Buenos Aires like Home - Furnished Apartments

2008-11-08T15:28:00.000-08:00

Short term Furnished Apartment in Buenos Aires - Argentina

Live in Buenos Aires like your own Home renting an apartment directly by its owner.
We've got a selected apartments to offer you a pleaceant stay in the called "Paris of America".

If you do not find an apartment, please send your inquiry to us that we will look for you.

Contact Information:

E-mail: apartinba@gmail.com

Please specify apartment name (reference) when you ask about it.

Thanks
Mr. Daniel

August-September featured apartments

This is a brightly and comfortable view to front studio apartment of 44 m2, located in San Luis and Gallo st, near by "Universidad de Palermo". This property is placed in a brand new modern tower equipped with optimum facilities and services (up to 3-4 people), among them swimming pool, solarium and laundry can be mentioned. Ref: San Luis I

370 USD weekly / 1050 USD monthly

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Studio in Downtown
35 square meters for 2 people.
Location: 9 de Julio avenue between Marcelo T. de Alvear and Paraguay. Nice view to Plaza San Martín. Ref: M.T. de Alvear

870 USD monthly

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Location: Luis Maria Campos and Dorrego ave. Las Cañitas. Living room, 1 bedroom
High floor (16) with excellent view of the river, the greeen parks and the City. Fully furnished bathroom. Capacity: 2 people

1200 USD monthly

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Location: Ecuador 1400. The apt is close to line D of subway and buses stops. The area is sorounded by restaurants, bars, sores, is also close to Alto Palermo shopping and Recoleta cementery. Max 4 people. Ref: Ecuador

340 USD weekly / 950 USD monthly

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Quick search/guide:

Apartment name, maximum capacity, weekly price, monthly price

Neighborhood: Barrio Norte - Palermo

San Luis I, capacity up to 4, USD 350, USD 990 (built on 2007)

San Luis II, capacity 2, USD 380, USD 1090

Ecuador, capacity up to 4, USD 340, USD 950

Sanchez de Bustamante, capacity up to 3, USD 350, USD 950

Larrea 1080, cpacity up to 2, month USD 700

Malabia 2364, capacity up to 5-6, USD 420, USD 1300

Malabia 2344, cpacity up to 4, USD 800

Santa Fe, capacity up to 2, USD 290, USD 840

Beruti, cpacity up to 2, USD 290, USD 780

Laprida 1200, capacity up to 2, 1 guest USD 850/month (2 USD 950)

Laprida & Mansilla, 2 bedrooms - capacity 4 people, USD 460, USD 1150

Neighborhood: Las Cañitas

Soldado de la Independencia, Las Cañitas, up to 2, USD 290, USD 730

Luis Maria Campos 134, Las Cañitas, 1 bedroom, USD 420, USD 1200 (BRAND NEW)

Luis Maria Campos 250, Las Cañitas, 1 bedroom, month USD 1200

Marcelo T. de Alvear, capacity: 2, USD 340, USD 870

Neighborhood: Abasto - Congreso - Downtown

Jean Jaures, capacity up to 4, USD 350, USD 990 (built on 2009)

Bdo de Irigoyen 214, Downtown, up to 3, USD 450, USD 1290 (LUXURY - built on 2009)

Peron 1200, Center, up to 3, month USD 890

Rodriguez Peña, Congreso, up to 4, USD 320, USD 740

Neighborhood: Recoleta

Las Heras 2040, Recoleta, up to 6, USD 880, USD 2220 (LUXURY)

Las Heras 2975, Recoleta, up to 4, USD 290, USD 880

Vicente Lopez & Junin, Recoleta, 1br, Month USD 880

Neighborhood: Belgrano

Juaramento, Belgrano, up to 4, USD 870 (min 2 months)

Buenos Aires' Attractions

2008-11-07T05:57:00.000-08:00

TANGO
Buenos Aires is known internationally for being the city where tango music and dance was nurtured and where, nowadays, its is mainly confined to shows for tourists [click here to continue reading about Tango ]

San Luis I (neighborhood: Barrio Norte, Max capacity: up to 4)

2008-10-29T15:25:00.000-07:00

This is a large, full of light and brand new studio apartment located in Palermo, 3 blocks to Palermo University, few blocks from Abasto Shopping Mall, one block from Cordoba Ave., 4 blocks from Corrientes ave and subway line B to downtown in 10 minutes, 7 blocks to Santa Fe ave., surrounded by bars, restaurants in a very quiet zone.

