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Sample Tour Itineraries > Argentina
BUENOS AIRES Day 1
Day 2 SAN TELMO MARKET and GAUCHO PARTY AT SANTA SUSANA SUSANA RANCH: This visit will start at San Telmo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, inhabited until the end of the 19th century by aristocratic families that then moved to the neighborhoods located in the northern areas due to a devastating yellow fever epidemic. Most of these houses turned into conventillos, each one shared by many poor families. San Telmo keeps most of its architecture untouched: its colonial houses, its cobbled streets. The area has also a lively night-life as there are many tango houses, restaurants and pubs. You will visit the San Telmo Fair, a relevant attraction that the city of Buenos Aires offers to its visitors. Every Sunday, Plaza Dorrego changes its look when it hosts over 270 stands that offer for sale their unique goods and antiques. Gramophones, gramophone records, antique clothes, jewels, trinkets, postcards, calendars, books, iron-fittings, lamps and an endless number of ornaments and curious things may be found in this traditional Fair, organized by the Museum of the City since 1971. The bars nearby take their tables out onto the sidewalk and the whole adjoining area is busy with musicians, singers, tango dancers and mimes. San Telmo Fair is a must for every tourist who wanders in our city, as it has become another tradition in this historical district of Buenos Aires.
Day 3 This afternoon you will transfer to the buss station and then off to Mar del Plata. MAR DEL PLATA HOTEL VERSAILLES STANDARD ROOM BB BASIS Day 3 continued … Check into Hotel Versailles and enjoy the afternoon getting acclimated to this beautiful beach city. Day 4 CITY TOUR: Tour length: 2 and a half hours. Mar del Plata is, undoubtedly, the most important seaside resort of Argentina, situated 400 km away from Buenos Aires. The city has a population of approximately 700,000 people, which rises to 3 million during January and February (summer season) as it has turned into the most popular summer resort in the country. It was founded in 1874 by Patricio Peralta Ramos, member of a high class family, and the city, which developed rapidly, turned to be the favorite place for holidays to the high class families. Nowadays it has turned into a much more popular destination, being chosen each summer by all social classes. The city offers facilities for all budgets. This is a complete tour of the city, visiting the most traditional residential neighborhoods with their beautiful houses, most of them built in French style with the typical native stone, abundance of wood and red tiles, with prize winning gardens renowned for their design and beauty. We will pass by the Water Tower, Alem Shopping Center, the Virgin of Lourdes Cave and the fishing port, with its picturesque fishing fleet and colony of sea-lions. From there we will continue southwards seeing the famous beaches of Punta Mogotes up to the lighthouse of the same name, the Peralta Ramos Forest, and some golf courses. Returning to the city center along the coast you will see San Martin Park, Cape Corrientes, which is the most advanced point of the Tandil Hill Range into the Atlantic Ocean; the different downtown beaches, a bit too overcrowded nowadays, and the Casino, that along with the Gran Hotel Casino and the Hotel Provincial, makes up the most characteristic image of Mar del Plata. In downtown we will also see the Cathedral, San Martin Square, the Town Hall and San Martin Street, the famous pedestrian walkway. Return to the hotel to ready for the afternoon game and clinic with young local players. Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 10 Day 11 PRICE: Travel costs vary based on numerous variables. Please contact TranSports for accurate pricing. INCLUDES: Local English speaking guide. NOT INCLUDED: Websites of Interest As need dictates, TranSports may vary itineraries and event times.
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CITY
TOUR (3 HRS): Sightseeing of Buenos
Aires, a cosmopolitan city that
shows the influence of the numerous
groups of immigrants that formed
it. The tour starts at the historic
Plaza de Mayo Square, scene of
recent politic demonstrations.
It is surrounded by the Government
House, best known as the Pink
House, which is the seat of the
Executive Branch; the Cabildo
(the old City Hall) and the Cathedral.
The Avenida De Mayo, which starts
in this square, is an interesting
set of buildings of varied styles
that reflect the diversity of
its inhabitants. Through this
avenue, you reach the Congress
Palace. Wide avenues and green
areas appear constantly trying
to slow down the rhythm of this
fast moving city. A sample of
this is the 9 de Julio Avenue,
with its eight lanes divided by
small green squares with old leafy
trees and enriched by sculptures
and fountains. In the middle of
this avenue, in the Plaza de la
Republica, the Obelisk rises as
a symbol of the city. Southwards,
we reach the picturesque and colorful
port neighborhood of La Boca with
its famous street, Caminito, whose
characteristics and customs reflect
the influence of the European
citizens that came to these shores
in the last years of the 19th
century, specially Genoese sailors.
The visit continues towards San
Telmo, one of the oldest neighborhoods
in Buenos Aires, which was also
a center of immigrants and most
of its architecture untouched:
its colonial houses, its cobbled
streets. Every Sunday an antique
fair is held in the Plaza Dorrego.
The area has also a lively night-life
with many tango houses, restaurants
and pubs. The tour then goes on
towards the modern and well-off
district of Puerto Madero; Palermo
neighborhood with its elegant
residences framed by wide green
areas; reaching finally the district
of Recoleta, the most sophisticated
neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
DINNER
& TANGO SHOW AT SENOR TANGO:
Depart the hotel towards the traditional
district of Barracas, where this
giant restaurant is located, in
an antique remodeled warehouse.
Its total capacity is 2500 people
and 1600 in banquet. This fantastic
place offers a spectacular show
with 40 performers: 5 dancer couples,
3 singers, and an orchestra. The
show will let you enjoy a fascinating
trip through tango history, and
also enjoy some Argentine folklore.
It is a show that offers the typical
aspects of Argentine tango but
with an updated look. It also
offers a selection of dishes,
among which obviously stands out
the Bife de Chorizo (prime beef).
After the show, return to the
hotel.
You
will then continue towards Cardales
to visit Estancia Santa Susana,
90 km away from Buenos Aires.
Estancia Santa Susana, has belonged
to the Rossiter family since 1860.
Its 1200 hectares are devoted
mainly to agriculture also to
cattle and horse breeding. A couple
of years ago the estancia began
to adapt as it started welcoming
visitors. It offers its Main House
and some straw-roofed buildings
where the dining-room, the traditional
general store which was a social
gathering point for the gauchos
at sunset, and the grid iron are
set. Upon arrival, a welcome drink
with empanadas (meat pastries)
will be served. Later, you will
taste a typical Argentine barbecue
(grilled beef, chicken, pork sausages,
salads, dessert and coffee) at
the dining-room. As lunch is finished,
you will enjoy a folklore show
with live music and dancing and
a tango demonstration, followed
by cuadreras and ring races where
gauchos show their skills as riders.
For those willing to participate
in the traditional activities
there are horses and sulkies to
go around in the estancia. Later
on, some home-made pastries and
mate (green tea) will be served.
Return to the hotel.
Begin the day with an exciting
sightseeing city tour of Mar del
Plata. 
