Architecture Bike Tour Buenos Aires

We love bikes, the genuine contact with nature and culture and, of course, You have to do our Architecture Bike Tour Buenos Aires. With this tour we achieve to combine our passions and to describe them in this article by experiencing the Bike Architecture Tour through the City of Buenos Aires.

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The tour runs on Saturdays at 13 p.m. from the Botanical Garden, in the neighborhood of Palermo. This garden, called since 1937 “Carlos Thays” honoring the landscape designer who created it and that is close to the tree-covered parks (“bosques”) of the neighborhood of Palermo.

From this point we start the bike tour, after meeting the guide and the people who will come with us throughout the whole round, receiving an introductory talk about the city and the general recommendations on the bike use.

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Most people call Buenos Aires the “Paris of Latin America” or “The French City built by Italians” at the time when Argentina was considered one of the nations with greater economic boom between the years 1890 to 1930. This is also reflected in the architecture of the buildings observed during the excursion.

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Ride started around the Botanical garden towards the south of the City of Buenos Aires and sight-seeing some of the most well-known and emblematic city buildings such as the National Library, “El Ateneo Grand Splendid” (bookstore in an old theatre), “Barolo Palacio” (Stylish Building), the National Congress building, among others. The ride took approximately 5 hours ending in Palermo.

The Architectural Bike Tour throughout the City of Buenos Aires is an excellent option to have a greater comprehension of Buenos Aires and its architectural landscapes.

 Some Highlights of this tour and aditional information:

  • Start by cycling to the building where the Eva Perón museum resides
  • Learn the twisted history of Mario Palanti’s buildings in several stops, one of which directly influenced from Dante’s Inferno.
  • Witness the brutalist style of architecture of the National Library of Argentina and which famous political couple used to live on that property
  • Discover where much of the city’s water is filtered, one of the most detailed, eclectic buildings in Buenos Aires
  • Cycle from Colon Theatre to see the cúpulas of Congress and historic Avenida de Mayo
  • See one of the world’s most famous bookstores, El Ateneo.

 Fact Sheet

Inclusions

  • Minimun Pax Requirements: 1
  • Bilingual guide(s)
  • Bicycle – beach cruisers with comfy seats
  • Bell, basket and helmet
  • Water
  • Yerba mate – local traditional tea and a traditional Argentine merienda
  • Rain poncho & gloves – just in case!

Additional Information

  • Although we ride at an easy and comfortable pace, we ask that you at least know how to ride a bike.
  • Should you feel uncomfortable riding a bike, we may require you to ride a bit more before assuring that you’re comfortable with the bike before the tour begins.
  • Rain Policy- Customers are allowed to decide whether or not to reschedule the tour depending on the conditions of that morning. If he decides to cancel please tell them to contact us in short notice
  • Passengers must be 15 years of age or older to ride.

 

Kkala Boutique charming Hotel in Salta

This month we would like to share with you Kkala Boutique charming hotel in Salta, Argentinian Northwest. This hotel is located at the city of Salta, in the heart of Tres Cerritos, in one of the most picturesque and quiet neighborhoods, located at the bottom of the hill with incredible views of the city. This is a house that combines tradition with craft in a perfect balance.

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It is a hotel with charm, where noble materials, antiquities and regional crafts are present. The library and the meeting room with a fireplace stylishly decorated invited us to relax on its sofas.

This hotel is only at a 10-minute distance from Salta’s downtown with an easy access to visiting the city during the break of the activities. By the way, maybe you already knew this, but Salta means “the most beautiful” in the indigenous language. And this is the most adequate description for the homonymous city and province, that also offers travelers the opportunity of becoming in contact with ancient traditions still alive and present in the population.

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In the morning the day started with a delicious home-made breakfast offered in the hotel breakfast room with impressive views of the city and hills. There are guests who prefer to have breakfast in their room.

The hotel has got 10 rooms, each with its own character and personality. For their identification the names of the National Parks and privileged and “magical” areas that deserve to be visited of the province. The hotel has suite, deluxe, superior and classical rooms. The rooms are very spacious, comfortable and located on the slope of the hill with amazing views of the city, access is through stairs (not recommended for people with reduced mobility)

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For travelers who cannot live without being connected, the Hotel has Wi-Fi connection in the whole building. The bilingual staff was very kind and we were treated as at home all the time.

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If you are considering the option of a warm, refined and selected accommodation in Salta, do not miss Kkala Boutique Hotel, our secret of November that we are sharing with you. Your Kallpa personal officer will answer to all of your queries you may have or send the Hotel technical card that is available upon request. We will continue travelling and adding experiences.

 FACT SHEET & ADITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Hotel Rooms: 10
  • Type of Breakfast: Buffet Regional

Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Sun terrace

Activities
Solarium, Massage, Hot tub, Bicycle rental, Library

Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room

Internet
Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Services
    Room service
  • Car hire
  • Shuttle service (surcharge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Ironing service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Gift shop

General

  • Safety deposit box
  • Shops (on site)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
  • Allergy-free room
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Air conditioning

Andean experience Buenos Aires to La Puna

Read more about our Andean Experience Buenos Aires to La Puna. One of the most interesting fixed departures of Kallpa.

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Our experience starts in Buenos Aires, one of the more cosmopolitan cities of South America which holds a great cultural and architectural richness. Wandering around its streets in the City Tour we find a landscape marked by the history, good cuisine and culture.

