Archivo para la categoría ‘Tourism’
Marzo 22, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: backpackers in buenos aires, circuitos turísticos, Hostel Colonial, Hostel in Buenos Aires | # Enlace permanente
When you’re a tourist and you’re visiting a city for the first time, where to stay is the greatest dilemma. Every person who has visited the place will have its say; every hostel web site will extol its location. But those virtues might not be the most cherished by tourism. In Buenos Aires, the three most frequent areas to stay are: Downtown (the first and most traditional), San Telmo and Palermo. Hostel Colonial -located in Downtown- gives you three good reasons (the proximity to sightsees, transportation and security) to choose the area.
The proximity to sightsees: the first thing a traveler seeks, the reason why tourism exists, is to visit and get to know the most particular and traditional of each city. Hardly, somebody would visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower, or skips the Empire State in NYC. In Buenos Aires, the logic indicates you must see the Obelisco, visit Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, the Congress and Puerto Madero. All this places that open tourist guides, are located on Downtown Buenos Aires or just 10 blocks away from it. Here is Hostel Colonial too.
Transportation: probably the second thing that facilitates to get to know and move round the city is transportation. Those who have traveled a lot thank the presence of a subway and a good coverage of the urban transportation. As Downtown is the financial, historic and cultural center of our city, all the transportation departs or arrives here. In a simple way, you can reach any destination. This is something you won’t find in remote neighborhoods as San Telmo and Palermo, where walking to the transportation is inevitable.
Security: it’s perhaps the most important factor for many travelers. Being Downtown the most traditional tourist area, where banks and financial entities have their headquarters, is the most secured zone in Buenos Aires. In fact, the first police station of our city is just around the corner of Hostel Colonial, and the Police Headquarters are just 15 block away.
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Enero 15, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Buenos Aires Blog, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
Argentina vive de fútbol. Por eso la gran pasión nacional está activa (casi) los 365 días del año. La primer semana de enero se disputó la Copa América de Fútbol para Ciegos (el equipo argentino, “Los Murciélagos” perdió la final 2 a 0 contra Brasil). Actualmente se disputan los torneos de verano (en Mar del Plata, Mendoza y Salta) y, dentro de dos semanas, comienza el torneo de fútbol 2010. Aquí, algunas sugerencias para los que quieran aprovechar sus vacaciones para conocer algunos de los estadios más famosos del mundo y ver buen fútbol.
El torneo de la primer mitad del año se disputa entre el 31 de enero y el 16 de mayo. Con motivo de la realización del Mundial de Sudáfrica, los partidos se jugarán más seguido que otros años, abriendo la chance a quienes nos visiten de ver fútbol casi todos los días de la semana. Si una fecha tradicional reparte los partidos entre viernes, sábado y domingo, ahora se sumarán varios encuentros entre semana, los días martes y miércoles.
Los estadios más famosos y atractivos de Buenos Aires son los de los clubes más grandes: Boca Juniors y River Plate, en dos puntos bien distintos de la ciudad. Este año, el “superclásico”, como se denomina al partido Boca-River (ubicado entre los 5 mejores encuentros para ver en el planeta), se juega en la 10ma. fecha, el 21 de marzo, en el estadio de Boca. Es un verdadero imperdible, pero a la vez es difícil conseguir tickets. Si visita Buenos Aires en esas semanas, consulte en agencias cómo conseguir una entrada. No intente comprarla el mismo día en el estadio porque se agotan mucho antes y no confíe en la reventa.
Si prefiere ver un partido más tranquilo, le ofrecemos algunas sugerencias de encuentros accesibles y atractivos para los próximos meses.
River Plate jugando de local: Vs. Banfield, el último campeón (31/01); Vs. Rosario Central (07/02); Vs. Arsenal (21/02); Vs. San Lorenzo, un partido clásico (03/03); Vs. Huracán (14/03); Vs. Argentinos Jrs. (28/03); Vs. Newell’s Old Boys (07/04); Vs. Godoy Cruz (18/04); Vs. Velez Sársfield (02/05) y Vs. Tigre (16/05).
Boca Juniors jugando de local: Vs. Lanús (03/02); Vs. Atlético Tucumán (14/02); Vs. Estudiantes de La Plata, que disputó la última final de Mundial de Clubes (28/02); Racing Club, partido clásico (07/03); Vs. River Plate (21/03); Vs. Rosario Central (04/04); Vs. Arsenal (11/04); Vs. San Lorenzo, partido clásico (26/04); Vs. Huracán (09/05).