It has a open view to front balcony with chairs. In the bedroom area has a queen size bed, cable tv , a good closet with safety box. The living-dining area has a leather futoun couch and real wood table and chairs for 4 parties.

It has an open plan kitchen with microwave oven, gas oven, freezer and kitchen utensils. The bathroom is complete with shower-bathtub and hair dryer.

The apartment includes high speed internet connection and WIFI, AC. The building has been built on late 2006, and has swimming pool, solarium and laundry. 24 Hs security and doorman.

Rates:

Week USD 370

Month USD 1050

Ask for longer stays

Contact Information:

e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com

Reference: Apartment: San Luis I

Available: from March 1st 2012 on

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Las Heras 2040 (neigh: Recoleta, max cap: 6)

2008-10-29T15:20:00.000-07:00

Description:
LUXURY 2 br apartment, located in Recoleta Neighborhood.
It has 85 m2. Great balcony with nice view of the River Plate and sorounded areas of Recoleta.
The apt has security box, TE, TV cable, broadband Internet, Air Cond, table w/6 chairs, Maid service once per week, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, air dryer, hiron.
Main bedroom has a king size bed (1,6 x 2 meters), it can alse be converter to 2 twin of 0,8 x 2 meters.
The second bedroom has 2 twin that can be tied together to become to queen size bed.
The living has a fouton (double).
Optional parking car.
24 x 7 security guard at the building.

Near by there are several sites of interest like:
"VILLAGE RECOLETA", "PLAZA FRANCIA", "LA BIELA", "LOLA" (last two restaurants), "NOCHE TOP DE BUENOS AIRES " (tango show).
Museams: PALAIS DE GLACE , CENTRO CULTURAL RECOLETA, MUSEO MALBA, DESING BUENOS AIRES .

Rates:
Week USD 880
Month USD 2220

Contact Information:

Reference: Apartment: Las Heras 2040

Available pls ask

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Malabia 2344 (neighborhood: Jardin Botánico, max cap: 4)

2008-10-28T15:44:00.000-07:00

Description:

1 bedroom apartment, luminous, with capacity for up to 4. Complete kitchen and bathroom. Waking distance to Botanical Garden (one of the most exclusive areas of Palermo neighborhood). Subway station located to 2 blocks (Scalabrini Ortiz on line D).

Monthy rate: USD 800

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com

Reference: Apartment: Malabia 2344

Availability pls. ask

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Bdo de Irigoyen 214 (downtown)

2008-10-28T14:49:00.000-07:00

Description:
LUXURY Brand New 1 br apartment.

Complete and comfortable one bedroom apartment located in Downtown area, over 9 de Julio Ave., few blocks from Corrientes Ave. and the "Obelisco", 4 blocks to Florida pedestrian street. Near by Subways lines B, C and D. The Colon Theatre Opera
and Ballet are just a 6 blocks, surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops, travel agencies, leather and furs shops.
It has a dining living room with a sofa couch(two single beds) table and chairs for 4 parties, balcony with a panoramic view over 9 de Julio Ave., cable tv, and broadband internet connection.
The kitchen is open plan and totally equipped with microwave oven, gas oven, fridge, coffee maker, juicer and kitchen utensils.
The bedroom has two twin springbox beds or queen size bed and closet. The bathroom is complete with bathtub, shower and hair dryer.
It has AC cool/heat in all the apartment. Cleaning service included once a week.

