City Tour of Buenos Aires
2009-12-31
Throbbing with energy, Buenos Aires still retains its old world charm. Explore the dichotomy of this thriving metropolis as you meander along its cobblestone paths to visit the Plaza de Mayo Square, which was established as the heart of the city by the Spaniards in 1580.Tread into the 18th century Cabildo, seat of the Spanish colonial power which now has some of the finest exhibits. Also visit Casa Rosada (The Pink House),home to Argentina’s presidents. If local tales are to be believed, the distinctive pink color comes from a mixture of bovine blood and grease! Acquaint yourself further with the city’s past in the Metropolitan Cathedral which houses the tomb of ‘Argentina’s Liberator’, San Martin. Ironically, he was buried in a chapel of the Cathedral but not the main cathedral as he was not a Catholic. Later, take a stroll down Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world or meander along to Palermo Park and the new Museum of Design with its numerous interior design boutiques and restaurants. A delicious lunch will bring you to the end of this city exploration. With colonial architecture, grand facades and folklore, this tour will give you a glimpse of the past in Argentina’s ever changing capital.
2009-01-01
2009-12-31
Throbbing with energy, Buenos Aires still retains its old world charm. Explore the dichotomy of this thriving metropolis as you meander along its cobblestone paths to visit the Plaza de Mayo Square, which was established as the heart of the city by the Spaniards in 1580.Tread into the 18th century Cabildo, seat of the Spanish colonial power which now has some of the finest exhibits. Also visit Casa Rosada (The Pink House),home to Argentina’s presidents. If local tales are to be believed, the distinctive pink color comes from a mixture of bovine blood and grease! Acquaint yourself further with the city’s past in the Metropolitan Cathedral which houses the tomb of ‘Argentina’s Liberator’, San Martin. Ironically, he was buried in a chapel of the Cathedral but not the main cathedral as he was not a Catholic. Later, take a stroll down Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world or meander along to Palermo Park and the new Museum of Design with its numerous interior design boutiques and restaurants. A delicious lunch will bring you to the end of this city exploration. With colonial architecture, grand facades and folklore, this tour will give you a glimpse of the past in Argentina’s ever changing capital.
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