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Argentina Special
Argentina Destination Amazing
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Why Argentina
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Reasons to choose Argentina
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Experience Argentina Route 40
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Adventurous Argentina
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Argentina
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rgentina is a destination which offers ample opportunity to experience the stunning natural surroundings, participate in active adventure sports and discover a culture that is rich in history, tradition and an appreciation of life’s pleasures. Argentina is the birthplace of Tango and is like the dance itself, it is elegant, exquisite, seductive and busting with excited energy. The picture perfect old neighborhood is surrounded with romantic restaurants and a thumping nightlife. The Buenos Aires European heritage is evident in its architecture and Latin America’s shopping capital offers the promise of premium retail therapy along its grand, wide boulevards. Travelers will experience breathtaking scenery, stays in luxury accommodations, meals in gourmet restaurants, fine wines and enjoy Argentina’s well-deserved reputation for hospitality. Buenos Aires is a wonderful, cosmopolitan city that is a joy to explore on foot. A perfect city for travelers where they can fine dine, walk hand-in-hand on quiet cobble streets under 100 year old oak trees and enjoy watching locals dance the tango in a truly authentic setting. It is also a city which never sleeps… Cafes, Bars, Night Clubs and much more make it very exciting… Patagonia is another extraordinary and interesting travel highlight of Argentina, and is ideal for enjoying the superb outdoors. El Calafate, has spectacular scenery surrounded by enormous glaciers. The periodic collapse of ice masses from Perito Moreno glacier is one of the
most impressive natural spectacles. This phenomenon can be observed and witnessed by travelers. Travelers could find a find a secluded lodge or estancia in Patagonia and tuck themselves in this marvelous place. Bariloche the region of mountains and lakes allowing travelers relax and be with nature. The Valdes Peninsula is great for wildlife watching vacations in Argentina. Whale watching is popular in this area. The Iguassu Falls is one of the must-visit places in Argentina. The huge waterfalls and the dazzling scenery is a very special experience by itself. Iguassu Falls is one of the Natural Seven Wonders of the World. Here the Iguassu power can be felt at the ‘Devils Throat’ where 275 waterfalls drop from a great height. Travelers are actually so close to the falls that it feels like you are in them. Mendoza is one of the best places where couples can enjoy fine wines and wonderful Andean mountain scenery. Salta is a fabulous for its small little highland villages and is described as “the land of feelings or sensations” Argentina is the most visited country in South America with a population of 40 million people. The currency is Argentine peso and is a Spanish speaking country. Argentina is a dream for destination travelers. They can plan fantastic and unique itineraries with the amazing array of opportunities available. This allows them to fulfill all their deepest desires and to pursue what makes their heart beat faster!
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Why
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What is the biggest draw producers find in Buenos Aires? There are many reasons to choose Buenos Aires. The audiovisual sector has been declared an INDUSTRY in the City, has highly qualified and bilingual PROFESSIONALS. Buenos Aires is inhabited by several communities of different cultures, which facilitates the production in terms of finding MULTIETHNIC TALENT. The City has the counter-season to that of the northern hemisphere in terms of CLIMATE. The City has equipment of HIGH END TECHNOLOGY. Production services have AFFORDABLE COSTS. The City has a wide range of LOCATIONS where tradition, heritage and modernity coexist, and that can be easily dressed up like other many cities around the world: our slogan is “One place, all the places”. And Filming Permits in public spaces of the city are issued through ONE SINGLE department (BASet), and the whole process is done ONLINE with only FOUR working days in advance.
Ancillary joys found in Buenos Aires: i.e., food, wine? BUENOS AIRES is a Cosmopolitan city, with an intense cultural and artistic life, which has made it one of the most important tourist destinations in Latin America. In many aspects it can be easily compared to important european cities. There are certain neighborhoods in the city that “never sleep”: no matter what day in the week or what hour, Buenos Aires offers a very rich and varied nightlife. Argentina is well known for being a central spot of good wine and excellent food (in the first place argentinean meat is premium class, but also all the Italian traditional dishes like pizza or pasta). The spectacle of football is very important and traditional in the city, and worth living it. And of course our Tango also worth to be seen.
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FILMING
IN ARGENTINA
BEAUTY IN CELLULOID! Argentina, an exotic region as diverse as our culture, now that sets quite the benchmark for the location doesn’t it? Well, we are simply enthralled by this destination desirable, and so will u be when you leaf through the pages of this edition. L&M had an illuminating and informative interview with Patricia Relats, the Content Director at Buenos Aires Film Commission; she tells us all about filming in Argentina, the local support, film tourism and much more. Excerpts from the interview. What are the major advantages of filming in Argentina or Buenos Aires? Buenos Aires is the fourth worldwide city that is most use as a set. It’s flexibility in order to become any other place, it’s architecture and its talents support its constant growth. We have great governmental support and commendable diversity of locations; all these factors go a long way in making Argentina a great filming location.
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Benefits include exemption of tax payment, the companies that are radiated in the Audiovisual District, don’t have to pay local taxes and this includes the whole chain of value. All the audiovisual companies addressed in Buenos Aires City, according to their billing level are framed in the category of “PYME” (Small and Medium Enterprises), and can enjoy a special benefit related to the IIBB (municipal tax). On the other hand, companies (whether national or international) involved in the audiovisual industry and addressed in the Audiovisual District have the benefit of being free of other certain municipal taxes (IIBB, ABL and Sello) for fifteen years (national companies) and for ten years (international companies). So, there are a lot of perks in the offering, and this certainly goes a long way in placing us as a favored destination for filming
How are you planning to promote the country through film tourism and what can you offer to make it more attractive and reachable? We are developing a Discount Card for international producers and we also provide scouting services for free for interested filmmakers.
Are you willing to offer familiarization trips for the producers to explore the locations and promote the destination? Yes, we can organize familiarization trips for international producers.
What are the other areas which you would like to highlight which benefit the film makers, honeymooners, MICE, corporates etc. BUENOS AIRES is a Cosmopolitan city, with an intense cultural and artistic life, which has made it one of the most important tourist destinations in Latin America. In many aspects it can be easily compared to important European cities. There are certain neighborhoods in the city that “never sleep”: no matter what day in the week or what hour, Buenos Aires offers a very rich and varied nightlife. Argentina is well known for being a central spot of good wine and excellent food, in the first place Argentinean meat is premium class, and also all the Italian traditional dishes like pizza or pasta are authentically available. The spectacle of football is very important and traditional in the city, it’s more than worth living it. And of course our Tango is a splendor in itself.
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Argentina welcomes you! L&M had a small rendezvous with the Chairman of National Institute of Tourist Promotion in Argentina, Leonardo Boto. Excerpts from the interview Your views on Argentina as a filming destination?
