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Marzo 29, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, backpackers in buenos aires, Hostel Colonial, Hostel in Buenos Aires | # Enlace permanente
If you’re thinking of coming to Buenos Aires, it’s essential for you to know the public holiday calendar to organize your trip. With the objective of promoting tourism, Argentina often moves some holidays to their closest Monday or Friday, creating the so called “Long weekends”. There are few exceptions: Labor Day (May 1st), Revolution Day (May 25th), Independence Day (July 9th), Christmas (December 25th) and New Year (December 31st and January 1st). The rest are adapted to have longer breaks.
On holidays, the amount of people in the city declines. Especially, Downtown where most of the offices are located. ¿Where do porteños go? Many chose to stay at home with their families or to go out to parks of coffees (depending on the season). Those who had the time to plan a trip, traditionally move to the Atlantic Coast, seaside resorts located 300-400km south of Buenos Aires. Some of the most popular are San Bernardo, Villa Gessell, Pinamar y Mar del Plata.
This year we have had only two holidays (New Year on January 1st and Memory Day on March 24th) and there’s another one coming (Easter, from April 1st to April 4th). Hostel Colonial gives you the full public holiday, so you can plan your trip in the best way.
April 1st: Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday).
April 2nd: Holy Friday (Good Friday) and Malvinas Veteran and Fallen Day.
April 3rd: Holy Saturday.
April 4th: Easter.
May 1st: Labor Day.
May 25th: Revolution Day and First Argentine Government. This year we also commemorate our Bicentennial.
June 21st: Death of General Manuel Belgrano (originally on June 20th).
July 9th: Independence Day.
August 16th: Death of General José de San Martín (originally on August 17th).
October 11th: Encounter of Two Cultures –former Race Day- (originally on October 12th).
December 8th: Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
December 25th: Christmas.
December 31st: New Years Eve.
Para una versión en español, haga click aquí.
Febrero 20, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Hostel Buenos Aires, Roteiros em Buenos Aires | # Enlace permanente
Falar que Buenos Aires é um pedacinho da Europa na América Latina não é exagero. A capital da Argentina é completa, requintada para você curtir um destino perfeito, além de econômico.
Belísimos parques, restaurantes, artistas de rua (a poucos metros do nosso albergue, na Rua Florida) agito noturno e compras por uma pechincha dão um tom colorido a Buenos Aires, uma cidade que costuma receber os brasileiros de braços abertos, Hostel Colonial costuma receber os brasileiros de braços abertos, e sua casa, como o Brasil tudo e minha casa.
O centro histórico é lindo, na Grande Buenos Aires está a cidade de Tigre, uma entrada a uma discoteca custa apenas 50 pesos e é possível beber a noite toda, se você quiser se hospedar no Hostel Colonial as discos som FREE!
O bairro do nosso albergue é muito recomendavel, muita atividade sempre (Downtown) já que concentra uma enorme quantidade de bares, restaurantes, discotecas, bancos, ótima segurança e lojas TAX FREE na badalada Rua Florida a uma quadra do hostel.
Perto do hostel fica a Avenida de Mayo, um dos lugares mais visitados (5 quadras) onde você poderá observar o agito do centro, chegar a Casa do Governo e caminhar até o Congreso contemplando a arquitetura do final do século 19, tambén Puerto Madero (4 quadras) é San Telmo (11 quadras) som bairros badalados, valen a pena. Tango, carne argentina, portunhol, a “lingua” de contato entre brasileiros e portenhos sempre funciona bem. Entretanto, o grande prazer está em “bater perna” pelas principais ruas da capital da Argentina. Nossa equipe bate papo com você para conferir seus programas preferidos em Buenos Aires. Confira as dicas e aproveite.
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Febrero 19, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Bicentenario de la Nación Argentina, Bicentennial Year in Argentina, Buenos Aires Blog, Hostel Buenos Aires | # Enlace permanente
2010, the bicentenary of Argentina, a special year undoubtedly SuscribE to this Buenos Aires blog and got all the new activities being developed by the city of Buenos Aires for this important event.
