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Tramway

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:46:00 +0000

As public transport, the tram ran in Buenos Aires between 1870 and 1963. Operations as a tourist attraction restarted in 1980.

The service leaves the corner of Emilio Mitre and José Bonifacio streets on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The vehicles used were built in 1912, 1927 and 1961.

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BA Tango Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:50:00 +0000

6º Mundial de Tango

August 24th to September 1st.

http://www.mundialdetango.gov.ar/

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Esteros del Ibera - Corrientes (English)

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:25:00 +0000

When arriving at the Ibera lagoon we can hear from the scrub the howling of theC arayá monkey. It’s one of the emblematic species and its presence is a good sign of the preservation of the small islands in the scrub.When picturing Iberá, people immediately imagine marshes, areas of marshland and lagoons. Nevertheless, pasturelands are also prominent in this protected region, theh abitat of such endangered species as the Pampas deer or the yellow-headed blackbird.The biological value is amazing since more than 1.400 types of plant and 600 vertebrate have been found in the area. Among them, there are 125 fish, 40 amphibians, 60 reptiles, 350 birds, and 60 varieties of mammal.
The Ibera champions:

- Capybara: the biggest rodent in the world (1,30 m and 75 kg)
- The Caraya: considered the noisiest animal in the planet. Its strong voice can be heards everal kilometres away.
- The Mars deer: the largest South American deer (more than 2m long and weighing 150 kg)
- The Maned wolf: The largest South American canine (1,70 m long)
- The Curiyú boa: The largest boa-constrictor in Argentina, the longest known is 7m. Generally this specimen does not exceed 3m long.
- The Cururú toad: The biggest amphibian in Argentina.Marshes consist of reed beds and aquatic grasses. The aquatic grass is formed by water plants, such as Camalotes, when it rains the Camalotes are swept along forming true “islands”. Several animals use this environment to live and commute.Iberá is magical beyond your expectations; you will be surprised by the wild life, the starry nights, the eerie silence, and its people.

Other activites include:
Boat trips around the lagoon, a visit to the Park’s “Interpretation Centre", walks through the native jungle, Photography Safaris, Fishing, Bird Watching, A visit to “Cambá Trapo”, Canoeing and Horse riding.Boat RidesTwo different tours of the marshland begin at the wharf lodge.

The guide was born and raised in the region and has worked within the nature reserve. He has an in-depth knowledge of the region and its animals, whiche nsures sightings of the wildlife. The tours will provide a very colorfull andscape, full of flora and fauna of Ibera’s ecosystem and plentiful opportunities for seeing Capybaras or “Carpinchos”, alligators, river otters, marsh deer, and 350 different species of bird. The tours are approximately 2 hours each.

Canoes
The canoe is an excellent way to glide stealthy and smoothly through the Iberal agoon while taking photos of the wonderful landscape. The steady pace wille nable you to spot herons, jacanas, capybaras, and ducks to name but a few of the birds and animals in the surrounding environment.

Horse back rides
Several horseback rides are available:-Palmares Caranday: Approximately a 2 hour’s ride through neigh paring areas of the lagoon, crossing palm forests and marshy areas.-Pellegrini: Approximately a one-hour ride through the tour of Carlos Pellegrini, you will ride past many areas of cultural interest.-Camba: This is a whole day ride from Pellegrini to Camba. Along the way you will cross the Palmares (palm forest) and arrive at the House of Jose where you will enjoy a typical “Correntino” stem for lunch. After lunch you will rest and then return to Pellegrini.Ibera Nature Reserve
Ibera is different, unique and magical. You will be pleasantly surprised at thea bundant wildlife, the incredible starry nights, the sound of silence, and the friendly locals.
Bird watching
There are more than 300 species of birds within the nature reserve. The staff atP osada de la Laguna have specialized guides who will accompany you on your bird watching adventure.

How to get here from Buenos Aires…
By plane: Flight from Aeroparque (AEP) to Posadas, Misiones. From there a special transfer to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini.
By Bus: From Buenos Aires Bus Terminal, to the City of Mercedes, Corrientes. From there a special transfer to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini.
By Car: It’s about 800 km from Buenos Aires. Up Route 14 through the Province of Entre Rios, up to the City of Mercedes. Fill up the petrol tank and then proceed to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini.
From Iguazú or Posadas: You can hire a special transfer to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, or take a bus to Mercedes and then, take another transfer to the Colonia C.P.
www.corrientes.gov.ar
www.naturalezaparaelfuturo.org

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Che

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:09:00 +0000

This is an informal expression used to call the attention of the interlocutor. It allows to call somebody without saying his/her name: "che, can you tell me what's the time?”

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Porteños

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:59:00 +0000

Porteños
Buenos Aires has always been an open-door city. Its inhabitants are called porteños, which makes reference to the fact that the city is a port. The inhabitant of the province of Buenos Aires is called bonaerense.

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TAX Free

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:58:00 +0000

VAT: VAT in Argentina amounts to 21%.

TAX FREE: At the airport, and on departure day, you may request to be refunded the Value Added Tax (VAT) paid for articles purchased in shops having a sign reading: TAX FREE. To that purpose, you should keep all invoices or tickets and fill out a form you may request at the Airport.

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Exchange

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:55:00 +0000

RATE OF EXCHANGE: The exchange rate in Argentina is convenient for the foreign tourist. The main banking area is located in the so-called “city”. This area comprises the first five blocks (numbered 100 to 500) of San Martín, Reconquista, 25 de Mayo, Sarmiento, Presidente Juan Domingo Perón and Mitre streets. The U.S. dollar is accepted in most shops, but it is convenient to exchange them for pesos in casas de cambio or banks.