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Leonardo Boto: Argentina is a large country, the 8th largest in the world, with very different geographic regions, home to a high biodiversity of species, a variety of landscapes and climates. Many international films have been shot in Argentina as directors are very fond of the diversity the country offers. When a country can boast of great cities, history, culture, mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, a magnificent countryside, authentic experiences and so many other factors it becomes a very favourable destination to shoot a movie. Although it’s a relatively new destination for the Indian market, Indian filmmakers will see that it offers a wide selection of options, and this I’m sure will interest them. Also, the fact that filmmakers always want to espy unexplored places for their movies works for Argentina. We look forward to welcome the Indian film industry to come and explore this wonderful country.
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We’d also like to bring to your notice that we have quite a few producers and filmmakers wanting to shoot in Argentina, will you be willing to provide familiarization trips to them? We have seen good interest from the Indian film industry. We thank them for their support and would be absolutely delighted to welcome the Indian Filmmakers to Argentina.
Last Words on Argentina: “Argentina is a dream for destination travellers and they have been fascinated with the marvellous scenery, the vibrant cities, variety of cuisine along with wine tourism bundled with adventure, sport and entertainment. They can plan fantastic and unique itineraries with the amazing array of opportunities available. This allows them to fulfill all their deepest desires and to pursue what makes their heart beat faster! When travellers visit, their stories have been endless and they want to go again to experience more.”
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t’s a great feeling when people start appreciating the good work and also help in improvisation, more so when it all comes from the people who have achieved great success and been in the industry for decades .. this is exactly what’s happening with our magazine which is now in its 5th month and I must say it’s a thrilling experience & major motivation to go forward with all the engines firing. I would like to share a good news that we will be starting our television episodes of Locations and More very soon, this is going to be a one of its kind show which will exclusively focus on destinations combined with making of the movie, star interviews, their experiences, the culture, nature, night life, shopping, wedding, MICE and many more elements which will be packaged in a specially created 40 minute segment, promising to provide great mileage and exposure to the country we focus on .. you can always contact me and let me know if your destination wants to be a part of this .. This month’s edition on Argentina is very special not only for its vibrant locations which are rarely exposed on the celluloid but for the enthusiasm shown by the Buenos Aires film commission, tourism department and their related departments who took great initiatives to provide us with the best of the information which helped in making this magazine look visually stunning. Next month it’s going to be all about Australia mate...
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Before the immensity of the Patagonia, man becomes quite small. To travel around this vast territory, formed by the provinces of La Pampa, Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut, Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego, there are a great variety of options offered, suitable for even the most demanding travelers.
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on Filming in Argentina Biggest draw for producers in Buenos Aires There are many reasons to choose Buenos Aires. The audiovisual sector has been declared an INDUSTRY in the City, has highly qualified and bilingual PROFESSIONALS. Buenos Aires is inhabited by several communities of different cultures, which facilitates the production in terms of finding MULTIETHNIC TALENT. The City has the counter-season to that of the northern hemisphere in terms of CLIMATE. The City has equipment of HIGH END TECHNOLOGY. Production services have AFFORDABLE COSTS. The City has a wide range of LOCATIONS where tradition, heritage and modernity coexist, and that can be easily dressed up like other many cities around the world: our slogan is “One place, all the places”. And Filming Permits in public spaces of the city are issued through ONE SINGLE department (BASet), and the whole process is done ONLINE with only FOUR working days in advance.
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Financial Incentives provided All the audiovisual companies addressed in Buenos Aires City, according to their billing level are framed in the category of “PYME” (Small and Medium Enterprises), can enjoy a special benefit related to the IIBB (municipal tax). On the other hand, those companies (whether national or international) involved in the audiovisual industry and addressed in the Audiovisual District have the benefit of being free of other certain municipal taxes (IIBB, ABL and Sello) for fifteen years (for national companies) or for ten years (for international companies).
Services provided to location scouts In special cases, the Film Commission can organize locations scoutings that consists in showing to producers and foreign directors interesting locations (sometimes more specific, sometimes more exploratory) the city offers to film, and also supplier companies such as laboratories, postproduction or rental houses.
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companies while shooting The Buenos Aires Film Commission provides personalized counseling for the national and international industry, and looks forward to work as an important link between international producers and the local industry or other entities needed to be contacted for any specific audiovisual project, fulfilling the demands and easing the work of producers, providing logistical assistance, professional information, access to images bank, shooting permits and personalized advice according to each project´s specifications.
The major cultural differences producers can expect Producers that work here don’t find any counterproductive differences. On the contrary, they find our city and our people very easy going and very professional and profitable to work with. The language is not a problem at all because the local population has an excellent level of English, and the crews that work in Production Services in Buenos Aires are bilingual.
Ancillary joys one could find in Buenos Aires: i.e., food, wine BUENOS AIRES is a Cosmopolitan city, with an intense cultural and artistic life, which has made it one of the most important tourist destinations in Latin America.
In many aspects it can be easily compared to important European cities. There are certain neighborhoods in the city that “never sleep”: no matter what day in the week or what hour, Buenos Aires offers a very rich and varied nightlife. Argentina is well known for being a central spot of good wine and excellent food (in the first place Argentinean meat is premium class, but also all the Italian traditional dishes like pizza or pasta). The spectacle of football is very important and traditional in the city, and worth living it. And of course our Tango also worth to be seen.
WORKING VISA If the local production company says they do need the working visa and need advice on the procedure, the Film Commission can help you with that. Residency takes ten working days and you have to ask for an online turn for it. Foreign companies can only have two working visas, and the rest must be done through a local one. If you need to be in the country more than six month, you have to ask for a temporary residency.
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PERMITS Productions need filming permits if they need to shoot in public places. If you don’t shoot in public places, you’ll need permits to: • Park the trucks or motorhomes • Park the electricity generator equipment if needed • For the general circulation cut of a street. Permits have to be worked and obtained only through a local Production Company, they can´t be extended to a person or company that is not addressed in Argentina.
CREW AND EQUIPMENT If they need to hire local crew and local equipment, the payment must be done through a local production company. You will find the costs for rent are affordable and they have state of the art equipment.
In legal terms, common passengers are not supposed to bring into the country any equipment that may be use for industrial or commercial purposes. And it is (not written in any law, but) implicitly understood by Customs that common passengers may bring up to aprox. U$D 5.000.in technological advices, but only if it seems to be used for personal entertainment purposes. Anyway, the other option, if you want to bring in the equipment, proved to be used for industrial purposes, you need to run a “Temporary Import”, including declared costs and serial numbers of all the advices and providing a warranty on everything. For the development of this procedure you are going to need a special Customs Broker working for you, and this Broker has to be hired through a local production company.
