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Monday, August 31, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL BUENOS AIRES - NEW PROMOTION
Saturday, August 29, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL BUENOS AIRES - RAILWAY TRIPS AROUND ARGENTINA
For a country whose development and expansion deep into the south was in part propelled by the railway, Argentina's rail system is in a sorry state today.
Nationalized under goverment of Juan D.Perón in 1948 following decades of mainly British ownership, Argentina's tracks slipped into disuse after the systems privatization in the 1990s, with many services reduced and the cut off altogether , leaving the door open for bus companies to flourish.
Today, long -distance travel by micro (coach) is the norm. but despite the limited functioning rail network, this underrated mode of transport remains relatively inexpensive in Argentina, depending on your preferences and budget. most companies offer seats in variations on the following classes:“turista, primera, pullman and camarote”, being the cheap seats for long-distance travel (and arguably for short-distances as well ), pullman or camarote are the way to go, still cheaper than bus or planes fare, the offer intimate travel in private sleeper compartments (camarotes); and the reclining seats in pullman are more spacious than those in turista and primera.
But where to go? A-24 hour long train ride to Tucumán, in northwest Argentina is one option, on a train that occasionally, unpredictably, takes even longer, and is thus strictly for those in no hurry.
For a short, more accessible hop to the seaside, to catch a breeze, for a dirty weekend or for the International Film Festival in November, Mar del Plata is the very place. A pullman ticket to the coastal town is a more than ideal option, whit a dining car and, lest the flat scenery should dissapoint , tv showing films throughout the trip.
Mardel's population swells past the million mark in the summer, when half of Buenos Aires descends on the coastal resort. Out of season , there's a chance to experience the life rhythm and attractions of this peaceful seaside city ,away from the midsummer madness trains leave from Constitución Station daily with Ferrobaires, and take approximately six hours. Prices range from AR $52 to AR $ 90 one way.
A bit further away and in the opposite direction, the up river city of Rosario is ideal for a three - to four day getaway by rail.
Waterfront strolls and shady parks and plazas, not to mention the famed beauty of Rosario women, make this a pleasant, undemanding break from Buenos Aires.
The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Rosario boasts one of the most important collections of Argentinean art in the country, and don't miss a boat trip around the Delta's uninhabited islets, or a football match between the tow home team rivals Newell's Old Boys and Rosario Central.
The journey takes approximately seven hours, and costs between AR $ 20 and AR$ 55 one way. Ferrocentral and Trenes de Buenos Aires, trains both depart from the station in Retiro, TBA once daily and Ferrocentral four times a week the same Ferrocentral service ends in Córdoba, a large, friendly provincial city that's perfect for a week-long retreat.
Córdoba has some of the best examples of colonial architecture in Argentina, and a slower paced style than Buenos Aires. With an interesting mix of architectural styles set against a backdrop of mountains and lakes, the city will keep you busy for days with its museums, churches and historic buildings.
Don't miss the elaborated ceiling frescoes in the Cathedral , and consider a trip out to a smaller pueblo for a taste of country life. The 15 hour trip from Buenos Aires costs between AR $ 30 and AR $ 300(one way ) or from AR $ 22 to AR $ 69 for the eight hour trip from Rosario.
The government has announced its intention to re-establish long distance passenger trains between major cities including the continent's first high velocity bullet train.
Wich would connect Buenos Aires to Rosario in 85 minutes, and Rosario to Córdoba in 90. No one is holding their breath for the arrival of the bullet train, not for the much needed restoration of run down tracks nationally.
But for train enthusiasts, travellers short of cash and those looking for a little adventure, it's a relief to discover, in the meantime, that news of the death of Argentina's railways has been, as ever exaggerated.
Nationalized under goverment of Juan D.Perón in 1948 following decades of mainly British ownership, Argentina's tracks slipped into disuse after the systems privatization in the 1990s, with many services reduced and the cut off altogether , leaving the door open for bus companies to flourish.
Today, long -distance travel by micro (coach) is the norm. but despite the limited functioning rail network, this underrated mode of transport remains relatively inexpensive in Argentina, depending on your preferences and budget. most companies offer seats in variations on the following classes:“turista, primera, pullman and camarote”, being the cheap seats for long-distance travel (and arguably for short-distances as well ), pullman or camarote are the way to go, still cheaper than bus or planes fare, the offer intimate travel in private sleeper compartments (camarotes); and the reclining seats in pullman are more spacious than those in turista and primera.
But where to go? A-24 hour long train ride to Tucumán, in northwest Argentina is one option, on a train that occasionally, unpredictably, takes even longer, and is thus strictly for those in no hurry.For a short, more accessible hop to the seaside, to catch a breeze, for a dirty weekend or for the International Film Festival in November, Mar del Plata is the very place. A pullman ticket to the coastal town is a more than ideal option, whit a dining car and, lest the flat scenery should dissapoint , tv showing films throughout the trip.
