Buenos Aires-ideas for side trips
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Buenos Aires-ideas for side trips
I am going to have 5 days in Buenos Aires, and I think that may be more than I need, a solo woman traveler. So I would love to hear some recommendations for day trips outside the city.
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So would I! We are there for a few days in September and are trying to dream up something new to do
Last time we were there we did day trips to the Tigre delta by train and spent a few days in Colonia del Sacremento in Uruguay, which can also be done as a day trip.
Last time we were there we did day trips to the Tigre delta by train and spent a few days in Colonia del Sacremento in Uruguay, which can also be done as a day trip.
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Those are two options on my short list - nice to have the feedback. I would enjoy, I think, an overnight or two on an estancia but a daytrip sounds a bit touristy from what I have read.
Which remnds me, how can I see tango in BsAs without doing the dinner show?
Yes, I know maybe should be another thread.
Which remnds me, how can I see tango in BsAs without doing the dinner show?
Yes, I know maybe should be another thread.
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We went to Cafe Tortoni. Didn't have dinner, just a bottle of Malbec! Just popped in a couple of days beforehand to book a table. Details on our , very old, blog @ http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog...5620/tpod.html
I doubt much has changed there!
I doubt much has changed there!
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Hi crellston - If you've been to Colonia, I suppose you might have a look at Montevideo. Remember that the beef is better in Uruguay!
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@MyBaggage - There are posts on my time in BA on the same site - I'm also a solo woman traveler.
Both - I had a volunteer Greeter for a morning in BA, you might look into that:
http://globalgreeternetwork.info/des...ires-greeters/
I also highly recommend one of these tours:
http://graffitimundo.com/graffiti-st...-buenos-aires/
https://mytimetotravel.wordpress.com...ty-needs-care/
@MyBaggage - There are posts on my time in BA on the same site - I'm also a solo woman traveler.
Both - I had a volunteer Greeter for a morning in BA, you might look into that:
http://globalgreeternetwork.info/des...ires-greeters/
I also highly recommend one of these tours:
http://graffitimundo.com/graffiti-st...-buenos-aires/
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Thursdaysd - these are two very good references for the sort of tours I like to do - small opportunities to engage with locals and heading off the beaten path. I often take the typical 2-hour city bus tour as soon as I arrive to get a sense of scope and where things are located. Then using resources such as yours, i focus on the not so obvious. And I walk and walk.
Your blog just pulled me from housecleaning this afternoon. Very good.
Your blog just pulled me from housecleaning this afternoon. Very good.
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I lived in Buenos Aires and other countries because of my job. I can say that Buenos Aires is huge! and there are many things to do. My family and I with a small group did a great tour with a private guide in Buenos Aires. She customized all for us and gave ideas. Great idea but expensive. Check info at her simple blog: www.lizflor2.blogspot.com or contact to [email protected] Also if you need some info about the rest of the cities let me know and I will be happy to send all I have in my computer! Have a nice trip!
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Thanks, mountaindog, I like tours like this and I will check it out. My 4 1/2 days in BA are at the end of a 38-day journey - I expect to want to take it easy and absorb. Would like to see the obvious high points but also love the lesser known, the local flavor, the hidden gems.
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Update: Crellston, Cafe Tortoni was exactly what I wanted. Front row table, great music, and I could watch the dancers' feet. 350 pesos plus a couple of glasses of wine. And the others that were seated at my table were friendly - and spoke English! We had a good time.