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he city of Buenos Aires has its own Audiovisual District, which includes 702 hectares and part of 5 neighborhoods. The audiovisual activity has been consider an industry by law since 2009 and that includes programmes to promote it with local and international companies and with the neighbors as well. The district has three programs for the industry: BASet (Buenos Aires Set), Audiovisual Option and The Buenos Aires Film Commission. BASet is the only office to get shooting permits for public places, inspectors and contact with the people who lives near the shooting so it affects them as little as possible. Audiovisual Option is a programme which develops different actions that promotes the professionalization of the workers in the industry, gives economy incentives and advice constantly through the shootings. The Buenos Aires Film commission
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is focus on promote the city as an international set and is government office which facilitates contacts and communication between public and private offices. Also in the Audiovisual District we have an office of CAI (Investment Advice Center) where you can find information about the development of projects here, in Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires is the fourth worldwide city that is most use as a set. It’s flexibility in order to become any other place, its architecture and its talents support its constant growth. Argentina sells more than 40.000 TV hours abroad. We are, also, in fourth place worldwide of the most selling TV hours, behind Netherlands, England and United States. We have about 490 production companies in Buenos Aires and the industry gives around 30.000 jobs per year.
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These companies specialize in different aspects of the industry: animation, fiction, TV, movies, advertising, web, mobile, documentary and many, many more. In 2011 the BACF assisted 38 movies, 376 commercials and 58 TV projects. En 2012 we assisted 512 projects, 293 of them where commercials, 35 movies and 68 TV projects and 116 new technologies and mobiles. In 2013, we have a total of 60 projects assisted so far, 4 of them are movie productions in co production.
Locations outside the City About other regions in the country, like Cuyo and Patagonia, you may contact a Local Production Company or the Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales (INCAA: Cinema and Audiovisual Arts National Institute. Is the National Department in charge of encouraging productions all around the country).
he Buenos Aires Film Commission is a Government Institution dedicated to encourage the Audiovisual Industry in the City. We have a City we are proud of, and we want the world to discover its beauty, magic, culture, its streets and people. The City has a wide range of Locations where tradition, heritage and modernity coexist. It offers diversity and quality in architectural styles, which allows recreating sceneries form last century, as well as the most modern constructions that generate sets of the 21st century. In Buenos Aires, you walk through sets. Also, the city is home of the greatest creative and artistic talents, recognized worldwide. It offers professional excellence, high-tech equipment and highly qualified human resources. We have countless locations in the city, all very rich and very different from each other. If you want to you can send me some references of the locations you may be looking for and I will give back referential images of the real locations we have.
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Buenos Aires !
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uenos Aires is a city that inspires love at first sight. Located along the coast of the De La Plata River, this elegant, modern, historical, cosmopolitan and passionate city conquers you with its vast cultural, culinary, sports, academic, and spiritual range of activities, as well as its intense nightlife. The rhythm of tango music, the fervor of sports fans –both in soccer matches and polo championships—go hand in hand with the talent of local designers and the sophistication of golf courses. Whether you travel for business, to study, or to take care of your health, your stay in Buenos Aires will be a thrilling urban experience. A few kilometers away from the capital city, the Province of Buenos Aires features a breathtaking view of endless fields. The Pampa plains are the gateway to the land of the gaucho, where you learn about the culture of rural people, staying at stately ranches or sharing everyday life activities in rural towns. And the Atlantic Coast is waiting for you with fun and exciting options in its beaches, sand dunes and forests.
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The nearby paradise
The City of Buenos Aires is a vast metropolis full of surprises. Discover its mysticism, innovation, tradition and charm when visiting one of its 48 neighborhoods: the newest Puerto Madero; La Boca, with its tango-soccer tradition; the bohemian and colonial San Telmo; in downtown, the elegant De Mayo Avenue and the popular Florida and Corrientes streets; the multicultural Abasto; the traditional Recoleta; and the neighborhood of design and the hippest restaurants: Palermo. Outside the city, to the north, you can ride the Tren de la Costa train to visit the residential areas, skirting the coast of the De La Plata River coast up to Tigre. In the Delta, get on a ship, sail along the islands, enjoy the river’s fresh air, and admire local crafts in the Puerto de Frutos. Back to the south of Buenos Aires, you will be able to contemplate a superb exhibition of coastal nature: the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve
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Colored hills and ancestral traditions Jujuy – Salta – Tucumán - Catamarca – Santiago del Estero
Where wines are born and the Sun always shines La Rioja - San Juan - Mendoza - San Luis
In the Norte region, formed by the provinces of Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca and Santiago del Estero, nature displays all its qualities with great generosity, offering an unforgettable show. You can walk among clouds or take a train up to the skies to discover new horizons: the Puna and its Salinas Grandes, in Salta and in Jujuy; the Humahuaca Ravine –World Heritage Site–, in Jujuy; the beautiful Calchaquíes Valleys, running through Salta, Tucumán and Catamarca; and the pleasant hot springs of Río Hondo, in Santiago del Estero. Traveling over the region, you will feel thrilled by the legacy of old pre-Columbian towns and the Inca influence still present in traditions, culture, art, religion and celebrations. Here, Mother Earth invites you to join her and taste the local dishes prepared with her products: a regional banquet that includes locro, tamales, humitas, empanadas, chilacayore in syrup, cheeses, and wine. And of course, you will also find time for land and sky adventures. Amid multicolored mountains, the Argentina Northeastern region boasts a wide variety of contrasts: high peaks, flat lands, salt lakes and subtropical forests. This region, rich in pre-Columbian history, blends together indigenous villages and traces from the conquest time. Under bright blue skies, the regions high tablelands offer an invitation to visit its adobe homes and colonial chapels. Activities such as adventure tourism and sport fishing, the region’s popular festivals and delicious regional meals are perfectly added to all its stunning landscapes.
Located in the west-central region of Argentina, Cuyo features stunning landmarks such as Mount Aconcagua in Mendoza, the highest peak in South America; the mysterious Ischigualasto Provincial Park (known as “Valle de la Luna”) in San Juan; the impressive Talampaya in La Rioja; and the ancient Sierras de las Quijadas in San Luis. A prehistoric and arid land of volcanoes, Cuyo is a privileged destination for practicing adventure tourismand winter sports such as skiing. You can also relax in thermal waters, or meet the native peoples and rural communities. This region of scarce rains and strong sunlight will amaze you with its productive oasis, home of wines and olives trees, born from the ingenious work of man. In Cuyo, the Wine Routes with their colors, smells and tastes truly delight the senses. In native language Cuyo means “country of the deserts”, and the region stretches over high summits, snow capped volcanoes and great extensions from the Andes and the preAndean mountains to the steppes. The Aconcagua Peak- a goal for climbers from all over the world-, paleontological and natural reserves, and the region’s valleys, having the ideal climate for wine production, make this territory unique. Skiing, horseback riding, rafting and adventure tourism are some of the recreational activities ate region is mostly visited for.
