BELLE EPOQUE TOUR
Characterized by a nostalgic, old-world beauty, the city that is referred to as the “Paris of the South” boasts marvelous architectural jewels. We shall explore the elegant Recoleta and Retiro quarters with treed sidewalks, turn-of-the-century palaces and handsome apartment buildings. We shall visit the masterpieces that surround the sprawling Plaza San Martín, a Beaux Arts Palace built as residence for the Anchorena family; an imposing mansion inspired by the Louvre Palace, and a ground-breaking Art Deco skyscraper, a landmark that was at the time of construction, 1936, the highest concrete building in the world. The Museum of Decorative Arts decorated in eclectic style including neo-Classical; Circulo Militar, designed in Paris and built in Buenos Aires for the Paz family; the French Embassy and the Brazilian Embassy; San Martin palace —today the Foreign Affairs Ministry— among other beautiful buildings.
We leave from the hotel towards Tierra Mayor Valley. Our Musher instructor will welcome us and give us an introductory chat about the dogsledding world, while we visit the kennels. Then we´ll receive the instructions about sled assembly and driving techniques. We´ll put the harnesses on the dogs, we hitch them to the sled and off we go! This intense adventure is great fun! As we go, our sled caravan heads into the snowy valley until we arrive at Refugio del Hachero, where we´ll recover energy with some hot beverages. After a short rest, mushers and dogs continue the journey through forests, frozen rivers and experiencing the magic white silence. Maximum 8 pax and 4 sleds. Passengers must be in good health, must like dogs and have a team spirit. Dogsledding is comparable to cross country skiing, so reasonable fitness is required.
We will experience the gastronomic and cultural essence of Palermo, one of Buenos Aires' most vibrant neighborhoods. The traditional Palermo tour has been revamped and renamed the Local Bites Palermo Tour, featuring a new itinerary designed to introduce visitors to the most everyday and authentic flavors of Buenos Aires. Through gastronomy, the experience invites you to enjoy a full day in the life of an Argentine: we begin at a bakery with the classic breakfast or afternoon snack of medialunas and chipá; we continue by discovering the hearty, homemade cuisine of a traditional bodegón porteño; and we finally arrive at the table of the Argentine asado, one of Argentina's quintessential culinary rituals. The tour concludes with a classic sweet treat to complete the experience. For approximately 3 and a half hours, guests will taste more than 10 dishes, with alcoholic beverages included at one of the stops, in addition to non-alcoholic drinks.