Enero 12, 2010 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Buenos Aires Blog, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
Como parte del plan de actividades para el festejo del Bicentenario de Argentina (25 de mayo), todos los sábados, domingos y feriados es posible tomar una visita guiada por la sede del gobierno argentino, la Casa Rosada. El horario es de 10 a 18hs., hay salidas cada 30 minutos y la entrada es gratuita. Los encargados de la visita son el cuerpo del ejército argentino conocido como Granaderos (creados por José de San Martín, figura clave de la independencia de las naciones sudamericanas). Éstos, dejan por un momento de lado la formalidad y sobriedad que los caracteriza para transformarse en improvisados guías turísticos y compañeros de cientos de fotos. No hay limitación de ningún tipo para tomar fotografías, salvo las que impone el tiempo del recorrido.
La entrada al tour es por la puerta principal de calle Balcarce, frente a la Plaza de Mayo. Se debe formar fila –una espera de aproximadamente 20 minutos- en el hall principal. Mientras tanto puede entretenerse con antiguos instrumentos, partituras y objetos representativos de la historia del tango. El recorrido (con los mencionados guías que sólo hablan español) va variando a medida que se abren y cierran distintas zonas que están siendo remodeladas. Parte segura es el paso por los salones de las Mujeres, de los Científicos, Blanco, Norte y Sur; así como el acceso al famoso balcón desde dónde los presidentes dan sus discursos al pueblo (el mismo balcón que popularizó la película y musical de Eva Perón). Según el estado de obras, se puede visitar el Patio de las Palmeras o el despacho presidencial que aloja el Sillón de Rivadavia (diseñado para el primer presidente argentino). La salida es por el Salón de los Bustos, que aloja esculturas de todos los presidentes democráticamente elegidos que han fallecido.
Las fotos clásicas que no pueden dejar de intentar son: el saludo desde el balcón presidencial imitando a los presidentes, el gesto firme de los Granaderos (mejor si es con un granadero al lado, tranquilo, no se enojan) y, a la salida, una toma con la gran bandera argentina que flamea detrás de la Casa Rosada, sobre la avenida Paseo Colón.
Diciembre 3, 2009 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: Accomodation in Buenos Aires, argentina, Backpacking, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
We are to meet 6 years, Hostel Colonial. We are no longer a secret. We are a place of Buenos Aires. For many people we are “The Place” in Buenos Aires. Detractors? Yes, we have, are those who generally sign as “Anonymous” their criticisms.
Okay so, but you’d be the only option and I like being the best. We work for it, if someone had a bad experience, it’s fascinating rollback. We just need a chance. We are here in this blog of Buenos Aires and then, face to face in Hostel Colonial. We are waiting to live a Buenos Aires XP.
Hostel Colonial -509 Tucuman St. – Downtown – Nuevo Bajo – Buenos Aires – Argentina
Octubre 17, 2009 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Boedo, Buenos Aires Blog, Buenos Aires Neighborhoods, Hostel Blog, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
Boedo is on the cusp of being cool, (a Buenos Aires neighborhood, 15¨taxi trip from Hostel Colonial). A crop of new cafes and stores celebrating the arts have recently emerged as fixtures along the avenue for which the district is named. However, while the press has begun to take note, the tourist population still remains largely ignorant of these new ventures inside and around this area defined by Independencia and San Juan Avenues, around the 4000 mark.
Your first stop on this neighbor could be “Esquina Homero Manzi“, named for beloved tango author and cinema director Homero Manzi who mentioned the location, San Juan and Boedo Avenues, in his song, ‘Sur’. The song paints a nostalgic picture of the past and is older than Boedo, the neighbourhood, which was not formally defined until its borders were drawn in 1972:
Old San Juan and Boedo, and all of the sky,
Pompeii and what was before the flood.
The mane of your girlfriend in your memory
and how your name flowered in the farewell.
The corner that belonged to the blacksmith, the mud and the land,
your home, your path and the settlement,
and a perfume of herbs and alfalfa
that again fills my heart.
The city has done its part to enhance Boedo’s appeal so that it may again be remembered in the hearts of many as it was in the heart of Manzi by erecting statues down the avenue which bears the barrio’s name, and creating a tourism and cultural map and website that illuminates just how much those who have yet to visit are missing.
