Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
shots at the
Costa Salguero Driving Range
( 4805-4732;
www.costasalguerogolf.com.ar
;
Avs
Costanera R Obligado & Salguero)
, which also has a golf store, a cafe and a nine-hole, family-
friendly course.
PARQUE NORTE
When the temperatures and humidity skyrocket, head north to this large water park. Parque Norte
(
Click here
) is great for families, with huge shallow pools (perhaps 4ft at their deepest), plus a large
water slide and lots of umbrellas and lounge chairs (both cost extra). There are plenty of grassy areas
in which to enjoy a picnic or
mate
. Bring your own towels.
SWIMMING
Some upscale hotels have decent-size pools, but they charge hefty prices for nonguests (so
hefty you might as well stay there). The fee generally includes gym use, at least. Try the
Panamericano Hotel
(
www.panamericano.us
)
, whose pool has the best view in BA.
A more economical option is to find a health club with an indoor pool;
Megatlon
(
www.megatlon.com
)
is a popular gym with many branches. You can also try the pool at
Parque General Belgrano
( 4807-7918; Salguero 3450; park AR$8, pool AR$20; 10am-7pm Sat &
Sun Jan, daily Feb)
, in Palermo. For a more casual environment, especially with kids, head to
Parque Norte.
TENNIS
A few places in BA offer courts, such as
Parque General Belgrano
( 4807-7879; Salguero
3450; park entry AR$8, court hire per hr AR$50-60; 8:30am-midnight Mon-Fri, to 8pm Sat & Sun)
, in
Palermo. Bring your own racquet from home if you're serious about getting in touch with
the Nalbandian or del Potro inside you.
HORSEBACK RIDING
If you want to get out of town for a few hours and hop on a horse, forget those touristy es-
tancias (ranches) and check out
Caballos a la Par
( 15-5248-3592, 4384-7013;
www.caballos-
alapar.com
)
. Guided, private rides are given in a provincial park about an hour's drive from
central Buenos Aires, and it's not just one of those 'follow-the-horse-in-front' deals.
They'll take you around woodsy lanes and fields, and you'll have fun learning how to ride
and even gallop on the fine horses.