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End of the word mystic beauty. Between the Andes and the Atlantic Ocean, the mythical Patagonia. La Pampa – Neuquén – Río Negro – Chubut – Santa Cruz – Tierra del Fuego In the south of Argentina, between the Andes and the Atlantic Ocean, the Patagonia features a breathtaking landscape. At the foot of mountains, through millenary forests, fertile valleys and colorful lakes, the south slowly gives way to the eternal ice of the glaciers. To the east, a long and extensive steppe is home to small towns and old ranch houses. And, on the shores of the sea, beaches of strong winds and blue waters are the perfect environment for a magnificent animal life, including southern right whales and Magellanic penguins. Patagonia has always been a land of travelers and adventurers. Discover the natural settings ideal for practicing extreme sports, and a culture that is the result of the combination of native peoples and settlers. Because the south is much more than you expect; with its legendary trains and delicious flavors; its thermal waters and lakes, rivers and seas; a place where you can practice sport fishing and sail to the very end of the world. The Patagonian steppe is flanked to the west by the Andes and to the east by the Atlantic coast’s erratic geography. Peninsula Valdés is a special treat for lovers of wildlife, with the largest colony of elephant seals in the world and a large number of southern right whales coming close to the shore every year. The beauty of the Andean Patagonian forests, lakes and glaciers- notably the Perito Moreno glacier- will captivate each and every visitor. A wide variety of sports can be practiced in this region extending to the Beagle Channel, the departing point for cruises to the Antarctica. 30
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Abundance of nature and joy Formosa – Chaco – Misiones – Corrientes – Entre Ríos – Santa Fe The Litoral, formed by the provinces of Formosa, Chaco, Misiones, Corrientes, Entre Ríos and Santa Fe in the north-east region of Argentina, seduces you with its wild nature. The Iguazú National Park –World Heritage Site– and its rainforest are beyond impressive. Its endless marshlands, large rivers and astounding waterfalls will surely take your breath away. The Litoral’s native fauna will surprise you with unique and fascinating species, such as the yaguareté (NM). It is a land of exuberance and joy. Experience the liveliness of its colors and delight in the legends told between mates, where native and European traditions are very alive in ranches and communities. A place where history revives in the ruins of the Jesuit Missions (World Heritage Sites), the National Flag Memorial, and the San José Palace. In the humid and hot air, the beat of the chamamé and the comparsas echoes during the carnival. Great rivers and virgin forests are the predominant features of this reddish soil region. It is an exuberant home to an amazing and varied wildlife. History comes back to life at the Jesuit Ruins, the Flag monument or the San José Palace. Traditional customs are reflected both in the outfits of gauchos and in the regions music and carnival festivities.
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Getting to the heart of Argentina Located in the geographical center of Argentina, the province of Córdoba is one of the country’s major tourist destinations. This may be because of its strategic location and its magnificent tourist infrastructure. In Córdoba tradition and modernity, industry and artisanal works, peace and adventure combine in perfect harmony. In this land where the plains become hills and the fertile valleys are crowded by streams and mounts, you will connect with nature in a truly unique way. Along the hilly places once populated by Comechingones, Jesuits, gauchos and Central European immigrants, visitors can discover historic treasures, such as the Jesuit Block and Ranches –World Heritage Sites–, as well as natural treasures, such as the Quebrada del Condorito National Park; you can be the king of the skies while paragliding over Traslasierra; you can hike up the Champaquí, Uritorco, and Colorado hills; you can get to know the local culture expressed in popular festivals, and enjoy, in rural ranches, delicious cold cuts, horse-riding, hill climate, and the hospitality of the people of Córdoba. In the province of Córdoba, plains turn into hills and fertile valleys, where there are many creeks and mounts. Indeed, Camino Real is hidden behind these valleys and you can go back in time visiting chapels and estancias built by the Jesuits in the 17th and 18th centuries. This is a world Cultural Heritage Site, as so declared in 2000. However, this spot is also well known for its natural sights, its dams and its striking facilities for tourists.
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A white universe as far as the eye can see The Andes is one of the most impressive places in the world for practicing snow sports. Every winter, thousands of ski and snowboard lovers come to the high Andean mountains to put their passion for risk and speed to the test. The most important winter centers in Argentina have modern infrastructure, excellent ski slopes and wonderful landscapes for visitors to practice their favorite snow sport. In the province of Mendoza, in the Las Heras district, in the middle of the Andes, there is a winter resort called Penintentes. Located at 2580 meters (8465 feet) above the sea level, very close to the foot of the Aconcagua and only 170 km (104 miles) away from the city of Mendoza, this resort offers 28 ski slopes, many of which have been certified by the International Ski Federation (FIS). Mendoza is also proud of Las Le単as, a paradise of natural and artificial snow of remarkable quality, located at 2240 meters (7349 feet) above sea level; it is the highest ski center in Argentina. It features 29 ski and snowboard slopes for all levels and the largest freestyle park in South America.
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Exceptional waters
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he water bodies in Argentina are ideal for recreational fishing, with more than 5000 km (3107 miles) of sea coast, Pampean lagoons, mighty rivers in the Litoral, streams in the Andes, and several reservoirs throughout the country. The Parano-Platense Basin is home to big fish like the Golden Dorado, the surubim catfish, the silverside and the tahira. The hills in the center region hold significant quantities of fish. In the puna in Cuyo, you can fish trout at 4000 meters (13123 feet) surrounded by wonderful landscapes. The lakes and rivers in the Patagonia are the habitat of several salmonids. They definitely pose a challenge for those who like fly fishing, spinning and trolling.
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whole different experience
The fantastic Argentine golf courses provide the best options to practice this sport in South America. Whatever your destination is, in every region of Argentina you will find a course surrounded by beautiful landscapes. In addition to the pleasure of the game, you will find superb facilities and amazing complementary activities in the golf resorts of Argentina: delicious local cuisine; modern spas for relaxation; luxurious designer guestrooms; tours around the Wine Routes; and the possibility of practicing other sports, such as tennis and recreational fishing.
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Paradise hidden in the waters The peculiar geography of this region presents a whole universe of waters including calm lagoons, beautiful lakes, large rives, frozen seas, and millenary glaciers. You can live a deep and exclusive experience in these natural settings. Go for a paddle of fun and surprises in Argentina: after diving into rivers and lagoons, you can disembark on the shores of lakes and follow the
paths inland to watch the local plants and animal life; when you’re back on your ship, enjoy from aboard amazing views of the mountain ranges that surround you; watch the sunset on the water; and at night, rest in your cabin to wake up amidst millenary glaciers. In Argentina you’ll find unique sailing options that appeal to all senses.