Located on 11th floor. Beautiful balcony and nice view of 9 de Julio Avenue.

Rates:

Weekly USD 450

Montly USD 1290

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: Bdo de Irigoyen

Available please ask

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Jean Jaures 467 (neig: Barrio Norte, cap. up to 4)

2008-10-28T11:18:00.000-07:00

Description:
Brand new 1 Bd 2 baths. Fully furnished for 2 to 4 people. Located near Abasto Shopping Center, 2 blocks from the Carlos Gardel Subway Station.
High speed internet, fixed te line (línea control), cable TV, swimming pool, gym, solarium and laundry facilities, air conditioning, garage, concierge on duty 24 hours.
This apt is located in a high floor with nice view of the City. It has 50 sqm.
The bedroom has a queen size bed and there is a double sofa bed at the living room.
Building and City taxes as well as utilities included.

Rates:
Week USD 350
Month USD 990

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: Apartment: Jean Jaures

Available from Dec 31st ON

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San Luis II (neighborhood: Barrio Norte, Max capacity: 2)

2008-10-28T09:22:00.000-07:00

1 bedroom flat in excelent location 1 block from Cordoba Av. & 3 blocks from Abasto Shopping and Tango area.

Barrio: Barrio Norte

Área: 50 m2

Capacity : 2 People

Modern building recently finished. Apartment fullt furnished, balcony, 24hs security, swimming pool and Laundry, ratiading floor heating, central hot water. One block away from Cordoba ave. , 3 blocks from Corrientes ave. and 6 from Santa Fe avenue. The Abasto shopping mall is just to 3 blocks.

Brand new apartment comfortable and warm.

Amenities:

TV CABLE -- AIRE ACONDICIONADO -- broadband wireless INTERNET -- TELEPHONE -- FREEZER -- MICROWAVE OVEN -- TOASTER -- IRON -- KITCHEN UTENSILLS -- TOWELLS -- HAIR DRYER -- MAID SERVICE

Rates:

Month: USD 1090

Week: USD 380

Availability: Please ask

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: San Luis II

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Soldado de la Independencia (neigh: Las Cañitas, max cap 2)

2008-10-27T16:19:00.000-07:00

Description:
Nice Studio of 30 m2, for up to 2 guests. This is a well equipped apartment located in the 6th floor of a modern building. The studio has coffe maker, juicer, microwave oven, gas oven, refrigerator, dvd, vhs, TV, Internet, fixed TE line (línea control). The bedroom area features 2 single beds (easely converted in a queen size bed), Ceiling fan, heating. From the balcony you will have a beautiful view of the neighborhood "Las Cañitas".

Rates:
Week USD 290
Month USD 730

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: Apartment: Soldado de la Independencia

Available Dec 2011

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Sanchez de Bustamante (neighborhood: Palermo, Max capacity: 3)

2008-10-27T14:42:00.000-07:00

Description:

This apartment is located on Sanchez de Bustamante street, three blocks from Alto Palermo Shopping and one from Santa Fe Avenue.

It has 1 bedroom with two single beds and great light and view, kitchen integrated into the linving room.

This cozy studio is well equipped for up to 3, Internet, Air Cond, pool, sauna, laundry, etc.

Rates:

Week USD 350
Month USD 950

Contact Information:

e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com

Reference: Sanchez de Bustamante

Available from Dec 22nd to end of February 2011

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Malabia (neighborhood: Jardin Botánico, max cap: 5-6)

2008-10-27T13:42:00.000-07:00

Description:

This is a 2 bedroom apartment of 80 m2 located in first floor.

Capacity 4-6.

Luminous and well decorated, in Jardín Botánico-Palermo. Walking distance to subte-metro and the famous Santa Fe avenue. Sorounding the are you will find the Buenos Aires zoo, and it's close to Recoleta neighborhood.

The apartment features a main bedroom with a queen size bed and huge closet. It also has a second bedroom with single bed; the living room, american kitchen and the bathroom has been finely decorated.

