subject: Getting Around Exploring Argentina Patagonia Wonders Of Buenos Aires Best Attractions Charming Gatew [print this page] City Parks and Buenos Aires Cheap Flights
Perhaps due to the wide variety of attractions and activities the city of Buenos Aires has to offer, its parks and gardens are (quite sadly) overlooked. But if youre looking to visit the Argentine capital by way of Buenos Aires cheap flights, the citys parks and gardens are good destinations for travelers who are perhaps all shopped out or are looking for a quiet place to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of Buenos Aires. Start with the Jardin Japones, the largest Japanese-themed botanical garden outside of Japan; it has an onsite cultural center, restaurant, a bonsai tree collection, and a gift shop that offers the works of artisans. The parks central lake, teeming with Koi, is crossed by the Divine Bridge, and is surrounded by plants and trees common in Japan, such as sakura, katsura, momiji and azalea. Spend a leisurely hour or two in the Parque Tres de Febrero. Covering 62 acres of the Palermo neighborhood, the park features groves, lakes, and rose gardens. You can also hop aboard a boat and relax in the artificial lakes within the park. There is also, of course, the Plaza de Mayo. This square is surrounded by the city's major landmarks: the Cabildo, the Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires, the monument to General Manuel Belgrano, and the headquarters of the Nacin Bank.
Buenos Aires Cheap Flights and Landmarks
Buenos Aires is the Paris of South America. Buenos Aires boasts of elegant architecture, exquisite cuisine, legendary nightlife, and fashionable shopping all the ingredients for a thoroughly enjoyable vacation. Hope aboard Buenos Aires cheap flights available during the tourist low season, which runs from April to August. Near the end of summer and fall are also excellent times to pick up cheaper fares. Make sure your itinerary includes the Cabildo, the seat of government house during colonial times. Another notable destination is the Caminito, a street filled with pastel hues and wall reliefs. The official seat of the executive branch of the Argentine government is the Casa Rosada, or Pink House, where Evita made many appearances on the front balcony. You should also include these other notable landmarks in your itinerary: the Central Post Office, City Legislature (a neoclassical building that houses two libraries and a museum), Kavanagh building (the first true skyscraper of the city done in Art Deco), Metropolitan Cathedral, National Congress which houses the Argentine Parliament, National Library, National Museum of History, The Obelisk, Teatro Coln and The Water Company Palace.
Getting Around the City and Buenos Aires Cheap Flights
Buenos Aires is Argentinas largest city. Often called "The Pearl" of South America, it showcases the intense cultural life of Argentina, dominated by tango, long coffee klatches and football. Youll be pleased to know that there are many modes of transport available. These taxis serve the city streets 24 hours a day and you can either flag them on the streets or call for a pick up. These black-and-yellow cabs serve the city streets 24 hours a day, you can either flag them on the streets or call for a pick up. Buenos Aires also has a large network of buses, called Colectivos. There is also a large network of buses for public transport, these buses are called Colectivos and the minimum fare is $0. 80 paid for using coins only. Buenos Aires also has Remises or private car services with flat rates and per trip, safe and cheaper alternatives to taxis as they will always take the fastest route. The subway system at Buenos Aires is very reliable and takes you through the center to the outskirts of the city. The four train terminals in Buenos Aires are Retiro, Constitucin, Once and Federico Lacroze; these terminals connect the Capital Federal with the suburbs and Argentinas other regions. If you want to stop by Uruguay, theres a ferry system connecting the port of Buenos Aires with the main cities of this nearby country. The city can also be discovered at your own pace aboard a bicycle, with bicycle rental operators offering tours to the Southern and Northern Circuits, as well as tours for literature, history, culture, history and ecology.
Buenos Aires Cheap Flights and the Wine Roads of Argentina
Its natural beauty, history and culture make Argentina a country worth exploring, more than these, it is especially worth visiting because of its wines. The fifth leading producer of wine in the world, Argentina has eight grape-growing regions producing some of the most prestigious Malbec and Torrontes. The center of wine production is found in the far western area of Argentina to the Andes foothills. Some of the best wine tours take you through the finest wine cellars in the province of Mendoza. There are also casinos, discos, theaters, museums, cinemas, wine bars, pubs, festivals, international cuisine and regional specialties to savor in this province. Two-thirds of the country's yearly production comes from Mendoza, while the rest are produced in San Juan and La Rioja regions to the north. Some of the worlds highest planted vineyards can be found in the provinces of Catamarca, Jujuy and Salta. Pinot noir and Chardonnay are produced in Patagonias southern region, covering the Ro Negro and Neuqun provinces. Take the "Wine Roads" tour when you come in with your Buenos Aires cheap flights and experience the finest wines of the country amidst its natural wonders.