After our first night in Buenos Aires, we left early towards the city of Salta. When we arrive there the local guide, who was waiting for us, takes us to the hotel and explains to us in more detail the important aspects of the trip we are about to start. During the afternoon we had a City Walk through Salta that was founded in 1582 and, that currently continues having a marked and distinguished Hispanic character that distinguishes the other Argentinian cities. During the tour we walked up to 9 de Julio square where we observed the most important buildings: the Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Church of San Francisco, San Bernardo Convent -the oldest one of the city. Then we took the Cable Railway of San Bernardo Hill from where we had an incredible panoramic view of the City.

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We spent an excellent free day in Salta, visiting “peñas” (folk club), testing the well-known “salteñas empanadas” (pasty meat-filled) and having different encounters with the local culture. Some other people chose to discover the charms of Cafayate or Cachi in the Calchaquíes valleys. Afterwards, our trip to the “Quebrada de Humahuaca” (ravine) started going through different towns during the trip such as Purmamarca, there we appreciated its famous Seven Colored Hill and visited the craft stalls arranged in its principal square. In Maimará, we took pictures in the Painter’s palette picture frame. Its colorful cemetery -this region’s peculiar characteristics- was also a bedazzling experience. At Tilcara we encountered the Pucará ruins -some amazing rebuilt indigenous ruins- and the archeological museum. After visiting Huacalera and Uquía, we reached Humahuaca, where we went trekking together with our guide to discover some picturesque corners.

The fifth day of our journey took us to La Quiaca, located on the north of the province of Jujuy, which functions as a crossing border to Villazón (Bolivia). From there we took the train to Uyuni and we said goodbye to the Argentinian guide. Upon arrival to Uyuni, we met our local guide who will be with us in this part of the trip.

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On the morning of the sixth day, after breakfast the journey to Colchani started. There we are going to see the local settlers in the salt production process and we are going to penetrate the immense “Salar de Uyuni” (salt mine) up to the Incahuasi Island. Such journey took us approximately 2 hours and we appreciated the presence of volcanic rocks and an enormous cactus. Afterwards, our trip continued towards the North to see the mummies of Coquesa and then to east, approximately 2 hours, to visit Tahua, a village in the coasts of the salt evaporation ponds and on the base of Tunupa Volcano.

There is one more night at Uyuni in our trip and very early in the morning we leave heading south through the salt ponds, leaving Chuvica behind entering the highlands and the ramifications of the occidental mountain range going through the villages of San Juan and San Agustín until reaching the valley of Alota in a 5-hour journey. To the south, large rock formations produced by the erosion are observed. Finally, we arrived to Villamar for spending the night.

This trip is the tiring, but very satisfying, type, the diversity of landscapes and natural wonders motivates us everyday to continue travelling and discovering. This morning we are awaken very early for the journey to the Eduardo Avaroa reservation where we visit the Laguna Colorada (Red Lagoon), which has entered on the list of wetlands of international importance and which has been declared a Ramsar site. Later we visited the Morning Sun Geysers, the Chalviri Lagoon and its natural hot springs of Polques. After a three-hour trip we reached the Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon) that is located at the bottom of the Licancabur Volcano. Our trip continues to the border of Chile, “Hito Cajón” (Milestone) where we changed car to further continue to “San Pedro de Atacama” together with our driver.

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For the next two days, we stayed at San Pedro de Atacama and visited the “Valle de la Luna” (Moon Valley) -one of the most amazing phenomena of the desert of Atacama- because of the incredible forms the landscape shows due to erosion and the climate effects throughout thousands of years. On our free day at San Pedro de Atacama, some people opted for visiting the Tatio Geysers and other opted for discovering Atacama’s Salt Pan. The trip ended at San Pedro de Atacama. Some people decided to continue its journey to Calama and to connect to Santiago or other destinations in Chile. Some others returned by bus to Salta and to follow to other destinations such as Iguazú or Mendoza.

On this trip we had the opportunity of visiting natural places, meeting people and taking with us memories of one of the most incredible trips due to the diversity of the landscapes, the warmth of its people and the immersion in the Andean culture that this trip has to offer.

Program includes:

  • Transfers & excursions as detailed in the programme.
  • English speaking local guides (except services that are mentioned unescorted in the program) from Day 1 to day 10.
  • Public bus tickets and train ticket where mentioned.
  • Meals as described. (B) Breakfast continental type, (BL) Box lunch, (D) Dinner
  • Entrance fee to Moon Valley.
  • San Bernardo Hill Chairlift ticket
  • 10 Nights accommodation in tourist-class hotels, hosterias, or mountain lodges, in double twin basis with private WC/ shower. Likely hotels are good 3-star middle-range hotels and/ or hosterias.

Not included in the program:

  • Flights & airport taxes.
  • Optional excursions.
  • Early check-in & late check-out.
  • Tips & personal expenses.
  • Drinks and meals not specified.
  • Medical insurance.

FIXED DEPARTURE DATES & USEFUL INFORMATION

  • Minimun Pax Requirements: 2.
  • Departure once a week, every Saturday (day 1 of the program from Buenos Aires).
  • It is not convenient to carry a lot of money in traveler’s checks. They are usually not accepted at shops in Argentina & Bolivia.
  • US Dollars are accepted readily and credit cards such as VISA, MASTERCAD and AMERICAN EXPRESS can be used in larger cities.
  • The climate varies substantially, from 25 °C or more during the day to near 0 °C or less at night. Excursions are subject to weather conditions.

Suggested clothing & equipment:

  • Water-bottle, 3 to 4 cotton sleeved shirts, heavy wool socks, light socks, sunscreen, rain and wind-proof jacket, rain trousers, wool cap, rucksack, polar-fleeces, jeans, t-shirts, shorts, swimsuit, trekking shoes. No sleeping bag needed.
  • Roads: Some sections of the trip can take place in off-road conditions.