The Perfect Place to Stay in Buenos Aires

Located in a privileged corner at the verge of Recoleta and Retiro neighborhoods, Carles Hotel recently opened its doors offering a unique and incomparable experience.

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Just in front of the 1929 Beaux Arts style Estrugamou Palace, at the corner of Esmeralda and Juncal streets, a splendid and modern French style building was specially designed and constructed to host the brand-new Carles Hotel.

Recoleta is an emblematic neighborhood, recognized for its gourmet restaurants, museums and art galleries, fine shops, rich history and architecture. This makes an strategic location for Carles Hotel, being close to a lively and diverse environment, full of cultural experiences, and also to the city’s downtown and historic center and port.   

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Sophistication, elegance, design and comfort meet at this new lodging proposal in Buenos Aires. Carles Hotel’s goal is to make guests comfortable and at home for them to fully enjoy their visit, whether they are in the city for business or holidays. The hotel’s management and staff aim for a personalized service and a careful attention to detail to fulfill guests’ expectations and needs.

A refined and modern decoration with several furniture specially designed for the hotel welcomes guests into a relaxing and intimate ambience. Art is ever-present with paintings, illustrations and old photographs of the city spread around and also in the rooms.

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Distributed along 11 floors, there are 35 comfortable and luminous rooms classified in three categories: Executive, Double Superior and Suite. All of them provide enchanting views and a pleasant and cozy feeling through the sophisticated design and decoration with sober colours. As the same hotel establishes, every detail is considered to offer a harmonious combination of comfort and enjoyment.

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All rooms have private bathroom (not all of them have bathtub) and are equipped with advanced technology and communication systems. Bed is always king size and for Double Superior rooms there are Twin beds. Keep in mind that Suites are the only ones with a private balcony.

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On the top floor, right by the gym, the petite terrace provides a perfect spot to settle back after a long day in the city and enjoy the view of this very European quarter.

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Every morning at the breakfast area in the subsoil ground, a buffet is served including coffee, tea, orange juice, fresh home baked bread and pastries, cereals and fresh jams. The perfect start for a perfect day!

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Brand-new facilities, an excellent location, exquisite decoration and attention to detail make of Carles Hotel the perfect place to stay and rest in Buenos Aires.

Contact us for more information, pictures and fact sheet of this new hotel.

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Self Bike through the Vineyards in Mendoza

Ride a bike and wander on your own through the vineyards in Mendoza. Enjoy the scenery & taste the secrets of our wines.

This wine journey takes you to Mendoza, where you will ride in the vineyards of renown wineries and learn about what makes this region so special for this industry. The idea is to enjoy the landscape, the excellent wines and also to learn their secrets.

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The meeting point is in Chacras de Coria town (16 km far from Mendoza), where the bikes are delivered. After an introductory briefing and suggestions about the wineries available in the surroundings, you can select the ones you want to visit according to your interests. The guide will make the reservations at the chosen wineries before you start biking. Then, start cycling!

You will make three stops according to the grapevine produced in this region: Chardonnay, Syrah and Malbec. At every stop there’s a wine tasting and an expert leads you through the different varieties, irrigation systems, and the benefits of different vine training systems. Each tasting is paired with a regional cheese and cold cuts platter so the flavours of the different grape vines are accentuated.

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The last winery to visit usually also has a restaurant, so you may have a regional or gourmet tasting lunch (depending on the place), also paired with the most excellent local wines.

You must be back at Chacras de Coria’s meeting point by 4 pm to return the bikes, so after lunch there’s still some time left to visit a couple of wineries more to complete the vineyards experience.

Bikes are sustainable vehicles and in combination with a must-see landscape this becomes a very entertaining outdoors activity. Travelers are more and more focused on experiencing and not collecting destinations, therefore this bike tour offers a fun option and the certainty of a unique experience in its style, in contact with nature and good wine, so typical of this region.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Departure time: 9.30 am
  • Estimated arrival time: 4.00 pm
  • Days of operation: Mondays through Saturdays.
  • Includes: bike with helmet, map and a bottle of water.
  • Not included: roundtrip transfers to the meeting point, entrance fees to the wineries, meals, tips, extras.
  • Some of the suggested wineries for visiting are Clos de Chacras, Nieto Senetiner, Alta Vista, Vistalba, Lagarde, Kaiken, Carmelo Patti.

