In the morning, guests will be picked up to begin a 3-hour sightseeing tour around Buenos Aires, beginning with the Obelisk, then continuing with the city's most famous squares: the Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martin, and Plaza Congreso. In neighborhoods like La Boca, San Telmo, and Monserrat. Then, we will have the opportunity to explore the Ecological Reserve. In Palermo, we will see one of the most elegant neighborhoods of the city before continuing on our way to Recoleta. Between neighborhoods, we will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lezama Park and Tres Febreros Park. Afterwards, we will be able to enjoy some free time. Later in the evening, we will be picked up to enjoy dinner and a tango show at Cafe de los Angelitos. Afterwards, we will return to our hotel for the evening.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace.
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Obelisco de Buenos Aires
The centerpiece of the Plaza de Republica, this obelisk has become a symbolic monument of its home city. The area around it has become a popular nighttime entertainment area, with many nightclubs nearby.
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Plaza de Mayo
The main square in the Monserrat barrio of Buenos Aires is named for the revolution that began on May 25th, 1810, which eventually led to Argentina's independence from Spain.
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Plaza San Martin
This large public square in Buenos Aires contains a small, but lovely, park that makes a perfect spot for a picnic. There is a large Ombu tree in the park, as well as the Torre Monument.
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Congressional Plaza
This large square and public park sits in front of the Argentine Congress. The centerpiece of the park is the Monument of Two Congresses, a large, ornate fountain.
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La Boca
One of the most famous barrios (neighborhoods) in Buenos Aires, La Boca is filled with brightly colored houses, tango clubs, Italian taverns, and many theaters. Historically, it has been a haven for radical political movements.
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San Telmo
The oldest of Buenos Aires' barrios, the streets of San Telmo are paved with cobblestone and the buildings have retained their original colonial architecture. Famous for its contemporary art, the city's Modern Art Museum is located in this neighborhood.
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Monserrat
This neighborhood in Buenos Aires contains some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the city hall, Casa Rosada, and the Ministry of Defense, among others.
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Ecological Reserve
This wildlife reserve on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. It is a tract of low land on the banks of the River Plate. It is home ot many species of local birds.
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Palermo
This is the largest barrio in Buenos Aires, home to over 200,000 citizens. It is home to some of the oldest parts of the city. There are many parks and museums in the area.
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Recoleta
An upscale neighborhood in Buenos Aires, the Recoleta district boasts exquisite architecture and history, and contains several museums and landmarks that detail Argentina's past. The Recoleta Cemetery is a popular stop, particularly the grave site of national hero Eva Peron.
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Lezama Park
This public park in the San Telmo barrio of Buenos Aires opened around 1904. It contains several monuments for national heroes, a gazebo, and a sculpture garden, among other landmarks.
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Tres Febrero Park
This urban park covers roughly 400 hectares in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Within its grounds lie the city zoo as well as a traditional Japanese garden.