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World Heritage Sites Admire the beauties that also belong to you UNESCO “World Heritage Sites” are places of natural beauty or artistic expression that we should protect and promote due to their natural or cultural outstanding universal value. In all regions of Argentina there is at least one world heritage beauty. In Buenos Aires, you can breathe tango –the most Argentine of artistic expressions—while walking along its traditional avenues and around every corner. In 2009, tango made UNESCO’s Cultural World Heritage list, in the Intangible Cultural Heritage category. In Córdoba, you’ll find the Jesuit legacy at the Jesuit Block and the Jesuit Ranches, illustrating a unique religious, social and economic experience that is a World Heritage Site since 1984.
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A trip to the past In Argentina, aboard old trains, you can take a trip to the past and learn about railroad stories and legends. Tourist trains invite you to touch the Northern sky with your hands, go deep into the Misiones rainforest, enjoy the Litoral landscape in Entre Ríos, travel around the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, and feel like a Patagonian pioneer on your way to the south. Argentina’s most modern railroad, the Tren de la Costa, travels along the residential northern suburbs of Greater Buenos Aires, from the Maipú Station, only a few meters away from the Presidential Residence in Olivos, up to the Delta Station. Along the charming eleven stations –Barrancas is the most remarkable one, with its Antiques Fair–, you can enjoy the traditional Englishstyle architecture of the area. The journey, along the De La Plata River, is lovely.
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Secrets and Beauty of a
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oute 40 is the longest and most incredible route in Argentina. It unites the country from South to North stretching over 5344 kilometers (3320 miles) from Cabo Vírgenes, Santa Cruz, to La Quiaca, Jujuy. This route (which passes through three regions – Patagonia, Cuyo, and Norte– and eleven provinces –Santa Cruz, Chubut, Río Negro, Neuquén, Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca, Tucumán, Salta, and Jujuy) is quite impressive: it rises up to 5000 meters (16404 feet) above sea level, crosses 236 bridges, touches 13 major lakes and salt mines, goes over 18 major rivers, is the access to 20 reserves and National Parks, links 27 Andean mountain passes and goes along four World Heritage Sites –the Los Glaciares National Park, the Hands Cave, the Ischigualasto Provincial Park
and the Talampaya National Park, and the Humahuaca Ravine. Along this route, you can discover a variety of cultures and old traditions, continental ice blocks, ski resorts, hot spring waters, vineyards, production establishments, rural ranches, charming hotels, and the richest local flora and fauna. It is a magical route that presents an unforgettable adventure. In Santa Cruz, Route 40 goes along more than 1000 km (321 miles) from the 0 km at the Cape Virgenes lighthouse, at the east side of the Strait of Magellan, across the Patagonian desert up to El Calafate, the prelude to the Perito Moreno Glacier; and it also invites you to discover the mysteries of the Hands Cave del Alto Río Pinturas. In Chubut, along 600 km (373 miles), you
will familiarize yourself with the Welsh legacy, and visit the Los Alerces and Lago Puelo National Parks. In Río Negro, Route 40 leads you to the charming city of San Carlos de Bariloche, a pearl at the shore of the Nahuel Huapi Lake. In the Cuyo region, vineyards and wineries are scattered all along Route 40. And after driving 700 km (435 miles), you reach Mendoza, from Malargüe. When going through La Payunia Provincial Reserve, you can enjoy one of the largest lava plains in the world. Up in the Norte region, Route 40 crosses farming areas, volcanoes, ruins, and ravines, where you can discover ancient traditions and see the indigenous and Spanish influence.
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EVENTS
Summer in the City
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he City oers a summer to experience great outdoors moments for free and in the open air: music, poetry, theater, dance, tango, movies, and a children program to enjoy vacations every day. Activities are free of charge and for all the family, in parks and squares throughout all city neighborhoods. January 12 through February 24 Venues: parks and squares of the City
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he 6th edition of Dance Meeting in Urban Landscape of Buenos Aires takes advantage of stairs, ravines, benches, pergolas, and ramps as stages. During this outdoors and free-ofcharge festival, artists present choreographies that should get in touch with the urban landscape, marking a difference to what a typical room would be. March 14 through 17 Venues: Parque Las Heras, Plaza San Martín, and Parque Patricios
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This event gathers the City theater tradition and the genius of the most important playwright of all times to foster the entity of the City as the Cultural Capital of Latin America. The program includes bike rides, walks, outdoors shows and participative activities.
February 8 through 16 Venues: Buenos Aires Polo Circus, Parque Centenario Amphitheater Recoleta Cultural Center, Fernández Blanco Museum, Museum General Management Office
Ciudanza
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Buenos Aires Shakespeare Festival
Pearl Jam The band led by Eddie Vedder arrives in Buenos Aires to take part in “The biggest Festival of All
Times” , together with “The Black Keys” and other bands. The tour of the band, native to Seattle, includes several South American cities. Their visit to the City will be one of the most important concerts of the calendar. April 3 Venue: Costanera Sur
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For second running year, the most famous feature films and animated short films participate in this festival. This high quality and high originality program has the object of bringing the wonderful world of local and international animation movies closer to the people. July 24 through 27 Venue: San Martin Cultural Center
conferences and other activities related to art expression. The object of this proposal is to put art closer to people so that every time more persons could be part of this type of activities. Venue: To be confirmed
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through the youngest: rock, pop, street art, animation, poetry, fashion, literature, movies, and digital art. Every year, more than two thousand artists participate in the festival. June 19 through 23 Venue: Recoleta Cultural Center
International Jazz Festival This festival celebrates the longdated relationship between the City and jazz music, inviting famous and original artists to play, from Argentina and from the rest of the world. Buenos Aires Jazz offers further activities: photography exhibitions, theme movies, conferences, and open interviews with most famous artists.
