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LA PLATA

La Plata is located 60 km from Buenos Aires city, only an hour away by bus. It‛s a university city with great architectural, sporting and cultural heritages, as well as excellent gastronomy, theatres and nightlife. :: Astronomic Observatory & Museum of Natural Science: It is considered one of the most important museums of the world because of the valuable pieces it conserves. :: The Cathedral: It is America‛s tallest cathedral (112 m). In 1994 it was recognized as one of the ten most important cathedrals of the world, and its name was inscribed in Saint Peter‛s Basilica in Vatican City. :: Children‛s Republic: A theme park of 53 hectares, where everything has been built to scale: castles, oriental palaces, public buildings, a chapel, a lake, a train and much more. :: Buildings with amazing architecture: The Teatro Argentino (with international shows), the Coliseo Podestá Theatre, Ciudad de La Plata Stadium (one of the most modern in South America), Pasaje Dardo Rocha, and Municipalidad (City Council), among others.:: Meridiano Vº: A traditional neighbourhood located in the south of the city, where the cobblestone streets, nostalgic bars and old lamp posts will take you to the past. Visit the old train station for its amazing cultural centre.

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FRANKVILLE HOSTEL & INTERCULTURAL CLUB

Calle 46 N°781 between 10 y 11 (0221) 4823100

[email protected] www.frankville.com.ar

Frankville was the fi rst and is the coolest hostel in La Plata! This vibrant hostel has a great location: with bars and restaurants at your doorstep, and within walking distance

from most tourist spots. This totally renovated 1913 house offers dorms for 4 and 6

people, as well as private rooms (some of them ensuite), a fully equipped kitchen, spacious common areas with board games, movies, books,

PlayStation, and a garden with grill. Cool English and Portuguese-speaking owners!

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Frankville & Home Spanish School offer packages including lodging and classes for 1 week, 15 days or 1 month. 10% off with Get South!

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HOME INTERCULTURAL LEARNINGIf learning Spanish is next on your “to do” list, check out Home Intercultural Learning in La Plata. The school uses some of the most innovative techniques in teaching Spanish; combining regular lessons, immersion outings and “blended learning” (a mix of face to face and online courses at all levels). With a team of experienced staff, they work in conjunction with other schools around the world to bring you the best and most up-to-date teaching strategies. There’s a range of packages you can choose

from, which include a mix of intensive or semi-intensive classes, group or individual lessons plus events and lodging at Frankville Hostel nearby. It’s a cozy learning environment with a great relaxed vibe. Pay them a visit!

Calle 37 Nº 1091, between 16 & 17(0221) 4833575

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Mar del Plata is the popular beach resort town, just fi ve hours south of Buenos Aires, which gets a huge population boost in the summer. You will have to wade through a sea of Argentineans before reaching the sea at the popular downtown beaches Bristol, Playa Chica and Playa Grande. For a more tranquil experience, head to one of the southern beaches like Punta Magotes. You can‛t miss the Havanna building, with their trademark “alfajores” or the landmark restaurant Manolo for their “chocolate con churros”.If you‛re not the beach-lounging type, Mar del Plata also offers many adventure options. Try your skills and nerve surfi ng, long boarding, wake boarding, wind surfi ng, scuba diving, paragliding and skydiving.Outside of town you can trek, rock climb, rappel, kayak and horseback ride at the Sierra y Lago de Los Padres. Get to know the local maritime culture by boating around the bay, visiting the Museo del Mar or strolling around the port to see the day‛s catch come in and the resident sea lions playing in the water.After midnight, head to Mar del Plata‛s booming nightlife along Constitución street.

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HOSTEL LA PERGOLA Hipólito Yrigoyen 1093 (corner Balcarce)(0223) 4933695

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The house of La Pérgola is historically protected by the city because of its exquisite design. They have a terrace with grill looking onto sea views, a stocked kitchen and a plush DVD room with more than 200 fi lms. It is located only 1 block from the sea and close to all

the necessities of the city. Take your pick from their rooms for 2, 4, 6 or 8 people, most with shared bath. The well travelled owner make special efforts to maintain a positive energy environment.

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This surf school offers beginner, intermediate and advanced classes, equipment rental and clothing sales. Programs run year round, just call the owner, Diego Pagliardini (surfer pro), to confi rm. Getting to Playa Grande is easy-take the coastal buses 221 or 581

or buses 571 or 511 from downtown. Ask about surf weekends and packages including hostel, half board and access to the best waves around Mar del Plata!

HOSTEL YANQUETRUZHostel Yanquetruz is famous for its welcoming hospitality and tight knit community. The 10 rooms with twin, quadruple and sextuplet beds will not just be faceless neighboring quarters, they’ll be the rooms of your friends. The hostel’s bilingual hosts arrange group meals everyday in the communal kitchen and frequently organize outings to the nearby beaches, shops, restaurants and bars.

Nights sipping cocktails atop their rooftop patio bar are surely something to remember!


