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(
www.tangobuenosaires.gob.ar
; various venues; Aug)
Masterful tango performances, tango
movies, classes, workshops, conferences and competitions in venues all over BA.
Vinos y Bodegas
WINE
(
www.expovinosybodegas.com.ar
; Sep)
A can't-miss vent for wine aficionados, offering
vintages from over 100 Argentine
bodegas
(wineries).
Creamfields
MUSIC
(
www.creamfieldsba.com
;
Nov)
BA's answer to the UK's outdoor, all-night, cutting-edge
electronic-music and dance party, with dozens of international DJs and bands.
Buenos Aires Jazz
FESTIVAL
(
www.buenosairesjazz.gob.ar
;
Nov/Dec)
In late November or early December, this jazz
festival attracts jazz musicians of all stripes. Concerts and films also take place.
Campeonato Abierto de Polo
SPORTS
(
www.aapolo.com
;
Dec)
Watch the world's best polo players and their gorgeous horses
thunder up and down Palermo's polo fields.
Sleeping
Over the last decade Buenos Aires has seen its accommodation options increase expo-
nentially. Boutique hotels and guesthouses, especially, have mushroomed in neighbor-
hoods such as San Telmo and Palermo, and hostels are a dime a dozen. You shouldn't
have trouble finding the type of place you're looking for, but it's still a good idea to
make a reservation beforehand - especially during any holidays or the busy summer
months of November through January.
Some places will help with transportation to and from the airport if you reserve ahead
of time. The most expensive hotels will take credit cards but cheaper places might not (or
may include a surcharge for credit card payment). Some kind of breakfast, whether it be
continental or buffet, is included nearly everywhere; the same goes for wi-fi and air-con.
Prices at top-end hotels often vary depending on occupancy levels, and are usually
quoted in US dollars. As a general rule, calling ahead or reserving via websites usually
results in better pricing. At Hostelling International (HI) hostels, buying a membership
card gives a discount off listed prices. Another hostel club is
www.minihostels.com
.
Any prices listed here are for high season (roughly November to February). Rates can
skyrocket during peak seasons (Christmas and Easter) or drop during slow seasons.