The living room has a fouton (sofa bed). There is TV cable, fixed TE line and Internet.

Maid service once per week included on price. Hard wood floors.

Rates:

Week: USD 420

Month: USD 1300

Ask for longer stays.

Availability: pls ask

Contact information:

Mr Daniel

E-mail: apartinba@gmail.com

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Dorrego (neighborhood: Chacarita, Max capacity: 4)

2008-10-27T13:18:00.000-07:00

This 1 bedroom apartment is located on Dorrego avenue and Corrientes avenue.
The subway station Dorrego is just 1 block away, the downtown is 18' by subway.

The apartment is facing the street and is on the 3rd floor.
43 m2, approx 465 sqf
Max capacity: 4.
The apartment features: fixed telephone line, TV cable, Internet (1 Mbps), DVD. It has full kitchen, freezer, washing machine. The apt is equipped for up to 4 people. Linen & towels included.

The bedroom has a quen size bed (sommier), the living room has a nice wood table w/4 chairs, gas heater device and ceiling fan and huge divan (for 2).
The bathroom is complete with bathtube.
Elevator: no.

Rates:

Month: USD 750
Week: USD 290
Include taxes and utilities.
Minimun stay is 1 week

Availability: Nov 2011

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: Dorrego

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Rodriguez Peña (neigh: Congreso, max capacity: 4)

2008-10-27T11:44:00.000-07:00

Description:

Warm 1 br apartment of 34 m2, well equipped and furnished for up to 4 persons.

In the living area there are a fouton (double bed) and a wood table w/chairs plus the TV with cable tv service.

The bedroom has 2 single beds very comfortable.

Full bathroom with bathtube and bidet. The kitchen has freezer, toaster, coffee maker, washing machine, gas oven, hiron and microwave oven.

The specifics

Linen and towels. TV 21". Hair dryer. Air Cond. CD player and Radio AM-FM. TE fixed line (línea control). Broadband INTERNET. Maid service twice per month.

Rates:
Week USD 320
Month USD 740

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: Apartment: Rodriguez Peña

Available NOW

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Laprida 1278 (neig; Palermo, max. 2 persons)

2008-10-27T11:30:00.000-07:00

Description:
This apartment has been recently recicled, it's well decorated and all furnitures are New !!
It's located 2 blocks away from subway (subte) line D.
On Laprida st. and Chracas, 1,5 blocks from Santa Fe ave.
It has Internet WIFI and with maximum capacity of 2 guests.

Rates per month

1 person USD 850
2 persons USD 950

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: Apartment: Laprida 1278

Available on Jun 24th

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Arenales 2387 (neighborhood: Recoleta, Max capacity: 5)

2008-10-27T06:07:00.000-07:00

Description:
This is a 3 br apartment, it has 75 m2 divided in three plants.
You get into the property from the 2nd level (main), the 1st level has 1 bedroom and in the upper level you will find 2 other bedrooms.
Sleeps up to 5 (max)

Amenities:
Bathrooms w/bathtube: 2
Freezer: 1, toaster: 1, Coffe maker: 1, gas oven: 1
washing machine
DVD, MP3, TV
Fixed TE line
Internet WIFI
Air cond

Location:
Neighborhood: Recoleta
Street: Arenales 2387

Rates:
Week USD 400
Month USD 1200

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: Apartment: Arenales 2387

Availability please ask

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Ecuador 1428 (neighborhood: Barrio Norte, max cap: 4)

2008-10-27T04:17:00.000-07:00

Description:
This is a huge studio located in a ground floor of the building on Ecuador street in Barrio Norte. It has 60 m2. The bedroom area has a queen size bed, the living room area has a sofa bed (double), full equipped kitchen and complete bathroom. Max capacity up to 4.

The apt is close to line D of subway and buses stops. The area is sorounded by restaurants, bars, sores, is also close to Alto Palermo shopping and Recoleta cementery.

