Gastronomy experiences behind closed doors

This month we reveal the mistery every traveller wonders about. How do Argentinians live? What´s their traditional food? In “Gastronomy experiences behind closed doors in Buenos Aires” we´ll give you the answer to the questions you ask yourself about in the company of locals enjoying a fun and good moment while trying our delicacies.

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Food is ready and everything laid on the table. The cook is getting the coal ready to start the fire. The beef is ready to get “its intense tan”.

Everything is ready to begin with the “having dinner at an argentinian family´s home” experience. It´s time to share what we call “the table” and have a close encounter with warmth and affection which are important ingredients in our society. We´ll tempt you with tasty “empanadas” and we´ll teach you how to cook them while having fun in the process,drink a glass of good wine and chat with the cook while he is getting everything ready for the big barbecue and the best beef in the world. For those vegie-lovers we´ll also cook some vegetables on the grill. All this in the middle of fun and relaxed ambience.

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Another good choice is to enjoy of a”true Argentinian grill” where we´ll try our “picadas”(different cold cuts,olives,dry sausage and cheese) a good wine and share in the experience of preparing and cooking a delicious “asado”.

As soon as we are welcomed into the house they´ll offer us a tray with different cheeses and cold cuts on it(our picada).

Then the salads will start coming plus the sweetmeats and the insides that locals like so much.All that to work up and appetite. Then we´ll have the big “bife de chorizo”(350grs) a very tender cut that reap up all the applauses.

Every different dish comes along with different kinds of wines specially chosen for the meal.

That´s why to be a part in the process of cooking an asado is a “must” for every visitor who wants to learn about our secrets and traditions.

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We are thinking of every kind of visitor to Buenos Aires that´s why we also offer the “Exclusive tour of Buenos Aires parillas(grills)”.
This tour is an opportunity to visit several rastaurants and try our traditional dishes while enjoying of a nice and friendly ambience.Learn about our culture,our customs,the way we live and think.

The top of the cake is a visit to an icecream-shop,because not only is Argentina famous for its food but also for its icecreams. The work of true artisans of this creamy dessert.And we thought why not end this great experience having a good ice-cream?

Let all travellers get their palates ready for a true “FOOD EXPERIENCE” in Buenos Aires.

Every tour must be booked in advance when visiting the “closed doors gastronomy” places and due to the reduced numbers of guests on every tour that make of it a wonderful and truly relaxed experience.

LUNCH OR DINNER WITH A FAMILY IN BUENOS AIRES

INCLUDES:

  • Transfers in / out
  • Lunch or Dinner ( 1 empanada / Grilled meat with salads – dessert and coffe)
  • Alcoholic beverages ( 1 bottle of red wine Malbec or white wine Chardonay Latitud 33 or simil )
  • Non alcoholic beverages – free ( soda and mineral water )
  • Souvenir

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Schedules

  • Lunch from 12 to 15.30 or Dinner from 19 to 22.30
  • Availability: Everyday
  • Languages: English / Italian / German
  • Vegetarian Menu optional
  • Quantity of passengers:
  • Regular: mínimum 2 pax / máximum 8 pax
  • Exclusive: mínimum 4 pax ( 2 pax, pay for 4 ) / maximum 15 pax
  • Guide cost: Until 4 pax, pay 50 %, more than 4 pax – free of charge
  • We offer flexibility as regard quantity of pax and schedules.

Location

The house is in Vicente Lopez (North area of Great Buenos Aires).

AN ASADO AMONG FRIENDS

Includes:

  • Tray with different cheeses and cold cuts on it(our picada)
  • Starter: Mix salad with gourmet touch
  • Second Dish: Sweatbreads
  • Third dish: Premium Quality 350 gr Steak
  • Dessert: Traditional Argentinian Sweets
  • Every different dish comes along with different kinds of wines specially chosen for the meal.

No incluye:

  • Transfers.
  • Tips.

PARRILLA TOUR BUENOS AIRES

  • Parrilla Tour Buenos Aires conducts tours in Palermo every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, and in San Telmo on Mondays and Wednesdays
  • Tours start at 12 pm (noon) and last 2.5 hours
  • Meeting point is the restaurant. Pick-up service not Included.
  • Tours conducted in English by native or uent speakers

Tango World Cup

As good Argentinians, we love the tango. Therefore, we want to share this passion with you, our colleagues, because of that we have created a special program dedicated to the Buenos Aires Tango Festival (Tango World Cup).

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Tango is from Argentina and lives in Buenos Aires. Each year Buenos Aires receives thousands of people, who are passionate, curious and willing to meet the tango, either watching the show or giving the first tango steps following these tunes from the poor neighborhoods. From 2003 Buenos Aires is Buenos Aires Tango Festival venue where creators and performers star in concerts, dancing shows and contests; and where the best world performers participate.

In 2015 the Tango Festival will be conducted from August 12th to 25th at the “Teatro de la Ribera” [Riverbank Theatre] which from 2010 became the house of the tango in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, at the neighborhood of “La Boca” [the mouth].

