Buenos Aires Tango Festival & World Cup 2017

Every August, visitors from all over the world arrive in Buenos Aires for the annual city’s international Tango Festival. Two weeks of concerts, shows, lessons and milongas to intensively experiment this passionate dance.

As every year, the month of August in Buenos Aires is all about Tango. Since 2003, the city hosts the largest annual tango international event with thousands of dancers and a cheering and passionate audience from all over the world to witness this classic dance competition and participate on the many free activities that are part of this festival.

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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 at the historic Luna Park Stadium, and be crown as the Tango World Cup Champions of the year. A unique and thrilling show, without a doubt!

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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.

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Kallpa has created a special 4 day program to enjoy this particular event in the city of Buenos Aires, in the company of a guide exclusively dedicated to join you in the festival’s activities of your choice (upon request and availability), show you around the historical neighborhoods and take you for a coffee and dinner at classic and exclusive local sites to have a taste of the Argentine cuisine.

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To find out more details about this Tango Festival proposal for August 2017, please ask your Kallpa Executive.

Tango Festival and World Cup 2017 takes part in Buenos Aires from August 10th to 23rd.

The program includes:
  • 3 nights of accommodation at central hotel in Standard room, with buffet breakfast.
  • Private transfer in (with guide) & out (no guide).
  • Private guided walking city tours.
  • Afternoon snack at a selected classic coffee shop.
  • Dinner with drinks at a selected restaurant.
  • English speaking private guide at disposal according to itinerary.

Not included

  • Flights.
  • Meals, drinks and services not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Optional activities (Dinner tango show, milonga.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Tips and gratuities.

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Visit the Unique Iberá Wetlands

Visit the Iberá Wetlands and make the best out of your stay at Aguapé Lodge.
This mix of swamps, bogs, stagnant lakes, lagoons, natural slough and courses of water located in the center and center-north of the province of Corrientes offers a unique ecosystem. An ideal experience for nature lovers!

 

Horseback riding at Estancia Rio Mitre

Get closer to nature and live a rustic countryside riding experience at a traditional Patagonian estancia looking over the Lago Argentino.

Estancia Río Mitre is a working family ranch and farm located 40 minutes from El Calafate and only 30 km from the Perito Moreno Glacier. Alighted on an area of risen ground and overlooking the Lago Argentino, Río Mitre provides breathtaking views all around.

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Estancia Rio Mitre

So close but yet so far from modern technology, this is the place to visit to get away and make yourself unreachable for a while: no WiFi, no 3G, no mobile signal. You will surely relax visiting this far off land, spending the day or stopping by for tea on the way back from the Perito Moreno.

Animals run free here…guanacos, dogs, chickens, sheep, lambs and horses. Even a grey fox visits from time to time; you may be lucky and meet him. All of them are very friendly and are used to pose for pictures with the visitors. Take as many selfies as you like with all of them!

Free sheep!
Free sheep!

Besides animals and landscapes, the main attraction in Río Mitre is the horseback riding experience. The estancia offers different options, even longer rides for 10 days, but brief travellers may spend half day in the morning or in the afternoon and ride too.   

Riding the steppe
Riding the steppe

In the morning, around 9 am, the estancia staff will pick you up from your hotel in Calafate and drive you for almost 60 km. Part of the road is on gravel, so the adventure begins before arriving. On the way, the Patagonian steppe at its peak will offer a unique scenery with a far away horizon and wide lands, passing by several ranches. This is also a good opportunity to observe diverse bird species in the wild.

Once arriving to Río Mitre, a warm welcome by Esteban Echeverría -the estancia´s owner and a natural storyteller- and other attentive staff members that will invite you with coffee or the traditional mate and delicious tortas fritas (homemade fried pastries).

Gaucho riding at lake shore
Gaucho riding at lake shore

After settling in, a guide that will join you during the whole horseback riding will take you to the stable to meet your horse for the ride. Once everyone is comfortable with the assigned steeds, the journey will begin.

Ready to ride
Ready to ride

Always surrounded by dreamy landscapes, the ride will take you crossing the valley and, for starters, to the first settlement of the Echeverría family at early twentieth century. Then, a visit to an ancient indigenous camp. The way back to the stable will be by the shore of the Rico arm of Lago Argentino, watching and learning about flora and fauna along the whole valley.

Into the wild
Into the wild

The significant beauty of nature and the feeling of freedom riding through these vast lands is overwhelming and hard to explain; it´s only possible to describe through the experience itself. This is a place to fall for unforgettable sunsets and long summer days in close contact with nature, feeling at ease and free.

