Two weeks of concerts, shows, lessons and milongas at the most passionate dance festival in Buenos Aires. Feel the tango spirit of Argentina!
The growth, reach and significance of tango goes beyond our country’s limits and has conquered such a magnitude that in December 2009 the genre was declared as one of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Photo courtesy of Festivales BA
From august 9th to 22nd, as every year, Tango BA comprises a passion that captivates followers all around the world. Year after year, the festival has managed to establish as a celebration of this rioplatense genre that reaffirms the city’s compromise with the historic and cultural heritage.
Throughout selected places and for two weeks, tango will be exposed in concerts, exhibitions, dancing lessons and milongas, shows and -of course- the most expected and talented dancing duels. Dancers from everywhere compete in the traditional salon category and the stage category for a chance to appear in the finals and be crown as the Tango World Cup Champions of the year. A unique and thrilling show, without a doubt!
Photo courtesy of Festivales BA
Whether you are willing to watch, listen or dance, this is an special occasion to visit Buenos Aires and be a part of an international encounter that celebrates culture, encourages creativity and freedom of expression, and that gathers emerging artists, tango historical referents and a multitude of tango lovers and dancing amateurs.
Tango BA combines the tradition, renewal and diversity of a music genre that identifies a city that is proudly tanguera. To find out more details about this year’s Tango Festival and arrange your visit to Buenos Aires for next August, contact your Kallpa Executive.
Right in the heart of of Salta, a new hotel surprised us with the most incredible views of the city and the greatest service.
Located in the commercial and touristic centre in the city of Salta, Brizo Salta Hotel has a privileged location, close by the 9 de Julio square, the ancient Cathedral and Balcarce road, home of the traditional folkloric peñas, the main regional restaurants and the Train to the Clouds departing station.
Under the category of Comfort, Superior and Executive, this nice hotel has overall 70 luminous rooms, functionally decorated with distinguished design details. All of them provide queen or twin beds, independent air conditioning, a 43” smart TV, a desk, safe-box and minibar, electronic locks, shower box, hairdryer and free access to Wi-Fi.
The differences between them: Comfort rooms are 26 mts2, for two people. Superior rooms are 30 mts2 and can accommodate up to three people adding a sofa-bed. Executive rooms are wide and comfortable with 38 mts2, and also can accommodate up to three people. Some of them have a balcony with views to the city.
The building has the most amazing rooftop with the greatest view to the city and mountain background, ideal to relax after a long touring day, watching the sunset.
At Los Cerros Bar & Bistró you may taste drinks and fast food in a warm and pleasant environment.
Also, an outdoors climatized pool with solarium to enjoy the northern sun, a fully equipped gym for those who wish to keep on with their exercise routine, and massage and cosmetic treatments service at your disposal.
Brizo Hotel provides high quality facilities complemented by the professionalism and human warmth of the staff. This is a great lodging choice for those who look for simplicity and excellence.
A thrilling close encounter with Patagonian nature and marine wildlife.
Península Valdés is a natural reserve in the Patagonia, located on the Atlantic coastline. It is renowned for the marine fauna that inhabits its beaches and surrounding waters, such as whales, penguins and many other seabird species, sea lions and elephant seals. Few places offer the possibility to observe so many animals in their natural habitat; this is a true and unique wildlife reservoir in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
For the chance to appreciate the abundant local fauna, we recommend our featured product “Peninsula Valdés Adventure”, tour that stands out from others because of the variety and quality of experiences included.
The first adventure of the day takes us to Estancia San Lorenzo, a pioneer sheep ranch located on the coastline of the San Matias gulf and 160 km away from Puerto Madryn.
This working ranch not only produces Australian merino sheep wool but it is also the home of a 600.000 Magellanic penguin colony, which brings us to this spot. On a 4×4 Overland truck we will reach the reserve and then trek towards the rookery, guided by naturalist guides. This may be the closest you will ever be of a penguin. Without altering their habitat, we will pass by and observe them.
