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Buenos Aires Argentina Adventure

The first sensation INTIMIDATED that's how I got to Buenos Aires, the capital, Avenida Callao and Recoleta with the spring of Tango. In Congreso found myself, in Retiro I said goodbyeSee you soon...

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juan pablo
About Me:Argentinian, 27 years old, initiated in travel read more

South AmericaArgentina, Uruguay100 days / January - February - March 2018

Highs & Lows

Go wanting to walk and visits

Insecurity in the streets sometimes alerts us to dangers

Itinerary Overview

I arrived in Federal Capital at my brother's house, then I looked for hostels where I could stay, I had no idea of the existence of hostels until that moment, I lived in a hotel and got a job that allowed me to have my place among so many buildings, I could achieve that feeling of belonging as long as I dedicated myself to that goal or project.

  • 100 Nights: San Nicolás
    Get out of the comfort zone, from the small town to the Metropolis.
  • Day trip: Buenos Aires Province
    excursion, visit friends
  • Day trip: Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
    Tour into the nature in the city
San Nicolás - Get out of the comfort zone, from the small town to the Metropolis.
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San Nicolás Get out of the comfort zone, from the small town to the Metropolis.

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My days in Buenos Aires were a great learning, I was born in a town a few kilometers from the capital, a small and quiet city, going out and looking for life is like having the American dream for many Argentines in this capital that brings expectations, good rhythm, barbecue , meetings and a movement that leads you to have very long distances, new neighbors all the time, coffee and croissants in that cafe listening to the sports news on the radio, che from here che from there, there I learned to survive in the city, where Sometimes asphalt nature, most of the time I am transported to that trip as a child to Iguazu Falls, as a gift of nature, there I also learned to travel with my eyes closed, today I see Capital as we Argentines call it from the heart of the Republic and I appreciate the learning that it gave me, to strengthen, to mature and to seek life from the foot of the mountain, Buenos Aires will always be my home, in this new stage noise transcended by birdsong, and the view of Avenida Corrientes, down a dirt street full of trees.

As all stories happen in time and space and there are characters who arrive, some who leave, in this space I want to share it and thank my colleague, who loves to be a translator of this story, we are writing another, I hope they are with many destinations and that the beautiful words do not end.Thank you Buenos Aires!

Buenos Aires Province - excursion, visit friends
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Buenos Aires Province excursion, visit friends

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One of the most charming places, I got off the train those five minutes were something euphoric inside me, I left my house very early and I would have given anything to have a bike, now I comment. Visit Tigre in various events, I have gone to spend the day, to the Parque De La Costa, most of the attractions, the GREEN roller coaster is the best, it is the adrelina in its best state. Gato Blanco is a restaurant in front of the river, the grill is unbeatable. The casino is next to the Parque de la Costa and at night you can see an area in nature, the islands that surround it are also an excellent idea by Airbnb you can find cabins with everything you need to rest or attend parties, they are known like the softest.

The tours in the boats are agreed with the locals in the port, they have a period of time that they go and return, I always had the luck of some local colleague who has a boat and well there one arrives at the destination. A place that should not be left behind if you go to Buenos Aires.

Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur - Tour into the nature in the city
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Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur Tour into the nature in the city

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The Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve is one of the largest urban reserves in Latin America. It is located in the Puerto Madero neighborhood. It is located on the Costanera Sur. It has two entrances, the main one is the South access (ex Brazil entrance) and the north access (ex Viamonte entrance). It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (winter time) and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (in summer). On Mondays and rainy days it is closed.

There are more than 2000 species among birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and native vegetation, such as grasslands of grasslands and alder forests. In addition, it has viewpoints to the Río de la Plata. Due to its characteristics, it is suitable for hiking and bird watching.

Entrance is free and open.

A true experiment in the open air, within the noise of the city there are these lungs that fill us with pure air.

One of the favorite walks for walking, biking, jogging, hiking or spending the day with the family on the weekend.

Q & A

  • What would you have changed?

    It would have changed many things, only that the destination or the walk said it had to be, it is not easy to reach a great capital the rhythm, its noises, perhaps it is repetitive with this, it is the sensation that one feels, in going after that opportunity and to have everything within reach.
  • Anything go wrong during the trip?

    I try not to go out a lot at night to walk, if I choose and recommend uber, Cabify, didi since the distances are long and the waiting for buses sometimes lonely.
  • Restaurant recommendations?

    If it comes to eating in Buenos Aires you will find all the variety, from the Guerrin pizzeria, the community fairs in Plaza Congreso, San Telmo on Sundays. BellaGamba for the Cafe. In the Palermo area there are still lifes and there they make typical and very rich food.
  • Tips you would give a friend?

    In summer bring repellent and light clothing, it is easy to use the bus card and SUBE subway, in winter a coat.
  • Packing tips?

    The ritual is always the same, we carry the hot water and our Mate everywhere.
  • Transportation Tips?

    If you come from the interior of the country, arriving from Ezeiza or Aeroparque, which are the Bunos Aires airports, there are shuttles that transport you, Uber is also very popular, Taxi can be found in many corners of the city and they are reliable. The buses are 24hs-
  • Any surprises?

    In my days in Capital they are all a surprise, a tango to dance and a hug in each mate.
  • Booking details?

    La Rocca Hostel - Av Callao 341. Reception 24hs

Lodging

  • The neighborhood Congreso as we say or really San Nicolas had everything I needed at my fingertips, from shops, supermarkets, pharmacies and the subway line that connects me with the entire city, friends that I made in the capital and beautiful anecdotes. My first hotel "Downtown Mate" was somewhat expensive for the beginning, unfortunately I did not have breakfast but it was in a room without bathroom in a sextuple room. When time passed I moved to an apartment in the Recoleta area, I shared a flat with a friend Jimmy from Canada. My friend was a Biochemist and he was studying and working for a company, it is very common in Buenos Aires to find people who share by exchange, in the routine we met a lot because of our schedules but we shared the weekends. We finished that contract and I went to the San Nicolas area again, on Av. Callao there is a Hostel "La Rocca" one of the noblest parts to the right you can see the National Congress and to the left with Av Corrientes cut all the theaters and the Obelisk in the background.