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9 de Julio 3634(0223) 4738098

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Playa Grande Sector Central under Hotel Costa Galana

(0223) 155833914 / [email protected]

www.escueladesurfplayagrande.com

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CORDOBA

HOSTEL CASAGRANDE Jujuy 947 (0223) 4760805 / 4757015

[email protected] www.mardelplatahostel.com

This big hostel is located just 4 blocks away from the beach and contains double, triple and quadruple rooms, with shared and private bathrooms, and 2 dorms for 6 or 10 people.You will also enjoy the lovely rooftop patio, parrilla*, stocked kitchen, TV and DVD player and the comfy central areas with fi replaces.

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Córdoba is Argentina‛s second largest city, with their iconic music and dancing, the “cuarteto”, and their famous signature drink, Fernet con cola.Downtown you can fi nd the Manzana Jesuítica (Jesuit quarters), declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. While you are there, visit the Cathedral, the University of Córdoba (the oldest university in Argentina), the Cabildo (town hall), Montserrat College, and the churches of the Compañía de Jesús, San Francisco and San Roque. Nueva Cordoba neighbourhood is the spot for hopping nightlife. Here also stands the impressive 1912 Palacio Ferreyra with its fi ne art museum - a mixture of largely Cordoban contemporary and classic art. Nearby, the huge Museo Emilio Caraffa stages exhibitions from local artists. Don‛t miss the Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón (de los padres Capuchinos) and its gothic architecture.

Visit Sarmiento Park, the largest park in town, which is home to the Zoo as well as a boating lake with islands, sporting grounds and wide boulevards lined with native trees.

ALTA ESPERANZA HOSTEL Bv. Marítimo P. Peralta Ramos 1361(0223) 4958650

[email protected] www.altaesperanzahostel.com.ar

The arty and laid back hostel attracts a crowd of over 30’s, and it is located right by the sea! They offer regular yoga workshops, occassional intimate, acoustic gigs or just relax in the garden or terrace with a good book. In this chalet-style hostel there are doubles (except summer) and dorms (some with a sea view!) and a large kitchen, living area and BBQ to use. Breakfast - Internet - Wi-Fi


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CONDOR Viajes y Expediciones CORDOBA(0351) 155737033

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Looking for Adventure in Córdoba? Cóndor Viajes y Expediciones has all the outdoor activities you are looking for. Excursions: horseback riding in the Sierras Chicas, trekking in Quebrada del Condorito National Park (a unique place for Condor watching), trekking in Los Gigantes (one of the best destinations to practice hiking and enjoy the breathtaking scenery from high above), climbing on routes specially chosen by climbers for the quality of its rock (with cracks in strong granite), paragliding, skydiving and much more! Excursions run year-round by bilingual guides who take safety and responsibility seriously. Just give them a call and they’ll come pick you up!

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:: Alta Gracia: is a pretty little town situated 35 km from Córdoba city. It offers interesting attractions, including the Jesuit Estancia (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO) and the “Che” Guevara House and Museum. Ernesto “Che” Guevara spent his childhood in Alta Gracia and the house his parents rented has now been turned into a museum. The Jesuit Estancia is made up of former “productive farms” founded by theJesuits in the 17th century. :: Quebrada del Condorito National Park: famous for its V-shaped crack, 800 m deep and with a 1,500 m gap between the edges, and the Condorito river running through its bottom. It‛s one of the few places where you can see condors at a close distance; they nest on the steep southern balcony, from where the view is magnifi cent.:: Los Gigantes: located 90 km from Cordoba city in the Sierras de Córdoba, these pure granite formations have steep rock walls and are very popular amongst climbers and rappelers. :: Villa General Belgrano: this picturesque German-infl uenced town, 90 km from Córdoba city, has a quaint downtown and an October beer festival.

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MORADA HOSTEL Humberto Primo 532 (0351) 4262238

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If you want a truly genuine Argentinean experience you should go to the Morada Hostel. Travel is about experiencing new places and meeting new people. If you feel the same way they want to meet you!They offer breezy double rooms and dorms.

They also have their own resto-bar and self-catering kitchen. Everything you’d expect to make you feel at home is there, including helpful and friendly staff.They are located downtown by the Cañada which is lined with bars, pubs and restaurants. Have a look at their rooftop deck with couches, music and a grill.

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TURNING POINT HOSTEL Entre Ríos 435(0351) 4221264

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This hostel is run by a cool, bilingual staff in a large historic house with three gorgeous internal patios. It has private rooms and dorms (most with shared bath) and it is located just 3.5 blocks from the bus station and 4.5 blocks from Plaza San Martín. While you’re there, take advantage of the video arcade with Nintendo Wii, Saturday BBQs, choripan* Tuesdays and free tickets to Cordoba’s best dance clubs on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays!

Also onsite, you’ll fi nd Sleeping Sun Travel Agency - where to

turn for bus ticket sales, currency exchange, hostel

reservations, Spanish classes, ATV rentals and

excursions and tours like trekking, horseback

riding, skydiving and paragliding.