Tango
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Buenos Aires International Festival
August in Buenos Aires is the month of tango, art praised as Cultural Heritage of Mankind by UNESCO. The Festival gathers the most well-known music and dance representatives; the Dance World Competition dancers from all over the world in this unique event of its kind. August 13 through 27 Venues: Usina del Arte and others
Art Week For the tenth running year, almost a hundred art galleries, museums and cultural centers in the City are part of a circuit to enjoy guided visits,
This is the fifth edition from this festival of new trends presenting what the City breathes
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Emerging City Festival
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Tiny toy circus, gigantic air structures, circular tracks, and front stages are the several spaces on which local and overseas circus companies present their shows. In addition, the program includes conferences, round tables to get to know and think the circus together with world experts. May 9 through 19 Venue: Polo Circus. Av. Juan de Garay and Combate de los Pozos
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Every two years this meeting gathers the artistic variety expressed by the new esthetic searches and theater,dance, visual and sound arts trends, among others. Great innovators of theater and dance will gather in Buenos Aires giving the people the pleasure of seeing high quality plays. October 5 through 19 Venues: theatres and Cultural Centers
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5th Buenos Aires Polo Circus Festival
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Bookstores’ Night Bookstores’ Night Buenos Aires is famous as the City with the highest number of book stores in Latin America. Corrientes Ave., concentrating more than twenty of them, is the center of this celebration with music and theater shows, public interviews, and live readings. Venue: Av. Corrientes NOVEMBER 2013 LOCATIONS & MORE
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Koffee with
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had a tête-à-tête with Karti who was in Bangalore to promote his latest film All in All Azhaga Raja, the thorough gentleman is also quite the sought after crowd puller, the commotion in the mall he visited stood proof to his popularity and fan following down south. Here he shares with us all about his movie All in All Azhagu Raja, working with Kajal Aggarwal and his much-anticipated next flick “Biriyani”. Excerpts from the interview How was the experience working with Kajal Aggarwal again? - We’ve been good friends since we first started working together, we’ve come together after Naan Mahaan Alla, it’s after about 3 years and she’s done like 30 films by now and I’ve done just three after that, so I’m like what’s happening! (laughs) On a more serious note, I saw how much more professional she has become now and how keen she is on particular things like dialogues. There is so much scope for her to perform in this film; it’s a very meaty role, so she has taken a lot of strain in understanding the dialogues and delivering it perfectly, this was also very important as one of the most special things about the director of the film are his dialogues. And as she plays a small town girl, we’ve concentrated a lot on her body language, her character is a girl who feels that the world should be happy that I’m born in this place, So yea, it’s come together really well and we had a lot of fun shooting for the film as most of scenes were comedy scenes so it was great working together. 46
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How was it playing a role from the 80’s, imitating an Icon like Prabhu on screen? -Well initially I was very reluctant, even before shooting started I said can I just play myself and not try to imitate him, like can I just imagine it as my dad’s story and we could get away with that, but the director was very adamant that he wants me to impersonate Prabhu, but it was great, turned out to be really challenging and it’s become the USP of the film, people are enjoying the songs. I was wondering how youngsters who’re 18 and 20 would react to these songs but it seems to fare well with everyone, and all age groups are liking it.
Looks like you had to put on a lot of weight for this role. -No actually, I’ve used a bodysuit because I could not afford to put on weight as I was doing another film simultaneously. Not that I’m very fit (laughs) but I had to look a little heavy to play him, so we bought the same wig and I had to rely totally on my makeup artist and costumier all the time, and we also brought
in all the costumes which he wore back then as we had references of his earlier films so a lot of effort went into that.
How different is All In All Azhagu Raja from the movies you’ve done so far? -It’s set up in a small town, I’ve never acted in a small town flick before and the characterization is really funny because it’s
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about a guy who runs a small local TV channel that nobody watches, mine and Santhanam’s character run the channel and do all the programs ourselves and there’s nobody even slightly interested in it so that itself gives it a lot of scope for the fun element to kick in and then the 80’s portion is quite a highlight as well and not to miss Santhanam’s character, he’s got two different roles and three different get ups, he has also portrayed a lady’s character. So all these factors I think gives the film a lot of mileage and when families go in to watch it on a Diwali weekend, they’re going to have a lot of fun, it’s going to be a laugh riot.
and because of this ends up in trouble all the time. This will also be the first time I’m doing an out and out ultra modern film and look.
Tell us something about upcoming film “Biriyani”.
How was it working with Rajesh?
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-Biriyani is a very stylish flick, very Venkat Prabhu film. It’s a total contrast to what I’ve done here, here it’s a small town guy, very clumsy whereas in Biriyani it’s a very stylish look, with spiked up hair and uber cool clothing, he’s a playboy, he gets along very well with women
We’re very curious, why “Biriyani” for the title? -Why not Biriyani? People have been going gaga about it; everyone’s asking what’s with the title? Well, the film changes when they set out to eat biriyani, like we all do, after clubbing at night, we all go hunting for biriyani, similarly they go searching for it and the quest for biriyani changes their life. So, it’s very significant in the storyline of the movie and hence the name.
-Rajesh is brilliant with comedy and he is a very particular taskmaster who clearly knows what he wants, he had etched out every actor quite explicitly. He knows how I was acting so far; he said I don’t want any of the expressions you’ve done so far, let’s do something completely new. Not just with me, you will also notice the
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Adventurous Argentina: A Pure Adrenaline Rush Argentina
is a huge country where every adventure is a challenge because you can practice trekking, rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, 4x4, rock climbing and windsurfing in diverse and spectacular landscapes. Every Argentine region stretches your limits and encourages you to experience new amazing adventures accompanied by professional guides who know where to find the biggest challenges for you, whether on water, air, or land, and always in perfect harmony with the environment.
Challenges by land In Argentina, there are many areas suitable for activities such as trekking, mountaineering, rappelling, horse riding and mountain biking. Tours such as the Patagonian Ice Field Expedition and those along the northern lands, allow visitors to appreciate the great contrasts of this huge country in terms of adventures by land. Trekking is an interesting and exciting adventure. You will feel the vertigo of walking with crampons on the Perito Moreno Glacier in the province of Santa Cruz; explore the thousands of hectares of open air salt flats of Salinas Grandes, in Salta and Jujy; climb the colorful northern hills of the Calchaquí Valleys in the Norte Region. For demanding mountaineers, Argentina presents several options. You can practice any of the mountaineering disciplines such as climbing –on rock or ice–, rappelling, canyoning or ski-mountaineering in some of the highest peaks in the Americas. Riding a mountain bike you can explore the steepest lands in Argentina. From Ushuaia to La Quiaca, thousands of kilometers challenge your bike and your legs, in circuits with different intensity levels, from the deep Patagonian forests to the colorful mountain ranges of the Norte region. The horse, an animal closely related to the rural man and culture in Argentina, is also a synonym of adventure. Following a guide (or “baqueano”), join in tours several days long around the Andes; watch cattle herding the way gauchos do it; and walk around the semiarid Andes in Salta, San Juan, Mendoza and Neuquén.