Mardel's population swells past the million mark in the summer, when half of Buenos Aires descends on the coastal resort. Out of season , there's a chance to experience the life rhythm and attractions of this peaceful seaside city ,away from the midsummer madness trains leave from Constitución Station daily with Ferrobaires, and take approximately six hours. Prices range from AR $52 to AR $ 90 one way.
A bit further away and in the opposite direction, the up river city of Rosario is ideal for a three - to four day getaway by rail.
Waterfront strolls and shady parks and plazas, not to mention the famed beauty of Rosario women, make this a pleasant, undemanding break from Buenos Aires.
The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Rosario boasts one of the most important collections of Argentinean art in the country, and don't miss a boat trip around the Delta's uninhabited islets, or a football match between the tow home team rivals Newell's Old Boys and Rosario Central.
The journey takes approximately seven hours, and costs between AR $ 20 and AR$ 55 one way. Ferrocentral and Trenes de Buenos Aires, trains both depart from the station in Retiro, TBA once daily and Ferrocentral four times a week the same Ferrocentral service ends in Córdoba, a large, friendly provincial city that's perfect for a week-long retreat.
Córdoba has some of the best examples of colonial architecture in Argentina, and a slower paced style than Buenos Aires. With an interesting mix of architectural styles set against a backdrop of mountains and lakes, the city will keep you busy for days with its museums, churches and historic buildings.
Don't miss the elaborated ceiling frescoes in the Cathedral , and consider a trip out to a smaller pueblo for a taste of country life. The 15 hour trip from Buenos Aires costs between AR $ 30 and AR $ 300(one way ) or from AR $ 22 to AR $ 69 for the eight hour trip from Rosario.
The government has announced its intention to re-establish long distance passenger trains between major cities including the continent's first high velocity bullet train.
Wich would connect Buenos Aires to Rosario in 85 minutes, and Rosario to Córdoba in 90. No one is holding their breath for the arrival of the bullet train, not for the much needed restoration of run down tracks nationally.
But for train enthusiasts, travellers short of cash and those looking for a little adventure, it's a relief to discover, in the meantime, that news of the death of Argentina's railways has been, as ever exaggerated.
Friday, August 28, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL - HARROD´S Y EL MUNDIAL DE TANGO EN BUENOS AIRES
Desde hace algunos días y como ocurrió también en 2008, todo el mundo volvió a hablar de Harrod´s en Buenos Aires, una de las más bellas propiedades que aún conserva la ciudad. El motivo no es su siempre inminente reapertura como tienda, sino que es una de las sedes del Festival y Mundial de Tango de Buenos Aires 2009, como he escrito en este y en mis otros blogs.
Ubicada en la calle Florida, a metros de Galerías Pacífico, con salidas por las calle San Martín y la Avenida Córdoba (queda a sólo 2 cuadras de Hostel Colonial) forma parte de la historia de Buenos Aires y este es un pequeño resumen:
Harrod´s, ayer, el Mundial de Tango y hoy
La tienda Harrod's fue inaugurada el 31 de marzo de 1914, en el marco de las grandes tiendas de Buenos Aires que abrieron sus puertas entre 1905 y 1915 (Gath & Chaves, Las Filipinas y El Niño Argentino).
La esquina de Córdoba y Florida fue el símbolo de la belle époque porteña. De muy pequeño, mi bisabuelo solía llevarme a la peluquería, a la calesita que funcionaba en el lugar y fué mi primer contacto con juguetes imposibles (por su precio y por su procedencia).
Empezó su decadencia en los 90 con la apertura de los shopping. Fue cerrando piso por piso, hasta que en el 98 bajó la persiana definitivamente.
El edificio está siendo refaccionado respetando su arquitectura original. Ya recuperaron la planta baja (hay 2 bares excepcionales, lo sabrán aquellos que pasaron por allí estos días) casi como era cuando sus percheros hacían las tapas de las revistas de moda, pero con toques modernos. En el último piso instalaron un taller de carpinteros y tapiceros que repararon 200 muebles que habían quedado en los galpones.
En algún momento Harrod´s volverá a ser lo que era: una tienda departamental en la que se podrá comprar objetos y moda de las mejores marcas. Queda cerquita, hoy se vibra con el Tango en sus miles de metros cuadrados, quizás sea así para siempre.
