Personalities of Buenos Aires: The Lives of Evita and Borges
Buenos Aires has several people who became internationally famous, and a few who have become icons. In this tour you will learn about the life of two of the most influential people in the history of Argentina: Eva Duarte de Perón, former first lady of the Republic and an advocate on behalf the labor and women rights; and Jorge Luis Borges, writer, essayist, poet and translator, and a key figure in Spanish-language literature. This guided small group tour for up to 15 guest ensures personal service. Tour includes hotel pickup, entrance tickets to museums, and transport between locations visited during the excursion.
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Personalities of Buenos Aires: The Lives of Evita and Borges
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Avenida 9 De Julio
After pickup from all hotels have finished, you will travel through the Avenida 9 de Julio and Recoleta neighborhoods and hear the story of Eva Peron´s life, in either an air-conditioned minivan or coach.
La Recoleta Cemetery
After this introduction, arrive at the Recoleta cemetery and enjoy a 30-minute walking tour through the cemetery. The guided visit will lead us to the mausoleums of the main historic characters of the Argentine history such as Marcelo T. de Alvear, president from 1922 to 1928, and Raul Alfonsin, the first Argentine president democratically elected in 1983 following the military government. You will also see the mausoleum of Evita and her family.
Palermo
Next, you will discover the heart of Palermo that combines a bohemian atmosphere with the forefront of design and Palermo Hollywood that stands out for its film studios, television production companies and radios. In this neighborhood will be highlighted the life and work of the writer Jorge Luis Borges, where he spent his childhood and where wrote his most famous novels.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museums
- A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
Meeting / End Points
- The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.
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Ticket Redemption
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel. • Food and drinks are not aloud inside the museums We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sun from 9 to 18 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
