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BUENOS AIRES

       Often referred to as the Paris of the
       South, this vibrant and cosmopolitan city
       is a seamless mix of old world glamour
       and contemporary living. It’s famous for
       fantastic shopping, gourmet cuisine, slick
       night life and of course, the tango.

       SEE
       •  Visit beautiful Recoleta Cemetery, the final
        resting place of Eva Peron
       •  Watch a tango performance at Esquina
        Carlos Gardel

       DO
       •  Shop till you drop at the popular San Telmo
        markets, held every Sunday
       •  Browse the Tigre Art Museum, housed in    Tigre Art Museum
        a heritage building constructed in 1912

       EAT & DRINK                            2  6km  TIGRE ART      Av.  Ramón Castillo
                                                      MUSEUM 29KM
       •  Try choripán, Argentina’s favourite snack of    Palermo  Au Pres. Arturo Umberto Illia
        a chorizo sandwich                                Av. Gral. Las Heras  8
                                                       Recoleta   5  7           Puerto Madero
                                                       Cemetery
       WHAT’S ON                                               6  Juncal  1          APARTMENTS                PAGE

       Tango Festival                         Av. Córdoba      Galerías Pacífico   3    8   Trianon Residence Recoleta  ◆◆◆◆  61
                                                                Shopping Mall
       13 to 26 August                                                     Av. Leandro N. Alem
       International Jazz Festival                     Av. Jujuy  Montevideo          HOTELS                   PAGE
                                                         Av. Corrientes
       15 to 19 November                         Esquina Carlos Gardel  Casa Rosada    1   Argenta Tower Hotel & Suites  ◆◆◆¯  60
                                                                   Plaza de Mayo    2   Hotel Fierro Palermo  ◆◆◆◆  60
                                                         Av. Rivadavia  4         3   Melia Buenos Aires  ◆◆◆◆◆  61
       TRANSFERS                             Almagro            Monserrat
       Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport to/from Buenos one    Av. Belgrano             4   NH Buenos Aires City ◆◆◆◆  60
                                                                                  5
                                                                                       Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
                                    *
       way (33km): By private car (1 to 2 people): $162              Av. 9 de Julio  ◆◆◆◆◆                     61
       per vehicle.                            ATTRACTION  Av. Independencia  LA BOCA  San Telmo    6   Recoleta Grand  ◆◆◆◆  60
                                                                         Markets
       Ask for prices with private guide.      SHOPPING PRECINCT  2KM
                                                                                  7   Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta  ◆◆◆◆◆  61
                                                                                ESSENTIAL BUENOS AIRES
                                                                                3 NIGHT CITY BREAK
                                                                                  INCLUDES
                                                                                  •  3 nights accommodation • Meals as specified
                                                                                  •  Tango show with one glass of wine
                                                                                  •  Classic city tour
                                                                                  •  Return private transfers from Buenos Aires Airport
                                                                                Day 1: Buenos Aires  Upon arrival you will be transferred
                                                                                to your hotel in Buenos Aires.
                                                                                Day 2: Buenos Aires (B)  Enjoy an exciting sightseeing
                                                                                tour of the city. Buenos Aires combines the atmosphere
                                                                                of a former European town with the features of a Latin
                                                                                American capital. The guide will highlight some of the
                                                                                city’s highlights such as Plaza de Mayo, El Caminito,
                                                                                the Casa Rosada and Recoleta.
                                                                                Day 3: Buenos Aires (BD)  Tonight, take part in a Buenos
                                                                                Aires tradition – a night out at the tango! Enjoy a three
                                                                                course dinner at Café de Angelitos. It offers one of the
                                                                                best shows in town and its converted theatre space
                                                                                guarantees a good view for all.
       Tango
                                                                                Day 4: Buenos Aires (B)  Transfer to the airport.
                                                                                (B = breakfast, D = dinner)
                                                                                SUGGESTED HOTELS
                                                                                Standard – Argenta Tower Hotel & Suites
                                                                                Superior – NH Buenos Aires City or Recoleta Grand
                                                                                Deluxe – Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
                                                                                 COMBINE THIS PACKAGE
                                                                                 with the Ultimate Falls Experience on page 62 and Argentinean
                                                                                 Wine & Cooking on page 66 for an ideal taste of Argentina.

                                                                                     $      *^
                                                                                From  869      per person twin share   (BUE)
                                                                                ^Based on 3 nights at Argenta Tower Hotel & Suites in a
       La Boca                              Carlos Gardel Museum                Standard Room, valid 1 Mar – 30 Jun 20.

         *  Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation packages are per person per package twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room
   58    category for travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.
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