Buenos Aires se merece un lugar así, yo voy a estar y con la complicidad del nonno Nello, una vez más, me pueda robar la sortija.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL - SEPTEMBER IN BUENOS AIRES - SHARED ROOM ONLY U$S 8/DAY
Still take some days to the end of August, just started the Tango World Championships (read more information in our Buenos Aires blogs in #WP and in #Tumblr), BAF (Buenos Aires Fashion Week) was a resounding success and here in Hostel Colonial we are thinking in September.
A grid of incredible activities, with the onset of spring, beginning outdoor activities in the city, is an ideal time to visit Buenos Aires, the warm afternoons invite to take long walks around town.
The rates for accommodation are lower (in Hostel Colonial throughout the month of September - Shared rooms only $a 30 per day / u$s 8 / € 6 -breakfast/towels/blankets/Internet wifi free & more), happy hours in pubs, 2x1 in restaurants, cinemas and teathers, free tickets for the best discos and much more.
In September, your choice is Buenos Aires.
Contact us: info@hostelcolonial.com.ar
Sunday, August 23, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL BUENOS AIRES - CLICK PORTEÑO - POST # 6
Every day, about 10 or 15 pictures (sometimes are more) of Buenos Aires are published in my blog called Hostel Colonial Buenos Aires running on Tumblr. 4400 published photos of this magnificent city. Incredible night and day views. Neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, intimate places, bars, cafés, street art, moments of everyday life, images of yesterday and today, advertising, vintage things, all images are used to build part of the identity of Buenos Aires in a "Click Porteño".
These images are mine, in my other blog of Buenos Aires, you can see works of many other amateur and professional photographers. For now it is only an invitation to look, the idea is that at least once in their life, come to Buenos Aires, in Hostel Colonial we are waiting for you.
All publications are posted on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook, you can follow us on these social networks. In the right column are the shortcut links.
Cameras
Sony Cybershot / IPhone Camera Pro / LOMO
"WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU ARE"
Friday, August 21, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL BUENOS AIRES - GUIDE OF "CAFÉS & BARES NOTABLES"
It will be possible to imagine Buenos Aires without its "Bares"(bars / pubs) and Cafés?Irreplaceable individuals, they become witnesses of life in the city. I love these places and if you are visiting Buenos Aires these days, these are the "Cafés & Bares Notables (Reservoirs of identity and nostalgy)"and a little help to find. Search yours in this Buenos Aires blog, go and enjoy.
12 de Octubre
Dirección: Bulnes 331
Barrio: Almagro
(54 11) 6327 4594
info@barderoberto.com.ar
www.barderoberto.com.ar
American Bar
Dirección: Av Roque Saenz Peña 632
Barrio: Monserrat
(54 11) 4331 4825
Bar de Cao
Dirección: Av. Independencia 2400
Barrio: San Cristóbal
(54 11) 4943 3694
bardecao@gmail.com
Bar El Estaño 1880
Dirección: Aristobulo del Valle 1100
Barrio: La Boca
(54 11) 4302 8880
elestano1880@hotmail.com
Bar O Bar (3 blocks walking from Hostel Colonial)
Dirección: Tres Sargentos 415
Barrio: Retiro
(54 11) 4311 6856
info@barbarobar.com.ar
www.barbarobar.com.ar
Bar Plaza Dorrego
Dirección: Defensa 1096 / 98
Barrio: San Telmo
(54 11) 4361 0141
cyufera@hotmail.com
Bar Sur
Dirección: Estados Unidos 299
Barrio: San Telmo
(54 11) 4362 6086
info@bar-sur.com.ar
www.bar-sur.com.ar
Café Don Juan
Dirección: Camarones 2702
Barrio: Villa Devoto
(54 11) 4586 0679
Café El Coleccionista
Dirección: Av. Rivadavia 4929
Barrio: Caballito
(54 11) 4902 7954
Café Los Galgos (14 blocks walking from Hostel Colonial)
Dirección: Av. Callao 501
Barrio: San Nicolás
(54 11) 4371 3561
Café Margot
Dirección: Boedo 857
Barrio: Boedo
(54 11) 4957 0001
cafemargot@hotmail.com
Café Retiro (7 blocks walking from Hostel Colonial)
Dirección: Ramos Mejía (Est. Retiro Ex. ferrocarril Mitre) 1358
Barrio: Retiro
(54 11) 4516 0412 / 0902
retiro@areas.com.ar
Claridge (next to the Hostel Colonial)
Dirección: Tucumán 535
Barrio: San Nicolás
(54 11) 4314 7700 int. 335
inforeservas@claridge.com.ar
www.claridge-hotel.com.ar
Confitería del Hotel Castelar
Dirección: Av de Mayo 1048
Barrio: Monserrat
