires - Argentina. - Phone: 5555-5359

Buenos Aires 42K Marathon

Maraton Buenos Aires 42K

Take part in this edition of the Buenos Aires Marathon, to be held on October 11, at 7.30 AM. Buenos Aires gathers many great features. Athletes covering the 42K throughout the city will be able to enjoy spots know over the world, such as the Obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, the legendary River Plate soccer stadium, and many other uniques attractions. We take this opportunity to greet all athletes in the world who enjoy this sport and feel up to the challenge of running.

For those that do not feel up to the challenge of the 42K Marathon, there is also a 24K Marathon and a 4K MiniMarathon.

For registration go to http://www.maratondebuenosaires.com/inscripcion/index.html

Hemispheres Visual Journalism Summit

SND, Sociedad de Diseño Periodístico is an annual summit that will be held for the first time in Buenos Aires from September 24 to 26 at the Centro Cultural Borges right at the center of Buenos Aires' downtown commercial district. There will be awards for the best journalists, multimedia design work and visual journalism.

Hemispheres will consist on two diferent programmes: a professional one, in the mornings, that will reunite a selection of well known designers, editors, photogrphers, typographers, online journalists and scholars to discuss about the state of news and design.

The next programme, to be held in the afternoons, will search to get design news
close to students by offering some of the same Professionals’ conferences especially oriented to students.

Some of the speakers will be Nigel Holmes from the USA, Olivier Bourgeois from France, and Luke Hayman from the UK.

Centro Cultural Borges - Viamonte esq. San Martín C1053ABK - Buenos Aires - Argentina - Phone: 5555-5359

San Telmo Market

Mercado de San Telmo

Access through Bolivar St., Estados Unidos St., Defensa St. and Carlos Calvo St.

This market was opened in 1897. It is important for its excellent iron structure with metal sheet and glass roof, being the last one operating in the city. Open everyday, it offers stands with beed and fresh fish, and antiques and work of art. Access through Subway Line C exit at Estacion San Juan.

Bar Sur

Balcarce y Estados Unidos - Phone: 4362-6086

Located in one of San Telmo's houses, this bar/cafe is synonymy with tango and pioneer in night shows. It also offers exclusive food and picadas. Tip for film lovers: the movie Wong Kar-Wai "Happy Together" (1997) was filmed here. You may get there by Subway Line C exit at Estacion San Juan.

National Historical Museum

Museo Historico Nacional

Defensa 1600 - Phone: 4307-1182
Timetable: Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 6 pm.

Founded in 1889, in this museum you can visit key pieces of the Argentinean history: exotic pieces such as San Martin's campaign cot, Juan Manuel de Rosas' armchair and guitar, the inkwell that the Representatives of the Provinces used to sign the 1853 National Constitution, and Mariquita Sanchez de Thompson's piano. There also are 32 oil paintings on the war with Paraguay of the artist Candido Lopez that are worthwhile the visit to the museum. You may get there with Subway Line C exit Estacion Constitucion.

Spend your best vacation rentals in Buenos Aires renting apartments instead of checking into hotels. You will enjoy more flexibility, more room, more amenities such as a full kitchen or kitchinette and all of them for less money.

116 Argentine Polo Tournament

116 Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo

It will be held from November 14th. to December 5th, 2009 at Palermo, Buenos Aires Argentina. The most important teams and local team players will participate. Polo players are among the best in the world and most of them are playing professionally for other teams worldwide.

San Telmo Museum, Saint Pedro Telmo Parish

Museo San Telmo, Parroquia de San Pedro Telmo

Humberto 1o. 340 - Phone 4361-1168
Services: Sunday 9, 10, 11am., and 7pm. Monday to Friday at 8am and 7pm.

Opening hours from March: Saturdays 10am to 1pm; Sundays 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Guided tours: Sundays at 4pm. The tour covers atrium, cloisters, excavations, sacristy, Sibyls collection, the temple and its altars, organ and Foundation Chapel.

It was built in 1734 by Jesuit architects (among them: Andres Bianchi, Juan Primoli and Jose Schmidt, as well as Antonio Masella). At first, it was called the Church of our Lady of Bethlehem and it was in 1806 that it was named after the patron saint of sailors, San Pedro Gonzales Telmo Parish Church. There is a marble table in the sacristy that Bethlehemites would use for operations. This order run the church from 1800 to 1822. They used to live in a building across from the church, where the first School of Medicine was opened, and they attended the sick and wounded during the English Invasions and the epidemic outbreaks.

The Sibyls are a collection of 12 oil paintings dating back to the XVIII century influenced by a Cuzco art school and they are a unique piece in Argentina. In 2005, they were restored and and they are tart of the church's historic and artistic legacy.

While you are renting an apartment in Buenos Aires you may visit this Church through the Subway Line C and exit at Estacion San Juan.

Casa FOA

From September 4 to October 18, 2009.
Timetable: 12pm to 8pm.
Location: Avenida del Libertador 4101 - Buenos Aires

Fundación Oftalmológica Argentina (FOA), was born on November 30, 1964. It was created by Enrique Segundo Malbran, whose vision and inititative led him to the creation of this non-profit private institution.

Casa FOA was launched for the first time in 1985, when Mrs Mercedes Malbran de Campos and a group of other ladies started it as a way of raising funds for Fundación Oftalmológica Argentina (Argentinean Ophtalmology Foundation) Jorge Malbran (FOA).

Casa FOA is, essentially, a setting for exhibitors to show their creativity, a meeting place where designers, architects, decorators and ladscape gardeners share their vision with the assisting public. Each year Casa FOA is held on a different environment, this year is held for the second time at the Palermo Horse Racetrack (Hipodromo de Palermo).

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.

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 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"

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.