Hello again, 

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Please find below the plan updated with details you will. need during your trip.  

We could still add, or try edit things if you desired.  

Please take a look and let me know what you think. 

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Summary:

 

Based on agreed itinerary  shared on Dec 17th via email. 

 

• 16 Nights in Argentina (Based on provided list)

  • 3 nights in Buenos Aires (BA) - Jan 25 - Jan 28, Mio Hotel (Recoleta) ​

    • Av. Pres. Manuel Quintana 465, C1129 CABA, Argentina ​(+54 11 5295-8500)

    • Deluxe Room

    • Centrally located, gay friendly, modern, trendy.  ​Mio is a 5-start hotel in the heart of the city. A beautiful area full of character, restaurants, and cafes. Close to many landmarks, and also very safe..  ​

  • 3 nights in Iguazu - Jan 28 - Jan 31, Loi Suites Hotel 

    • Selva Iryapú s/n, N3370 Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina (+54 3757 49-8300)

    • Studio Junior Deck

    • Elegant, resort, lush style. Located only 15 min away from the waterfalls. This hotel is immersed in the subtropical jungle of Iryapú. ​

  • 2 nights in Cordoba - Jan 31 - Feb 2, Windsor Hotel & Tower  ​

    • Buenos Aires 214 – CP 5000, Córdoba, Argentina (+54 351 422 4012)

    • Superior Double Room

    • Centrally located, modern, trendy.  One of the best hotels in town, close  to everything. 

  • 4 nights in Mendoza - Feb 2 - Feb 6, Casa Coria 

    • Justicia 28 - Chacras de Coria, Chacras de Coria, 5505, Argentina (+54 9 261 217-3283)

    • Superior Double Room

    • Country style bed and breakfast,  located in charming Chacras de Coria. A picturesque town near wineries and with a charming town center.  You can walk or bike around, and the  center of the city of Mendoza is just a 10 minute cab ride.  

  • 4 nights in Buenos Aires (BA) - Feb 6 - Feb 10, Mio Hotel (Recoleta) ​

    • Av. Pres. Manuel Quintana 465, C1129 CABA, Argentina ​(+54 11 5295-8500)

    • Deluxe Room

    • Centrally located, gay friendly, modern, trendy.  ​

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• Flights - All are with Aerolineas Argentinas - Economy Plus - One Checked bag included. -  Reservation code is ELLZJI. Ticket confirmation emailed directly. 

  • BA - Iguazu  (1.75 hr - direct)

  • Iguazu - Cordoba (2hr - direct)

  • Cordoba - Mendoza ( 1hr - direct)

  • Mendoza - BA (1.5 hr - direct)

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• Airport Transportation

  • Round trip shuttle in all destinations - Drivers will be. waiting for you with signs, and will come looking for you at your hotels before each flight.  

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• Breakfast  

  • Included in all locations

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• Activities/Experiences 

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Buenos Aires (Jan 25 - Jan 28)

• Saturday, Jan  25th - Arrival - 09:10am (EZE) , BA0245 British Airways. Juan, your main driver while in Buenos Aires, will be  picking you up. He will be waiting outside of customs by the. Starbucks.  He will have a sign with your names on.  

  • Juan Lopez (Driver): +54 9 11 5726-5395​

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• Saturday, Jan  25th - (3PM - 7PM).  City Tour North Zone - Private guided walk of Recoletta Area. One of the most beautiful areas, and with more landmarks, (included tour of the Recoleta cemetery (Evita). This could be the best way to be introduced to your neighborhood and Buenos Aires. We can do it later in the afternoon, once you are all settled and the sun has come down a bit. ​  Your guide for the evening will be Sebastian.

  • ​Sebastian (Buenos Aires Guide): +54 9 11 2632-5799

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• Saturday, Jan 25th - 9PM - Gay night out experience - Private. Led by our own social butterfly. Lovely Brian will share with you traditions and tips, some of his favorite bars,  and dinner and show at one of the funnest places in BA.  Dinner and some drinks included. This can also be in a group if desired. Exact location where you will be meeting Brian will be announced later. 

  • Brian (Gay Night Experience Host):+54 9 11 2284-6222

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• Sunday,  Jan 26th - Noon -  History/Culture Walking Tour - Private guided walk of San Telmo, The beautiful old town area of Buenos Aires . This day, San Telmo is alive, due to the famous San Telmo Antiques market. 

  • NIcolas (History/San Telmo Guide): +54 9 11 4407-8099 ​

  • Please meet Nicolas at Parque Lezama,  right at the corner or Brazil and Defensa, at the "Monumento Fuente a Don Pedro de Mendoza". 

