Nuestros Caballos (Our Horses) Exhibition 2023


The 2023 edition of "Nuestros Caballos" ("Our Horses"), the most important equestrian exhibition in Latin America, will be held at La Rural Exhibition Center from March 28th to April 2nd, 2023, with equestrian and recreational activities for the whole family.
 

Visitors will have the chance to see, in the heart of the city, over 700 horses specially brought from different spots in the country for this exhibition, from the main breeds that are raised in Argentina: Criolla, Árabe, Cuarto de Milla, Polo Argentino, Silla Argentino, Tiro Argentino, Percherón, Petiso, Peruano de Paso, Appaloosa, Paint Horse and Pura Raza Española.




The program of activities of "Nuestros Caballos" will include a variety of attractions, such as:

° Indoor Show Jumping competition
° International "Pato" (horseball) competition
° Polo exhibitions
° Dressage Exhibition
° Argentine Final of the "Golden Gag Bit" of "Criollo" breed.
° Election of the national champions from the different breeds
° Breed exhibitions and auctions
° National Rodeo Championship
° Exhibition and auction of carriages
° Blacksmith´s contest
° Intelligent and Indian taming clinics
° Vaulting Competition

Visitors will also have the chance to purchase all kinds of traditional Argentinian products, as well as horse equipment and tack.

Location: La Rural Exhibition Center. Av. Sarmiento 2704
Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
For More information go to the Exhibitions official website:
Nuestros Caballos (In Spanish only)

St. Patrick's Day Buenos Aires 2023


Saint Patrick's Day will be celebrated once again in Buenos Aires with a big Fair and Street Parade on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 on Avenida de Mayo between Bolivar & Piedras in downtown Buenos Aires.

The traditional Saint Patrick's Day Parade, organized by the Irish - Argentine Association,  will start at 12:00 pm, when the representatives of the Irish groups residing in Argentina will march towards the large stage. Visitors are encouraged to wear green to accompany the parade.

The Marching Bands of the Argentine Army and Buenos Aires Tartan Army will also participate in this event, in honor of the Irish born Admiral William (Guillermo) Brown, founder of the Argentine Army.

More than 50 stalls will be offering typical Irish products, books, crafts and traditional food such as and Colcannon, Boxty and Coddle, among many other specialties.

During the day different shows will be presented on the main stage, including traditional folk dances, music and pipes. Several Irish artists will be present together with Argentine musicians, finalizing at 7:00 pm.

In case of rain the event will be rescheduled.





The Irish community in Argentina is one of the largest in the world (calculated in 500,000 people). In recent years the celebration of St Patrick’s Day has been extended to most of the Irish Pubs in Buenos Aires and all Argentina. 

Argentina entry requirements for international tourists - Update



Through Administrative Decision 951/2021 issued on April 6th, 2022, the Argentine government has announced the lifting of all restrictions, including the requirement of proof of vaccination or PCR test for entry into the national territory of all non-resident foreigners from any country, subject to compliance with current immigration requirements and the requirements listed below:

Through Administrative Decision 937/2022 issued on August 26th, 2022 the Argentine government has announced that Travelers do not need fill out the sworn declaration (affidavit) anymore, and health insurance with Covid-19 coverage is no longer required.

Additional notes:
**Use of masks is no longer mandatory on public transport, businesses and work environments.

Note that all these measures will remain in place as long as the number of Covid-19 cases in the country keep decreasing or there is not a sudden surge in infection rates, so please make sure to be updated on all the current travel regulations.


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Polo: The 2022 Argentine Open Championship


On Tuesday, November 1st, 2022, The Cathedral of Polo opens its doors to the public again for the most important polo tournament in the world, the 129th Argentine Polo Open Championship (Abierto Argentino de Polo), or simply "El Abierto", with its thrilling Final to be played on Friday, December 2nd.

The Argentine Polo Open, held every year at Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego), brings together the best polo players in the world, among them the 10-goal players: Adolfo Cambiaso Jr, the brothers Camilo and Bartolomé Castagnola, Pablo Mac Donough, Juan M. Nero, Pablo Pieres, Facundo Pieres and Nicolás Pieres and David Stirling Jr.

The Argentine Open is one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the international polo calendar, as well as one of the main social events in Buenos Aires, with it's famous "after polo" at the polo bars, and musical shows every night.

Tickets are on sale through Ticketek. Tickets may also be available on the same day of each match at the stadium's box office, but the Semifinal and Final dates may get sold out in advance.