(54 11) 4383 5000 / 9
info@castelarhotel.com.ar
www.castelarhotel.com.ar
36 Billares
Dirección: Av de Mayo 1265/71
Barrio: Monserrat
(54 11) 4381 5696
info@los36billares.com.ar
www.los36billares.com.ar
Bar Aragón
Dirección: Av. Alberdi 4899
Barrio: Villa Luro
Bar del Hotel Alvear
Dirección: Av. Alvear 1891
Barrio: Recoleta
(54 11) 4808 2949
info@alvearpalace.com
www.alvearpalace.com
Bar El Federal
Dirección: Carlos Calvo 595 / 99
Barrio: San Telmo
(54 11) 4300 4313
Bar Oviedo
Dirección: Av Lisandro de la Torre 2407
Barrio: Mataderos
(54 11) 4687 8690
Bar Seddon
Dirección: Defensa 695
Barrio: San Telmo
(54 11) 4342 3700
Británico
Dirección: Brasil 399
Barrio: San Telmo
4361 7902
www.barbritanico.com.ar
Café de García
Dirección: Sanabria 3302
Barrio: Villa Devoto
(54 11) 4501 5912
garcia@cafedegarcia.com.ar
www.cafedegarcia.com.ar
Café El Banderín
Dirección: Guardia Vieja 3601
Barrio: Almagro
(54 11) 4862 7757
info@elbanderin.com.ar
www.elbanderin.com.ar
Café Esquina Homero Manzi
Dirección: Av. San Juan 3601
Barrio: Boedo
(54 11) 4957 8488
info@esquinahomeromanzi.com.ar
www.esquinahomeromanzi.com.ar
Café Mar Azul
Dirección: Tucumán 1700
Barrio: San Nicolás
(54 11) 4374 0307
Café Nostalgia
Dirección: Soler 3599
Barrio: Palermo
(54 11) 4963 0903
debetty44@hotmail.com
Café Tortoni (8 blocks walking from Hostel Colonial)
Dirección: Av. De Mayo 825/29
Barrio: Monserrat
(54 11) 4342 4328
tortoni@cafetortoni.com.ar
www.cafetortoni.com.ar
Clásica y Moderna (Closed)
Dirección: Av Callao 892
Barrio: Recoleta
(54 11) 4812 8707
clasica@clasicaymoderna.com.ar
www.clasicaymoderna.com
Confitería Ideal (5 blocks walking from Hostel Colonial)
Dirección: Suipacha 384
Barrio: San Nicolás
(54 11) 5265 8069
confiteriaideal@confiteriaideal.com
www.confiteriaideal.com
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL - BUENOS AIRES TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BY NEIGHBORHOOD
Buenos Aires attraction below to view its "hobbies and activities" category.
- Historical Museum Sarmiento (Museo Histórico Sarmiento)
- Japanese Garden (Jardín Japonés)
- Libero Badii Museum (Museo Libero Badii)
- Museum House of Yrurtia (Museo Casa de Yrurtia)
- Museum of the National Institute Sanmartiniano (Museo del Instituto Nacional Sanmartiniano)
- Museum of the Spanish Art of Enrique Larreta (Museo de Arte Espanol Enrique Larreta)
- Museum of the Spanish Art of Enrique Larreta (Museo de Arte Espanol Enrique Larreta)
Region, quarter of a major city La Boca
Observe ethnic peoples, folk customs Market, shopping area Typical of the region
Observe ethnic peoples, folk customs Market, shopping area Typical of the region
- Caminito Street Museum (Calle Museo Caminito)
- La Bombonera Soccer Stadium (La Bombonera Estadio Del Fútbol)
- Soccer Museum of La Boca's Passion (Museo de La Pasion Boqunese)
- Museum of Decorative Arts of Quinquela Martín (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes Quinquela Martín)
- Necochea Street (Calle Necochea)
- La Bombonera Soccer Stadium (La Bombonera Estadio Del Fútbol)
- Soccer Museum of La Boca's Passion (Museo de La Pasion Boqunese)
- Museum of Decorative Arts of Quinquela Martín (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes Quinquela Martín)
- Necochea Street (Calle Necochea)
Region, quarter of a major city Palermo
- Jardín Botánico
- Plaza Italia
- Rose Garden (Paseo del Rosedal)
- Zoological Garden (Jardín Zoológico)
Region, quarter of a major city
This is the Hostel Colonial neighborhood
- Avenida de Mayo
- Café Tortoni
- National Tango Academy (La Academia Nacional del Tango)
- Avenue 9 de Julio (Avenida 9 de Julio)
- Block of Enlightenment (Manzana de las Luces)
- Buenos Aires National College (Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires)
- Procuraduría
- San Ignacio Church (Iglesia San Ignacio)
- Buenos Aires National Theatre Museum (Museo Nacional del Teatro)
- Buenos Aires Provincial Bank Archives and Historical Museum of Doctor Arturo Jauretche (Archivo y Museo Histórico del Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires Doctor Arturo Jaúretche)
- Cabildo Museum (Museo Del Cabildo)
- Casa Rosada
- Museum at Government House (Museo de la Casa de Gobierno)
- Colón Theater (Teatro Colón)
- Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
- Museum Mitre (Museo Mitre)
- Museum of the Basilica del Rosario (Museo de la Basilica del Rosario)