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At the festival two styles are performed: tango scenario and tango salon (ballroom). Tango salon is characterized by the popular tango style where the close embrace cannot be broken or dancers cannot jump. On the other hand, tango scenario is characterized by the free and acrobatic choreographic style, which includes movements not allowed in the salon tango, as jumps and losing the embrace.

In 2014, a new venue was incorporated to the Festival: “El Galpón de La Boca”. A big ongoing dancing room, with live music, DJ sets, dancing exhibitions and classes was run at that place: “La Milonga del Puerto” [the milonga of the port area].

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In addition to the above-mentioned Festival, and for those travelers who would like to experience this event from close we have organized a 4-day itinerary which includes: the events organized by the Tango Festival and World Cup according to each passenger’s interest, such as seminars, conferences, contests, milongas, films. The guided walk will finish at a restaurant, where we’ll share a
glimpse of argentine cuisine at your choice.

We invite you to find out about this proposal with the executive staff of Kallpa.

Once again, you can participate of the largest annual tango meeting that celebrates the tradition, promotes the innovation and contributes to the generational and interdisciplinary encounter. This meeting gathers emerging artists, tango historical referents and a multitude of tango lovers and dancing amateurs. Kallpa wants you to become part of it.

Minimun pax requirements: 1

The program includes:

  • Airport transfers.
  • Welcome drink at the hotel on arrival.
  • Meals as mentioned in the program.
  • Services as described in the program.
  • 3 nights in the chosen hotel, including breakfast.
  • English-speaking referent & guide for 4 days as per description.
  • 3 Nights’ accommodation at your chosen hotel & type of room.

Not included

  • Arrival and departure flights.
  • Tips and personal expenses.
  • Services not mentioned in the program.
  • Drinks.
  • Optional activities/ our recommendations.
  • Entrance fee to a milonga.

A voyage to the past in Candelaria del Monte

A voyage to the past in Candelaria del Monte. Sofisticated rusticity. Opposites complement each other. A sofisticated and elegant countryside estate. Also very comfortable and considered even in every detail to be intensely lived.

This is how “Estancia Candelaria del Monte” [estate] is: “A place where the experience of the Argentine countryside tradition may be lived”.

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In the middle of a dense park, from 1830, that zealously protects the privacy of the principal manor and its big swimming pool, with centennial banana trees, gingko bilobas, casuarines, eucalyptus and a large variety of pines that give off their perfume in the air. Walking in this park gets us more in contact with more intense scents and colors of the nature.

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The estate is 120 km from the city of Buenos Aires, 90 Km away from Ezeiza airport and 10 km away of San Miguel del Monte. San Miguel del Monte is a typical town of the Argentine Pampas with the remains of the colonial architecture evident in the church and in the Town hall [“Intendencia”] opposite to the square and many other buildings in the downtown area. The town stands out historically because of its important history under Juan Manuel de Rosas. Because of this the town has got a long and rich tradition reflecting the different traditionalist celebrations.

An interesting aspect and highly valued is their specialization in small groups. They generally host not more than 10 people. Turning the service highly personalized and focused on offering a genuine “product”. Visitors who stay mainly do so, to disconnect from the stressful life and to rest in a peaceful and quiet environment.

Depending on the visitor interest, they are invited to take part in some rural tasks (light ones) horse riding. Therefore, travelers who have never seen cows from close distance, find themselves herding cows along the Pampas on their own. This is one of the most commented activities later while having a beer and laughing of the performance in these new skills.

In the polo season there are daily practices in the nearby polo clubs, for example Santa María de Lobos. This visit takes two hours and has only got the cost of transportation from and to the estancia. (Transportation is provided by the estancia and has got an additional cost). This is an excellent alternative for people interested in sports: watching polo from first-hand, walking among horse stables, talking with polo players, etc. It is also possible to take a coffee or cooling beverages at the club House.

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The gastronomical proposal generously, healthy and creatively reflects the traditional Argentinian food. The estancia has got an organic vegetable garden which offers all kind of vegetables. Free-range poultry are also raised and the own honey production is offered.

Another interesting option is a “Countryside Day” what includes the activities at the estancia and the use of common areas. This plan is ideal for those who have the time to stay and wish to live a different and special experience in the Argentine country side.
It is important to take into consideration that the Estancia Candelaria is not open throughout the whole year. It opens from October to May. It closes from June to September and, also, on New Year’s Eve.

 

Some important information about the Estancia (Fact Sheet)

Minimum pax required for accommodation: 1
Minimum pax required for Countryside Day: 1

Accomodation fees include:

Accommodation with full pension and non-alcoholic beverages with meals.
Activities in the property (horse-riding, swimming pool, tasks with farm animals depending on the skills of each visitor)
Not included:
Bar expenses and personal expenses nor any extra expenses
Wine menu
Trips
Tips
Other activities not included in the fees:

Fees for a Countryside Day

It includes: activities in the estancia, use of common facilities and lunch with non-alcoholic beverages.
Not included: Alcoholic beverages (unless wine is ordered), room use, tips.