Buenos Aires is a vibrant city, renowned for its marvelous art and culture, welcoming people, great food and wines, and lively nightlife. In this site you will find all the information you need to know about Buenos Aires: current and upcoming cultural and sports events, places to visit, where to stay, the best museums, the most beautiful buildings and monuments. Below on the right you will find all this information listed by "Category".
And for the planning of your visit to Buenos Aires, I can offer my personal assistance organizing your itinerary and finding accommodation, as well as booking different services and activities, such as: City Tours; Day Trips; Tango Lessons; Tango Shows; Polo Lessons; Polo Vacations; Soccer Experience; Art Tours; Exclusive "off the beaten path" shopping tours, Argentine Cooking Classes, and much more!! (click for details).

Personal travel planning, bookings and reservations

I take pride in offering a personalized, dedicated travel planning and concierge service, helping visitors in the organization of their trips to Buenos Aires and other destinations in Argentina. My approach is totally personalized, which ensures the planning of the best customized trips, as noted by many of my satisfied customers on their testimonials.
For a very reasonable fee, I will provide all my expertise to help you make your trip memorable, from planning a customized itinerary and finding the right accommodation, to making reservations for a number of exciting and exclusive activities:

Apartment rental hunting: Staying in an apartment is one of the best ways of knowing a city. But searching for an apartment for rent is a time consuming, exhausting task. It is also hard to make a decision without knowing the different locations, especially in a city like Buenos Aires, where every neighborhood has its own features and character, noisy streets and unsafe areas. I can do the search for you, according to your needs and preferences. As a local, I know which the best locations are. After a careful selection of the best apartments available that suit all your requirements, I will send you their details so you can decide. I will save you hours and hours of searching on internet. I don’t work with any particular rental agency, I’m an independent adviser so all my opinions will be totally unbiased.

"Off the beaten path" Shopping Tour
*Exclusive of batravelguide.com*
 My exclusive shopping tours allow guests to visit small neighborhood stores, private apartments, showrooms or workshops they would never reach on their own. Visitors have the opportunity not only of buying exclusive and original items by local designers, but also meeting with the artists and creators. Included in the tour are:
  • Signature Jewels. Unique pieces by Argentinian designers.
  • Limited edition designer shoes.
  • Quality leather purses and bags.
  • Exclusive home decor objects.
  • Typical arts and crafts from different Argentine regions.
I can also escort you on a shopping spree at the top level Argentine factories with unbeatable prices and the best quality, for:
  • Leather jackets
  • Tango shoes
  • Horseback riding gear
  • Polo equipment (saddles, boots, mallets, knee pads, helmets)
Special items:
  • Vintage and collectible electric guitars
Hotel Reservations: I can help in the selection of the best hotels in Buenos Aires and other destinations in Argentina, according to your budget and level of comfort desired, from Luxury to mid-range, and including some of the most charming boutique hotels.

I can also arrange for appointments and make reservations for the following activities and services, all of them provided by an excellent group of  licensed professional experts, guides, tour operators and local travel agencies:

City Tours and Day Trips: reservations for private or group City Tours, Walking tours, Bike tours, Day Trips outside the city, Delta del Tigre, Milonga Tours, Evita Tour, Jewish Tour, Photographic Tours, and much more: +More Info


Daily Polo Lessons, Polo Clinics, and Polo Vacations: Reservations for daily Polo Lessons at one of the Polo Clubs outside Buenos Aires, where you can also attend a polo match every day of the year and enjoy a typical Argentinian country day.
Lodging for extended stays and Polo Clinics at some of the best Polo Clubs, according to your budget and riding skill level. Instructors are professional Polo Players. Typical programs consist of one hour polo lesson in the morning, stick and ball, and practice games. All meals are included.

The Equestrian Experience Tour
*Exclusive of batravelguide.com*
Horses play a very special role in Argentine traditions, and there are equestrian activities in and around the city almost every day of the year.
Our exclusive Equestrian Experience tour, led by a knowledgeable guide, is especially designed for equestrian sports lovers.
Attend one of the matches in the Argentine Polo Calendar, watching the best Polo players in the world in action at the “Cathedral of Polo”, the Palermo Polo Field, or at one of the fabulous polo clubs located outside the city; Visit Palermo or San Isidro, the two most important race tracks in South America;  enjoy a show jumping or dressage tournament at one of the riding clubs in Buenos Aires; and any other equestrian event available depending on the season or your travel dates. All tours will be tailored according to every visitor´s special interests.

Estancia Day Trips: Enjoy a country day outside the city, at one of the typical Estancias (ranches), learning about the traditions of the gauchos and their skills. Taste a fantastic Argentinian “asado” (barbecue), and enjoy the folk shows, outdoor activities, horseback riding, polo lessons, or just take a day out of the city to relax in the quiet countryside atmosphere of the pampas. Visit some of the most traditional Estancias and fantastic estates. Night stays are also available. More info+


Art Tours: The Art Tour is a unique opportunity for visitors to meet contemporary Argentine artists in their own studios, see what they are working on, ask questions about their creations and learn about their creative process. In this customized tour, small groups of privileged guests visit 3 or 4 studios, selected among a large portfolio of artists according to their particular preferences. The tour is designed for art buyers, as well as art lovers.

Football Soccer experience: seats, transfers and bilingual tour guide included throughout the game to experience the thrill of attending a football match in Buenos Aires.
See the 2013 Football Soccer Calendar.


Gastronomic "Parrilla Tour": Join our culinary tour of the city, to experience and taste authentic PorteƱo flavors, to discover local hole-in-the wall restaurants, learn about Argentina’s culture and cuisine, and meet others during the relaxed and social tour.
What’s Included:
Walking tour of 3 different local and authentic parrillas
Enjoying traditional parrilla foods in each and enjoy excellent Argentine wine
English explanations of the food sampled along with the history of the neighborhood.
Wine Tastings: The Wine Tastings include sampling of several wines from boutique wineries in Mendoza and other Argentine regions, paired with the perfect food.

Customized tours to other destinations in Argentina: Bariloche, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia, and the North West. Flight tickets, Hotel reservations and excursions, provided by one of the leading incoming Travel Agencies in Argentina.

Tango Lessons: I can arrange appointments for Tango Lessons with an English speaking instructor, finalist of the 2006 Metropolitan Tango Championship. +More Info


Tango Shows: I will make reservations for you for the most renowned Tango Shows in Buenos Aires.




Additional Services:
  • Airport and city transfers with private vehicles and the most reliable drivers.
  • Cell phone rental.
  • Tickets for concerts, theater plays, opera performances, sports events.
  • Logistics for TV and Film crews
  • Spanish Lessons
  • Relocating to Buenos Aires assistance, and Legal advisory with contracts and Real Estate investments in Argentina.
  • Translations
  • English speaking Nannies and Babysitters
  • Rental of temporary business offices (co-working space) and meeting rooms
Don´t hesitate to contact me to inquire about any of these services, or anything you may need to ask.
Contact me or Email me: sandra@batravelguide.com

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