  • Address: Defensa 1527, C1143AAH CABA, Argentina

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• Monday, Jan  27 - 9AM -  Street Art and Urban Experience - Explore another area of the city with an arty mindset.  Lunch, drinks, and snacks included.  Your guide for the experience is Florencia! our local art expert. She will be picking you up. at the hotel.  

  • Lunch is included in this one. Argentinian steak and wine.  Please let me know if there are any dietary restrictions.

  • Florencia (Street Art / Palermo Guide): +54 9 11 3803-5551 

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• Tuesday , Jan 28 -  11:15AM Pick Up -  Flight to Iguazu at 13:30 (AR 1732)  -  Juan. will come pick. you up at t hotel. 

  • Juan Lopez (Driver): +54 9 11 5726-5395​

 

Iguazu (Jan 28 -  Jan 31)

• Tuesday, Jan  28 - Travel day. Arrival in Iguazu.  Driver will be waiting for you at. airport with a sign.

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• Wednesday, Jan 29 -7AM -  Private tour of national Iguazu Park. ​Spend the day discovering and admiring this natural wonder.   Brazilian Side was selected.  Your guide for the day. is Eduardo.  

  • NOTE: Passports will b e  required as you will be crossing the border into Brazil

  • Eduardo (Iguazu Guide): +55 45 9131-4169

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• Thursday, Jan 30 -  Free day 

  • NOTE: We have other option as well for additional activities, please let me know if interested:​

    • Visit Argentinian side of Iguazu National Park and Falls

    • Dinner with locas​

    • Eco tourism

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• Friday, Jan 31 - Flight to Cordoba at. 08:50 (AR 2707).  Please confirm pick up time with concierge at the hotel.  I recommended leaving at 6:45AM.  Transfer has already been paid.   ​​

 

Cordoba (Jan 31- Feb 2)

• Friday, Jan 31 - Travel day. Arrival in Cordoba.  Driver will be waiting for you at airport with a sign.

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• Saturday, Feb 1 -  9 AM - Private experience discovering central Cordoba, colonial town. Explore this fascinating city and learn about its interesting history.  Ariel will be your guide. He will come get you at the hotel. 

  • Ariel (Cordona Guide): +54 9 351 223-6555​

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• Sunday, Feb 2 - Flight to Mendoza at 12:40 (AR 2562).  Please confirm pick up time with concierge at the hotel.  I recommended leaving at 10:30 AM.  Transfer has already been paid.   ​​

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About Cordoba:  

 

Restaurants: The restaurant in the hotel is known for being good, but exploring the area around the hotel will be fun. A lot of restaurants, bars, and places to check out.  One that has been recommended is  "El Solar de Tejeda", just about 200mts from the hotel 

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Gay Night Life:

• The largest and main gay plus is called Zen.  Not in el Centro but jut about 10min from the center.   

• As you may have already noticed, things start a bit later in Argentina and clubs are no exception. People  always hangout in bars and restaurants for drinks first, and then head out to the club around 1:30-2am. 

• Friday you might decide to stay close by and not out too late. So make sure to ask Ariel, your guide, about things to do that Saturday night. He knows the gay scene in Cordoba. 

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Mendoza (Feb 2 - Feb . 6)

• Sunday, Feb 2  - Travel day. Arrival in Mendoza.  Luigi, your driver, will be waiting for you at airport with a sign.

  • Free afternoon.  Get to know Chacras de Coria town after checked in or get a taxi and check out Mendoza city. center, and start enjoying some wine!!

  • Luigi (Mendoza Driver and Hike Lead):+ 54 9 261 361-3992​

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• Monday, Feb 3 - 9AM - Wine Experience - Private guided experience visiting wineries and getting to  know one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world.  Included private guide, private transportation, lunch hosted by chef in a unique and private setting, and three wineries/wine tastings.

  • Daiana. (Mendoza Hostess/Guide): +54 9 261 609-8063

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• Tuesday, Feb 4 - 8AM  - Hike - Guided private hike/walk along side the beautiful Andes. Lakes, Mountains, and views for days! don't forget your camera this day.  ​Luigi,  your guide, will come looking  for you at the hotel. He will have a light snack and water for you. 

  • Luigi (Mendoza Driver and Hike Lead):+ 54 9 261 361-3992​

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• ​Wednesday - Feb 5. - Free Day. - Continue to explore Chacras de Coria, rent Bikes and visit near by wineries,  or visit Mendoza center. if you haven't already. 

  • NOTE:  We could include more activities if you prefer having things planned in advance.  Some additional options are:

    • Andes Mountains experiences -Day excursions on vehicle. ​

    • Gaucho Experience - Horse back riding experience with asado and wine

    • Wine tasting in other regions.