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Action in the air
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aragliding, hang gliding, parachuting, flying gliders, and riding hot air balloons: all these you can find in Argentina to fly over fascinating landscapes such as the hills in Buenos Aires, the high mountains in Córdoba, the arid lands in La Rioja, the green valleys in Tucumán, and the snowy peaks in Patagonia. Paragliding is practiced in several regions such as el Jaire hill, in the province of Jujuy; the Cabra Corral Dam, in Salta; Loma Bola, in Tucumán; Tinogasta, in the province of Catamarca; the Famantina hill, in the province of La Rioja; Traslasierra and La Cumbre, in the province of Córdoba; the Sierra de la Ventana town, in the province of Buenos Aires; Villa Traful, in the province of Neuquén; Las Bardas and Las Grutas, in the province of Río Negro. Other activities, such as sand yachting and kite-buggying, are also offered in Argentina. Here, three of the best places in the world for practicing these sports are the beaches of Rada Tilly, in Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut; Barreal El Leoncito, in San Juan, and Vientos del Señor, in La Rioja. If you like parachuting, visit a town called Lobos, the “National Parachuting Capital”, located only 100 km (62 miles) from the City of Buenos Aires. Other important parachuting centers are Villa General Belgrano, in Córdoba; Chilecito and Pocito, in La Rioja and San Juan, respectively; Villa de Merlo, in the province of San Luis, and San Martín de los Andes, in Neuquén. Undoubtedly, an amazing experience is flying in a hot air balloon. In several towns of the province of Buenos Aires, such as Capilla del Señor, you can watch life in the ranches from the sky. During the summer, in Villa Carlos Paz and the Sierras Chicas, tourists can contemplate from up high the mountains of Cordoba. And in Cuyo, you will fly over the vineyards.
rgentina’s hydrographic characteristics are perfect for any kind of water sport, including canoeing, rafting, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing or kitesurfing. The vast Atlantic coast, more than 5000 kilometers (3100 miles)long, has been attracting sailors from all around the world for centuries. In the city of Buenos Aires, nautical clubs keep naval tradition in the De La Plata River. On the Buenos Aires shore, there are cities like Mar del Plata, Pinamar, and Monte Hermoso, which feature 100 km (62 miles) of beaches to practice windsurfing. n the Cuyo region (province of Mendoza), the Atuel River Canyon ensures you will get an adrenaline rush on their rapid waters, fantastic for rafting, canoeing and water skiing; in the province of San Juan, the Cuesta del Viento Dam frames an artificial lake of turquoise waters situated 1250 meters (4100 feet) above sea level and surrounded by mountains that act as a funnel for air currents, which in the afternoons create gusts of up to 40 knots. The rivers in the Litoral region are an interesting option for canoeing. If scuba diving among fish is your thing, then go to the Corrientes River, where you will be able to see many local species swimming in the amber waters such as skates, armado catfish, surubim, pike characins, gold piranha, shad, and silver horshead. Up North, in the province of Tucuman, the Los Sosa River is a challenge for experts in rocks, whirlpools and giant waves, as is the winding course of the Juramento River, in the province of Salta.
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Credits We’d like to thank the following admirable individuals and entities for their extensive support.
Buenos Aires Film Commission Karina Perticone Advisor, Ministry of Tourism of the City of Buenos Aires
Kanai Morarji - ‘Knack’ Marketing
Rooparna Coomar Shahfreen Elavia Ridheema Singh - Indiva Marketing
Sathish - StudioGreen
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Niché Luxury:
The Marriott Exclusive
Property Watch
This edition we are covering Courtyard by Marriott, Chakan, this uniquely placed, startling property is quite a sight. Set in Pune’s
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auto and manufacturing hub, Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan redefines luxury and quality. Strategically located in the Northwest corridor of Pune, the hotel is a one-stop destination for corporate travelers; offering excellent services, state-of-the-art technology and best-in-class amenities. L&M interviewed the General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott, Chakan, Ritu Chawla. Excerpts from the interview.
Firstly, congratulations on the launch of Courtyard by Marriott, how has the response been so far? There has been a warm and welcoming response! Marriott monopolizes the hospitality scenario in Pune, with a hotel servicing every key business district of the city. This is the fourth addition to the Marriott family in the City. Marriott in Pune is a household name and we have generated some great interest being the first international star rated hotel to enter the virgin belt of Chakan. The hotel product has met with great feedback and if you were to see the looming property off the highway you would certainly agree, its 3 acres of green oasis in a desert or more poetically put ‘a rose among the thorns’. We have had some encouraging online feedback and extensive media coverage since our opening. Good long stay occupancies from Foreigner guests itself is a sign that it has appealed to the international taste in terms of our rooms, public areas and the food and beverage offerings. We are also overwhelmed with the non-resident footfalls from the Corporates around during lunches; as in a busy business district we bring an International dining option that did not exist. 54
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What’s the Courtyard’s USP? What’s the Market penetration policy? The USP of the Courtyard is multifold, strategic location of the hotel in the midst of the automobile and industrial belt of Chakan, enhanced technology in terms of individual wifi hubs in every room and In Building solutions for improved mobile coverage. Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan is Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified by the US Green Building Council helping create a greener carbon foot print. Brand new modern architecture and state of the art technology both in rooms and banquets add to its uniqueness. The hotel has the potential of being a Corporate hotel the entire week and then transforming itself to an Urban Resort over the Weekends, owing to its proximity to holiday locations like Lonavala / Lavassa etc, and the fact that it is in the Pune city yet away from the hustle bustle, the multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for dining and recreation, ample natural light and unique food & beverage; and team building options for Corporates creates the WOW factor. Market penetration for Courtyard Chakan
is about creating awareness in the corporate world, with neighboring business districts of Chakan, Talegaon, Khed, Rajgurunagar, Moshi and Bhosari covered aggressively by the hotels’ sales team on a regular basis for year round contracting of corporate deals that are customized for every customer. The hotel also banks on the Marriott India Sales force to cover corporate accounts spread across India. Key source markets being reached out to are Mumbai, NCR, Bangalore, Chennai because of their auto mobile manufacturing connections. Other businesses being mapped are travel trade in Mumbai and Pune, MICE organizers, Associations and Medical / Doctors conferences for small and medium sized events for weekends and offsites. International market penetration is done primarily through the Marriott networking channels and pricing tools available, we also have invested in GDS marketing and online marketing to get the right message out to the changing target profile.
What is a must try dish at Courtyard? A signature dish. True to our Courtyard brand, the food menu encompasses the local cuisine culture of the Kolhapur belt of Maharashtra. Our
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Signature dish Kolhapuri Spiced Chicken Pizza is popular. We recommend that you try the menu offerings at the MoMo Café to get a firsthand experience.