A quick look at the map ‘boedo+10’ reveals I seemed to have stumbled into another Buenos Aires theatre district. “Boedo XXI Theatre” (853 Boedo Ave) is particularly popular and there are hordes of people entering. There’s something here for everyone, with plays created specifically for kids, adolescents, and adults as well as choreography and yoga classes on the premises.
While the many recent additions to Boedo seem to suggest a vested interest in creativity, the area has always been a haven for authors of literary works and tango lyrics, poets, and sculptors. Various street corners bear plaques with these artists’ names to remind visitors of this special aspect of the area’s history.
There seems to be something about the crux of San Ignacio and Boedo Ave. that gets one’s creative juices flowing. In the 1920s prominent Socialist party members met and voiced their opinions on a podium near the intersection.
Currently though, most visitors remember the site for two other reasons: the famous sculptor Francisco Reyes who has been honored in that the corner now bears his name, and the divine “Café Margot” (857 Boedo Ave..
Literary types seem to burrow in here under the soft glow of the lights and draw inspiration from the elegance of waiters in fine attire contrasted against the aged brick walls.
There are quite a few “parrillas” (barbecues), including “
Cosechero” (2000 Beauchef Street), which adds live folk music to your dining experience. There is too of course, Tango and dinner, lest it be forgotten that Boedo was the birthplace of the dance. To celebrate this piece of history, head over to the dinner show at “
Esquina Osvaldo Pugliese” (909 Boedo Ave.), or “Bien Bohemio” (745 Sánchez de Loria Street), if you’ve wandered a bit north.
Finally, for after-dinner activities check out “Cossab Bar” (4199 Carlos Calvo Ave.), which has possible the largest selection of beers in the capital, many of them home brewed or artisan. After having drank so much Malbec wine it seems to be leaking out of your pores, I promise it will be a welcome change!
Boedo, in Buenos Aires, near the hostel, is a place to discover. Another recommendation of this Buenos Aires blog.
Octubre 14, 2009 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Hostel Blog, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
I want to write a book about this city and someone specific, I´m Marta, I exactly arrived here 13 days ago, I`m Polish and I´ve decided to come to Buenos Aires because Evita, she is the reason of my trip, why I was blown 12 thousand kilometers, a well i found Hostel Colonial, which is situated almost in the heart of this city in 509 Tucuman Street, near “Casa Rosada”, “Obelisco“, is a great place to stay and start my adventure in Buenos Aires.
I have my bed and my breakfast very cheap, also they have an Internet so I´m the whole day focus and laughting on what goes on around me. very nice boys in reception (especially the blond one is so nice
. This city is colorfull for me, with his streets, peoples and sounds. Specially I like sunday`s mornings in
San Telmo, full of
Tango and smelling of
mate and of course the argentineans people- so european and nice, so cheerful, my book will be just about all of those things.
Polish translation
Chciałam napisac ksiązke o tym mieście i o kim specjalnym. Jestem Marta, jestem Polka i przyjechalam do Buenos Aires poniewaz Evita jest powodem, dla ktorego pokonalam prawie 12 tys. kilometrow. Przyjechalam 13 dni temu izatrzymałam się w Hostel Colonial, ktory znajduje się na ulicy Tucuman 509, niedaleko Casa Rosada i Obelisku, niemal w samym centrum miasta. Hostel Colonial jest najlepszym miejscem na start w tym miescie.
Zanaprawde niska cenę dostalam łózko i śniadanie. Mają tu Internet inaprawde uroczych chłopcow w recepcji (szczegolnie jeden jest baaardzomiły:P)Dla mnie Buenos Aires jest miastem pelym kolorow, ze swoimi ulicami,ludźmi i muzyką. Uwielbiam niedzielne poranki w San Telmo pelne tangai zapachu mate. i oczywiscie ludzie- milych i zawsze uscmiechniętych.A moja ksiązka bedzie własnie o tym wszystkim:)
Octubre 9, 2009 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Buenos Aires Blog, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
The route of Buenos Aires Bus has 12 stops, located close to all of the city´s major attractions. Buses run every 30 minutes so you can get off the bus at any stop-as many times as you wish through out the day – visiting the interesting places before continuing your journey with the same ticket.
An audio commentary of the route is available in 10 languages and each passenger will receive a set of headphones to listen the speach in the language of their choice.
You will also receive a brochure of the city of Buenos Aires writen in 3 languages which contains useful information about the most attractive tourist points along the route, as well as discount vouchers which can be used at the various attractions.