- Museum of the City (Museo de la Ciudad)
- Palace of Congress (Palacio Del Congresso)
- Monument of the Two Congresses (Monumento a los Dos Congressos)
- Avenida de Mayo
- Café Tortoni
- National Tango Academy (La Academia Nacional del Tango)
- Avenue 9 de Julio (Avenida 9 de Julio)
- Block of Enlightenment (Manzana de las Luces)
- Buenos Aires National College (Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires)
- Procuraduría
- San Ignacio Church (Iglesia San Ignacio)
- Buenos Aires National Theatre Museum (Museo Nacional del Teatro)
- Buenos Aires Provincial Bank Archives and Historical Museum of Doctor Arturo Jauretche (Archivo y Museo Histórico del Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires Doctor Arturo Jaúretche)
- Cabildo Museum (Museo Del Cabildo)
- Casa Rosada
- Museum at Government House (Museo de la Casa de Gobierno)
- Colón Theater (Teatro Colón)
- Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
- Museum Mitre (Museo Mitre)
- Museum of the Basilica del Rosario (Museo de la Basilica del Rosario)
- Museum of the City (Museo de la Ciudad)
- Palace of Congress (Palacio Del Congresso)
- Monument of the Two Congresses (Monumento a los Dos Congressos)
Region, quarter of a major cityPuerto Madero
Biking opportunity, hiking opportunity, natural area
Ecological Reserve (Reserva Ecolójica)
Region, quarter of a major cityRecoleta and Barrio Norte
- Museum of Argentine Motifs Jose Hernandez (Museo de Motivos Argentinos José Hernández)
- Museum of Oriental Art (Museo de Arte Oriental)
- Museum of the Hispano-American Art of Isaac Fernández Blanco (Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco)
- National Library (Biblioteca Nacional)
- National Museum of Decorative Art (Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo)
- National Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional De Bellas Artes)
- Recoleta Cemetery (Cementerio de la Recoleta)
- Recoleta Cultural Center (Centro Cultural la Recoleta)
- Saint World (Tierra Santa)
- Museum of Argentine Motifs Jose Hernandez (Museo de Motivos Argentinos José Hernández)
- Museum of Oriental Art (Museo de Arte Oriental)
- Museum of the Hispano-American Art of Isaac Fernández Blanco (Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco)
- National Library (Biblioteca Nacional)
- National Museum of Decorative Art (Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo)
- National Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional De Bellas Artes)
- Recoleta Cemetery (Cementerio de la Recoleta)
- Recoleta Cultural Center (Centro Cultural la Recoleta)
- Saint World (Tierra Santa)
Region, quarter of a major city San Telmo
- Cinematic Museum (Museo del Cine P.C. Ducrós Hicken)
- Modern Art Museum (Museo de Arte Moderno)
- National Engraving Museum (Museo Nacional del Grabado)
- National Historical Museum (Museo Histórico Nacional)
Other Buenos Aires highlights
- Buenos Aires Underground (SUBTE - Subterraneos de Buenos Aires)
- Ezeiza International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini de Ezeiza)
- Ezeiza International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini de Ezeiza)
Original post: PlanetWare(dot)com
More Buenos Aires information in this blog
In our Photography blog
In our Blog in Spanish
Monday, August 17, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL BUENOS AIRES - JELENE ARRIVED TO BUENOS AIRES FROM SERBIA AND FELL IN LOVE WITH OUR TANGO
I received an email from Serbia, which is so close to Bosnia where I´ve been in 2001, a reservation for a full month stay. After a couple of weeks, appeared a very gentle and tall young women, about 27 years old, it was obvious that we would become friends.
She adores "Porteñoland" and told me all the time “your city is beautiful”, she always runs to Tango lessons for that’s why she came here, her busy schedule makes her comes and go, before going to lessons she ask for coffee…. where is the coffee?!…., and yes like many of us, a coffee addicted, you could get a nice coffee whenever you wan at the Hostel Colonial Buenos Aires.
Many people come to Buenos Aires for the same reason, learning or improving Tango. I just noticed that Tango lessons in Buenos Aires are complete, not only will they prepare you for the dancing in itself, but you also get aware of life in times and history. So according to époques you get several types and tendencies of Tango.