2010, o bicentenário da Argentina, um ano especial, sem dúvida, Suscribe a este blog da Buenos Aires e tenha todas as atividades novas que estão sendo desenvolvidos pela cidade de Buenos Aires para este importante evento.
2010, año del Bicentenario de la Nación Argentina, un año especial sin dudas, suscribite a este blog de Buenos Aires y recibí todas las novedades de las actividades que está preparando la ciudad de Buenos Aires para tan importante acontecimiento.
Febrero 14, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
Y llegó el post # 1000. Soy consciente que falta muy poco tiempo para el mes de Marzo y es una especie de comienzo oficial del año, pasó el Carnaval, pero no vimos la fiesta.
Pasó un 2009 trágico para la actividad turística en Buenos Aires y Argentina en general, si bien en nuestros emprendimientos (hostel & restaurantes) salimos ilesos aunque algo magullados en el aspecto humano, tuvimos que esforzarnos el triple que otros años para dar continuidad a nuestros desarrollos comerciales sin reducir la numerosa planta de personal, pero ha sido sólo un esfuerzo individual, como el de muchos otros.
Me invade cierto temor para lo que va a suceder en 2010, ya que no veo un desarrollo de políticas a largo plazo para el sector, sólo paliativos coyunturales y acuerdos de cámaras que involucran a pocos actores, un ejemplo de ello es la exitosa temporada de cruceros que supera los 200.000 visitantes, de los cuales, no es el caso del hostel, no es su público, pero sí en los restaurantes, en donde atendimos a unos 200 comensales, un 0,1% del total de visitas, la torta es grande pero se reparte entre pocos.
Marzo ya está aquí y quiero ser optimista, es mi condición por excelencia, pero también necesito planificar, una big band no puede estar eternamente en jam session, necesita un repertorio.
Inflación, presión fiscal, calor del trópico pero sin playa y la gran pregunta que viene – Habremos hecho los deberes respecto a la Gripe A (H1N1)? Cerraremos nuevamente escuelas, teatros, centros comerciales, cines por falta de previsión? Los que desarrollamos actividades económicas relacionadas al esparcimiento volveremos a absorver los costos de las malas o nulas políticas? Se acabará la crispación y el maniqueismo? Depende de nosotros.
Debemos abrirnos nuevamente al mundo, en todo sentido, tenemos infraestructura, know how y diferenciales de mercado que convierten a Buenos Aires en una ciudad única en el mundo – Buena, bonita y barata.
Este es el interrogante, difícil de desentrañar, sobre todo si se prevee un año pre-electoral plagado de “buenas noticias” y bonanza de ficción al estilo “El Argentino” ese diario escandinavo con toques de Disneyworld que regalan en las cercanías del Obelisco.
Definitivamente no soy pro-Clarín ni mucho menos, pero tampoco me agrada que me tomen por idiota, pude ver in situ lo que sucedió en Brasil y en Estados Unidos, se sembró toma de conciencia y no temor desmedido, la influenza es una realidad, la tasa de mortalidad en esos países fué superior a la de Argentina y no generó semejante crisis, por eso es que pido políticas serias, desde el terreno de la medicina hasta en el aspecto comunicacional, que el barbijo no sea una venda que impida ver otras cosas, ya no, ya lo vivivmos y fuimos funcionales, no en 2010.
En Hostel Colonial y en nuestros restaurantes ya estamos preparados, que sea un gran año de cubiertos y dormis vendidos.
Febrero 13, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Hostel Buenos Aires | # Enlace permanente
In Palermo, just a bit far from Plaza Serrano, where most of the neighborhood’s gastronomic offer is gathered, you’ll find the “ethnic corridor”. 10 blocks round Córdoba Avenue, between streets Scalabrini Ortiz and Juan B. Justo. Restaurants that provide Armenian, Arab, Kosher or Indian food, which are among some of the best places in town. The doors are opened for oriental food lovers.
The tour starts in 1101, Thames St. (on the corner with Jufré), where Sarkis is located. A neighborhood’s classic specialized in Arab and Armenian food. They keep the typical preparation method of the traditional dishes and serve plentiful portions. There’s a big noisy lounge that invites to feel like home and join the tables. Some great dishes are Hummus, Shish-Kebab and Keppe.