Details:
Warm water, central heating - underfloor system, Freezer, washing machine, drying machine, complete kitchen set, with electric coffee maker and toaster, TV, Cable TV, DVD, Audio, Video, fixed TE line, linen and towels, there is a PC. Internet connection via tephone line.

Maid service available for stays of 2 weeks or higher.

Rates
Week: USD 340
Month: USD 950
Deposit required (pls. ask)

Available from
January 8 to 18th
January 25th to Feb 8th
March 11th to 17th
April 1st on

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Laprida & Mansilla - 2 bedrooms for 4 people

2008-10-27T04:10:00.000-07:00

Description:

This is a luminous 2 bedroom apartment, big balcony facing the street, nice kitchen, complete bathroom.

Location: one of the most distingish neighborhood of Buenos Aires, very close to Santa Fe avenue and the famous Alto Palermo shopping mall. Subway line D, steps away from the apartment. The area is full of restaurants, cinemas, etc.

The apartment features TV cable, Air Conditioner, ceiling fan, queen size (sommier) in the main bedroom and 2 single beds in the second room. Big freezer, microwave oven, electric coffee maker, towells and linens for up to 5 people.

Rates:

Week please ASK

Month USD 1150

Available NOW

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Las Heras 2975 (neighborhood: Recoleta, max cap. up to 4)

2008-10-27T04:02:00.000-07:00

This is a broad 1 br apartment luminous located in the 4th floor. It has got a nice balcony facing the street (Las Heras ave.). Full equipped kitchen and bathroom. Close to Alto Palermo shopping mall and Village Recoleta. Broadband Internet included.
Maximum capacity: 4 persons.

Specifics:
TV cable
Air Conditioner
Ceiling fan
Double Sommier (queen size), Twin sommier beds
One sofa: two single beds
Freezer
Microwave oven
Coffee maker
Toaster
Linen and towels
Broad table w/chairs

Rates:
Week please ask
Month USD 880

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: Apartment: Las Heras 2975

Available from May 10th on

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Santa Fe (neighborhood: Palermo, max cap: 2)

2008-10-27T03:48:00.000-07:00

This apartment is suitable for 2 persons. Located on Santa Fe ave. just 1 block away from Palermo subte station (line D).

It has Air Conditioner, ceiling fan, fixed TE line, TV cable.

The apt is located at the 12th floor with nice view of the River Plate.

Rates:
Week: USD 290
Month: USD 840

Available from Feb 28th

Contact information
Mr Daniel
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com

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Arenales 2437 (neigh: Recoleta, cap. 2)

2008-10-27T03:43:00.000-07:00

Description:

This nice apartment is located in a 6th floor of a building located on Arenales street and Pueyrredon Ave.
Santa Fe avenue is just to 1 block, very nice location.
Full equipped kitchen and bathroom.

Rates:
Week: USD 300
Month USD 680

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: Apartment: Arenales 2437

Available from March 25th

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Beruti 3429 (neig: Alto Palermo, max cap: 2)

2008-10-27T02:58:00.000-07:00

Description:
This is a Studio located one block away from Alto Palermo shopping mall, one of the most exclusive areas of Buenos Aires. Bulnes is the crossing street.
The apt is located in a high floor (# 19) with a panoramic view of the River Plate. It has 34 m2 front balcony. Luminous and quiet apartment it has a complete kitchen and full bathroom.
Wooden floors, 2 single sommier (easely converted to a double bed), air conditioning/heating, linens and towels, table and chairs. Separate kitchen with freeze, microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster, utensils and oven.
There is tv cable and Internet.
Furthermore, the building has 7x24 security guard.
Nearby this apt you will fing the famous Santa Fe avenue, Coronel Diaz ave and Las Heras park, AltoPalermo shopping, subway and bus lines, banks (ATM), restaurants, gym, coffee stores, much more.