Don´t miss the opportunity of attending this world class event. Contact me through this Contact Form to inquire about our EXCLUSIVE POLO DAY EXPERIENCE with transfers and specialized guide, VIP hospitality packages, or if you need help getting your tickets in advance.



Participating teams:

League A
La Natividad: Camilo Castagnola 10, Pablo Pieres 10, Bartolomé Castagnola 10, Ignatius du Plessis 9. Total: 39.
La Irenita Grand Champions: Juan Britos 9, Francisco Elizalde 9, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan M. Zubía 8. Total: 36.
La Ensenada RS Murus Sanctus: Facundo Sola 8, Alfredo Bigatti 9, Guillermo Caset 9, Jerónimo del Carril 8. Total: 34.
La Irenita Gsquared: Santiago Loza 8, Segundo Bocchino 7, Martín Podestá 7, Felipe Dabas 7. Total: 29.
La Hache Perpool: Joaquin Pittaluga 7, Santiago Cernadas 7, Juan “Tito” Ruiz Guiñazu 8, Carlos María Ulloa 6. Total: 28

League B
Ellerstina Turismo Felgueres: Facundo Pieres 10, Hilario Ulloa 9, Gonzalo Pieres 9, Nicolás Pieres 10. Total: 38.
La Dolfina Saudi: Adolfo Cambiaso 10, David Stirling 10, Poroto Cambiaso 9, Juan M. Nero 10. Total: 39.
Cría La Dolfina: Guillermo Terrera 9, Tomás Panelo 8, Diego Cavanagh 8, Alejo Taranco 8. Total: 33.
La Irenita Clinova: Facundo Fernández Llorente 8, Tomás Fernández Llorente 7, Bautista Bayugar 8, Isidro Strada 8. Total: 31.
La Esquina: Cristian “Magoo” Laprida 8, Ignacio Laprida 8,  Pascual Sainz de Vicuña 6, Lucas James, 7. Total: 29

FIXTURE 
(Results and updates will be published in red):

Date 1 (Will be played at the AAP in Pilar)
Tuesday, November 1 - League A
2.00 pm: La Irenita Grand Champions 14 vs. La H 10 (1)
4.30 pm: La Ensenada RSMS 20 vs. La Irenita Gsquared 17 (2)

Date 2 (Will be played at the AAP in Pilar)
Wednesday, November 2 - League B
1.00 pm:  La Dolfina 15 vs. La Esquina 7 (3)
4.30 pm: Cría La Dolfina 14 vs. La Irenita Clinova (G4) 13 (4)

Date 3 
Saturday, November 5 - League A 
2.00 pm: La Ensenada 19 vs. La H Perpool 12
4.30 pm: La Natividad 23 vs. La Irenita Gsquared 12

Date 4
Sunday, November 6 - League B 
2.00 pm: Cria La Dolfina 9 vs. La Esquina 5
4.30 pm: Ellerstina 16 vs. La Irenita Clinova 8

Date 5
Saturday, November 12 - League A 
2.00 pm: La Natividad 21 vs. La H Perpool 5
4.30 pm: La Irenita Grand Champions 13 vs. La Ensenada RSMS 11

Date 6
Sunday, November 13 - League B
2.00 pm: Ellerstina 19 vs. La Esquina 7
4.30 pm: La Dolfina 10 vs. Cria La Dolfina 6

Date 7 
Saturday, November 19 - League A
2.00 pm: La Irenita Grand Champions 15 vs. La Irenita Gsquared 9
4.30 pm: La Natividad 19 vs. La Ensenada RSMS 12

Date 8
Sunday, November 20 - League B 
1.30 pm: La Dolfina 23 vs. La Irenita Clinova 4
4.00 pm: Ellerstina 8 vs Cria La Dolfina 9

Date 9
Friday, November 25 - League A
2.00 pm: La Irenita Grand Gsquared 11 vs. La Hache Perpool 13
5.00 pm: La Natividad 15 vs. La Irenita Grand Champions 14

Date 10 
Sunday, November 27 - League B
2.00 pm: La Irenita Clinova 14 vs. La Esquina 8
4.30 pm: Ellerstina 14 vs. La Dolfina 15

Friday, December 2 - FINAL OF THE 129th ARGENTINE POLO OPEN 
2:00 pm: Final of the Ladies' Argentine Open (Field 2)
5.00 pm: FINAL 
La Natividad 9 vs La Dolfina 13
LA DOLFINA CHAMPION OF THE 129th ARGENTINE POLO OPEN


*The schedule of matches is subject to change depending on weather conditions. Check for updates in case of rain.