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Algodon Wine Estates
Algodon Estates Have Vineyard + Golfing
In the Mendoza Province wine country of Argentina, you’ll find Algodon Wine Estates. This is hotel, vineyard, golf course, and resort combined to create a total vacation experience for those who wish to indulge in some of the finest Argentina travel the region has to offer. It’s also close to Las Leñas, one of the top ski regions in South America from June to October. Argentina wine has gained international reputation for its quality, and Algodon Wine Estates puts guests in the heart of the region, on the grounds of a premier vineyard. It’s a winery hotel, which will become more common in Argentina, as they are in France.
The Estates are actually historic buildings built to remind guests of ranch houses in the traditional Argentine style. They are rustic looking from the outside, and blend nicely with the wine country ranch feel of the grounds. But inside, it’s all about modern luxury and style. There are private patios, from which you can view the private golf course which winds its way throughout the estate grounds.
There’s a restaurant, surrounded by olive groves, and of course wines are from the Algodon winery. The Estates are connected to the Algodon Mansion, a boutique hotel in Buenos Aires. There are plans for another Algodon property in Bariloche, with trout fishing.
The Estates are located in the town of San Rafael, Mendoza. Things to do in the area include whitewater rafting on the Atuel River, and visiting other wineries of the Mendoza region.
Milongas
Tango lessons at La Viruta in Buenos Aires
Milongas are Tango Salons, which of course are found all over Argentina. In Buenos Aires, one of the most traditional milongas is La Viruta, located in the Palermo Viejo neighborhood. For $15 per person, you can get Tango lessons in group style, in the largest milonga in the country. They also feature delicious meals, bilingual teachers, and a big ballroom that’s fully air-conditioned.
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, La Viruta features gust professional dancers and live bands from all over Argentina. Even if you’re not planning on taking any tango lessons, you can still enjoy the dance, the style, and the molonga scene.
Baucis Hotel
Buenos Aires is fast becoming a design center and boutique hotels are sprouting up everywhere. The Baucis Hotel has 10 rooms in the Palermo Hollywood area of BA. For friends travelling together, ask for a room where you can separate the beds into two units. Rooms start at $89 and no two are alike.
Palermo is the section of Buenos Aires where you’ll find ad agencies, celebrities, and tv stations. There are trendy spots, chic restaurants and cafes and plenty of people watching in Palermo. Baucis Hotel is right in the middle of all this, plus great shopping, a great vibe all around.
Shopping in Buenos Aires
There’s nothing like the flea market at San Telmo on Sundays. If you’re bent on doing some shopping in Buenos Aires, Head to Plaza Dorrego, located in the San Telmo area, for one of the best flea markets ever. As with any flea market, you never know what you’ll find, but on one day, shoppers were able to find antique chandeliers, knit halter tops with metallic yarn woven in – disco ready- and vintage postcards worthy of the pickiest collector.
If you want new things but still want a crafty edge to your shopping in Buenos Aires, go to the Recoleta area of the city- known for antique shops. There’s an artisans market at Plaza Serrano where you can get super deals on famous Argentine leather goods. Look for boutiques Prune and Blaque, who sell handbags starting at $40. Contemporary Argentine designers are showcased in shops in the Recoleta area, so it’s a good time to buy shoes, bags, and belts.