Rates:
Week USD 290

Month USD 780

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: Apartment: Beruti

Available pls ask

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Larrea 1080

2008-10-25T04:48:00.000-07:00

This apartment is located at LARREA 1080 12 floor.
Steps away from SANTA FÉ Avenue and just 1 block from subway station (PUEYRREDÓN ).
It has an open view and very luminous in a silent environment from its 12th floor.
Fully furnished and equipped, Air conditioner and ceiling fan. Refrigerator, microwave oven, cable TV, TE, nice kitchenette. The bathroom is complete.

Ask about this property.

Rates:
Month USD 700

Available NOW

Contact information:
Mr Daniel
e-mail: bcp321@yahoo.com.ar

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Vicente Lopez, Recoleta, Month USD 850

2008-10-22T17:37:00.000-07:00

Location: Vicente Lopez & Junin

Department of 1 bedroom. In the heart of Recoleta, fully furnished with Internet and TV cable.
All services included on price.

Rates:
Month USD 880

Contact information:
apartinba@gmail.com

Available NOW

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Juramento 1565, Belgrano, minimum stay 1 month, 4 guests, USD 870

2008-10-22T05:31:00.000-07:00

Address: Juramento 1565, 1st floor C, meters away from Libertador Ave.

Neighborhood: Belgrano

Nice 1 bedroom apartment, view to front, luminous and broad for up to 4 guests. Double and single beds according the request. TV cable and Internet. The living room has a divan-sofa that can accomodate 2 guests.

Complete kitchen and full equipped bathroom. Waking distance to main transportation: train. buses, taxis stops.

Close to Commercial areas like "Barrio Chino" and "Parque Barrancas de Belgrano" and Palermo. Downtown tp 10 minutes by train. Sorounded by stores, cinemas, restaurantes and coffee shops.

Minumum stay 1 month.

Rate: USD 870/month
Ask for longer periods

Availability: NOW

Contact Information:
Reference: Juramento 1565
E-mail: apartinba@gmail.com

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Tango cont.

2008-10-20T14:16:00.000-07:00

The Origins of The Tango

Both the music and the dance have indirect influences from the African candombe, the Cuban Havanera, the Andalusian tango, the chotis and the cuplé, added to regional music and popular lyrics.

Is has been attempted to reconstruct the history of the tango but it turns out impossible to determine a date of birth due to the fact that there is no written and/or proven information about it. There has also been a speculation that Cuba was the country where the tango was danced for the first time. Nevertheless, most experts coincide that Buenos Aires, during the decade of 1880 marked the starting point of the music and the dance. In those years there was a proliferation of brothels in Buenos Aires, mostly sustained by immigrant women from Spain, France, Italy, Germany and Poland, whose clientele were also immigrants that had left their families and wives in search of new opportunities.

Initially, the tango was played in brothels with a violin, a flute and a guitar, and if a guitar was not available, it was replaced with a comb turned into a wind instrument alongside a cigarette paper and a expert blower that marked the rhythm. The mythical instrument, the bandoneon, was not a part of the tango until a couple of decades later, around 1900 approximately, and little by little it started to replace the flute.
As time went by, tango shows at brothels became monotonous and in an effort to avoid the publics boredom, the brothels' management hired trios or different musicians' groups, who inspired the public to start dancing. Unexpectedly, these shows became so successful that they started to be more frequent. It is said that this is how tango was originated. Afterwards, the first tango ballroom dances were organized at tango academies, for men only.

The first tango composer is considered to have been a man called Juan Perez, author of the song "Dame la lata ", sometime around 1880; though it is not discarded that other authors and other songs have existed. It is likely that the first tangos were "Dame la lata ", "El Tero" and "Andáte a la Recoleta ".

The tango grew in the suburbs and followed its way to the streets. Some time later it spread to the city and arrived at places like the Café Tarana, known as the Café Hansen, El Kiosquito, La Glorieta, La Red and El Velódromo. It was at that time when women were added to the dance and gave it its final touch.
Piano solos started to get popular, occasionally accompanied by a flute, a violin and a guitar. In 1904, Casimiro Ain appeared at the Opera Theater as a dancer of tango joined by his wife and since that moment dancers like Ricardo Güiraldes, Florencio Parravincini and Jorge Newbery rose.