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Sleeping Sun Travel Agency N° Leg.: 13.400

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Only hostel in Córdoba with a swimming pool!

CORDOBA HOSTEL

Internet - Wi-Fi

Ituzaingó 1070 (0351) 4687359 / 153593971

[email protected] www.cordobahostel.com.ar

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Córdoba Hostel is much more than just a place to sleep...This hostel is located in Nueva Córdoba,a safe area with an active nightlife near loads of student bars, just 600 m from the bus station and 200 m from the main park. Set in a comfortable 4 storey house, it has a broad range of accommodation to suit every need, ranging from single, twin or double, triple, quadruple and dorms, most of

them ensuite. There's something for everyone! Feeling chill? Then laze around their swimming pool,

have a drink with friends at the bar, or relax in the kitchen or patio with BBQ area. They grill every Friday!

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PALENQUE HOSTEL General Paz 371 (0351) 4237588

[email protected] www.palenquehostel.com.ar

Smack in the centre of town, Palenque Hostel makes a great springboard from which to discover the pleasures of Córdoba. Located in one of the city’s main avenues and within walking

distance to bars, pubs, clubs and museums, this renovated 100 year-old house has breezy double rooms and dorms, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. If you feel like chilling there is plenty to pass the

time away: a ping pong & foosball table, board games, Play Station 2, a large fl at screen TV, a bunch of movies, and a cool patio with an outdoor bar.

Otherwise, a big night out in town is waiting for you!

Don’t miss the asado*, traditional food and free empanada* nights to make sure you have a belly full of Córdoba at the end of the day.

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BABILONIA HOSTEL Simón Bolívar 462(0351) 4218054

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This is a starting point to get to know the real Córdoba. Feel inspired by the colonial style architecture with its light, airy rooms, array of musical instruments, two patios, ping pong table, swimming pool, garden and BBQ area. Babilonia even have an communal art book and materials where you can draw, paint and scribble down your thoughts to share with other travellers. The hostel has dorms for up to six people, and private doubles, all with shared bathrooms. Right next to San Juan Boulevard, you are within arms reach of shops, pubs and restaurants. In house you can learn tango and enjoy art exhibitions, music, books and fi lms, themed food nights and asados* every Tuesday and Friday, and if you want to get out and about the friendly

and smiley staff can help you with info about tours, adventures and sports in and around Córdoba.



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ALDEA HOSTEL Santa Rosa 447 (0351) 4261312

[email protected] www.aldeahostel.com

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This spacious house offers a variety of private rooms and dorms in the best location; pretty close to excellent bars, pubs, discos and typical restaurants in Córdoba.

The hostel has a lovely patio where you can sit in the shadow of a gigantic tree, a terrace with a deck and grill, and plenty of fun spaces to meet people such as a TV room, bar, as well as pool and foosball tables.

The place is spotless thanks to the effort and dedication of the cleaning team. Their young and friendly staff is available 24/7 and take your well being and security very seriously. Don’t miss their permanent street art display!


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LA CUMBRE

CUCHI CORRAL PARAGLIDING LA CUMBRE - CORDOBA [email protected]

(03548) 15570951 / 15571009There is nothing as freeing as sailing through the air, high above a beautiful valley. Paragliding is at its best here in Cuchi Corral, eight kilometers west of La Cumbre and 106 km from Córdoba city. Cuchi Corral hill drops off 400 meters above the gorgeous Pintos River, making it the perfect place to paraglide. Take the jump in tandem with one of the professional instructors and just enjoy the ride! You can count on their new gear and 15 years of experience. Upon landing, you’ll fi nd yourself at the beautiful Pintos River,

where you can swim or eat a delicious homemade meal (if you order ahead). Staff Cuchi Corral jumps year-round, has a bilingual staff, and offers to pick you up (and drop you off ) in La Cumbre. Don’t forget a windbreaker, long pants, hiking boots, a swimming suit and sunscreen!

Cash payments onlyTo get to La Cumbre from Córdoba city, take a

TranSierras minibus from the bus station.

La Cumbre is a privileged town due to its mountain‛s rugged surrounding areas and the green calmness of the Punilla Valley, fi lled with winding roads and big stony English houses. It is located at about 98 km from Cordoba city.It stands out for its microclimate, which has therapeutic value, making it an ideal place to do adventure activities or just hang around and spend a pleasant stay. Its small centre holds a picturesque style combining small streets full of excellent quality restaurants and bars, with mansions and big houses from the turn of the century.In a picturesque hill, 1 km. from town, there is the image of a 7 m. high Christ Redemptor. At its bottom you will fi nd San Roque‛s Chapel, the oldest and more signifi cant chapel of La Cumbre.Trips around the mountain range, mountain biking, paragliding andhorseback riding are just some of the options for visitors.With its friendly local population, rich history, varied activities, adventure sports, pleasant climate and landscapes through the mountain range, it is a unique place to visit all year round.

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