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Tombo dios c i t Laguna Camarones lada n o ic a h C l t Comodoro A Rivadavia ivia Golfo San Jorge BUENOS AIRES do Fitz Roy REGULAR & SPECIAL TOURS Tango Experience Buenos Aires 5 days DEPARTURES GUIDE MEALS AIR FARE Daily Spanish and bilingual According to itinerary Not included (English - German - Italian - French) AR 101 This is your opportunity to meet the tango's home: BUENOS AIRES, dombe and tango area which was inhabited by black people and “compadritos”. the perfect scenery which transports you to the past to revive little by Visit San Telmo Foundation, a typical colonial house, Pasaje de la Defensa, and little how the tango became one of the most elegant and sensual dances of Dorrego Square, where there is a flea market with interesting antiques on the world. Sundays. Continuing to Lezama Park, visiting the National Historical Museum and a brief stop at the typical Café Británico. Then go on to Boedo neighbourhood, DAY 01: Buenos Aires which reminds the unforgettable tango SUR, passing by Homero Manzi´s corner. Arrival and reception at the Buenos Aires International Airport. A folder will be Return to the hotel. provided by the assistant at the airport, including a city map, where the tango TANGO CLASSES circuits are indicated , a summary of the origin of tango songs including a In the afternoon, go to a traditional house to take some tango lessons given by tango music CD to take back home. tango professionals. Return to the hotel. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Optional: After classes you can enjoy a cup of tea served in one of the tradi- City Tour “ MALEVOS CIRCUIT” tional tea houses (confiterías) dating back to the beginning of the century: La In the afternoon you will enjoy the first Tango Circuit. This tour is an introduc- Ideal or Las Violetas. At dinner time, go to “Los Inmortales” pizzería frequented tion to the city and the history of Tango, recreated in the background of the by Carlos Gardel in the Corrientes Avenue. This restaurant is a true museum most elegant neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires. One of those neighbourhoods is because of the several photographs of the main artists and personalities from La Recoleta, one of the most sophisticated areas of the city, where you can the beginning of the century to the present day. Return to the hotel. appreciate Del Pilar Church and the Recoleta Cemetery. In the older days several celebrations took place in the park opposite the Church, where the polka and DAY 03: Buenos Aires other traditional waltzes were danced. At this place the well known dance halls Breakfast at the hotel. started such as the Palais de Glace (today a Museum), “ El Recreo de Belvedere” “FD FIESTA GAUCHA AT HACIENDA SANTA SUSANA”, including barbecue lunch. and others. Nowadays you can find the most famous and elegant restaurants Santa Susana is located in Los Cardales County, 90 km from downtown Buenos and cafés. Continue to the Palermo park. In the XIX century “lo de Hansen” was Aires. Its 1,200 hectares are devoted mainly to agriculture and cattle breeding. one of the first tango places where rich people used to hide while they learnt to A couple of years ago the estancia began holding gaucho parties for visitors. dance. Proceed to the Hippodrome, arriving at Palermo district, the area of Upon arrival a welcome drink with empanadas will be served at the Pulpería. “malevos and cuchilleros”. Continue to the Belgrano District. Return to the Later, taste a typical Argentine barbecue. As you finish your lunch enjoy a show hotel. with folk and tango music and dances. Afterwards, see a cuadreras and ring TANGO SHOW with dinner race where gauchos show their skills as horsemen. Late in the afternoon, a Depart from the hotel and drive towards the southern district of the city to see snack consisting of home made pastries and mate will be served. Horses and an unforgettable tango show at a typical tanguería. Enjoy the unique sensual carriages for rides are available. Return to the hotel. magnetism of the tango performed by the best tango dancers and singers. Return to the hotel. DAY 04: Buenos Aires Breakfast at the hotel. DAY 02: Buenos Aires City Tour “CARLOS GARDEL CIRCUIT” Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast depart to Plaza de Mayo, Government House, the Cathedral, City Tour “ TANGO ORIGIN CIRCUIT” Cabildo, Manzana de las Luces, and the City Museum. Then continue along During this circuit you will be guided by professional experts while listening some Avenida de Mayo, with the typical Spanish Cafés and theatres stopping at Café tangos. In the morning, depart from the hotel to La Boca district, where the Tango Tortoni, in the old days meeting point of artists and poets. Then we can admire was born at the bank of the Riachuelo. At this place there was an establishment of the National Congress building, continuing along Rivadavia Avenue, pass by Genoese inmigrants. It is the typical picturesque Italian neighbourhood. Walking “Café de los Ángeles”, arriving at “Del Abasto” district, frequented by Carlos along Caminito street reminds the famous tango. You will continue your tour to a Gardel. Continue to the Chacarita Cemetery to see the Carlos Gardel Monument. “conventillo”, a house where every small room is next to other with a inner patio Return along the famous Corrientes Avenue, “the street that never sleeps”, where the Tango started. Visit the “Museum Pedro de Mendoza”, where a collec- with numerous coffee shops, bars and tea rooms. This is also the theatre street tion of the famous artist, Quinquela Martin, is found. Also pass by the well known which date back to the beginning of the century, such as “Opera”, “ Empire”, Italian canteens. Then, proceed to Constitución area, continuing to San Telmo and “Apolo”, in which our unforgettable singer performed. Return to hotel. neighbourhood, one of the most ancient ones in the city. This used to be a can- In the afternoon, tango lessons. Return to the hotel. Later in the evening, have dinner at a typical steak house. City Tour by night: “MILONGUERO CIRCUIT” BUENOS AIRES: LA BOCA During this circuit visit the most popular “milongas” of Buenos Aires such as El Beso, La Viruta and CC Torquato Tasso, being guided by your tango professors, so you will have the chance to practice all the learnt steps before starting to : CAMINITO: dance. Return to the hotel. DAY 05: Buenos Aires Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the International Airport with guide assistance. /04 AGE P Estancias in Buenos Aires Dos Talas Built by Pedro Luro in the XIX century, Dos Talas is one of the most important estancias in Argentina. Its magnificent 40 hectare park designed by Carlos Thays, surrounds the main house. Its chapel, a replica of a French chapel, contains art works of French origin. Its library with more than 3,000 Spanish, French and Italian books published during the XVIII, XIX and XX century is one of the most important ones. Location: Dolores, 204 km South from downtown Buenos Aires. Accommodation facilities: 4 rooms: 1 suite and 3 rooms with shared bathrooms. Production: agriculture and cattle production. Activities in the estancia: horseback riding, cycling, “volanta” or “sulky”guided rides, swim- ming. Activities in the surrounding area: flights in glider planes from the AeroClub, kayaking and sail- ing in Dolores lagoon. Meals: barbecue (beef, lamb and pork) and local specialties. Home made cakes and desserts. El Faisán The building has the typical colonial architecture of the end of XIX Century and beginning of XX century: ground floor construction with rooms aligned in a row surrounded by a roofed gallery. It has 2,000 hectares and the Main House is surrounded by an old grove. Location: Navarro, 100 km West from downtown Buenos Aires. Accommodation facilities: Main house: 2 double en-suite rooms and 1 appartment with 2 rooms and 1 bathroom. Guest house: 1 room with several beds and bathrooms. Production: agriculture and cattle production; the main activity is the milk production, with 5 modern dairies based on the Holando-Argentino breed.

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