Tango Lyrics

The first tangos lacked lyrics but in some cases the musicians improvised them in the spare of the moment. The first written lyrics described the brothels environment and were vulgar, obscene, and showed lack of education. Some of the titles were "Dos sin sacarla", "Qué polvo con tanto viento", "Con qué tropieza que no dentra" and "Siete pulgadas", among others.
On the other hand, in some parts of Buenos Aires, poetry began to spread in the lyrics of tango. Thugs were introduced and described as "compadritos" (arrogant, womanizer, drinker and aggressive men who always carried a knife).

Pascual Contursi was considered the most important lyricist of the tango and introduced, in 1920, the lyrics with argument and narrative, being "Mi noche triste" his most successful tango lyrics. Nowadays, there are very few instrumental tangos.
Tango Environment
The tango is said to have been born in Buenos Aires, on the shores of the Riachuelo; in brothels and in impoverished neighborhood squats of southern Buenos Aires. The social class in which it developed was a mixture of regional people and immigrants made up by sailors, craftsmen and working class people.

They were mostly lonely men who had left their families at their natal countries and frequented clubs or dance ballrooms for fun. Many tango lyrics are inspired in these groups of men who became the "guapos", "malevos" and "compadritos". Some meeting places of these characters were the Café Sabatino, the Almacén de la Milonga and the Viejo Bailetín del Palomar. This portion of society felt identified with the tango lyrics because they talked about the "hard or bad life".
The First Tango Bands
The first tango bands were the Trios, which included a flute, violin and guitar players and performed in brothels around 1870. Towards the end of 1890 the bandoneon was added to the lineup, sometimes replacing the flute. However, it appears to be that bands changed constantly and they were formed by whoever showed up on the day of the show.
At the beginning of 1900 many quartets and quintets were formed, but this fact didn't stop the duos from staying on board. Through the years, small bands gathered up and formed the "Orquesta Típica" (Typical Orchestra) that became very successful among tango fans.

The most representative artist in the history of the Tango was Carlos Gardel, whose charisma and talent managed to conquer the lovers of this music.

The Dance

One of the characteristics that better define the Tango is its choreography. The dance is one of the most important expressions of the tango and the visual beauty illustrates the spirit of the music. A foot moves in every musical note, meaning that if a foot moves in one note, in the following note the other one should, too; similar to walking.

The famous "firulete" refers to the steps that dance-couple make as a skill display to seduce and beautify the dance, and it is the detail that transforms the tango into a showy spectacle. The tango has wide range of choreographic options, making it intriguing and of singular visual beauty. It is important to differentiate the choreographic dance from the improvised one. In the first one, the dancers skills offer a specific rehearsed show, while the improvised dance is unexpected and does not come out as a result of rehearsals but shows creativity and expertise.

The tango cannot be danced individually; the woman seduces and the man leads. He protects and supports her, while she elaborates and outlines the dance breaking balance and resting on his chest.
In the 1990's the tango music and dance had huge internationally success and many new artists surfaced in Buenos Aires, while the passion has grown without borders.

The "Tango Day" is celebrated in Buenos Aires on December 11th

Peron 1200, 1 bedroom

2008-08-08T05:30:00.000-07:00

Apartment located at Peron 1200 5th floor view to front. It has one bedroom and its comfortable 48 m2 allow to host up to 3 people.

Located in a 5th floor this apartment is close to micro center area of Buenos Aires.

Rates:

Month USD 890

Available from August 9th

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Luis Maria Campos 134 (Las Cañitas - up to 3 people)

2008-05-01T09:02:00.000-07:00

The neighborhood...

A six block neighborhood at the north end of Palermo, Las Cañitas is a newly discovered Buenos Aires neighborhood well known for night life and ethnic restaurants.
Close to the polo fields and a short walk from Palermo's famous parks, Las Cañitas is a relaxing place to stay with convenient access via public transportation to attractions in more hectic parts of the city.