Further on, in 1366, Armenia St. (between Niceto Vega and Cabrera St.), is Armenia Restaurant, inside the Armenian Club and specialized in the food of that country. The best choice is traditional dishes like cabbage sarmá, bastermá with egg, michugov kefte, Caucasian aubergines and the amazing desserts (probably the best of its gastronomy).
On 5288, Córdoba Av. (on the corner with Godoy Cruz), you’ll find Asian, and Oriental and Kosher food restaurant. The dishes are more refined and a bit expensive, but they’re worth it. Some good selections are the duck rolls or the rib eye steak on pineapple and ginger syrup. For dessert: mango, crumble and coconut trilogy.
To end, on 1416, Humboldt St. (on the corner with Niceto Vega), is one of the best Indian food restaurants: Bangalore. You should ask for how spicy the dish is before ordering. The dishes are great, abundant and well seasoned. You might order the Jalfrezi tuna, the chapati barbecue with chopped tuna, peppers and onions, seasoned with coriander, cumin, citrus and chili. Bangalore is also a great place for having a drink at night.
Febrero 10, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: Alternative Tourism, argentina, Backpacking, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
There are neighborhoods and tourist circuits outside the classical places in Buenos Aires. The idea of alternative tourism is to offer this other sightsees for the tourist that already knows classical Buenos Aires and is eager to see new spaces, or for those who are trying to escape from traditional tourism or knowing our city in a different way. A most traditional neighborhood in Buenos Aires that meets these requirements is Caballito (Little Horse in Spanish).
Located in the center of the city (it actually contains the geographical center of Buenos Aires in 1.023, Avellaneda Av.), Caballito is a middle-class district organized round Rivadavia Av. You can get there by the A Line of the subway (the oldest line, from 1912, that still preserves some of their old wagon) in the stations Rio de Janeiro, Acoyte, Primera Junta (former terminal) and Puán (new station); and by buses of several lines.
The main attractive of Caballito is the Parque Rivadavia (Rivadavia Park) in 4.800, Rivadavia Av., Acoyte station, that houses one of the biggest second hand fairs in the city where you can find cheap books, CDs and movies. It’s a great place for a pic-nic under its centennial trees or for getting some traditional handcraft. On weekends, is a great place for sports (young people practice the Brazilian martial art Capoeira) or to see live rock bands.
On Rivadavia Av. (from 4.500 to 6.000) there are may bars and restaurants. In Primera Junta station, there’s another second hand book fair and a horse-shaped weather vane that imitates the original which named the neighborhood. Another great place is the English Neighborhood, built alongside the railroad in the streets Pedro Goyena, Valle, Emilio Mitre and Del Barco Centenera. In Caballito’s streets you can still ride the old tramway (transportation that’s no longer in use but was at its height in the beginnings of the XIX Century).
(Spanish only)
Febrero 9, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial, Tango | # Enlace permanente
El bailarín de tango más famoso de la Vieja Guardia que ha tenido nuestro país tiene nombre y apellido. Jorge Orcaizaguirre, también conocido como el vasco o simplemente Jorgito, se dio a conocer al gran público bajo el seudónimo de “Virulazo”. Todo un personaje de Buenos Aires que encantaba no sólo por la sobriedad y gracia de sus movimientos sobre las pistas de cada milonga o teatro, sino además por su personalidad arrolladora.
Su apodo surge cuando tenía 18 años y jugaba a las bochas (una especie de bowling por aproximación) en los almacenes de su San Justo natal. Tenía un tiro potente que emocionaba a un viejo italiano que gritaba “¡Mandale el virulazo!” cada vez que lo veía prepararse para ejecutarlo. De infancia humilde, realizó todo tipo de trabajos (desde lustrador de zapatos hasta vendedor de comida en puestos callejeros), mientras practicaba su amado tango.
Confesaba que bailaba desde los 13 años, pero antes ya practicaba en el patio de su casa. Un día, bailando en una milonga de Mataderos lo vieron dos cantantes de tango de aquel entonces y le sugirieron que debía cobrar por el espectáculo que brindaba en las pistas. AL día siguiente comenzó a bailar en un almacén de calle Corrientes. De allí pasó a bailar en diferentes cabaret de moda y terminó su primera etapa ganando un concurso nacional en 1952.
