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65. A Pending, yet Ludicrous Bet
Take advantage of a rental house on Mar de Ajo to get fresh with your cousin who you have liked since you were a little girl. Try to sleep naked next to each other and then promise not to touch each other for the rest of your lives.
66. A Semi-Safari
So you didn't save enough money to go to South Africa and take that safari you have always wanted? In Temaiken, about 30 miles outside the capital (in Escobar) you'll find all the animals you wanted to see.
Schedules and prices: mayores $20.- menores de 3 a 10 a–os $10.
From Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 19hs
www.temaiken.com.ar
67. Club de Pescadores
Are you dying for some fish and chips? Don't even think about jumping in your car and going to Mar del Plata because this restaurant in Costanera is the best place in the city to eat little fried sea critters.
Rafael Obligado y Sarmiento
Tel: 4773-1354/0649
68. English Towers
No, we don't have the Arche de Triomphe, but we do have the English Towers which are perfect to stop on each floor to enjoy the art work. From the top, you can take in the rare tranquility of Buenos Aires.
Ave. Del Libertador 49
Tel: 4311-0186
69. Japanese Gardens
It may be that it is not quite the best time to drink hot tea. But, consider it Ô after all, it is winter in Japan.
Ave. Figueroa Alcorta and Carlos Casares
From 10am to 6pm
70. Relive History
Who took part in the historic events of May 25? Saavedra, Moreno y you don't remember? Refresh your memory by visiting the Cabildo Monument.
Bolivar 65
71. Live
Use all the money that you have been saving all year to stay fifteen days in the ultra-exclusive Hotel Millenium in Punta del Este. A two-bedroom room can easily go for U$S16,000. If some money is left over, save it for the tip.
72. In Search of Air
Art, culture, and of course air conditioning! If the heat is killing you, take refuge in the Cultural Center in Recoleta that is open all summer.
Junin 1930
Tel: 4803-0358
73. Guided visit of the Teatro Colon
Dress up for a night at the opera because this theatre does not deserve anything less. Situated in the heart of the city, Viamonte 1168, it projects the best sound in all of Latin America. Take guided visits, in both English and Spanish, where you can see the costume rooms in which the most elaborate, detailed costumes are made by hand.
Viamonte 1168
www.teatrocolon.org.ar
74. Historic Transit
Get on this special transport -- it has departures everyday. For those that like Sunday mornings, there is a 10am departure. The rest of the week, you can board beginning at 5pm.
Emilio Mitre 500
75. Martin Garcia Island
Take a military airplane to the island that was once a prison. Have a conversation with Peron with a medium in the area. Take some Pan Dulce (fruitcake) to share with your kids.
76. Ecological Reserve in San Isidro
The first communal reserve in all of Argentina offers recreational and educational visits. It is excellent for the kids and to spend a day at the river. It is open everyday except when it rains. The best part is that it's free!
Camino de la Ribera entre Lopez and Planes and Almafuerte, Acassuso.
Tel: 4747-6179
77. Summer Boat Ride
There is nothing better than passing a day on the river. Take advantage of it with a boat ride starting from Puerto Madero. There are two types of excursions: At night which only lasts two hours or the entire day starting from 9:30am. The captain awaits to invite you for a delicious drink.
Tel: 4431-0583
78. Barolo Palace
The statue of the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri it one of the most famous pieces of architecture in all of Buenos Aires. The three parts are dedicated to his Divine Comedy: Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise (Heaven) with architecture dedicated to the verses of his timeless piece. It is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 10pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12 noon.
Ave de Mayo 1370
79. Go Fishing with your Grandfather
South of Neuquen, at the mouth of Correntoso River, you find a hotel that pays homage to the historic waters of the area. Founded in 1917, it came to be the meeting point of high Patagonian society.
www.correntoso.com
80. Happy Family
Go to Ostende to camp with your mother and father. Give them some weed to smoke because they are now old enough, and then go for a walk to Valeria del Mar. Steal cans of pate and the underwear of people camping out. Seduce the camp employees, no matter how ugly they are, and then die of laughter with the rest of your family.
81. Mar del Plata
Havana, Canal 8, the duck of Punta Mogotes, the threats of privatization, the nightclubs of Alem, the casino, the marks in the cement from the celebrities, the banana peels at the feet of the sea lions, the swarm of people on the beach, the man who sings with the dogs, and the comedians who try to find fame.
82. Úancul
Do you want time to bond with the guys? Are you in love with the winds of the south? Walk to the glacier Perito Moreno thirty minutes from Calafate and you will find EOLO, the Patagonian Spirit a place where they invoke the mystical spirits of the region. For more information www.eolo.com.ar
83. Scuba-diving with the Family
Aquabarra is a guest house that rents out all the equipment you need for water sports. It is your base for windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba-diving and catamaran trips. Force your brother, who is a fanatic of mountain biking, to try fishing for a change.
www.aquabarra.com
84. The tunnel
During the 18th century, the Jesuits formed a series of tunnels throughout the city. Visit the starting point swarming with tourists taking photos.
Monday to Friday at 3pm.
Weekends 3pm and 4:30pm.
Tel: 4343-3260
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