 

Fileteado Porteño Tour in Buenos Aires

Discover the art style that emerged with tango and became a symbol of Argentine identity: the Fileteado Porteño, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

The word “fileteado” comes from the Latin prefix filum, which means “thread”. Thus, it is an elegant ornamental thread that revolutionized Buenos Aires in the early 20th century with its shapes and colors, when Italian workers introduced new lines and shades in vehicle decoration.

Join this original and unique tour in Buenos Aires and learn how to do it with your own hands.

 

Stay Overnight With the Spirit of the Glaciers

A new exclusive and shorter adventure that takes the most out of the Los Glaciares National Park in El Calafate. Navigate on a luxurious vessel, taste gourmet meals and spend the night on board at this magical natural environment.

Much has been said and written about the imposing glaciers in the south of Argentina, specially about the world famous Perito Moreno. But there are no words that can describe the unique feeling you get if you ever have the chance to visit this absolutely gorgeous natural place.

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The vastness of these deep blue ice giants, cold turquoise waters, a lush green forest, the occasional chilled wind, starry nights and the sound of silence…a spectacle of nature that leaves you breathless and a memory that will be a part of you forever. Los Glaciares National Park can be considered as a wild sanctuary where visitors are lucky to pass by, if only for a day.      

For those who wish to experiment this icy encounter in a more intimate and exclusive way, The Spirit of the Glaciers is the perfect expedition. 

Sail and rest on board the elegant Santa Cruz, a three deck vessel specially designed for this activity including high end and comfortable commodities and a gourmet cuisine restaurant.

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Day one kicks off with a scenic sail to Bahia Alemana, followed by a delightful dinner and overnight stay at Puesto de las Vacas.

Day two promises adventure as you explore Puesto de las Vacas and sail towards the magnificent Spegazzini glacier. After lunch, journey onward to the awe-inspiring Upsala glacier before settling in for the night at Bahía Toro – Seno Mayo.

On day three, awaken to breakfast and a hike through the Andean-Patagonian forest, boasting breathtaking views of the Mayo and Negro glaciers. Navigate through Canal de los Témpanos towards the iconic Perito Moreno glacier. After lunch, land for a walk along the glacier’s northern footpaths in the National Park. Finally, sail back to Paraje Punta Banderas, disembarking at 4:00 PM, concluding an unforgettable expedition

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To take part on The Spirit of the Glaciers between September and April, ask your Kallpa Account Executive.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
    • Feasible from September 2024 to April 2025.
    • Departures are always from La Soledad private deck in bahía Tranquila (Paraje Punta Bandera).
    • 2 Nights Program will depart on Fridays (dates for next season to be reconfirmed).
    SERVICES INCLUDED FOR 1 NIGHT PROGRAM:
    • Two night on board in a cabin with private room and external view.
    • Full board service with alcoholic beverages at meals.
    • Service of soft beverages and infusions during navigation.
    • On board activities conducted by a bilingual guide (English/Spanish).
    • Transfers from and to Hotel in El Calafate.
    • Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park,
    M/V SANTA CRUZ COMFORT & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
    • 20 en-suite cabins with outside view distributed in two levels.
    • Ample deck space above the main lounge as well as the stern and bow deck Restaurant, library, lounge and bar
    • Full board service including alcoholic drinks with meals
    • Hot beverages and soft drinks while sailing
    • All activities with bilingual guide (Spanish-English)
    • Fully equipped kitchen
    • Length: 40.5 metres Beam: 10 metres
    • Pontoon Beam: 2.1 metres Draught: 1.2 metres
    • Hull and Superstructure built in Aluminium Engines: 2 x 1000 HP Caterpillar
    • Cruise speed: 19 knots
    • Maximum capacity: 40 passengers