Xul Solar Museum

Located at Laprida 1212 - Phone: 4824-3302

The museum was Xul Solar's house, an artist appreciated by Borges, of a remarkable mystic-esoteric influence with great inventiveness, and where intellectual meetings took place. The exhibition shows works by Xul Solar selected by the artist for the "Pan Klub", including objects, sculptures and documents from his personal archives.

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

Palais de Glace

Located at Posadas 1725 - Phone: 4804-1163 / 4324

Timetable: Tuesday to Sunday and Holidays from 2pm to 8pm.

The name (ice castle, in French) is because it used to be an ice-skating rink. Nowadays it houses the National Halls of Exposition in Buenos Aires, spaces that offer different artistic exhibitions, almost all of them contemporary.

Recoleta Cultural Center

Located at Junin 1930 - Phone: 4803-1040

Timetable:
Tuesday to Friday: 2pm to 9pm - Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 10am to 9pm

Former cloister of the Recoleto monks, this modern cultural center keeps its Colonial cloisters and blocks. You may see art and video exhibitions, and get to know the avant-garde tendencies.

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".

Nuestra Señora del Pilar Basilica

Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar

Located at Junin 1904 - Phone: 4803-6793

Timetable: Monday to Sunday from 7:30am to 8:30pm. Guided visits: Saturday and Sunday: 3, 4 and 5pm.

Built in 1732 by order of the Recoleto priests, it keeps its original aspect thanks to all the restoration works. You can visit the cloisters from Tuesday to Saturday from 10:15am to 6:15pm; and Sunday from 2:30pm to 6:15pm

Tourist Information Office

Located at Avenida Quintana and Ortiz Street, in Recoleta, there is a Tourist Information Office open from Monday to Friday from 10:30am to 18:30pm. Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 7pm.

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.

National Museum of Decorative Arts

Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo

Located at Avenida del Libertador 1902 - Phone: 4801-8248

The Errazuriz Alvear Palace is a unique example of French eclectic Architecture, style developed in Buenos Aires in the beginnings of the 20th. Century. It hoards the national collection of decorative art.

Temporary Exhibition "Collectable and Collectors"; 19th. Century English and French Perfume purse flasks, pocket watches, toy ships, old ebanistery tools and flippers and pinballs of the 60's, 70's and 80's.

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.