The Larreta residence was built in 1886 as a summer cottage in the Italian Renaissance style. It was surrounded by a garden with fruit and ornamental trees, beds with aromatic plants, and an orchard.
His subsequent owner, writer Enrique Larreta, after serving in the foreign service in France, brought an important art collection of Spanish works of art to decorate his new home. He also transformed the estate into the Spanish Renaissance style, with a significant collection of paintings, altarpieces, wood carvings, and furniture from the XIV to the XX century. In April 1962, at the death of the writer, his sons sold the house to the city of Buenos Aires and donated his collection of works of art and furniture
The collection that gave birth to the museum consisted primarily of wooden sculptures and paintings from the Renaissance ans Baroque periods, as well as a noteworthy set of furniture, arms, and decorative arts that embellished the different rooms in the house. The writer's collection was increased by acquisitions, donations and transfers of more than 30 works from the Museum ofHispanic-American Art Isaac Frenandez Blanco, that blended perfectly with the original collection.

There are several sculptures spread around the garden, one of which is a terracotta reproduction of Donatello's David.

Rainy days the Garden may be Closed.
January 1st, May 1st, Good Friday, December 24th-25th-31st: Closed
Entrance: 

To celebrate the Bicentennial of the First National Governing Board, the Navies of Chile and Argentina have joined in the organization of “Sails of South America 2010”.

The Bicentennial Regatta unites several of the most magnificent sailing ships, among them frigates, schooners and brigs, both civil and military, from various countries of America and Europe. This unique challenge gathers thousands of navigators in the most important ports of the region, sailing emblematic places for the mariners of all times, like the circumnavigation of the mythical “Cape Horn”.

The vessels, that departed from Rio de Janeiro on February 7th, will be arriving in Buenos Aires on March 4th, 2010, and will stay in Puerto Madero until March 9th, when they will be setting sail for their next destination, Isla de los Estados.

The ships will be open for visits to the public, from Friday 5th to Monday 8th, 11 am to 8 pm.

On March 6th, 10 am, the crews and communities that participate in the Regatta, along with musical bands and school children, will take part on a parade, that will start at 10 am at Av 9 de Julio and Santa Fe towards Plaza San Martin. Together with this parade, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires will present in Puerto Madero the program called "Puerto Luz", giving start to the Bicentenary celebrations.

Activities

Wednesday 3, Thursday 4

The sailing ships arrive in Dique 4, from 7.30 am to 5 pm.

Friday 5

Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm

Saturday 6

Parade of crews and countries that participate in the Regatta, 9.30 am - 11.30 am.

Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm

Sound and light show at Dique 3, 8 pm

Sunday 7

Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm

Sound and light show at Dique 3, 8 pm

Monday 8

Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm

Handling of Bicentenary Medals and tribute to pioneer women of our history, Puente de la Mujer. Musical show "Mujeres Argentinas", 8 pm

Tuesday 9

Vessels set sail toward Isla de los Estados and Ushuaia

Argentina Polo Tour, the fall tournament created four years ago by Adolfo Cambiaso and Gonzalo Pieres, presents its first stage of 2010, at El Remanso Polo Club in Lobos, Province of Buenos Aires, starting February 20th, 2010, with the participation of  six teams up to 16 goals handicap. 

Teams: 

Zone A

Claremont: Matt Cudmore, 2. Ollie Cudmore, 3. Nacho Garrahan, 3. Jaime Huidobro, 8.

El Quemao: Bernado Barreto, 0. Charlie Hanbury, 4. Manuel Fernandez Llorente, 6. Nito Uranga, 6.

Bien Mirada: Fabian Bolanterio, 1. Agustin Martinez, 3. Alejandro Ticcini, 4. Federico Bachman, 5.

Zone B

TMT: Dario Ahuad, 0. Diego F. Ocampo, 4. Facundo Castagnola, 7. Jorge Cernadas, 5.

La Alegria: Enrique Piccardo, 2. Thomas Winter, 5. Adrian Laplacette (h), 5. Adrian Laplacette, 4.

El Remanso: Dom Heywood, 0. George Hanbury, 3. TBA, Pelon Stirling, 9.

Schedule:

Date 1
Thursday 25

4.00 PM: TMT  vs La Alegria (1)

6.00 PM: Claremont vs El Quemao (2)

Date 2
Friday 26

Looser 1 vs El Remanso

Looser 2 vs Bien Mirada

Date 3
Saturday 27

Winner 1 vs El Remanso

Winner 2 vs Bien Mirada

Final
Sunday 28

Looser 3 vs Looser 4

Winner 3 vs Winner 4

The schedule of matches is subject to modifications depending on weather conditions. Check for updates in case of changes. 

Don´t miss the opportunity of attending this world class event. You can experience Polo the Argentine way. Contact me so I can arrange transportation for you.

Argentina Polo Tour, the summer/fall tournament created in 2006 by Adolfo Cambiaso and Gonzalo Pieres, has announced its schedule for the 2010 Season.
This year the Polo Tour will consist of four stages with two 22-goal tournaments, and three 16-goal tournaments, with the participation of some of the best Argentinian and international players.
The tournaments will take place in different clubs around Buenos Aires. Some of the matches in the second stage will be played at Campo Argentino de Polo, in Palermo, between March 2 and 13.
The complete fixtures, dates and teams of every stage will be announced soon.

Schedule

First Stage
February 20 - 27
El Remanso Polo Club, Lobos (HCP 16)

Second Stage
March 3 - 13
AA Polo Pilar and Palermo (HCP 16)

Third Stage
March 18 - April 3
80 Years of Tortugas Country Club - (HCP 22)

March 18 -April 3
Centauros Polo Club (HCP 16) 

Fourth Stage
April 6 - 17
Ellerstina Polo Club (HCP 22)

More information: Argentina Polo Tour official website.