Some renowned places to learn Tango in Buenos Aires has been mentioned by good remarks of our guests, staying at the Hostel Colonial.
Escuela Argentina de Tango
In Galerías Pacifico Shopping, 3* floor, on San Martin St. and Viamonte St. just--one block from the Hostel Colonial, where you also can learn how to sing, how to play the music and how to dance.
Open every day from Monday to Sunday.
La Viruta
1366 Armenia St. in Palermo
It offers also group lessons.
After the lesson, most people spontaneously stay and become real Porteño´s Milonga.
It also is a good way to make friends.
Mora Godoy Tango Studio
1090 Pueyrredón Ave., 2th floor.
For those who search an advanced level, Mora is a world famous Tango dancer.
For more information, ask the Hostel Colonial’s front desk and please feel free to ask for a coffee, we are here to help you.
You can find Tango Dance Festival & World Championship information every day in our blogs.
She adores "Porteñoland" and told me all the time “your city is beautiful”, she always runs to Tango lessons for that’s why she came here, her busy schedule makes her comes and go, before going to lessons she ask for coffee…. where is the coffee?!…., and yes like many of us, a coffee addicted, you could get a nice coffee whenever you wan at the Hostel Colonial Buenos Aires.
Many people come to Buenos Aires for the same reason, learning or improving Tango. I just noticed that Tango lessons in Buenos Aires are complete, not only will they prepare you for the dancing in itself, but you also get aware of life in times and history. So according to époques you get several types and tendencies of Tango.
Some renowned places to learn Tango in Buenos Aires has been mentioned by good remarks of our guests, staying at the Hostel Colonial.
Escuela Argentina de Tango
In Galerías Pacifico Shopping, 3* floor, on San Martin St. and Viamonte St. just--one block from the Hostel Colonial, where you also can learn how to sing, how to play the music and how to dance.
Open every day from Monday to Sunday.
La Viruta
1366 Armenia St. in Palermo
It offers also group lessons.
After the lesson, most people spontaneously stay and become real Porteño´s Milonga.
It also is a good way to make friends.
Mora Godoy Tango Studio
1090 Pueyrredón Ave., 2th floor.
For those who search an advanced level, Mora is a world famous Tango dancer.
For more information, ask the Hostel Colonial’s front desk and please feel free to ask for a coffee, we are here to help you.
You can find Tango Dance Festival & World Championship information every day in our blogs.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL - BUENOS AIRES BLOGS I LIKE
A selection of Buenos Aires blogs (mine are too, but it still belong to the virtual brotherhood) are those that usually read, which I like, some of these blogs are highly recommended and maybe they can attempt to extend the information of Buenos Aires provided from Hostel Colonial (7000 posts - text & images in 3 blogs) or simply to enjoy as I do.
Buenos Aires Photo My contribution for Buenos Aires, my city
Buenos Aires Photographer Incredible Buenos Aires big pics by Thomas Locke Hobbs
Donde quieras que mires Street art in Buenos Aires by Hugo Villalobos (the best)
Go Where the Taxista Takes You
Hostelblog Ejem!
On the Corner Buenos Aires fashion trends
Trendy Palermo Viejo All information about this Buenos Aires neighborhood by Nancy Kulfas
Thursday, August 13, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL - TANGO FESTIVAL & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BUENOS AIRES
Those events will take place the next Friday in Buenos Aires, as the city will also be the "Capital of Tango" from August 14th until 31st.
The Tango Festival as an event that is held every year has the purpose of the recovery and enhancement of the genre heritage as a typical porteño practice. It will be held in Harrod´s Shops (2 blocks walking from the Hostel Colonial) Tango Porteño (5 blocks walking from the Hostel Colonial) Konex City, Avenida Theater, San Martin Theater and the Galileo Galilei Planetarium.
The Tango Festival as an event that is held every year has the purpose of the recovery and enhancement of the genre heritage as a typical porteño practice. It will be held in Harrod´s Shops (2 blocks walking from the Hostel Colonial) Tango Porteño (5 blocks walking from the Hostel Colonial) Konex City, Avenida Theater, San Martin Theater and the Galileo Galilei Planetarium.
Tango Dance Championship: established by the City of Buenos Aires in order to celebrate Tango and choose the best Tango stage dancers from all over the world.The audience will enjoy scenes of milongas, exhibitions, dance shows, free themes classes…The finals on Monday 31st at the Luna Park Stadium (4 blocks walking from the Hostel Colonial)
Organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of City of Buenos Aires.
Get you free ticket in the Cultural House at the 575 Avenida de Mayo Ave. from 11:00 am to 19:00 pm (6 blocks walking from the Hostel Colonial).
