Tandil

Tandil, ArgentinaTandil is a small city located five hours south of Buenos Aires, and a little inland from the eastern coast.  It is a popular destination for weekend and long-weekend trips, and for good reason – it is a relaxing, pretty city with plenty of stuff to do.
Some interesting facts about Tandil

Tandil has the second [...]

Square of Enlightenment

The Square of Enlightenment (Manzana de las Luces) is a square block of a few different historical buildings, located very close to the plaza de Mayo.  There are daily tours offered for those interested in an important part of Buenos Aire’s history, which take you through the major points of interest in the Square of [...]

Bioparque Temaikén

Temaiken is Buenos Aires’ most highly touted zoo, located in Escobar (about 1.5 hours from Plaza Italia). The zoo is beautifully landscaped, and very spacious, which is what really sets it apart from the Palermo Zoo. Unfortunately, this also causes it to cost nearly three times as much (currently $58 for adults, and [...]

Creamfields

Creamfields is the largest electronic music festival in South America, and Creamfields Buenos Aires is the best of the bunch.  This is a massive single day event, where over 100 of the world´s top DJs will play to 60,000 screaming Argentines and tourists.   The event currently takes place at the Autodromo, where the festival sets [...]

The “ARA Uruguay” Museum

The ARA Uruguay is a small ship, known as a corvette, that is permanently docked in Puerto Madero and can be visited by the public. The boat has a very interesting story – it was built in 1874, a three-mast beauty and was one of the largest ship in South America. At the [...]

Hot Festival/Personal Fest

Hot Festival (originally Personal Fest) is a two day music festival that takes place at the Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires stadium.  Each day features a massive headliner, as well as a number of smaller local and international music groups.  Style of music ranges, but is mainly rock, reggae, and pop.
***Hot Festival 2010 – November [...]