We at Internet Vacation Zone.com had great pleasure putting together this basic information of "places to go", "points of interest", "things to do" and "must know" of Buenos Aires, Argentina. We hope this few points encourage you to visit this wonderful country and they help you make your stay and accommodations unforgetable. Do not hesitate to contact us with suggestions of other places you may think of interest for future guests. And for now, hasta luego ...

The officially titled Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini de Ezeiza is typically referred to as the Ezeiza International Airport or simply Ezeiza, for the town in which it's located. Situated 35 kilometers (22 miles) southwest of downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ezeiza International Airport serves the city and surrounding communities with international and national flights. Ezeiza operates from three terminals: The International Terminal, the Aerolíneas Argentinas Terminal and the National Terminal.

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (Ph: 4771-2071/79 y 4772-2064/67, information 24 hs): Located north of the city, facing the Río de la Plata (river), it is used for domestic or national flights; although a few of them also take you to Uruguay and Brasil. Twenty to thirty minutes separate you from this airport to the center of the city, except at the rush hour, between 6 to 9 pm, where it could take you twice that much.

We may provide you with transportation from and to the Ezeiza International Airport servicing the City of Buenos Aires through our own driver.
He will be meeting you after customs with a sign with your name on it and will conduct you directly to your unit.
You will enjoy the 45 minutes ride with the peace of mind of a screened and reliable person.
Cost of the ride is u$s 15 each way

Bus transfer from and to the Ezeiza International Airport servicing the City of Buenos Aires is also available through this company.

Junin 1930 - Phone: 4803-1040 - This building, whose origin comes from the XVII century, is one of the most ancient ones kept by the City of Buenos Aires. In 1716 it was donated to the Franciscanos Recoletos monks. Juan Krauss and Juan Wolf, juif architects drew the blueprints of the first construction and the italian Andrés Blanqui did the facade and the inner spaces of the convent. This masterpiece was finished in 1732.
http://www.centroculturalrecoleta.org

Guided tours are from Mon to Fri at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
On Saturdays at 9, 10, 11 and 12 a.m.
Tourists have access to the auditorium, the Golden Hall, the Gallery of Busts and the museum. The tour lasts aproximately 50 minutes.
Meeting place: Viamonte 1168
Tourists are requested to come 10 minutes in advance.
For further information and bookings call 4378-7132/33
http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar

The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de la República Argentina, the largest inheritance of this country and of América, it was created on julio 16th. 1895 and opened its doors on december 25th. 1896, under the direction of the painter and art critic Eduardo Schiaffino, during the administration of Presidente José Evaristo Uriburu.
http://www.mnba.org.ar

Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo.
Av. del Libertador 1902 - (1425) Buenos Aires
Telefax:(54 -11) 4802-6606 / 4801-8248 / 4806-8306 http://www.mnad.org
Main Entry: Av. del Libertador 1902 esq. Pereyra Lucena
Visits: Every Day from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Puerto Madero is the new symbol of a modern Buenos Aires. In its 170 hectáreas coexist corporation, office and residential buildings, museums and art galleries, universities and banks, restaurants, pubs and movie theaters, a shopping mall and a marina, surrounded by hughe green areas and modern natural pathways.

Its location is another distinctive mark of its prestige: Avenida Libertador between Libertad and Montevideo Streets, between embassies, theaters and important 5 star hotels like The Caesar Park, Alvear Palace Hotel and Four Seassons.

Patio Bullrich, "the" place in Buenos Aires chosen by the most elegant and well known international brands and names to reach you.

Patio Bullrich, where buying has a different feeling.
http://www.altopalermo.com

Between Av. Pueyrredón and Av. del Libertador, surrounded by gardens, museums and shopping malls, in an area of great touristic attraction, you will find the decoration mall where Buenos Aires designs its best profile: Buenos Aires Design, with the most exquisite proposals to decorate your house.
http://www.altopalermo.com

La querencia is your opportunity to enjoy Argentine tradition. You will find typical products, appreciate their fine quality and warm texture and you will also be able to feel the living history of our "gaucho". Handcrafted leather, handcrafted silver, jackets, purses and belts, mates, boots, polo, pato and horseback riding equipment.
http://www.laquerencia.com.ar

As a foreign visitor you are entitled to claim back the tax you pay on your purchases when you take them home. The easy and safe way to reclaim your tax is with Global Refund, the world's leading tax refund company. This service is offered by major retailers world-wide. The VAT rate in Argentina is 21%. Your total purchase in a store must exceed $ 70. Your Global Refund Cheque must be stamped by Customs at departure. Your Refund amount is the VAT less an administration fee. http://www.globalrefund.com go to Countries > Argentina

Property "Four Seasons" in Recoleta is escorted by this two fine properties, The Ceasar Park Hotel and the Four Seasons Hotel

After 5 years of investigation it finally came to cross the Río de la Plata at a speed of more than 50 knots, becoming the fastest ferry in the world. With capacity for 450 passengers and 58 cars, this ship took the fastest fleet in the world even faster. With regular services to Colonia and Montevideo, Uruguay.
http://www.buquebus.com

Bicitour: In groups of 5 people and for approximately 6 hours (if you take the complete tour) tourists and those argentinians who wish to know a little more about this country, visit monuments, parcs and different sites with historical meaning worth learning.http://www.members.tripod.com.ar/bicitour

At less than 1 hour from the City center you will find a place in "las pampas" that offers multiple activities. This farm has been thought from an interactive point of view, where the tourist may learn, participate and understand the many and traditional rural activities. Those tasks may be executed by the tourists of all ages. Sons, fathers and grandfathers may milk, horse ride and cook together; besides feeding the diverse animals of a typical "pampas" farm. http://www.granjalomaverde.com.ar

Aerolíneas Argentinas 4320-2000 - Aeroflot 4322-0991 - Air France 4313-1313 - Alitalia 4310-9999 - American Airlines 4318-1000 - Avianca 4394-5990 - British Airways 4320-6600 - Canadian Airlines 4322-3632 - Cubana 4326-5291 - Ecuatoriana 4311-3010 - Iberia 4327-2739 - KLM Airlines 4312-7727 - LanChile 4812-7077 - Lufthansa 4319-0600 - Malaysia Airlines 4312-6971 - Mexicana 4312-6152 - South African Airways 4311-8184 - Swissair 4319-0000 - TransBrasil 4394-8424 - United Airlines 4316-07772 - Varig 4329-9204

To get information on all the activities and all kind of tango related data visit this exclusive site http://www.tangodata.com.ar

To check the exchange rate between the peso and the dollar visit http://www.dolarhoy.com

Avenida Colombia 4300 - C1425GMN
Buenos Aires - Argentina
Ph.: 5411-5777-4533 - Fax: 5411-5777-4240
http://usembassy.state.gov/baires_embassy/

American Express Travel - Leg. 6324 - amexbueemp@aexp.com Arenales 707 PB (C1061AAA) Capital Federal.
Tel: (011) 4310-3535 - Fax: (011) 4315-1846

You will be able to place local calls from your apartment but for your long distance and international calls, as well as fax or internet services look for this signs. There are plenty of public offices and booth from this two companies at good rates.

For all your cellular needs, rental, accessories and/or equipment purchases contact the staff of Internet Vacation Zone in Buenos Aires.

This two supermarkets are everywhere you turn to and they also deliver to your apartment for free !!!