Get you free ticket in the Cultural House at the 575 Avenida de Mayo Ave. from 11:00 am to 19:00 pm (6 blocks walking from the Hostel Colonial).
More information at the hostel front desk and in our Buenos Aires blogs.
Contact with us: info@hostelcolonial.com.ar
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Monday, August 10, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL BUENOS AIRES - A JUANITO´S NIGHTMARE JOURNAL - FREAK CONVERSATION AT THE FRONT DESK
Some late discussions about "Tequila" at the front desk the subject is being remarque by some Americans staying at the Hostel Colonial saying: that in Argentinean the tequila (I don´t like this, for me tequila = México) is sweeter than the one in Mexico, and is not so common here as it´s in the north. Maybe is popular beer around here thou we still sell speed vodka at the reception to cheer up parties and let the music with Tegan & Sara (Juanito´s selection)warm us up.
The Méxican-American girl Linda took a zip from the tequila bottle. I wonder how they do or how they will end up this night. I´m stonished, for me is just poison, says Juanito.
The time of nightlife in Argentina start as usual will be after 1.00 a.m. in Bahrein that it’s a disco at 2 blocks from the Hostel Colonial.
Well now Linda is going to take a nap, yes before a good nap to have all energy for the drum & bass and waist it euphorically, for Linda and Brandon is their last night at the hostel! And she said, that we are welcome to their new apartment in Palermo, other neighborhood of Buenos Aires they move into tomorrow!! Goodnight …till 1.00 am
The Méxican-American girl Linda took a zip from the tequila bottle. I wonder how they do or how they will end up this night. I´m stonished, for me is just poison, says Juanito.
The time of nightlife in Argentina start as usual will be after 1.00 a.m. in Bahrein that it’s a disco at 2 blocks from the Hostel Colonial.
Well now Linda is going to take a nap, yes before a good nap to have all energy for the drum & bass and waist it euphorically, for Linda and Brandon is their last night at the hostel! And she said, that we are welcome to their new apartment in Palermo, other neighborhood of Buenos Aires they move into tomorrow!! Goodnight …till 1.00 am
Friday, August 7, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL BUENOS AIRES - CLICK PORTEÑO - POST # 5
Images from Buenos Aires, published in my other Buenos Aires blog, the Hostel Colonial Tumblelog.
Buenos Aires shops at the most famous corner in Downtown (Florida St. and Corrientes Ave., 3 blocks from Hostel Colonial), Buenos Aires buildings in the financial district, Buenos Aires places (suburban districts), The Bicentennial House in Buenos Aires (2010, Bicentennial Year in Argentina), Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, I love this city. I love my city, increasingly known around the world.
Buenos Aires shops at the most famous corner in Downtown (Florida St. and Corrientes Ave., 3 blocks from Hostel Colonial), Buenos Aires buildings in the financial district, Buenos Aires places (suburban districts), The Bicentennial House in Buenos Aires (2010, Bicentennial Year in Argentina), Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, I love this city. I love my city, increasingly known around the world.
Some more words: Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL - LEATHER SHOPPING IN BUENOS AIRES
The Argentinean leather is famous for quality in world market and the Hostel Colonial will certainly recommend this souvenir in afternoon shopping toward the area of leather stores taking the Subway B - Line just one block from the Hostel Colonial, in Florida Station, at 8 stops it will be to Malabia Station.
Search the Murillo St. and reach the store "Murillo 666" (the number of the leather beast =) which is famous for lots of discounts and there is possibilities of bargain prices. Woah not a joke!. They sell with no special trick; some great jackets of guess that stayed at the Hostel Colonial got it for only cost around 100 dollars over all you choose your own color, design, shape and leather.
Prices affordable adapted to the world economic crisis. Any prices catered contact in these collections you will find men and women leather jackets, blazers, bombers, trench coats or over coats.
They are thought for a public for local and international that lives under fashionable designs.
In some of those stores there are promotions where expenses of office and documentation are discounted. If you order from abroad some of them even will send to you to any place of the world..
Search the Murillo St. and reach the store "Murillo 666" (the number of the leather beast =) which is famous for lots of discounts and there is possibilities of bargain prices. Woah not a joke!. They sell with no special trick; some great jackets of guess that stayed at the Hostel Colonial got it for only cost around 100 dollars over all you choose your own color, design, shape and leather.
Prices affordable adapted to the world economic crisis. Any prices catered contact in these collections you will find men and women leather jackets, blazers, bombers, trench coats or over coats.
They are thought for a public for local and international that lives under fashionable designs.
In some of those stores there are promotions where expenses of office and documentation are discounted. If you order from abroad some of them even will send to you to any place of the world..