Stops
Stop 0: FLORIDA Diagonal Norte and Florida (6 blocks walking from Hostel Colonial)
Stop 1: PLAZA DE MAYO Rivadavia between Reconquista and San Martín (5 blocks walking from Hostel Colonial)
Stop 2: CONGRESO NACIONAL Rivadavia between Paraná and Montevideo
Stop 3: MONTSERRAT Avenida Belgrano between Balcarce and Pasaje 5 de Julio
Stop 4: SAN TELMO Avenida Paseo Colón between Avenida Independencia and Pasaje Giuffra
Stop 5: LA BOCA Avenida Pedro de Mendozabetween Palos and Caminito
Stop 6: RESERVA ECOLOGICA Avenida Tristán Achával Rodríguez, Reserva Ecológica
Stop 7:PUERTO MADERO Macacha Güemes in front of Hotel Hilton
Stop 8: PLAZA SAN MARTIN Av. Del Libertador between Av. Ramos Mejía and San Martín (6 blocks walking from Hostel Colonial – North)
Stop 9:PALERMO / ROSEDAL Av. Del Libertador and Av. Sarmiento
Stop 10:PLAZA ITALIA Av. Sarmiento, acera derecha hacia Av. Del Libertador. Al lado del Teatro Sarmiento
Stop 11: RECOLETA Av. Del Libertador in front of Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Stop 12: PLAZA LAVALLE Viamonte between Talcahuano and Libertad
For more information and rates consult in the Hostel Colonial front desk or here
Octubre 7, 2009 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
A clear example of this dichotomy can be seen in two of the quintessential tourist district of Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero and San Telmo. San Telmo, which is one of the oldest in the city and takes its name from the church of San Pedro Gonzalez, preserved, as if it were an old postcard, many of the features of the city from XVlll and XlX century.
Contrary to what one may think, the preservation was not due to a public policy, but the total neglect suffered by the neighborhood for many years and which caused havocs in the cultural and architectural heritage.
The progress didn’t come to this district until the 1990’s when the nostalgy started to become fashionable and a few historical buildings restored by the hand of time and man, began to be exploited as bars and restaurants and others were recycled in a postmodern image. The streets maintained their cobblestone streets, old lanterns were settled and began to detect urban archeology architectural gems of great heritage value. Around the
Plaza Dorrego and its traditional antiques fair, every weekend brings thousands of visitors, he developed
hotels,
hostels, gift shops, tanguerias, clubs, museums and galleries. So this is how
San Telmo looks like today: as a neighborhood that appeals to families during the day and bohemian youth at night. Is also one of the favorites districts for tourists, both for walking and to stay or live, along with
Palermo and
Downtown, the
Hostel Colonial district, because his physiognomy characteristically from
Buenos Aires and local color can be seen in every corner.
Puerto Madero, however, is its antítesis. Nowadays, Puerto Madero (4 blocks walking from Hostel Colonial) is one of the most exclusive and modern neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and attracts visitors from all over the world who come to tour the docks and try the local gastronomy, adapted to international tastes.Both neighborhoods complement and justify each other. Arguably, San Telmo is undoubtedly the most local of the international destinations of Buenos Aires, while Puerto Madero has become the most international of their neighborhoods.
To be continued………
Octubre 1, 2009 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Buenos Aires Blog, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
You cannot miss those 2 unforgettable concerts
October 16th – Friday – Pet Shop Boys
October 17 th – Saturday – Depeche Mode
Personal Fest once again brings such awesome bands to Argentina and even more bands are confirmed to come to the 6th edition of this International Music Festival, Personal Fest 2009 is one of the most important music events in the country with the best actual bands.
The opening will be on September 25th and it will be held in La Trastienda, 460 Balcarce St.with Mystery Jets.
The rest of the bands which will shake you with rhythm are:
Zero 7, Justin Robertson, Hercules & Love Affair (Dj Set), Chic Spanish Bomb (commemorating The Clash), Tahiti 80, Café Tacuba, David Lebón, Plaid, Tim Exile, Prefuse 73, Plastilina Mosh, Ximeña Sariñana, Tom Zé, Poncho, Adicta, Nairobi, Alfi, Cuentos Borgeanos, Estelares, Leo García, La Portuaria, Banda de Turistas, Indica, Volador G, Bicicletas, Hana, Walter Dominguez, No Lo Soporto, Pánico Ramirez.
There are some bands which still need to be confirmed: Alice in Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Placebo, Slipknot, Babasónicos y Gustavo Cerati.