De allí vendría la fama mundial, las giras por Estados Unidos y Europa y la posterior consagración local. En los 80 decidirá retirarse, pero volverá tiempo más tarde con el espectáculo Tango Argentino. Sorprendió allí al mundo con su estilo único, barrial, sin coreografías, pura creatividad e improvisación. Reconocido por otros grandes como el bailarín ruso Nureyev, o actores fanáticos del estilo como Anthony Quinn y Robert Duvall, “el gordo” –como se lo conoció en sus últimos años- nos dejó un 2 de agosto de 1990. Lo lloraron sus cinco hijos y su esposa y eterna pareja de baile, Elvira.
Febrero 4, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Buenos Aires streets, Hostel Buenos Aires | # Enlace permanente
The city of Buenos Aires has many passages (narrow streets), just one block –maybe two- that we barely consider in the daily routine. But there are some of them, with a special history, charm or tradition that you must visit. The list is countless, so in this first delivery, we suggest four of them that are worth to visit.
Pasaje Bollini: two blocks located in the traditional neighborhood of Recoleta, between French and Pacheco de Melo streets. Completely cobbled-paved, its sided by small houses built between the ends of 1800 and the beginning of 1900, originally inhabited by Italian workers commanded by the Bollini family. Today, the passage is an architectural protected area that has several bars. It also has the privilege of being the inspiration for a poem by Jorge Luis Borges.
Pasaje Carlos A. Colombo: usually closed, you might access it temporarily during the day. It’s near the Congress, in the block formed by the streets Rivadavia, Azcuénaga, Bartolomé Mitre and Larrea. It’s L-shaped and it was built in 1890. Its buildings are cultural heritage although they are inhabited. A popular myth says that a 10 feet tall giant lives there and protects the neighbors.
Rues des Artisans (Street of the artisans): located in Recoleta, in the block formed by the streets Libertad, Arenales, Talcahuano and Juncal, it used to be L-shaped, but their owners split it in two. It’s a private Pasaje that might be visited during the day and offers -besides art and antiques- two different architectural styles (the French and the Italian).
Pasaje De La Piedad: it’s a U-shaped block, in Bartolomé Mitre St. It’s one of the oldest in the city, opened only during the day. Its name comes from the original name of Bartolomé Mitre St. In front of the passage, you’ll find the Piedad Church (even older than the passage and one of the most beautiful churches in Buenos Aires). The passage was built between 1888 and 1900, containing several architectural styles and 114 housing accommodations.
Febrero 3, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Hostel Buenos Aires | # Enlace permanente
Hoy, 3 de febrero de 2010, se conmemoran los 474 años de la Primera Fundación de Nuestra Señora del Buen Ayre, por el español Pedro de Mendoza. Según los historiadores, el primer asentamiento (un fuerte) se emplazó en la zona aledaña al actual Parque Lezama (en La Boca). La escasa cantidad de hombres que llegaron a estas costas, sumado al deteriorado estado de salud de Pedro de Mendoza (moriría en el viaje de regreso a España) llevaron a un progresivo fracaso de aquella misión. El punto más cercano de provisión era la ciudad de Asunción (hoy capital de Paraguay) a más de 1.000km que debían recorrerse a caballo. Para 1541, el grupo diezmado por el hambre y la enfermedad, que además se encontraba sitiado por los aborígenes locales (los querandíes) debió abandonar el territorio, que fue rápidamente arrasado.
Diversos relatos de época se centran en la dificultad de las condiciones de vida en esa primera precaria fundación, haciendo foco en el hambre y el combate cotidiano con los querandíes que acechaban la endeble fortificación. Pero quizá nadie captó la angustia de aquellos días como el poeta argentino Manuel Mujica Lainez (“Manucho”), quien en su clásico libro “Misteriosa Buenos Aires”, ofrece un relato que mezcla los datos históricos, con algo de fantasía que completa los huecos del relato oficial. La historia de un soldado desesperado por el hambre que asesina por equivocación a su hermano para comérselo, o la de aquel fraile que se convertía en el primer poeta porteño, son algunos de los fragmentos imperdibles de aquella época.
