Culture & Lifestyle
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March 31 2014World Cup in Rio Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
The World Cup in Rio is going to be quite an event, with all the locals and tourists interacting and creating a special energy to make this the, as President Dilma likes to put it, "Copa Das Copas" or in...
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March 15 2014
9 de Julio Avenue: The Widest Avenue in the World
Every major city in the world has a famous main avenue, for example, New York has 5th Avenue and Paris has the Champs Elysées. Buenos Aires is no exception and, like its steak sizes, the Porteños were generous in the size when constructing the main...
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February 24 2014
Top 5 Wines in Buenos Aires
Finding the top wines in Buenos Aires can be an herculean job, even for the pure of heart. It’s a tradition to buy wine to bring home from Buenos Aires, as visiting the ‘Paris of the South’ without sampling its many...
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February 14 2014
Fiesta Nacional del Sol in San Juan
Every year, the inhabitants of San Juan come together to celebrate Fiesta Nacional del Sol (National Day of the Sun), a demonstration of the history, economy, customs and characters of the province. The festival showcases the talent and creativity of local...
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February 10 2014
Villa Epecuén: Argentina's Ghost Town
We know the city of Buenos Aires, the wonders of Iguazu Falls and the spectacular glaciers in El Calafate are likely to be on the itinerary for your trip to Argentina, but for those who wish to mix the tourist hotspots with less...
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February 10 2014
Myths & Truths About the Beaches in Rio de Janeiro
If you’re planning on attending Rio de Janeiro Carnival this year, you will no doubt be spending a fair bit of time on the city’s beaches. Note that although the beaches in Rio de Janeiro are very open and relaxed...
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February 5 2014
Bsas4u Review: Anuva Wines Wine Tasting
In a discreet house in the heart of Palermo Soho hides the beautiful loft of Anuva Wines, where we were welcomed in for an afternoon of tasting some of the most prestigious Argentine wines. If you are a wine connoisseur...
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February 4 2014
Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires
A number of people visiting Argentina don't have the time or money to venture much further afield than Buenos Aires, and therefore aren't able to attend some of the country's top wineries. However, this doesn't mean not being able to...
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February 3 2014
Discover the Best Wines in Argentina by Region
When we mention the best wines in Argentina your mind will no doubt turn straight to Mendoza. Whereas this region is the wine capital of Argentina and does indeed produce some incredible wines, you should not neglect the other famous wine-growing...
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February 1 2014
El Ateneo Theatre: A Splendid bookstore in Buenos Aires
Bookstores are not usually on a traveler’s sightseeing list, however, in a city like Buenos Aires where reading is a huge part of its culture, with people reading books constantly whether walking in the street or standing in the Subte (the Metro), you must visit the most...
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January 27 2014
Bsas4u Review: Santa Susana Ranch Day Trip
The Santa Susana Ranch, located in the district of Campana, was established by an Argentine citizen of Irish descent who named the land after his wife, Susana Caffrey. Originally, the ranch was dedicated to agricultural activity, but recently it has...
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January 25 2014
The Gaucho way of life: An Argentinean tradition
For a fun-filled day near Buenos Aires, visit the Santa Susana Ranch to experience a typical gaucho festival. The Santa Susana gaucho ranch is located in the Pampa, just an hour’s drive north of Buenos Aires and is set in...
