Gallery Nights Buenos Aires (now in Punta del Este)

Every last friday of each month, from 19hs to 22hs , more than 70 art galleries and museums open their doors to a free invitation to the newest artistic expressions in town. The circuit stretches from Recoleta to Retiro and includes Palermo neighborhood in special editions. The proposal also includes free public transportation on a bus route with set stops.

Free printed maps of the circuit are available at the art galleries. Chandon offers the general public a complimentary champagne glass in every art gallery and there`s live bands and artists performing in some of the venues as well.

During the month of January 2009, Gallery Nights moves to Punta del Este, Uruguay, where 5 special editions will take place at La Barra every friday of the first month of year 2009.

For more information visit: http://www.artealdia.com/

PLANETARIUM IN BUENOS AIRES

The Planetarium Galileo Galilei is a traditional attraction where you can learn about the Universe, watching all the Planets and Stars in an incredible atmosphere.

The building, located in the Palermo Lakes area, was inaugurated in 1966 and remains one of the icons of Buenos Aires ever since.

Shows: Tuesdays through Sundays at 13.00hs and 16.30hs for a very low price (AR$ 4) and weekends at 14.00hs and 18.00hs for the Cosmos Trip Show. "The Universe and You" is shown at 15.00hs, 16.00hs and 17.00hs and is ideal for kids.

Day trip from Buenos Aires: La Plata

The capital of the Providence of Buenos Aires is 50 km from the Capital Federal. It is a nice and relaxing city full of young people. One of the biggest attractions is the Natural Science Museum in the Paseo del Bosque with dinosaurs and the history of the planet. This museum is very kid friendly and will awaken your wonder of the world and its many inhabitants. This trip is perfect for a day outside the hussle and bussle of Buenos Aires to enjoy small town Argentina and in all its tranquility. You can enjoy a nice walk around the town, visit some boutiques, the zoo, a nice cathedral, and some interesting colonial architecture of the local government buildings.

Lujan, a not so well known city close to Buenos Aires

Lujan, the Capital of Faith, is located 60km from Buenos Aires capital city. Famous for its beautiful Cathedral, it includes other attractions like the Lujan Zoo, where you can go inside the animal`s cages including baby tigers, lions and monkeys or take a short elephant ride. This is a great alternative for animal lovers or young children.

A play of many stories: The theatre bookstore

If you are looking for one of the most beautiful bookstores in Buenos Aires, you should visit Grand Splendid Bookstore, located in Barrio Norte (Av. Santa Fe 1860).
Grand Splendid Theatre was originally inaugurated in year 1919 by Max Glücksmann (1875-1946), and after many investment plans which included demolition, it was turned into this wonderful bookstore which still keeps the original charm of the theatre, the booth seats where you can enjoy a book and even the stage, now turned into a coffee shop. On the top floor, there`s itinerary photography expositions.

Argentina welcomes Starbucks!

Global coffee giant Starbucks opens its first store in Argentina, located in Alto Palermo Shopping Center, Buenos Aires.
The new store will introduce new beverages tailored to the local palate: Dulce de Leche Latte, Frappuccino(R) blended beverage, Mate Latte, media luna croissants, alfajores (chocolate cookies filled with Dulce de Leche), and sandwiches de miga (crust-less finger sandwiches).Starbucks already has coffee stores in seven Latin American countries including neighboring Chile and Brazil.

Top 10 bars in Buenos Aires (The Guardian)

Click the link below and read the Guardian's Article about the top 10 bars in Buenos Aires
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/feb/14/buenosaires.top10bars

Esteros del Ibera

The Iberá Wetlands (in Spanish, Esteros del Iberá, from Guaraní ý berá "bright water") are the second-largest wetlands in South America after Pantanal in Brazil. They are located in the center and center-north of the province of Corrientes, Argentina. The Esteros are a mix of swamps, bogs, stagnant lakes, lagoons, natural slough and courses of water of pluvial origin, with a total area of between 15,000 and 20,000 km².
The Natural Reserve hosts a large biodiversity, including four species that have been declared "provincial natural monuments": the neotropical river otter, the maned wolf, the pampas deer, and the marsh deer. It is also home to the two Argentine species of alligator, the Yacare caiman (yacaré negro) and the broad-snouted caiman (yacaré overo), as well as the capybara (the world's largest rodent) and about 350 bird species.

When should I travel?

High season in Argentina takes place during the months of January and February (summer holidays) and July and August (winter holidays). During those periods the local tourism is bigger and prices rise as well. Buenos Aires is beautiful all year round and there`s always a short getaway from the city: Summer time is the perfect time to head to Patagonia, the central Sierras (Cordoba and San Luis) and beaches of Buenos Aires` coast or famous Punta del Este in Uruguay. During winter time it`s a good opportunity to travel North East and West since rains are less frequent and the tropical temperature drops a few degrees. Autumm and Spring are ideal for the Cuyo Region (Mendoza) even though summer is a good time to visit it too. July and August are the best months for skiing in any of the many Resorts in Patagonia.Winter and Spring are great for visiting the Iguazu Falls and Salta and Jujuy.

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