Then, we will hop back on the 4×4 truck and go through the Cañadón de Fósiles, a fossil canyon witness of a million year history.
After the active part of the tour, we will get back to the estancia and enjoy an exquisite lamb on the spit in the old shearing barn, which was reconditioned to serve as a country restaurant, visitor centre and mini shop for local products and ranch souvenirs.
To finish the day, a 2 hour boat ride at sunset in Puerto Pirámides to watch Southern Right whales jumping and swimming around for the best pictures you could ever take. If we´re lucky, maybe these huge and majestic cetaceans will just pass us by so close to almost reach them. As close a you can be of wildlife itself.
For nature lovers, discover Patagonian marine fauna and fossil history as in no other place in Argentina.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Operates from September 15th to November 30th on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Full day tour, 12 hs. From 7:30-8 am to 8 pm.
Book in advance; only 20 paxes allowed per day.
Basic service includes only 4×4 ride.
With additional cost: Access to Peninsula Valdés, visit to San Lorenzo and penguin rookery, lunch at San Lorenzo without beverages, whale watching boat ride.
Get to know the Argentinean countryside traditions: gauchos, asado and estancia culture.
Lucky for the porteños, the vast plains of the Pampas, gaucho culture and tradition are alive and so close by. Only an hour drive from Buenos Aires city we arrive in San Antonio de Areco town, far away from everything and surrounded by wild countryside landscape, home to the Tradition Festival in November.
San Antonio de Areco church
Founded in 1730, San Antonio de Areco has been home for centuries to the traditions and rituals inspired by the gauchos, but the town really started to embrace its fame after 1926, following the publication of the famous novel Don Segundo Sombra by the local writer Ricardo Güiraldes, which follows the meeting between a gaucho and an orphan in the Blanqueada, a typical pulperia (bar) in the town.
Wandering through the colonial streets of Areco, time seems to have stopped. Over the centuries, the town has preserved its heritage and identity, becoming one of the most visited historic places in the province of Buenos Aires.
We invite you to a full day of gaucho lifestyle, tradition, asado, craftwork and estancia culture. A day trip from Buenos Aires to Areco to see the real national heritage; an opportunity to learn about one of the emblems of the Argentine identity and the rural life.
Early in the morning, we leave from your hotel and exit Buenos Aires towards the Route 8 to reach our final destination. Soon after leaving the city landscape behind we start seeing the Pampas scenery.
An hour or so later, we arrive in San Antonio de Areco where we meet our guide, who will guide us through the charming streets of the historical center and show us the local church and the famous pulperías.
A visit to the Silversmith Draghi Museum, the First workshop and museum of Draghi’s silverware, where we may observe the process of making a genuine piece of silverwork; and also to the Ricardo Güiraldes Museum where gaucho life is celebrated and preserved with a collection of traditional gaucho gear: mates, handicraft decorated knives, ponchos, and all manner of elaborate saddlery and bridlery.
After the tour around Areco and its surroundings, at noon we arrive at an exclusive and historical estancia where we will be greeted with empanadas and a delicious Argentine asado. We will walk around the estancia with the guide, hearing stories about this historic working ranch.
At the estancia we will meet gauchos and participate in different rural activities such as horseback riding and carriage rides. Also we will enjoy a traditional folkloric music dancing performance and an impressive gaucho skills demonstration.
In the afternoon, after a full day in touch with the countryside and the gaucho culture, we get back on the bus and to Buenos Aires.
When visiting our city, we recommend getting to know a bit of our country history and traditions. This is the perfect experience to do so!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Operates year round upon reservation.
Full day tour from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
Personalized tour for 2-4 people or private bigger groups.
Includes:
Door-to-door transfers to and from Buenos Aires hotel.
Bilingual local guide.
Guided visit to the historical town, museums and handicrafts.
Reception with empanadas, drinks and asado for lunch.
Horseback riding or carriage at the Estancia.
Demonstration of gaucho skills and traditional folkloric music performance.