The mighty Patagonian steppe
The mighty Patagonian steppe

Certainly the ride will make you hungry, but not to worry! Lunch will be waiting for you: taste a delicious Patagonian country asado and share a table full with conversation and stories. Once you’re finished, at around 2 pm we will get back to El Calafate town.

After an exhilarating morning outdoors and a fulfilling meal, the drive probably will make you fall in and out of sleep, blending the Patagonian steppe outside and the memories of a fun and unique experience at almost the end of the world.

For more information about this horseback riding experience and other options at Estancia Río Mitre, please contact your Kallpa Tour executive.

Sunset at Estancia Rio Mitre
Sunset at Estancia Rio Mitre
GENERAL INFORMATION
  • This excursion may be shared with other guests.
  • Includes transfers, infusions with fried pastries, 2 hs horseback riding with guide, barbecue with salads for lunch.
  • Drinks not included.
  • Rides available in the afternoon also, different itinerary.

 

The Trendiest Hotel in Buenos Aires

A real boutique experience for open-minded, food loving travellers. That is Fierro Hotel’s motto.

This simple yet sophisticated and charming boutique hotel is located in the neighborhood of Palermo. It was designated as Travellers Choice for 5 years in a row and is currently ranked #1 hotel in Buenos Aires (among 451) on Tripadvisor. It is accurate to say that it is a small hotel with a big heart.

Front desk and lobby at Fierro Hotel
Front desk and lobby at Fierro Hotel

A colorful and artsy facade on Soler street invites us into Fierro and to Uco restaurant. Decorated mainly in black, red, grey and white with touches of beige and brown, wood textures are ever present for a warmer look and to contrast with spreaded metal details. Art and minimalist design furniture and accessories embellish the hotel’s environment, from the lobby to the terrace.

Palermo may be more of a night living neighborhood, but staying at Fierro you won’t even notice. You will enjoy the same quietness experienced during the day on this residential area, even at the latest hour. After a long day getting to know the city, rest and relaxation are ensured at one of the 27 wide and comfy suites, or even at the common areas such as the rooftop pool or the garden in the back.

Lush garden at Fierro Hotel
Lush garden at Fierro Hotel

The hotel has three suite categories of at least 40 m2: Superior, Balcony and Terrace. All of them very luminous, with comfortable king size beds, fine linens, a full mini-bar and a boutique wine selection, flatscreen cable TV, dining area and writing desk, box shower, complimentary infusions and a Nespresso machine including two complimentary coffee capsules per day.

Superior Suite with dinning area
Superior Suite with dinning area

Balcony suites also have a large private balcony with sun loungers overlooking the hotel’s garden and there’s only one Terrace suite, which is the most sophisticated top floor room, including a terrace with panoramic views of the city, a jacuzzi, loungers and a grill.

You will surely want to spend some time at the rooftop terrace to have a cocktail, take a dip at the relax pool or enjoy the dry sauna.

Rooftop relax pool
Rooftop relax pool

From 7 to 11 am you will be delighted with the a la carte gourmet breakfast at Uco -the in house restaurant- that offers natural juices, coffee and tea, homemade organic yoghurt with fruits and granola, fresh pastries and a main course of your choice such as eggs or an Irish breakfast, just to mention a couple of options.

UCO Restaurant & garden view
UCO Restaurant & garden view

Uco is an award-winning restaurant lead by Chef Ed Holloway. It proposes menus for brunch, lunch and dinner: delicious, fresh and prepared in-house dishes everyday; gourmet cuisine for exigent foodies just steps away from your room door.

UCO Restaurant
UCO Restaurant

With an appealing environment inspired by wines, corks and fully decorated with wood, by day the subtle darkness of this large space provides a bright contrast with the natural lightning from the garden at the back, where you can seat and take a break, have a drink or a meal. A hidden oasis surrounded by a green lush vegetation, also perfect and charming in the evening illuminated by light bulbs.

Garden at Fierro Hotel
Garden at Fierro Hotel

We suggest trying the Uco Experience for dinner: a 7 step gourmet menu paired with excellent fine wines specially selected from an exclusive list with over 350 national labels, curated by the executive sommelier Andrés Rosberg. You will be guided through each course and wine by an expert and multicultural team of young sommeliers and waiters, all of them very attentive and warm.

Fierro is not only a trendy, beautiful and comfortable hotel. Guests from all over the world distinguish the service quality and warmth of the concierge team. When you check in, you receive a voucher for a courtesy in-house wine tasting: an invitation to try some wines selected by the executive sommelier, who also picks the fine wines available in every room.

Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite

If you’re looking for a relaxed stay at one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, in a stylish and cool hotel, Fierro is your choice. Please contact your Kallpa Executive for more information and updated rates.