Event Place: Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Location: 7501 Libertador Avenue
Information / Ticket Purchase Places
La Trastienda, 460 Balcarce St. - Telephone: 5237-7200 (Ticketek).-
Internet: Ticketek
Telephone: 5237-7200 (Ticketek).-
560 Viamonte St., stores 6 y 8 (Maincenter).- 1 block from Hostel Colonial
1930 Junin St. (Recoleta).-
Abasto Shopping (3200 Corrientes Ave., Level 2).-
2594 Echeverría St. (Belgrano).-
Opera Teather, 850 Corrientes Ave.
Lee – Chi (1034 Rodriguez Peña St. , Barrio Norte).-
Obras Stadium, 7395 Libertador Ave. (Núñez).-
Buses: 130, 152, 2, 4 A, 22, 24, 28 A y B, 29, 33, 50, 54, 56, 61, 62, 64, 74, 86, 91, 93, 99, 103, 105, 111, 126, 129 D y F, 130, 142, 143, 146, 152, 159, 195 A.-
Subways: A Líne (Plaza de Mayo Station), D Line (Catedral Station) and E Line (Bolívar Station).
We invite and encourage you to stay cheap at the Hostel Colonial located one block from Florida Street in 509 Tucuman St. – 1st floor, there is an available promotion for you!!! 7 nights + one free $a 210 all included.
Septiembre 29, 2009 | Por hostel-colonial | Claves: argentina, Hostel Buenos Aires, Hostel Colonial | # Enlace permanente
For decades Corrientes was my avenue in Buenos Aires, I walked on over 60 blocks hundreds of times.
Corrientes Avenue, one of the most representative avenues of Buenos Aires (2 blocks from Hostel Colonial). Avenue of bookstores, cafes, theaters and the famous Buenos Aires pizzerias. Born in Puerto Madero and ends at Chacarita.Between 1910 and 1938 was transformed into Avenue.Crosses the center, Once, Abasto, Almagro and Villa Crespo.
Strongly associated with the Tango, in some of its corners can find Tango scenes composed of carved figures, such as that seen on the Luis M. Drago St.. The most traditional pizza places are here in a few Downtown, 8 blocks from Hostel Colonial: Guerrin, Los Inmortales, Banchero, Las Cuartetas and El Palacio de la Pizza.
Corrientes Ave., between Callao Avenue and Esmeralda Street has the highest concentration of bookstores and theaters from all over Buenos Aires, usually remain open until after midnight, especially on weekends, and have the largest bar and theaters.
We also find in it the major theaters: the Maipo, the Grand Rex, the Opera, the San Martín, the Astral, the Lola Membrives, the Metropolitan and the Alvear and others.La Giralda, La Paz and El Vesuvio, the famous bars and cafés of Buenos Aires are accommodated in the current.
Portuguese translation
Corrientes, uma das ruas mais representativas de Buenos Aires. Avenida de livrarias, cafés, teatros e pizzarias.
Nascida em Puerto Madero e termina no Chacarita. Entre 1910 e 1938 foi transformada em avenida.
Atravessa o centro da cidade, Once, Abasto, Almagro e do Villa Crespo. Fortemente associadas com o Tango, em algumas de suas esquinas pode encontrar cenas du Tango, compostas por figuras esculpidas, como o observado na rua Luis M.Drago. As pizzarias mais tradicionais estão aqui em poucos quarteirões do nosso Hostel Colonial: Guerrin, Os Imortais, Banchero O Quarteto e do Palacio de la Pizza.
Corrientes, entre Callao e Emeralda tem a maior concentração de livrarias e teatros de toda a Buenos Aires, geralmente permanecem abertas até depois da meia-noite, especialmente nos fins de semana, e têm o maior bar e teatros. Também encontramos nela os grandes teatros: o Maipo, o Grand Rex, o Opera, o San Martín, o Astral, o Lola Membrives, o Metropolitan e o Alvear e outros.
La Giralda, La Paz e El Vesuvio, os famosos bares e cafés de Buenos Aires estão alojados nêlla.
Argentine – May 25th – 2010 – The Bicentennial commemorations
When you’re a tourist and you’re visiting a city for the first time, where to stay is the greatest dilemma. Every person who has visited the place will have its say; every hostel web site will extol its location. But those virtues might not be the most cherished by tourism. In Buenos Aires, the three most frequent areas to stay are: Downtown (the first and most traditional), San Telmo and Palermo. Hostel Colonial -located in Downtown- gives you three good reasons (the proximity to sightsees, transportation and security) to choose the area.
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