On Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of May, 2023, the City of Buenos Aires launches "El Finde del Turismo" (“The Tourism Weekend”). During these two days, tourists and residents will be able to enjoy numerous attractions in Buenos Aires, with discounts and promotions at restaurants and bars, live music shows and guided tours. During the weekend all subway lines will be free from 7:00 pm until the last service.

Guided tours and theatrical visits
There will be circuits around the city dedicated to the Soccer Stars; dramatized visits to learn about the mysteries of Argentine fashion, tango and other arts; as well as historical circuits to recreate customs and ideals of the characters who traveled through the City at the most relevant moments. of the country's past.

Patios and rooftops of Buenos Aires
All weekend, the patios, rooftops and markets that joined the Tourism Weekend will offer benefits on the menu and discounts to eat and buy products. In some of them there will be artistic performances. Added to the proposal is the Mirador Plaza de Mayo (8th floor of Pasaje Roverano) which will have extended hours from 3 pm to 8 pm at a cost of AR$2,800 per person for the guided tour + special menu. Reservations are made through the Instagram account @rooftopplazademayo.
From 4 to 8 pm, Olympo Sky Bar (Av. Corrientes 1464, 31st floor) will offer brunch (coffee or juice or drink with croissant, cheese scone, square of cake) for a value of AR$3,000. In addition, from 6 pm to 8 pm, the after office menu will be offered (duo of meat empanadas or baskets of French fries or spinach croquettes for AR$2,000, option with vermouth or gin and tonic for AR$3,000). These proposals will be accompanied by music. More information at www.olymposkybar.com

Notable Bars
Notable adhered bars will offer special benefits, and in some of them there will be surprise artistic performances: Café Margot (Av. Boedo 857), Bar el federal (Carlos Calvo 599), Bar de CAO (Av. Independencia 2400), Café la Poesía (Chile 502), Bar la Biela (Av. Presidente Manuel Quintana 596), El viejo Buzón (Neuquén 1100), Celta bar (Sarmiento 1701), Café Cortazar (José A. Cabrera 3797), Rotisserie/bar Miramar (Av San Juan 1999), Confitería las violetas (Av. Rivadavia 3899), La Puerto Rico (Adolfo Alsina 416), Bar Cabildo de Buenos Aires (Perú 86), La Giralda (Av. Corrientes 1453), Café La Ópera (Av. Corrientes 1799), Bar La ideal (Suipacha 384), Bar “12 de octubre” (El Boliche de Roberto) (Bulnes 331), Bar “Los Laureles” (Av. Gral. Tomás de Iriarte 2290).

Musical shows and immersive experiences
Cumbia show: On Saturday, May 20th, at Av. del Libertador & Austria (Recoleta), visitors will be able to enjoy two bands, in a free outdoor event. First, from 9 pm to 9:30 pm, the group Villa Diamante will be presented. And from 9:30 pm to 10:15 pm, it will be the turn of Grupo Play.
Mapping show "World Champions": On Sunday May 21st, at Bolivar 1 (Monserrat) from 8:00 pm, an impressive show of lights and music will showcase the excitement of the World Cup celebrations for Argentina World Champion Qatar 2022. There will be three free performances: at 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, and 10:00 pm.

1st Rowing Regatta in the Riachuelo
On Sunday 21st, from 9 am to 1 pm, the rowing regatta will take place in the Riachuelo (La Boca). This is a free event with the participation of coxed pair boats, on a 5600 meter course, from Vuelta de Rocha to Pueyrredón Bridge and back. It can be seen from the Riachuelo boulevard in La Boca.

Disney 100 years
All weekend, from 10 am to 8 pm, the photographic and sketch exhibition "Disney 100 Years" will be available, dedicated to the inspiring research trip that Walt Disney made along with a select group of artists through Latin America in 1941. The exhibit, organized by ArtexArte, will be at Lavalleja 1062 (Villa Crespo) with free admission. Free entrance tickets must be reserved at www.artexarte.com.ar.

For more information and interactive maps for these and many other activities, visit El Finde del Turismo official website (available in Spanish only).

 

The 47th edition of Buenos Aires International Book Fair will take place from April 27th through May 15th, 2023 at La Rural Exhibition Center in Palermo. It will feature over 1000 cultural activities, including conferences, round-tables, talks with prestigious national and international intellectuals, book presentations, shows, activities for children and teenagers, events for specialists and publishing professionals, and book sales of literature in all languages.

The Fair is the largest of its kind in the Spanish speaking world. It is considered one of the most important cultural and editorial events in Latin America, and a meeting point for authors, editors, book sellers, distributors, teachers, librarians, scientists, and over 1,200,000 readers from around the world that visit it every year.

One of the main features of the Fair is the participation of internationally renowned authors. The special activities of the Fair this year include: the International Poetry Festival between April 28 and April 30; the Book Reading Marathon on May 8th; as well as special sectors for kids and young adults; Story-telling; free workshops; musical shows; book signings... among many others.

The guest city at the Fair this year is Santiago de Chile, which will offer a number of special activities and the presentation of some of its best authors.

Professional Sessions: On April 25th, 26th, and 27th, from 9 am to 6 pm, the Buenos Aires Book Fair is open exclusively to book professionals, offering an outstanding training program, the best business opportunities and chances for networking. Mark these dates and be part of the most intense and productive four days of the Spanish-speaking publishing world (requires previous registration, free of charge, through this link).

General Information:
Dates: April 27th through May 15th, 2023
Location: La Rural Exhibition Center, Palermo, Buenos Aires.
Access through: Ave. Santa Fe 4201; Av Sarmiento 2704; Cerviño 4474

Opening hours:
Monday through Friday from 2PM to 10PM
Saturdays and Sundays from 1PM to 10PM

Entry fees:
Monday to Thursday: AR$ 800.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and May 1st: AR$ 1200.
3 Day pass: AR$ 1800

Promotions and discounts:
Saturday, April 29th: Nigh of the Fair. Free entrance from 8.00 pm to 12:00 am.
Children under 12, free every day.
Monday to Friday: free for teachers, students, seniors, with  the corresponding accreditation.
*The entrance ticket includes coupons for 10% discount in book purchases.

Tickets:
Can be purchased at the door, or in advance online through this link.

For further information, visit the 47th International Buenos Aires Book Fair official website.