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Money

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:49:00 +0000

CURRENCY: The Argentine currency is the peso ($). There are $ 100, $ 50, $ 20, $ 10, $ 5 and $ 2 notes, and 1, 0.50, 0.25, 0.10 and 0.05 cent coins. The U.S. dollar is the most common foreign currency. Banks and casas de cambio (currency exchange offices), where you must present your passport, exchange foreign currency. Shops accept credit cards and dollars.

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Museum Argentino de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:52:00 +0000

Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia
Av. Ángel Gallardo 490
Telefonos: 5411 4982-4791 / 6595 / 8370 / 8797 Interno 180
Mail: visitas@macn.gov.ar

Rivadavia became the first national president in 1826. Previously, as secretary to the first triumvirate, he requested that all provincial governors collect natural specimens and objects in order to create a museum which, in 1823, became the first public museum in the country. It later received the name of Museo de Ciencias Naturales (Natural Science Museum). It has stood on its present site since 1931.

Horario: Lunes a Viernes de 14 a 19 hs.

Bus: 15 (Zona Norte por Panamericana), 19, 24, 36, 42, 55 (Belgrano, Plaza Italia, Flores), 57, 65 (Belgrano, Chacarita, Constitución), 71 (Vicente López, Villa Urquiza), 76, 90, 92 (Retiro, Recoleta), 99 (Centro), 105 (Plaza de Mayo, Congreso, Devoto), 106, 109, 110, 112, 124, 127, 135, 141 (Plaza Italia), 146.

Subway: La estación Angel Gallardo de la línea B (que une el Centro con Chacarita siguiendo la traza de la Av. Corrientes) se encuentra en el cruce de las avenidas Corrientes y Angel Gallardo, a 500 m del Museo.

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Tourist Season

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:56:00 +0000

Tourist Season: You may visit the city all the year round. January (summer) is the most quiet month since many residents are on vacation, but the cultural offer is still abundant and varied. If you stay for several days, you may combine city tours with visits to places around the city such as the Delta (of the Paraná river), estancias (ranch houses), or Martín García island.

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Seasons

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:30:00 +0000

Summer(December 21 to March 20)
Autumn (March 21 to June 20)
Winter (June 21 to September 20)
Spring (September 21 to December 20)

CONVERSIONS
From ºC to ºF: multiply by 1.8 and add 32
From ºF to ºC: subtract 32 and multiply by 0.59

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The Weather - Buenos Aires

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:11:00 +0000

The climate of Buenos Aires is mild all year round. The mean annual temperature is 18º C (64.4º F), making extremely hot and cold days very infrequent. Thus, visitors can enjoy walking around the city in any season. July is the coldest month. Although frosts are rare, a woollen coat, a jacket or an overcoat. In summer, the weather is hot and humid. Rains are more frequent in autumn and spring (from March to June and from September to December,respectively).

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Metropolitano Museum

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:13:00 +0000

It is located in the Anchorena Palace built in 1928.Its patrimony comprises a collection of engravings by Leonardo Da Vinci, printed in 1784 by Carlo Giusseppe Gerli and they are exhibited in the museum on dates to be determined depending on the itinerant exhibitions prepared.

Address: Castex 3217
Neighborhood: Palermo
( 54 11 ) 4802 1911// 4803 4458
Hours: lun. a vie. de 14 a 20; sáb. de 14 a 18.30.
Admission: Gratuita
museo@museomet.org.ar
http://www.museomet.org.ar/

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Japanese Garden

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:54:00 +0000

The Japanese Garden in Palermo (Av. Casares 3401) is an Oriental thematic park (a 10-minute taxi drive from Puerto Madero). It has gardens and an artificial lake crossed by bridges from which the colourful fish can be fed.

http://www.jardinjapones.org.ar/portada.htm

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The City

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:39:00 +0000

BUENOS AIRES: Capital of the Argentine Republic is located on the River Plate coast The Río de la Plata and the Riachuelo are the natural borders of the city on the east and south, respectively. The rest of the metropolitan perimeter is surrounded by the General Paz Avenue from north to west. This avenue provides a fast connection between the city and the Greater Buenos Aires, a densely populated area withimportant business and industrial activity.

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Bienvenidos!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Staff FlatinBA) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:23:00 +0000

Bienvenidos al Blog de FlatinBA!!

En este primer post solo queremos contarles de que se trata todo esto.

FlatinBA es:

Un blog sobre renta de apartamentos temporales en Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Un lugar donde encontrar información sobre la ciudad para todos los extranjeros que quieran visitarnos.
Una extensión de nuestro sitio principal www.flatinba.com el cual estará on line a partir del 2 de mayo 08.
Un sitio para que todos los interesados (turistas, profesionales, propietarios de apartamentos en Buenos Aires, etc.) puedan interactuar entre ellos y con el staff de flatinBA

Y qué podremos encontrar en los próximos post?

Información sobre los barrios (zonas) de Buenos Aires más atractivos.
Información sobre sitios de interés de nuestra ciudad.
Información sobre los apartamentos ofrecidos y todos los servicios de FlatinBA.
Noticias sobre eventos nacionales e internacionales que se realicen en nuestra. ciudad y puedan ser de interés para nuestros visitantes extranjeros.

Esperamos empezar a conocerlos pronto!