Capital Federal, Argentina Summary
The second largest country in South America, Argentina has a bit of everything. With sandy beaches, snow-covered mountain ranges, rocky deserts, and rolling plateaus, its climate is not surprisingly quite varied as well. It’s the preferred vacation spot of many, for its cultural wealth, natural beauty, and friendly locals. Nature lovers can experience the breathtaking views of the Perito Moreno Glacier and its immense, never-ending walls of ice. Another possibility is to visit important natural reserves and see penguins, guanacos, sea lions, and whales in their natural habitats. For the more curious type, paleontology excursions and tours to indigenous villages are also available in a country where opportunities are endless.
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Itinerary for Buenos Aires

Last time I was in Buenos Aires I made this itinerary, so I thought some fellow travelers may like it.
It begins with lunch at the Cafe Tortoni, a super historical place, founded around 1850 I believe. It has a great atmosphere and you really feel like you're in colonial B.A.
Then you can walk to Arkadia, a shop near Congreso (Parliament) which is the only tea and perfume atelier in the city. There I found some perfumes made from native herbs that are great ... and if you continue to travel across the country you'll recognize those aromas everywhere.
To get to the next place I recommend you take the subway (A train). It still conserves wagons from 1890, with wooded interiors, roof lamps, mirror details and even manual doors… really picturesque. The last stop is a café called Las Violetas, which is ideal for five o’clock tea (and famous because of it) .. Tip of advice: take a chance and try one of their special blends, and also pay attention to the beautiful stained-glass windows.
I really hope you try this and like it as much as I did.
fancyandspecial
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Member since: Nov 2008
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Posted: 12/01/2008
Capital Federal - Capital Federal
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Itinerary for Buenos Aires

Last time I was in Buenos Aires I made this itinerary, so I thought some fellow travelers may like it.
It begins with lunch at the Cafe Tortoni, a super historical place, founded around 1850 I believe. It has a great atmosphere and you really feel like you're in colonial B.A.
Then you can walk to Arkadia, a shop near Congreso (Parliament) which is the only tea and perfume atelier in the city. There I found some perfumes made from native herbs that are great ... and if you continue to travel across the country you'll recognize those aromas everywhere.
To get to the next place I recommend you take the subway (A train). It still conserves wagons from 1890, with wooded interiors, roof lamps, mirror details and even manual doors… really picturesque. The last stop is a café called Las Violetas, which is ideal for five o’clock tea (and famous because of it) .. Tip of advice: take a chance and try one of their special blends, and also pay attention to the beautiful stained-glass windows.
I really hope you try this and like it as much as I did.
   
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