Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
For a special treat, reserve a luxury car from
Silver Star Car
( in Argentina 15-6826-8876, in the USA
214-502-1605;
www.silverstarcar.com
)
; you'll be driven by native English speakers to the destination of
your choice (US$150). There are car-rental booths at Ezeiza, but we do not recommend renting a car for
your stay in Buenos Aires.
CRITICAL MASS
Started in San Francisco in 1992, Critical Mass is an international bicycling event dedicated to im-
proving bicycle awareness and reaffirming cyclists' rights. It's held in over 300 cities throughout the
world, and though its goal is different in each city, it's not meant to be a race, a protest, a demonstra-
tion or a means to cause trouble by maliciously blocking vehicular traffic.
In Buenos Aires, Masa Crítica has no set leaders or destinations. People just show up at the Obelisco
with their bikes at 4pm on the first Sunday of each month - and start riding somewhere. Expect sever-
al hundred people to participate - up to a thousand on nice, warm days. And you'll see all sorts of
folks: activists, families, hipsters, foreigners, on tall bikes, low bikes and everything in between.
There's even the odd skateboarder, rollerblader or cyclist in costume. You'll be riding in the streets,
but you're more protected than you think - there's safety in numbers. Lots of yelling, cheering and
horn-blowing is required; expect to have a blast.
There's also a Masa Nocturna every full moon, starting at the Obelisco at 9pm. It's the same
concept, but the end point is at the planetarium in Palermo's Parque 3 de Febrero - and that's where
the full-moon party starts.
Aeroparque Airport
Most domestic flights use
Aeroparque airport
(Aeroparque Jorge Newbery;
5480-6111;
www.aa2000.com.ar
), a short distance from downtown Buenos Aires.
Bus
Manuel Tienda León
(MTL; 4315-5115;
www.tiendaleon.com
; Av Madero 1299, Ezeiza airport) does
hourly transfers from Ezeiza to Aeroparque for AR$95. To get from Aeroparque to the center, take public
bus 33 or 45 (don't cross the street; take them going south). MTL also has shuttles to the center for AR$30.
Taxi
A taxi to the center costs around AR$80.
