This was such a special moment that I have to write about this, Carlos of Biker Street Tours had sent us a link to some great eating places, we were tired so we decided on the closest to our hotel. We walked to San Telmo district only 5 minute walk, his recommendation was closed, we hadn't realised it was only a lunch place. Our nose lead us to an entrance way and what attracted us was the growing wall, it was downstairs, we looked at each other and said wh...

Biker Street Bike tours hosted us for a tour of the south side of the city. Carlos was a great guide, relaxed, funny and full of little stories, we really enjoyed it. The bikes were quite comfortable for city bikes and cycling wasn't scary, he took us down quiet streets and along cycle lanes, through parks, a really thought out route. CITY SOUTH TOUR took in Plaza de Mayo the birth place of the city, Puerto Madero once a slum port area now the most expens...

Up and Atom, off we went to Retiro Train station, about a 30 minute walk from the hotel to catch the train to Tigre, a local train that departs every 15 minutes, was really simple, no problem buying the tickets, got returns and it was super super cheap.  Tigre sits on an island created by several small streams and rivers and was founded in 1820, after floods had destroyed other settlements in the area, then known as the Partido de las Conchas.The area's nam...

Yep a great bus trip - very comfortable great service - this is the 1st class bus service throughout Mexico - fantastic