Congreso neighbourhood and Spanish bargaining

Congreso sorroundings are full of nice architecture, European style, buildings made in the XIX Century.

You can have a walk in Congreso Square and spend a sunny time enjoying the sights here!

Pics from:

 http://magiaenelcamino.com.ar/un-paseo-en-fotos-por-la-avenida-de-mayo-otro-rincon-de-buenos-aires.html (congrats to the owners of "magia`s" blog!

Spanish Bargaining  and Lodging

You can find unbelievable prices including Spanish classes. You can hire a room like this.

Buenos Aires city is a beautiful place at hand of all kinds of budgets, from the wealthy ones to the not-so-much wealthy but rich in wishes to enjoy this jewel from LatAm.

BUENOS AIRES CITY MUSEUM'S NIGHT!

I LOVE MY CITY!

Last Saturday, Buenos Aires citizens celebrated and enjoyed, Museum's Night.

The ones who wished, had our free bus ticket which lasted till late night or....early morning!

We could :

-Enjoy love in the streets

-Keep safely our bikes and motocycles  in the streets

-Visit a bookstore about 1 am in the late night...

-And, last but not least....to visit a Museum like I did! This is my pic! Old Juan Manuel de Rosas warriors's hats!

We enjoyed in peace, a nice weather, good restaurants, and Museums, good culture everywhere....!

Are you thinking in Buenos Aires for your holidays?

MATADEROS'FAIR THIS WEEKEND IN DOWNTOWN

This last weekend Mataderos Fair visited us in Downtown, Peru street (very close to Plaza de Mayo).

These were my pics . It was packed with people, specially on Tucuman empanadas and humitas'queue!!!!

Amazing stuff in all stalls!

AND I OFFER AN SPECIAL SPACE TO THIS STALL WHERE "HANDMADE COTTON AND WOOL CLOTHES WERE MADE BY WOMEN FROM THE POOREST VILLAGES IN SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO":

=========================I went back happy to know that this beautiful Fair, (free of charge!!!) is open all the year!==========================

HOW TO ARRIVE

http://www.feriademataderos.com.ar/acceso.htm

WHEN WE CAN PAY A VISIT...

...On Sunday and Public Holidays

More details:

Where is it?: Avenida de los Corrales & Lisandro de la Torre, Mataderos (neighbourhood in BA. City).

Shift: from 11 to 20, Sunday and Publick Holidays, in Winter.

Free entrance.

 Phone Calls to ·# 4342-9629 o 4323-9400 (extension 2830), from Monday to Friday ;On Sunday : #4687-5602. 

SPANISH LANGUAGE AS A WEAPON

SOME TIPS FOR GETTING A BETTER SECURITY BACKGROUND 1-USE OF BILINGUAL DICTIONARIES. 2-TAKING SPANISH CLASSES FOR TOURISTS. 1-You can find abbreviated bilingual dictionaries. It will help you to communicate by yourself without with native speakers. Language is a security weapon: you will not be confused nor cheated by anyone, if you know basic Spanish vocabulary for getting a better communication in the streets,cabs, restaurants, etc.You will find everything you need in a simple Google browsing.

2-Our city Major is improving English Language teaching in public schools but, it is the beginning….. Argentineans are not bilingual in their majority. There are Language Schools which are offering their services in short term courses and private teachers either (… Open shifts so you can keep on sightseeing while you learn Spanish!).

BARGAINING IN CHINESE

You can arrive to BARRANCAS (JURAMENTO PLUS TRAIN STATION "BELGRANO"); VERY EASY: -YOU HAVE YOUR YELLOW BUS 19 STOP,

or you can take in downtown the famous "#60" BUS (it is YELLOW, TOO!!!). OR THE MITRE RAILWAY FROM RETIRO STATION. SECOND STOP IS BELGRANO. You enter in Chinatown, ARRIBEÑOS STREET (just as you cross the rails walking by Juramento, towards the River Plate, towards Libertador Ave), you will find everything in Chinese! Food stores, with exquisite and rare food for Latin people. International food in their supermarkets. Chinese jewelery,gifts,Chinese clothing (incredible prizes!). There are a lot of Metropolitan and Federal policemen so you can feel safe but NEVER forget the 10 Security Tips I told you in another post, EVEN IN CHINATOWN! I'm giving you this advice because I went to see the sights by myself with my friend Lili Ocampo.Thank you Lili four your kind invitation! I enjoyed the things I describe you. Very little expenses and enjoy this little trip in Buenos Aires!

It is me and my friend in China Town, Belgrano, Buenos Aires.

This is Lili my friend! And the newphew of a famous writer, Victoria Ocampo.She invited me to the restaurant! And this is me, enjoying this leisure time!

NO WAY OF MISUNDERSTANDING MORE PICS!

Let's enjoy Buenos Aires a Plus in Crossing Cultures!

TEN SECURITY TIPS FOR BUENOS AIRES!

1. Keep your big money in a safe place at the hotel or if you prefer in your underwear in a hidden pocket for valuables,
   

2-Keep your cameras Ipods Androids in an concealed place for others.

3-Knapsacks should NOT be placed at your back!!!!

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4- MAPS! ALWAYS CARRY A MAP OR BROWSE ON YOUR CELL: http://www.frommers.com/images/destinations/maps/jpg-2006/2299_buenosairesataglance.jpg

5-Emergency phones:

Ambulances:  107           

Fire Station:   100            
Police:            911

6-Try to avoid rush hours in Subway stations and bus stops and of course! Train stations.

Working hours

Commercial offices are open from 9 to 12 am and from 2 to 7 pm.

Banks and exchange bureaus are open from Mondays to Fridays, from 10 am to 3 pm.) Source: https://www.etouches.com/ehome/ti2013/148855/).

7-You can use a photocopy of your passport and ID's you can leave the originals in a safe place in your hotel.

8-Before getting into a bus, subway or train, ask for the way out or follow the crowd! 

(Our country is different from others, in the way people get into or exit the public transport).

9-Change your cash in recognised houses or banks as Metropolis House or Piano Bank

(Don't rush to change your money on the street, they can scam you).

You can browse here: http://www.bancopiano.com.ar/

or here: http://www.metropoliscf.com/sucursales.php

10- RELAX! BUENOS AIRES IS ONE OF THE SAFEST CITIES IN LAT'AM.... .....only with a little precaution, you can enjoy it!!

UNEXPLORED BUENOS AIRES #2

 Subway murals

They are in a dispersion all around the City.

. We need to seek, station by station. But I will be working so you can enjoy Buenos Aires free of charge and wondering around, if you don't like programmed sightseeing.

Downtown subways stations murals:

CATEDRAL STATION

(On Diagonal Norte)....

CATEDRAL STATION MURALS:



This mural belongs to Mafalda, she speaks about our crazy world as a miniature in her room.

The man beside Mafalda is her author, Miguel Quino.


Bolivar Station, Line E to Medalla Milagrosa.



----Always downtown, just a few blocks from Peru Station (walking on the Peru street, towards the South of the City) you will find the entrance of Bolivar Subway station. Peru street and Diagonal Norte corner.



This hidden statue was made by Nilda Toledo Guma, in 1983.


This is unexpensive way of sightseeing. Remember be careful with your goods, don't flash your cameras, and put your bags on the front not at your back!

Good weather is coming to Buenos Aires in February, a bit rainy but more fresh and comfortable!

We are waiting for you in this lovely City!

Liliana