I´d like to share this wonderful film of Buenos Aires in the 1930s. A glimpse of this is what you´ll learn on BAlocal tours and how life is today in BA, Argentina. Film provided by The Travel Film Archive.
Cocina Sunae – BA’s best-kept secret… southeast asian food!
July 21, 2009 – 7:33 pm
Just recently opened, Cocina Sunae – a ‘puerta cerrada’ closed door restaurant, opens its doors only on Friday and Saturday evenings to guests looking for spicy and authentic southeast asian food. The chef uses her Asian roots and New York restaurant experience to bring an amazing experience and happiness to any foodie. To put it simple, its great food in a beautiful house with really cool people. Check out the web site at:
To get on Cocina Sunae’s email listing and for latest updates go to Facebook:
BAlocal takes the NYTimes on Tour in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
June 23, 2009 – 8:58 pm
In April, BAlocal took a NYTimes journalist on tour to discover an up-and-coming neighborhood, untouched by tourists yet is the talk of the locals. That neighborhood would be Barracas – bordering San Telmo and La Boca, its packed with tons of history and is going through an enormous gentrification process. We scouted out historical sights, new chic restaurants, B&Bs, shows, old factories turned into lofts and a huge bohemian art scene painted all over the streets and hard-to-find galleries. Unfortunately, the editor cut out anything about BAlocal guiding the tour so I thought I’d mention the article. Here you go, June 7, 2009 – In Buenos Aires, A New Revival:
Here’s BAlocal client infront of one a Barracas home-turned-atelier.
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Exclusive wines only found at Anuva Wines in Buenos Aires, Argentina
June 23, 2009 – 8:43 pm
I recently went to a wine tasting held in the home of Daniel Karlin – owner of Anuva Wines. The wines he offered such as Torrontes and Malbec were exceptional. He deals with only exclusive vineyards and can ship anywhere in the US. You can’t find these wines anywhere else in Buenos Aires. If you like the wines and you want to keep them coming, Anuva Wines offers memberships to its wine club where you have the pleasure of receiving these incredible wines every month. Please have a look, its worth it, that is if you’re a wine connoisseur or at least hope to be one after Daniel’s educational wine tastings:
Spanglish – the best place to practice spanish or english in Buenos Aires!
June 23, 2009 – 8:29 pm
This great new event that happens four times a week in Buenos Aires, Argentina is a great way to get your practice on. Everyone comes just to practice their language skills as well as meet some new faces. I absolutely recommend going because it is soooo much fun. check it out:
BAlocal has a new telephone number 4554-1877
February 9, 2009 – 9:13 pm
We have recently moved to a new location and was not able to keep our telephone number. Our new phone number is 5411 4554 1877. We look forward to hearing from you soon for your BAlocal Tour in Buenos Aires, Argentina! Christina can be contacted on her cell phone at 15 4870 5506 (local) and 54911 4870 5506 (international).
Lonely Planet’s new Argentina Guide Book publishes BAlocal for its customized private tours!
January 29, 2009 – 2:22 pm
Buenos Aires Best tour guide ever!! :)
December 23, 2008 – 3:06 pm
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
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”
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