Taste of Buenos Aires
Taste of Buenos Aires
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from USD $815/pp
Day 1 – Buenos Aires
Arrive at Buenos Aires Airport, where you will be met by a representative from Aurora Expeditions and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Pulitzer Hotel
Day 2 – Buenos Aires
Discover Buenos Aires on a private city tour.
Embark on a private city tour of Buenos Aires, a city as captivating as it is diverse. With its splendid array of architectural styles, from colonial buildings to elegant French palaces and contemporary skyscrapers, along with its vibrant nightlife and countless cultural offerings, Buenos Aires stands out as one of the world’s most enthralling cities.
Today’s itinerary provides an immersive introduction to this vast and dynamic city. Start by visiting Plaza de Mayo, the historic heart of Buenos Aires, where iconic landmarks include the Presidential Palace, known as La Casa Rosada (the Pink House), the Cabildo (the city’s original town hall), and the Neoclassical Metropolitan Cathedral, the final resting place of Argentina’s founding father, José de San Martín. In Palermo Chico, a district within Palermo, you’ll encounter impressive French-style palaces and meticulously designed parks created by renowned landscape architects, including the Frenchman Charles Thays.
As you explore Retiro and Recoleta, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into the streets of Paris. After admiring the grand Plaza San Martín, known for its connection to the renowned writer Jorge Luis Borges, take a leisurely stroll along Avenida Alvear, lined with exclusive boutiques representing some of the world’s top luxury brands, as well as grand French-style mansions that now house various embassies. Your next stop is the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, one of the city’s oldest churches, completed in 1732. In Recoleta Cemetery, a mesmerizing labyrinth of ornate mausoleums, you’ll have the option to visit the famous resting place of Eva Perón, one of Argentina’s most iconic figures.
Continue your exploration to Puerto Madero, the city’s latest addition to its diverse neighborhoods. In 1991, its massive warehouses and silos underwent a remarkable transformation to integrate the city with the river, giving rise to a new corporate, residential, and gastronomic district filled with trendy restaurants and bars. Your journey then takes you to San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhoods. Once the favored residential district of the city’s wealthier inhabitants, San Telmo saw a decline in the late 19th century due to a yellow fever epidemic, which led affluent families to move away. It remained neglected and marginalized until the 1970s when low rents attracted artists and artisans to set up studios and workshops. Today, San Telmo is a vibrant neighborhood, characterized by its remarkable architecture and trendy atmosphere, featuring numerous antique and vintage clothing shops. Stroll along its cobbled streets to Plaza Dorrego, renowned for its traditional antique fair, held every Sunday. In San Telmo, you’ll likely encounter tango performances in the streets and plazas, immersing yourself in the city’s passionate embrace of soccer, vibrant street art, and tango around every corner.
To conclude the day, savor a welcome dinner and show, Argentinean style. Located in the heart of the San Telmo neighborhood, a historic conventillo has been transformed into an institution of Buenos Aires’ culture and nightlife. Here, 35 resident artists, two tango orchestras, a folklore band, dancers, and singers come together, complemented by a menu offering traditional and international dishes, as well as Argentinean wines. This experience promises a lively introduction to Buenos Aires.
Overnight: Pulitzer Hotel (B/D)
Day 3 – Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires has many personalities, one of the most vibrant of those being the graffiti and street art scene.
Join a small group and discover the extraordinary history of the city’s vibrant urban art culture. The city’s fiery political origins has turned Buenos Aires into one of the world’s most exciting cities for street art. You will explore the barrios of Colegiales, Chacarita, Villa Crespo and Palermo, neighborhoods that feature a rich variety of art from leading local and internat amazing walls and learn how the country’s history is connected to the street art movement and how street art has evolved over the years in Buenos Aires.
Stop for a coffee and sweet treat, or churros con chocolate at Cafe Tortoni, a unique café that epitomises the “porteño café”. Opened in 1858 by a French immigrant named Touan and named after a Parisian establishment on Boulevard des Italiens, where the elite of Parisian culture would gather.
The rest of the afternoon is free for you to discover Buenos Aires at your leisure.
Overnight: Pulitzer Hotel (B)
Day 4 – Buenos Aires
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for you return flight, or to carry on with your own arrangements. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out of your hotel by 12.00 pm. A private car will transfer you to the airport for your onward journey.
Tour Inclusions
- Return Airport Transfers
- 3 nights accommodation with meals indicated as per itinerary
- Private Cultural City Tour
- Street Art Walking Experience
From USD $815 per person twin share
*Single traveler pricing available on request.
**Public Holiday Surcharges apply