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:
Lonely Planet’s Buenos Aires City Guide Book lists BAlocal as first listing for City Tours!
October 31, 2008 – 7:44 pm
Buenos Aires Herald Expat Review: The place for romance
October 4, 2008 – 1:52 am
Christina Wiseman came to Buenos Aires to study Spanish and ended up falling in love with her roommate.
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.
Tango Buenos Aires 10th annual Festival
August 17, 2008 – 10:32 pm
Buenos Aires is hosting the 10th Annual Tango Festival as well as the 6th Annual World Tango Dance Competition. This week is full of all types of tango events including: tango classes, concerts, competitions, shows and seminars. All events are completely free. All the tango lessons this year are hosted at the old Harrods, a historical building like the one in London. I’ll see you there!
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You must go to “La Casa de la Cultura” to pick up tickets at Av. de Mayo 575 or for complete information on festival, please visit http://www.festivaldetango.gov.ar
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…
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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.
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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” 
Palermo Hollywood Apartment Rental USD$1680/month
April 9, 2008 – 2:29 am
A very spacious, beautiful newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment located in the heart of Palermo. Sleeps up to 4 people. Hardwood floors, all new furniture and antiques. Includes weekly maid service, fresh linens and towels, AC, internet, cable tv and expenses. Two large bedrooms, a kitchen fully stocked with modern appliances, dining room, living room and full bathroom.
BAFICI: Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival April 8-20, 2008
March 31, 2008 – 3:12 pm
More than 300 films in 12 days will be presented in Buenos Aires strongest film festival yet. The line up is incredible this year and I can’t wait to see the selection of international independent films such as: Juego de escena by Eduardo Coutinho, La rabia by Albertina Carri, El pais del diablo by Andres Di Tella and Cordero de Dios b Lucia Cedron.
If you’re looking for a great time and someone to show you around contact us at info@balocal.com.
Check out the entire program for the week at: BAFICI: Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independente
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