Day 42 2/25 Buenos Aires, Argentina 8:00 AM to overnight
I took the shuttle from the ship to the port entrance and then used a different shuttle from the port entrance to downtown. I walked down Florida St which is a pedestrian promenade with lots of shopping choices. I walked around the park near our drop off/pick up point. I hope to go back tomorrow and do the Gray Line City Bus for a ride around town.
Carlos Thays designed Plaza San Martin which contains the equestrian statue of Jose de San Martin (below). The park is in the Retiro neighborhood and was the site of a monastery in the 17th century. Later it became the country retreat of Agustin de Robles, a Spanish governor. Plaza San Martin has hosted a slave market, a military fort and a bullring.
Florida Street shopping, it was pedestrianized in 1971. Its variety of retail stores, shopping arcades and restaurants is of great interest to foreign tourists and business travelers. See pictures below.
Special Event - Essence of Argentina: Contrast of Urban and Rural Culture at La Rural. Equestrian show (cancelled due to rain), tango lesson, puppeteer/tango, tango accessories photo shoot, tango show. Gourmet appetizers and a meal with a lot of food and many courses. .
We will learn about Argentina's history, music, arts, and more during a multi-faceted cultural fair at La Rural. An equestrian show by expert horsemen will begin this event. After entering a pavilion, we can choose from a range of immersive and interactive experiences primarily focusing on tango. Pictures below are from the Special Event.
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