News - Travel & Argentina

Argentina´s new papal bus tours are met with high demand

16 May, 2013
The Pope Francis tour of Buenos Aires is up and running for the first time! This tour gives visitors the opportunity to visit local sites associated with the new Argentinian Pope.This Tour around Buenos Aires makes stops at the pontiff’s childhood home, the plaza where he played football as a youth, as well as his childhood school. The three-hour tour is by bus, and is offered by the country´s Tourism Ministry. They originally anticipated  less than 100 people each week, on just two tours, however at this point more than 5,000 have signed up to participate.The 43-seater bus made its debut in the streets of Buenos Aires yesterday. A total of 21 sites were visited, the majority of which...

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The Rugby Championship 2013

7 May, 2013
The Rugby Championship, the tournament that started in 2012 replacing the Tri Nations tournament, with Argentina joining the three rugby powers of the South Hemisphere (New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa), will commence on it´s second year on 17 August, 2013 at ANZ Stadium, with a popular clash between the Wallabies and 2012 season’s winners, the All Blacks.During the tournament each team will play a home and and away fixture against each opponent.The Argentine team, Los Pumas, will dispute three test matches as locals during the tournament, against South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia, in the cities of Mendoza, La Plata and Rosario.The debut of Los Pumas in our country will...

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Horse Racing: Gran Premio Republica Argentina 2013

30 April, 2013
The "Gran Premio Republica Argentina" (GI), one of the most important horse racing events of the year, will take place on Worker´s Day, Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo, Av. Libertador & Dorrego.This renowned 2000-meter race brings the best 3 year and older pure thoroughbred horses from around the world together to compete against each other.The Grand Prize "Gran Premio Republica Argentina - Japan Racing Association Cup" will be the center of a spectacular journey that will start at 10 pm. This fun-filled day for the family will end at 9pm with a concert by popular Argentine Vicentico, at 9pm.

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2014 Dakar Rally Route announced in Buenos Aires

25 April, 2013
The people of Argentina are already excited about the start of Dakar 2014, despite the fact that its not set to start for a while. This event has already become part of the sports heritage of Argentina since its South American debut in 2009.While presenting the next edition in Buenos Aires, in the Palacio Duhau, race director Etienne Lavigne was met by incredible enthusiasm. The attendees included journalists, Tourism MinisterEnrique Meyer, the Governors of the San Luis, Santa Fe and Salta provinces and Mayor of Rosario."It feels like a reunion, and I´m proud to see that the Dakar has such appeal. The rally enjoys enormous interest and we are delighted to be starting in 2014 from Rosario,...

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BAFICI Independent Film Festival 2013

16 April, 2013
BAFICI, the annual Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival, is almost here! The 15th edition of this exciting annual cultural event will open on Wednesday, April 10th. More than 400 films and shorts will be featured at this year´s festival, including premiers, retrospectives, and discussions on film and music programs. The 2013 lineup includes the competition films of course, and other thematic or highlighted sections:Music: This is the screening section for documentaries about musicians, bands, and music in general. This year you can catch a screenings of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd Documentaries at the Planetarium.Panorama: This international section features mainly...

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April in Buenos Aires

9 April, 2013
The month of April in Buenos Aires is full of live music and art!! You can look forward to great international live performances, an independent film festival and book fair, and the start of the 2013 Gallery Nights! Pencil in your cultural calendar and get ready to have some fun this April!10th-21st of April - BAFICI. The renowned international independent film festival is one of the hottest cultural events of the year. Make sure to start checking out the who is who and buy tickets in advance!11th of April - Gallery Nights. The monthly art event starts its 2013 season at the hippest Palermo, Recoleta and Retiro art galleries.25th of April - 13th of May - International Book Fair. The fair´s...

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Pope Francis to visit Argentina in December

2 April, 2013
An ecclesiastical source in Buenos Aires has confirmed that Pope Francis will be making his first trip to Argentina as head of the Catholic Church in December 2013, not long after the midterm elections that are scheduled to take place in October 2013.“It is still premature to discuss what places he will visit, but it is likely that he will be with us, his fellow countrymen, for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which is observed on December 8,” the source said to the private news agency DyN.Originally it was wondered if Francis would visit his home country after supervising World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in July. But it has since been agreed that the pontiff...

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Autumn in Buenos Aires

26 March, 2013
Autumn in Buenos Aires is the time of year when many international acts come to visit the city and there are more cultural activities, making it a great time to explore the indoor attractions of Buenos Aires. The traditional cafes, where warming up with coffee and medialunas are essential, the many museums and tango venues as well as the stunning Colon theatre.March:Some outdoor parties will be taking place to mark the end of summer, while the Colon theatre´s ballet and concert season kicks off too. Museums will also be renovating their exhibits, among them the MALBA, which will be showcasing a Grete Stern exhibit and one of Adriana Varejao’s works. For live music, the Killers will be...

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The President meets the Pope

20 March, 2013
On the morning of Monday 18th March, Argentinian president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner became the first head of state to hold a private audience with the new Pope. The president met with Pope Francis at the Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City for a private lunch and her many gifts for the pontiff included a handmade mate pot, straw and thermos flask, all which came in a beautiful leather bag. What was discussed at the meeting was not revealed, as Fernandez refused to speak to the press before or afterwards.The Argentine president will also be present at Tuesday´s papal coronation in Rome, with around another 150 heads of states, before returning to Buenos Aires. She will attend with an...

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March in Buenos Aires: What to do

5 March, 2013
Schools are restarting, as are political processes again after the summer break, and Buenos Aires is ready for autumn and the city is back up in full swing.Live music, art exhibits, and the Colón Theatre Season are all part of the upcoming cultural program.Festivals and EventsInauguration of the A line: The historical A Line will be reopening after a summer full renovating the trains on the line. Keep an eye out for various new murals or artistic interventions at different stations or on the trains themselves.9th of March – Nighttime tour of the Ecological Reserve. Visit the ecological reserve under moonlight. Sign up in advance.14-17th March –CiuDanza in Parque Las Hera, Plaza San Martín...

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