Argentina South America Vacations
Buenos Aires is the most European of all Latin American cities. With its wide boulevards, leafy parks, grand buildings and varied culture and nightlife, the city is reminiscent of Paris or Barcelona. The Porteños, as the residents of Buenos Aires are called, seem more European too – but this is hardly surprising considering that most are descended from European, predominately Italian, immigrants who settled here in the 19th century. With them came a culture and a cuisine that still flavor the city and can be enjoyed in countless art galleries, theaters and museums, as well as fine restaurants. But the city has also spawned its own art forms, notably the tango, for which Buenos Aires is famous
Tourist Information
Walking Tours
The tourist office can supply a map detailing recommended routes around the city’s most appealing neighborhoods. It also organizes a program of guided cultural walks in key areas of the city. Popular walking tours include those devoted to locations and attractions associated with Evita and Porteño writer Jorge Luis Borges. All of the walking tours are free; they have various different meeting points and lengths but may be cancelled due to bad weather. The bi-monthly schedule of tours is available directly from the tourist office and booths or online (website: www.bue.gov.ar).
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The Leading Hotels of the World understands the finer points of hospitality and luxury. Indulge yourself in a lifestyle of luxury at one of our 5 star hotels and the unparalleled comfort they offer. The Leading Hotels of the World's featured hotels cater to the discriminating few, where first class service is a norm rather than an exception. The Leading Hotels of the World features small luxury hotels, resort hotels as well as world-renowned stately hotels offering all the possibilities for family getaways, romantic escapades and business meetings. Whether you need accommodation for business or pleasure, The Leading Hotels of the World will have the perfect solution for you. Online hotel reservations have never been easier.
The Leading Hotels of the World in Argentina:
Alvear Palace Hotel
Overview
The most elegant hotel in Buenos Aires, the Alvear Palace Hotel is located in the heart of La Recoleta, surrounded by impeccable restaurants, boutiques and it is only five minutes away from the financial district. Luxuriously decorated in Empire and Louis XV style they offer the following services: Butler service, Hermes de Paris toiletries, flower arrangements and fresh fruits, cellular phone, direct fax line, DVD player and pc upon request, and access to Wi-Fi internet
Faena Hotel + Universe
Overview
The Faena Hotel + Universe is decadent wonderland boasting ultra-luxurious suites, a stunning pool, a rejuvenating spa and Turkish bath, two top notch restaurants and two intimate theatres offering award-winning live shows. Blending the city's storied past with its vibrant present, the Faena is housed in an historic former granary in Buenos Aires’ dynamic waterfront district: Puerto Madero. The unique and convenient location marries breathtaking skyline views with immediate access to the city centre, the popular San Telmo colonial district, the Government House, Plaza de Mayo, and Florida Street
IGUAZU GRAND Resort Spa & Casino
Overview
We are the only resort that gathers elegance, pleasure and entertainment and is located only 10 minutes from the breathtaking Iguazú Falls. Our Junior Suites and upper suites combine the highest level of luxury and comfort; they are well known for their ample area and refined furnishing taste. They have private terraces and bow-windows overlooking the swimming pools, gardens or the lake.
Llao Llao Resort & Golf-Spa
Overview
Located in the Argentine Patagonia, the emblematic Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Golf - Spa is a true ecologic paradise. Perched on a small hill within Nahuel Huapi National Park the hotel lays amidst limpid lakes, the majestic Andean peaks, and colorful larch and cypress forests. The resort has recently opened a new wing - Moreno Lake wing - featuring 43 deluxe studios and suites with air conditioning, jacuzzi, terrace, wide windows and panoramic views of the wonderful Patagonian landscape.
Sofitel Buenos Aires
Overview
Situated in the picturesque downtown neighborhood of Retiro, nestling amongst the Art Galleries and Antique shops of the famous Arroyo Street stands Sofitel Buenos Aires. This carefully restored landmark building first erected in 1929, resembles a lighthouse casting light over the city. The neo-classical splendor of the exterior perfectly complemented by the contemporary design and elegant Art Déco of the interior. The 140 spacious and luminous rooms and suites combine soothing and joyous colors enhanced by the effect of Argentine Leather. All rooms have magnificent Botticino bathrooms, with separate showers and bathtubs complemented by exclusive Jean Marie Farina toiletries from the Roger & Gallet luxury line
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Buenos Aires is the third largest city in South America and comprises 47 barrios (neighborhoods) in which nearly three million people live. Situated in the east of Argentina beside the Rio de la Plata and surrounded by seemingly never ending flat land known as the Pampas, the vast sprawling conurbation is a true 24-hour city – there is always something going on to occupy the senses. The downtown area is as noisy and congested as any other major urban center, but the city is really a pleasant place to walk around
Nuestra Señora de Santa Maria del Buen Aire was founded by the Spaniard Pedro de Mendoza in 1536. It was named after the patron saint of sailors, who is said to be responsible for the good wind or buen aire. Provisions ran low and five years later settlement attempts were abandoned until Juan de Garay refounded the city in 1580. In 1776, Buenos Aires was pronounced the Capital of the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata region – a huge region that included what is now Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia and parts of Chile and Brazil. The Criollos (Argentines of Spanish descent) merchants, having successfully expelled British invaders in 1806 and 1807, began to rebel against Spain in 1810. It was only after the Declaration of Independence in 1816 that the city became free of colonial hindrance
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