La ciudad sería refundada (Segunda Fundación) el 11 de junio de 1580 por Juan de Garay, bajo el nombre de Ciudad de La Santísima Trinidad y Puerto de Santa María del Buen Ayre. Desde dónde sería abreviado para llegar al actual Buenos Aires. Con mejor preparación, equipamiento y víveres, luego de la experiencia fallida de Mendoza, finalmente el Imperio Español concretaba su objetivo de tener una salida rápida al Atlántico para sus misiones desde Potosí al sur. Actualmente, la gesta de Pedro de Mendoza es recordada –entre otros sitios- nada menos que por el símbolo de Buenos Aires, el Obelisco (que puede visitarse a sólo 5 cuadras del Hostel Colonial), construido para el IV Centenario de su fundación.
Enero 20, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Buenos Aires Blog, Buenos Aires Neighborhoods, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
The City of
Buenos Aires has
48 districts called barrios. The most important and visited are:
Microcentro Downtown, the Hostel Colonial neighborhood, an ideal location for visitors to be near to the main historical spots of the Argentinean capital. Florida Street is located downtown and is a famous pedestrian street of the city, where visitors can do window shopping and buy clothes and other usual city goods.
San Telmo This district preserves colonial-style houses along narrow cobblestone lanes, illuminated with pretty wrought iron lanterns. In San Telmo , one breathes the history of Buenos Aires. There is also a very exciting, underground nightlife scene.
La Boca Considered Buenos Aires’s most controversial neighborhood with an explosive personality. Tourists favor this picturesque district for its rich history and vibrant colors: greens, yellows, reds and purples highlight the urban scenery.
Palermo Hip residential neighborhood of tree-lined streets and intersections packed with restaurants and bars.
Recoleta One of the finest and most expensive areas of the city. It boasts many French style buildings, large green spaces and first class restaurants.
Belgrano A residential and peaceful neighborhood with silent streets that lead to different shops, restaurants, architectural relics and large green spaces. Belgrano’s one of the most distinguished districts, and it’s ideal for day walks along the wooded tile sidewalks.
Almagro An original middle-class neighborhood, unspoiled by tourists, Almagro is a calm barrio located in the very center of the capital, with cheap empanadas, chinese supermarkets, and greengrocer’s, the smell of grilled meat from plentiful parillas, and a very big circular park that transforms into a market on Sundays.
Boedo One of the main Tango and historical spots in the city, the streets of Boedo offer to native and tourist public a huge variety of cafes in the best “porteño” style, cultural centers , Tango houses, libraries, theaters and nice pubs and restaurants. Places that please people from all ages and tastes.
Caballito An average, middle-class neighborhood, the barrio has both plentiful amenities, spacious parks and a good selection of shops. On the other hand, there are dirty, noisy and unsafe areas of Caballito that should be avoided. Overall, it is a pleasant residential and commercial hub.
Congreso A dense downtown area that houses the legislative branch of government at the opposite end of Avenida de Mayo from the “pink house” seat of the executive branch.
Puerto Madero Just like the London docklands, the antique port of Buenos Aires has been renewed and now represents the latest architectural trends of the city. The Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur , an excellent alternative for nature lovers, lies nearby.
Retiro Literally spanning from shantytown, cardboard homes, to the most luxurious restaurants, shopping, and partying, in the expat-friendly border of Microcentro, Retiro still hasn’t really decided what its definitive identity will be.
Tribunales This part of town has many theater shows, especially on Avenida Corrientes.
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If you’re thinking of coming to Buenos Aires, it’s essential for you to know the public holiday calendar to organize your trip. With the objective of promoting tourism, Argentina often moves some holidays to their closest Monday or Friday, creating the so called “Long weekends”. There are few exceptions: Labor Day (May 1st), Revolution Day (May 25th), Independence Day (July 9th), Christmas (December 25th) and New Year (December 31st and January 1st). The rest are adapted to have longer breaks.
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