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• Thursday,  Feb 6 - 06:45 AM Pick Up  -  Flight to Buenos Aires. at 09:20 (AR 1537). Luigi. will come. pick you up at the hotel

  • Luigi (Mendoza Driver and Hike Lead):+ 54 9 261 361-3992​

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About Mendoza:  

 

Restaurants: You are located in the heart of Chacras. This little charming part of town has a good number of restaurants, bars, and even breweries to choose from.  These are some of my favorites 

 

If you decide to go to Mendoza, You have a couple of main areas for bars and restaurants. They are usually around Independencia Plaza, the main square in the city.  You can find many along "Sarmiento". The  Paseo (Pedestrians only. side) to the West of the plaza, and the Avenue to the East of the Plaza. Another street with a lot of action is Av. Aristides Villanueva (East of Belgrano)   

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Gay Night Life:

• La Reserva - Only open Thursday to Saturday evenings from 11:30pm till late. Rivadavia 32

• Bar Spazio 348: Gay friendly, live music. Not open on Sundays. San Lorenzo 348.  

• Cachita's: Great cocktails, karaoke night. Avenida Sarmiento 784 

• Club - Queen Disco - Open everyday. Not in the center of the city. Short cab ride away.  25 de Mayo 318

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Buenos Aires (Feb 6  - Feb 10)

• Thursday, Feb 6 -  Travel Day. Arriving at AEP airport. Juan will be waiting for you to. take you back to Hotel Mio.

  • Juan Lopez (Driver): +54 9 11 5726-5395​

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• Thursday, Feb 6 -Dinner and Tango Show at Esquina Homero Manzi. One of the most iconic tanguerias of the city.  Dinner will be served first. I chose for you the Best option for menu. You will have options for main dish, a complimentary drink and a bottle of wine with your meal.

  • ​I recommend arriving around 9 PM to enjoy dinner without rushing.  Show starts around 10:15PM and lasts approximately 80min. 

  • Address: Av. San Juan 3601, C1233ABG CABA​. The hotel can help you with a taxi, you can order Uber or Cabify, or I could arrange transportation for you. ​

  • Reservation is under your name,

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• Friday, Feb 7 - 10AM - Navigate in El Tigre (Delta of Parana River) - This is another great experience. It takes all day .  Privately cruise the canals while admiring the views of the area, and sipping drinks as part of experience.  Private transportation, drinks, and snacks onboard are included. Andres, your captain, will come pick. you up at the hotel to. drive. you to Tigre. Dress comfortably, think beach day (Speedos, bikinis, bathing shorts welcome),  and don't. forget your sunblock.

  • ​Andres (Tigre Cruising Captain/Host):+54 9 11 2515-2211

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• Saturday,  Feb 8 -  08:30PM  - Free Day

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• Sunday, Feb 9 - Free Day 

  • NOTE: I can recommend and plan other activities for your free time if you wish.   Some options are:

    • Bike tour in. the natural reserve within the city

    • Cooking class, food or wine tasting

    • List of recommendations for things to do and places to visit during your visit are included below.

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• Monday, Feb 10 - 11:45 AM Pick UP - Travel Day. Flight at 14:15 (BA0244). Juan. will come pick you up at the hotel. Feel free to coordinate with me or him at different time as desired.  

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• Full concierge services -  Before and throughout the trip (reservations, suggestions, etc)

  • Additional Activities - Help with additional activities you might be interested in while in any of the destinations. Including suggestions for things to do during free time.   

  • Nights out/shows - Plan nights out, provide suggestions for bars and local night life, and more as requested. I will add names of gay  and gay friendly bars and clubs to the final plan. 

  • Lunch/Dinners -  Suggestions and reservations to some of the best restaurants in town, as desired. 

  • Transportation - I would help organize as needed.  

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There are many options for things to explore on your own,  Places you can visit after our tours if you  are in the area,  or during your free days:

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• El Ateneo Library

• Colon Theater 

• Recoleta Cemetery 

• The Obelisk of Buenos Aires

• Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes​

• Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires MALBA

• Museo de Arte Moderno de BA (MACBA)

• Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento

• Plaza de Mayo

• Plaza Serrano Square

• El Rosedal Park

• Porto Madero 

• Reserva Natural (rent Bikes)

• Evita Peron Museum

• El Caminito (Boca) - Very Touristic, but still has some charm. 

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• Dinner  Reservations to be l listed here: TBD

• Restaurants: Check out my list of recommended restaurants on. google maps: HERE

• Most of the gay bars and. clubs. will be closer to Palermo, but that's just a short drive away.  Near the hotel, there are some cocktail bars, and not too. far a well known Live jazz bar called Notorious.  Check it out if you like live music.