Monday, August 3, 2009
HOSTEL COLONIAL BUENOS AIRES - RECONQUISTA ST. - A NEW PEDESTRIAN STREET IN THE CITY (FRENCH TRANSLATION)
From the Hostel Colonial, getting down only one block on Tucuman Street, you can find the Pirates Bar or Downtown Matías Irish Pub. the many times recommended by the Hostel Colonial the Kilkenny Bar, a real gringos cave where you can dance with alive concerts of many North-American singers who did not want to return home and stayed in Buenos Aires rocking.
Reconquista St. is popular for the Irish event Saint Patrick´s Day every year together with the pubs of the surrounding, many changes has gotten so now it’s a quiet and picturesque pedestrian street soon will be known as animated point to enjoy.
Sidewalks were expanded and leveled with the pavement; it was used materials with quality. Placed new lighting, benches, trash baskets and parking for bikes and motorcycles, trees were planted, giving a freshness and greenness of the mass of cement that is Buenos Aires. Officers have increased outside the restaurants and bars with all the modern and cool vibes.
Florida St. is the busiest and uses to be the only pedestrian one in town, could make sense to create new pedestrian streets to calm down the maddening traffic of cars and people.
Soon Defensa Street will be ready to walk too in San Telmo, goes from Lezama Park to Plaza de Mayo Square and evidently future plans move forward to implement transportation such as bicycles, on the fact to realize advantages, Buenos Aires has streets parallel and straights. It was done in Scandinavian cities where is only allow bicycles instead of cars.
The government will have the challenge of maintaining the beauty and care appealing urban vandalism predominant that could ruin things and perhaps using the same security way as Puerto Madero district.
French translation - Piétonnière Reconquista
Reconquista St. is popular for the Irish event Saint Patrick´s Day every year together with the pubs of the surrounding, many changes has gotten so now it’s a quiet and picturesque pedestrian street soon will be known as animated point to enjoy.
Sidewalks were expanded and leveled with the pavement; it was used materials with quality. Placed new lighting, benches, trash baskets and parking for bikes and motorcycles, trees were planted, giving a freshness and greenness of the mass of cement that is Buenos Aires. Officers have increased outside the restaurants and bars with all the modern and cool vibes.
Florida St. is the busiest and uses to be the only pedestrian one in town, could make sense to create new pedestrian streets to calm down the maddening traffic of cars and people.
Soon Defensa Street will be ready to walk too in San Telmo, goes from Lezama Park to Plaza de Mayo Square and evidently future plans move forward to implement transportation such as bicycles, on the fact to realize advantages, Buenos Aires has streets parallel and straights. It was done in Scandinavian cities where is only allow bicycles instead of cars.
The government will have the challenge of maintaining the beauty and care appealing urban vandalism predominant that could ruin things and perhaps using the same security way as Puerto Madero district.
French translation - Piétonnière Reconquista
Depuis l'Hostel Colonial en marchant dans la Rue Tucuman y a seulement un pâté de maison pour aller au bar the Pirates, au Downtown Matíaset au recommandé, par l'Hostel Colonial, bar Kilkenny qui est vraiment une grotted'étrangers où on peut danser et voir des concerts avec des chanteurset parfois meme des chanteurs américains qui n'ont pas voulu retourner en Amérique du Nordet qui sont resté "rocanroleando" à Buenos Aires.
Rue Reconquista est la deuxième rue avant l' Avenue Alem à avoir changé et elle estdevenue une rue pietonnière et pittoresque dont on peut profiter. Sestrottoirs ont été agrandis, mis à niveau , et de nouveaux révèrbères ont été installésdes bancs, des poubelles et des stationnements pour lesvélos et les motos; des arbres ont été plantés, donnant de lafraîcheur et de la verdure à la masse en ciment qu'est Buenos Aires.
Lestables des bars et des restaurants se sont multipliées dehors avec touteleur modernité et leurs bonnes ondes. Jusqu'il y a peu de temps, la rue florida était la seule rue piétonnière de Buenos Aires et semble entrainer d'autres rues à suivre son exempleen diminuant le trafic affolant des voitures et des gens.se joindra dans peu de temps la Rue Defensa de San Telmo quiira du Parc Lezama à Place de Mai. Á l'avenir il est pensé de mettre en place destransports comme des velos, Buenos Aires offrant l'opportunité d'avoir des rues parallèles, il est temps de mettrecela à profit comme cela a été fait dans des villes Scandinaves enremplaçant la voiture par le vélos. Le gouvernement aura le défi de nourrir la beauté et de soigner ce que levandalisme urbain prédominant a ruiné peut-être en utilisant la mêmesécurité de Puerto Madero.
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