· ... Buenos Aires is called "The Paris of South America"?
Buenos Aires is well-known for being a melting pot. The reason for this is that during the period of immigration, a broad spectrum of people, particularly from Europe came to Buenos Aires in big numbers. This fact can be evidenced today by the culture of the “porteños” (or people of the port city of Buenos Aires) in their architecture, customs, gastronomy, behavior and physical appearance.
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The streets of Buenos Aires are full of life, with many places remaining open throughout the night as well as some music stores, bookstores and magazine kiosks. The cultural life in Buenos Aires is considered one of the most important in the southern cone of South America and several theaters feature world famous performances and shows and present artists from all over the globe.
For all of the above, if you find yourself walking through Buenos Aires´ sophisticated and wide avenues, leafy parks and boulevards, enjoying its fine colonial architecture and rows of pavement cafes, you will be forgiven for thinking you are in Madrid, Paris or Milan.
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· ... Argentina has got the four climates?
Choosing the correct season to travel is no longer a problem if you´ve decided to host your perfect wedding or event in Argentina.
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Due to the extension of the country, its geographical location, and different latitudes and altitudes, Argentina presents climatic characteristics that greatly differ from one region to the other.
The north is subtropical with rain throughout the year and is best visited between May and September when the heat and humidity is less oppressive. The south has a sub-arctic climate and is best visited in the summer (December to February) but it also receives plenty of visits during the winter due to its several ski centres. The central area is temperate, but can be hot and humid during summer and cool in winter.
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· ... Destination weddings usually cost less than traditional weddings?
Even though you have to pay for transportation, shipping must-have items ahead of time and resort accommodation, chances are your destination wedding will still cost less than the $30,000 an average American couple spends on their nuptials.
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With a smaller guest list and favorable exchange rates in may overseas locations, couples are able to spend less on food and reception locations, while receiving equal or better quality. Often, the couple is able to splurge on things they would not be able to afford 'back home', such as an open bar, unique and personalized favors or even extra opportunities, like a private tour of the area for all of the guests, or a morning-after brunch.
Formerly the exclusive domain of celebrities and the ultra-rich, Destination Weddings have in recent years become accessible to more and more couples looking to add an "exotic twist" to their special ceremony. Properly planned, a destination wedding can not only save you upwards of $20,000 off the cost of a traditional wedding, it can also turn your wedding day into an unforgettable "mini-vacation" for you and your guests.
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· ... One Dollar is worth more than 3 Argentinean Pesos?
Until January of 2002, one peso equaled one U.S. dollar and this value was established by the Law of Conversion. As of that date, said law was abolished and the peso began to fluctuate in the market, thus, causing the quoted price to change on a daily basis.
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This new economic standard, which involved a considerable devaluation of the Argentine currency, makes this country an attractive destination not only for its natural beauty, but also now for its very accessible prices to foreign tourists.
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The streets of Buenos Aires are full of life, with many places remaining open throughout the night as well as some music stores, bookstores and newspaper and magazine stands. The cultural life in Buenos Aires is considered one of the most important in the southern cone of South America and several theaters feature world famous performances and shows and present artists from all over the globe.
For all of the above, if you find yourself walking through Buenos Aires´ sophisticated and wide avenues, leafy parks and boulevards, enjoying its fine colonial architecture and rows of pavement cafes, you will be forgiven for thinking you are in Madrid, Paris or Milan.
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Due to the extension of the country, its geographical location, and different latitudes and altitudes, Argentina presents climatic characteristics that greatly differ from one region to the other.
The north is subtropical with rain throughout the year and is best visited between May and September when the heat and humidity is less oppressive. The south has a sub-arctic climate and is best visited in the summer (December to February) but it also receives plenty of visits during the winter due to its several ski centers. The central area is temperate, but can be hot and humid during summer and cool in winter.
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With a smaller guest list and favorable exchange rates in many overseas locations, couples are able to spend less on food and reception locations, while receiving equal or better quality. Often, the couple is able to splurge on things they would not be able to afford 'back home', such as an open bar, unique and personalized favors or even extra opportunities, like a private tour of the area for all of the guests, or a morning-after brunch.
Formerly the exclusive domain of celebrities and the ultra-rich, Destination Weddings have in recent years become accessible to more and more couples looking to add an "exotic twist" to their special ceremony. Properly planned, a destination wedding can not only save you $20,000 or more off the cost of a traditional wedding, it can also turn your wedding day into an unforgettable "mini-vacation" for you and your guests.
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This new economic standard, which involved a considerable devaluation of the Argentine currency, makes this country an attractive destination not only for its natural beauty, but also now for its very accessible prices to foreign tourists.
