BUENOS AIRES

The charm of the south Buenos Aires is a city with sophisticated style. It is also the most elegant and active city in South America, been called the Paris of the southern hemisphere. With a dynamic activity, it has managed to preserve old traditions and endearing corners.

“Travel and Leisure” magazine recently choose Buenos Aires as the best city in South America and one of the two best of the World. Four of the best hotels in the World are from Argentina, the Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt in first place, followed by the traditional Alvear Palace Hotel.

Visitors feel fascinated due to all Buenos Aires has to offer: marble statues, domes, patios, outdoor cafes, tango, theatres. Great celebrities such as Evita, Carlos Gardel, Piazzola, Jorge Luis Borges, Raul Soldi, Julio Boca or Paloma Herrera and many other writers, musicians, dancers, sport cracks and artists are children of this charming city. Excellent food -which includes the famous Argentine beef- wines, antique flee market, artisan markets….and much, much more.

You can return many times and see different things. Spring and fall are favorite seasons for those who enjoy seeing street trees in bloom; the “Ceibos”, “Palo borrachos”, “Jacarandas”, “Tipas”, and “Lapachos”.

As Buenos Aires is so huge, tourists usually think ahead what to do here. Causana Viajes provides you with a good guide; otherwise the city may be too much to handle.

Different recommended itineraries that can be chosen according to time availability

T BA- Traditional Buenos Aires

C BA- Corners of Buenos Aires

(Detailed Itineraries upon request - causana@causana.com)

2 STEPS TO DESIGN YOUR STAY IN BUENOS AIRES 1- Let us know what kind of accommodations you prefer to stay at, for example if you prefer a small place, large rooms, a certain neighborhood, would like to be close to certain attractions, if it must have a restaurant, an Art Gallery or a Spa, etc, etc. 2- Next, choose from the following activities we can offer you. Causana Viajes takes care of organizing everything. All you have to do is come and enjoy one of the most beautiful and friendly cities in the world. City tours, half day conventional or full day including a lunch stop visiting other districts such as San Isidro, Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood, Chinatown, etc. The conventional city tour can also be split into 2 city tours spending more time in the places visited, walking more at San Telmo, Recoleta, La Boca, Palermo Park. Tango: shows with or without dinner, with or without transfers and an accompanying guide. Different seats and categories of shows are available. Tango lessons or tango orientated city tours. A day in the Pampas: spend a day at an Estancia (Ranch) and learn about the “gauchos” lifestyle and culture Gourmet and wine tasting day: enjoy tea, taste some of the finest Argentine wines, visit gourmet stores, the wine Museum; end the day in a select world class restaurant. Duration: from3 PM until dinner ends and we take you back to your hotel. Art tour: Visit 3 of the finest Art Museums and then enjoy some time visiting Art Galleries Personal friend: Don’t you love going to a city where you have a friend who takes you to places where tourists normally do not go to? Enjoy the company of someone who, knowing your interests, will be capable of taking you to the most characteristic and adequate places to enhance your experience in the city. Tigre: a large Delta, where the wide Rio de la Plata begins to flow towards the Atlantic. Visit the many small rivers in a private boat, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, or you can do this sharing the boat trip with other people. You also visit the Mercado de Frutos, with many local produce, from fruits to furniture. A new small “mate Museum” may be visited as well. You can also take the coastal train to reach Tigre. Costanera Sur Nature Reserve: spend half a day bird watching with an expert guide, in 3 hours you can see 40 different species!-many new ones for people who have never been in South America before. Inquire about other bird watching options to Ribera Norte, Tigre or Otamendi. Shop until you drop: let us you what you are looking for and we will assign a guide who will take you to find it! Mestiza country day: Spend the day in a relaxing atmosphere; you will be greeted with tea, coffee or mate. Swimming pool towels are available as well as bicycles and horses. Lunch begins at 12:30 with an assortment of salamis and artisanal cheeses. Lunch may be a typical Argentine “asado” Different meats, chicken, pork, chorizos and insides with several salads with different dressing used in this country as well as artisanal spices. Soft drinks and wines, or you can opt for the daily Argentine gourmet menu. 5 0’ clock teas with home made cakes. Optional polo lessons or hot –air balloon rides available. You may observe many birds on La Mestiza’s grounds. Visit Uruguay: day trip or longer stays in Colonia del Sacramento, declared a World Heritage Site.