BAlocal received an awesome review this past December:
After their tour, they caught some great footage of a celebration at the Obelisco of La Boca football team winning a major championship:
Best tour guide ever!! Thanks again for a great tour yesterday, and more importantly entertaining us with a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Your knowledge of the city was impressive, but I think your energy was the highlight for Johnny and I. We will be sure to pass along your infomration to any friends / co-workers interested in a quality Buenos Aires adventure! Robert
Category Archives: reviews
Buenos Aires Best tour guide ever!! :)
December 23, 2008 – 3:06 pm
Touring with BAlocal is like being shown around by ‘my cousin from BA!’
October 31, 2008 – 8:00 pm
Two different couples, two different experiences. Both uncovering the local scene with food, art, mate and just seeing the city from a local’s point of view.
“Hi Christina! Thanks again for yesterday. Mayu and I had a great day with you and Daniel. I made the comment to Mayu that touring the town with you felt like being shown around by “my cousin from BA” – very fun, very comfortableWe are still on the move, so I wanted to drop you a quick note to say that today’s itinerary and the “bonus” suggestions below are a real hit so far. We haven’t made it everywhere yet, so some stops will shift to Friday’s schedule when we return from the falls. I’ll email again after we cross everything of our list! Take care…Michael”
“First I have to say that Matt and I really enjoyed our tour with you. You were so informative and we really felt that we got so much more out of the neighborhood tours with you than we could have ever done on our own, so thank you! Don Carlos’ restaurant was by far the best meal we have had here. It truly is a diamond in the rough! Thank you for sharing this with us and the mate! All the best, Christina”
Lonely Planet’s Buenos Aires City Guide Book lists BAlocal as first listing for City Tours!
October 31, 2008 – 7:44 pm
In the new Lonely Planet Buenos Aires 2008 city guide on page 222, author, Sandra Bao, lists BAlocal as the very first listing under Organized Tours for its custom-made tours and itineraries. Check out it here:
Streetwise Maps team hits Buenos Aires!
September 7, 2008 – 8:15 pm
Streetwise Maps teamed up with BAlocal to create the new Buenos Aires Map series. Going from hide away neighborhoods, untouched by tourists, and to the glorified must-sees of the city, Streetwise Maps executives were able to complete the new Buenos Aires map on a specially customized tour just for their project.
- Here’s what Andrika Brown had to say:
“We had a delightful time with you last week. We enjoyed your tour and commentary as I would have walked right by some of the places we saw without knowing their story. Its the story that adds life. We especially enjoyed your insights on how this city works in real life. Its one thing to visit, its another thing altogether if you are a resident.Thanks Christina. The tour was terrific, lunch was absolutely perfect and your company was greatly enjoyed. I hope we see you again. “
Here they are with Carlos, restaurant owner, finishing up an amazing lunch of wine, steak, empanadas, antipastas, chorizo and desserts to die for at a BAlocal secret hangout.
Time Out Buenos Aires Highly Recommends BAlocal Tours!
September 6, 2008 – 11:12 pm
In Time Out Buenos Aires magazine’s Sep. 2008 issue BAlocal received a highly recommended review on city tours that connect visitors to local hangouts and shopping as they learn about the cultural and historical side of Buenos Aires.
Family Travel in Buenos Aires and great review!
July 25, 2008 – 1:19 am
Just about everywhere in Buenos Aires you see kids out with their parents at tango shows, fancy restaurants, museums, art galleries, etc. BA is truly kid-friendly with beautiful parks in every nook of the city but also how Argentines embrace family life and incorporating their children in every activity is really something special…
-
Recently, I had an amazing couple with their two children of 11 and 14. I set them up with private tango lessons and a excellent intimate tango show. They also toured with me on an Art gallery tour on the hunt for abstract landscape contemporary art…. and they found exactly what they were looking for. We also hit up the best leather jacket tailor and went on a historic city tour.
- Here’s what Roger Arar had to say from New York City:
“We are back in NYC and wondering if Argentina was just a dream — it was such a wonderful visit for us! We so enjoyed meeting you and spending some time together. You were immensely helpful in helping us get to know such a big city. We hope to see you again soon — whether here in NYC or on our next visit south!”
Hot Buenos Aires Shopping Tour Has Great Review!
July 2, 2008 – 7:06 pm
BAlocal Personal Shopper Tours are a big hit in Buenos Aires. For BAlocal I handpick the shops for you as you just shop away. I also suggested Dorothy stay at MiraVidaSoho, a very brand new boutique hotel nestled in Palermo Soho (the chic boutique area), so she would get special attention and really enjoy the experience of first class service in an intimate setting.
-
Here’s what Dorothy Brentari from Cupertino, CA said:
“Hi Christina,I had a WONDERFUL time in BA.. I hope I can make the trip down sometime again soon. I loved staying at James’ place, the chef there is exceptional- and I enjoyed the wine tasting too! I’ve attached a few of the tango photos… for your enjoyment. The suede pants fit great.. as does the brown leather jacket with the additional length in the sleeves…Can’t wait to use my new red purse! d”
Buenos Aires Tour Reviews
June 3, 2008 – 9:40 pm
BAlocal has great and excellent reviews! Check it out:
Randy from California said:
“Hi Christina, Just wanted let you know what a GREAT TIME we had with you as our guide in Buenos Aires. I can’t believe we got to do and see so much in one day. We especially loved seeing the Tango dancers. If you ever need a referral, please feel free to have your future clients contact me at rankrum@charter.net. Thanks for a great day! Randy & Gemma Krumland, Paso Robles, California, USA”
Jeff Stanley from New Jersey said:
“Your service did a good job and we were pleased with it. You might follow up with Lily at MG Hunting for future business. If you want, you can also use me as a reference. Jeff”
Joan Tucker from Los Angeles said:
“I know your traveling, but I did want to thank you for all the info you shared. Your choices were totally right on. We LOVED the feria de mataderos most of all. It was great and not one Porteño that I mentioned it to have ever been. I was so sorry we weren’t hungry, the food looked amazing. We did manage to down a crepe spread w/ dulce de leche. It was crazy good. Joan” 
BAlocal Tour Reviews
February 28, 2008 – 5:19 pm
February was an extremely successful month! I had some really great tours and amazing clients. Check out what they’ve said:
Ian from South Africa: “A couple of things just want to say “THANK YOU” for the wonderful time we had in B A with you a really memorable time…..”
Rhonda from New York, NY: ”Thanks for everyhting. Frank and I so enjoyed your company. You truly made our vacation special and memorable.”
Mark from Dallas, TX: “Mike and I really appreciate your help. You did a great job for us. Everything was first class and we we had a great time. Let us know if we can do anything to help you.”
Chris from San Diego, CA: “thanks again for everything- Your in laws are wonderful people- really had a great time meeting you and your family, and my experience in Argentina was wonderful- I especially fell in love with Patagonia- beautiful place.” 
South American Cooking Classes in Buenos Aires
February 14, 2008 – 2:08 am
This past week I took a group to a little town called Adrogue outside the city limits for a South American cooking class. We learned quite a bit about cooking, slicing, dicing… you know what I mean. The food was excellent and the experience was incredible. A few days later I sent another client to the empanada class and she absolutely loved it.
Caitlin from California said: ”I had a wonderful time! It was definitely the highlight of my trip. I can’t thank you enough for helping me set it up and it is something I will never forget! Thanks again.”
Who’s behind BAlocal?