Weekend Getaways near Mercedes

One of the most passionate football cities in the world, Buenos Aires has borne and nurtured many legends in football; once you're here, it'll be easy to see why.Famous footballers to have played here: Diego Maradona, Carlos Tevez, Juan Roman Riquelme, Walter Samuel, Gabriel Batistuta.Things to do apart from football: Visit the colourful neighbourhood of La Boca to see where tango started. Visit Casa Rosada, a pink palace that houses the presidential office.Average expenditure per day per head: Rs. 3,000Book the best hotels.Read more about the city.

The capital and the most populous city of Argentina, Buenos Aires is arguably the most important cultural hub of the entire western hemisphere. Although located an entire globe away from India, the streets will seem eerily familiar to every Indian because the climate is similar and it's a developing nation boasting of rich history. Probably Argentina's greatest cultural contribution to the world, tango is what makes the city effortlessly sexy. When you watch people "making love in the vertical position" while they are engrossed in a steamy strut, you realise that there's nothing that can hold Buenos Aires back from expressing itself.Famous for: Lionel Messi and tango.Things to do: Witness a local football match. Roam the streets at night, because the city never sleeps.Weather in January: Average is 12 degrees celsius, and the air is dry.Average budget per head for 5 days (excluding flights): Rs. 40,000For more details, read this.

It would be shameful to leave one of the largest producers of wine in the world, without some wine tasting. The Anuva Wines in Palermo Soho provides the best of Argentina's drinking experience. Providing a unique and diverse collection of wines from various wineries in Argentina and pairing them with delicious local food, Anuva wines gives you the best of both worlds. Their tasting tour further gives you information on the kinds of wine and the making process. You can also purchase and ship some amazing wine bottles home.

The first stop on my round-the-world trip is Buenos Aires, Argentina. My two days here were spent running in Palermo Park, walking around the Harbor Area, visiting the Recolta Cemetery, and the Obelisk (the city's biggest landmark) that sits in the Plaza de la Republica.

The first day you can spend at your leisure, either relaxing at your hotel, or exploring the city. In the evening you will head to one of Buenos Aires' finest dinner and tango shows at Esquina Carlos Gardel, a traditional Art Nouveau dining room to experience the very best of Argentine cuisine and dance. Day 2 - You'll head out to explore Buenos Aires. Your local guide/host will show you the landmark buildings and neighborhoods, like the city center to see the Obelisco and the Casa Rosada and then La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta and Palermo. The guides will tell you about the history and architecture of each area. The last day you can head out independently or avail of one of our tour options.