Today, in Las Cañitas, there are plenty of modern buildings and lofts. The huge green spaces and the calm of the area has now become one of the most important gastronomic centers of the city, where the day and night movement is constant. What began with some restaurants and bars; is now one of the most requested areas for the enterprising, and the most visited by the porteños and the lovers of good cuisine.

There are options for all the ages and taste. The younger ones will be able to enjoy of the variety of places and discos, that play great music and that are decorated with the last trades in fashion or with a very retro style. For the not too young, there are several restaurants of elegant style.
In the cuisines, highlight the classic porteña food, the ethnic dishes and the fusion food, all prepared by the most well know chefs. The area offers also an alternative ride.

The Solar de la Abadía Shopping, is other option for the ones that prefer a day or family ride. It has a selection of first trade marks locals, places to eat, a hypermarket, theaters and games for the kids. One detail, the marbles that you can appreciate in this commercial centre were especially brought from another country.
The universe of Las Cañitas neighborhood, is continually being recycle and offering the best night life. A great option to have fun and relax, with music and the pleasure of delicious meals.

Apartment description:

Beautiful Deluxe New Modern and very sunny 1 BR, bath with over 470 sq ft/ 44 m2 on high floor (7th level) at Residential Secure Modern Building with Amenities.
Prime location in Palermo, steps away from Commercial Santa Fe ave and Las Cañitas area with many groceries stores, banks, etc and D Subway Station "Palermo".
Only blocks away from Palermo Parks, The Race Tracks, Polo Field, Jumbo Supermarket and Palermo Hollywood area filled with gourmet restaurants.
Nice open view to North-East and sight to Palermo wood, hipic court.

It has a Beautiful Private Large Terrace providing amazing Panoramic Palermo Views of BA Skyline, Rio de La Plata and Green Palermo.

Master Bedroom with nice and very comfortable matress/sommier same used in the best hotels.

Hardwood Floors. Fully equipped kitchen with Microwave oven, coffe maker and toaster. Heating and A/C. High Speed Internet/ Wi-Fi.
Rootop Terrace with Sundeck, Pool, BBQ area, Gym and Laundry on premises. Maid Service Weekly optional. Quality Linen & Towels provided.

Week: USD 420
Month: USD 1200

Long-Term stay: usd 1099 ( 5 month+ ) All inclusive.
No fees. Owner direct.

Available from Dec 18 to 25
Available from Dec 31st ON

NEW apartment for 2-3 people:

M. T. de Alvear (Plaza San Martin), cap 2, USD 870

2007-02-28T09:42:00.000-08:00

Description:

Studio in Downtown
35 square meters for 2 people.
Location: 9 de Julio avenue between Marcelo T. de Alvear and Paraguay
Plaza San Martín -
All transportation ways.
5th floor facing 9 de Julio avenue and excellent view.
Luminous, full equipped
Bath w/bathtube - Central hot water - air conditioner - Kitchinette, gas oven.
Queen size bed.

Private Security - Internet wifi - TV Cable

Rates:
Weekly fee is USD 340
Monthly fee is USD 870
All services and taxes included.
Maid service, optional.

Available from June 1st on

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Luis Maria Campos 250 (1 br, USD 1200/month)

2007-02-25T14:57:00.000-08:00

Description

Location: Luis Maria Campos & Dorrego ave.
Neighborhood: Palermo - Las Cañitas.

Living room, 1 bedroom
High floor (16) with excellent view of the river, the greeen parks and the City.
Fully furnished bathroom.
Integrated kitchen - balcony - Internet - central heating- air conditioner.
Private segurity

Capacity: 2 persons

Monthly rate: U$S 1200

All services and taxes included
Maid service optional

Availability from Sep 9th On

Contact Information:
e-mail: apartinba@gmail.com
Reference: Luis Maria Campos and Dorrego ave.

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