What was the theme or significant aspect in mind when going about the interiors of the Hotel? The hotel being in the Industrial belt of Chakan, takes from the designs of factories and plants around the location. High ceilings, using lot of natural light, glass and steel gives it the modern straight line finish that one associates with such a location. The fact that the hotel is in a manufacturing location, has made it more responsible towards the carbon foot prints. The building is a benchmark in the International ASHRAE norm, by utilization of energy efficient glazing, building wall and roof materials. It has used highly recycled materials and local manufactured building materials and
low-VOC paints, adhesive, sealants, primer, coating etc. As the hotel has a number of indoor and outdoor locations that it uses for its guests, the interiors used are shades of green which it borrows from the outside neighboring grasslands. The hotel epitomizes modern structure with contemporary design admired by each genre of traveler.
Do you have any promotional events lined up in order to promote Courtyard? If yes, could you elaborate? Food & beverage promotions are a regular feature at the Courtyard. Courtyard believes in an engaging F&B concept that draws guests out of their guestrooms and lures them downstairs to hang out at the Momo bar, nosh at the Momo to go or socialize pretty much anywhere and everywhere in the hotel. The two concepts that we are promoting to create a buzz in this belt are Wednesday Al fresco Bbq Nites and the Sunset Hours @ Chakan. We believe that a corporate
soon after work before hitting the peak city traffic could under one roof find things to do which he would otherwise miss. Health and wellness facilities are an exciting option for the working professionals – we offer you a state of the art Gym as well as a Pool to unwind. After a refreshing swim step down to a round of drinks with friends over a live match and then soon after a fun networking evening, carry some home made fresh breads and bakes for home. If entertaining clients, let us help you make an impression with our Alfresco Bbq evenings – a value for money outdoor experience of Indian and International grills.
Are you open to support filming in the property? Yes, we believe that the hotel can be an ideal location for film shoots. Built on 3 acres of land with a charming arrival experience and many indoor and outdoor venues, it is the right choice for shootings or to house actors and senior crew that travel for shoots.
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Argentina, it’s got everything! Medha Sampat of Knack Marketing and the India Representative for National Institute of Tourist Promotion in Argentina enlightens us about Argentina and why it is an ideal filming and tourist destination all year round. Excerpts from the interview
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How big is tourism from India to Argentina? Argentina is a vast and very diverse country and enjoys favourable climate through the year. The country offers some amazing attractions to travellers. Argentina is a niche and relatively a new destination for the Indian traveller. Currently we have approximately 5000 Indians that travel to Argentina every year. This number is looking more positive and growing continuously as the Indian traveller is being exposed to this fantastic country. We have seen a great interest from travellers who are looking for fresh and bold experiences, and Argentina falls into this category. Although Argentina is a long haul destination we have seen some MICE movement from India. According to the ICCA worldwide rankings Buenos Aires holds the number one position in America and Argentina is the most visited country in South America. More than 5 million tourists arrive in Buenos Aires every year. What are the major attractions in Argentina? Argentina is a destination which offers ample opportunity to experience the stunning natural surroundings, participate in active adventure sports and discover a culture that is rich in history, tradition and an appreciation of life’s pleasures. 58
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The country is an absolute delight to travellers and offers some extraordinary attractions like the majestic Perito Moreno glacier – the progressive glacier in the world where travellers can watch the miraculous sight of the ice collapsing, the energetic Iguazu falls-named as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, the stunning wine regions with a backdrop of snow capped peaks that represent different wine routes along the Andes Mountains, Ushuaia commonly known as ‘the end of the world’. Argentina is the birthplace of Tango and is like the dance itself it is elegant, exquisite, seductive and busting with excited energy. Travellers will experience breathtaking scenery, stays in luxury accommodations, meals in gourmet restaurants, fine wines and enjoy Argentina’s well-deserved reputation for hospitality. What are your future plans to promote tourism in Argentina in India? Argentina is a new destination and we are seeing a huge interest in the destination. We have been encouraging and assisting the travel trade in packaging various products that can be offered to the Indian traveller. The destination offers an assortment of products which can be packaged in an innovative way, so it is important to educate the trade on this amazing destination. FAM trips have been undertaken and the Indian travel trade has been made to experience the destination. We would like Indians to spend maximum time in exploring Argentina as a mono destination due to the variety and quality options it has to offer. There’s something for everyone...
Which is your most favourite holidaying destination in Argentina, one you would strongly recommend to visiting tourists? And why? It’s a very difficult question as the country offers so much. A big favourite is the capital city which is full of life – Buenos Aires, where you will find everything. It starts with the picture perfect old neighbourhood is surrounded with romantic restaurants and a thumping nightlife. The Buenos Aires European heritage is evident in its architecture and Latin America's shopping capital offers the promise of premium retail therapy along its grand, wide boulevards. The Iguazu falls – one of the natural Seven Wonders of the World, where you will feel the energy and see a really giant waterfall. The huge waterfalls and the dazzling scenery is a very special experience by itself. Here the Iguazu power can be felt at the ‘Devils Throat’ where 275 waterfalls drop from a great height. You are actually so close to the falls that it feels like you are in them. The Perito Moreno glacier which comes to life when you can actually watch it collapse, cruise around it and finally you can take a little walk on this masterpiece. Are you open to co-production and sponsorship opportunities like Spain that tied up with a Bollywood film “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” which went on to promote Spain as a top tourist destination in India. Medha Sampat: We are always open to such opportunities. You are aware that Argentina has immense potential to create a visually spectacular movie. I am sure that film makers will use this destination to their advantage to create a magical movie.
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Where to Stay ? Abasto Hotel Buenos Aires Av. Corrientes 3190, Balvanera www.abastohotel.com
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires Posadas 1086, Retiro www.fourseasons.com/buenosaires
Intercontinental Buenos Aires Moreno 809, Monserrat www.buenosaires.intercontinental.com
Marriott Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires Florida 1005, Retiro www.marriottplaza.com.ar
Hotel Hilton Macacha Guemes 351, Puerto Madero www.hilton.com
Sheraton Hotel Convention Center San Martin 1225, Retiro www.sheraton.com
Alvear Palace Hotel Av. Alvear 1891, Recoleta www.alvearpalace.com
Claridge Hotel Tucuman 535, San Nicolas www.claridge.com.ar
Park Hyatt Buenos Aires-Palacio Duhau Av. Alvear 1661, Recoleta buenosaires.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/
Sofitel Buenos Aires Arroyo 841, Recoleta www.accorhotels.com
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Bauren Suite Hotel Av. Corrientes 1856, Balvanera www.bauensuite.com Axel Hotel Venezuela 649, Monserrat www.axelhotels.com/es/buenosaires Castelar Hotel Av. De Mayo 1152, Monserrat www.castelarhotel.com Cuatro Reyes Av. Independencia 1391, Monserrat www.hotelcuatroreyes.com Dazzler Tower San Telmo Piedras 303, Monserrat www.dazzlertowersantelmo.com
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WELCOME TO SPAIN Everyone who visits Spain for the first time goes home intending to return. And that’s because there are numerous reasons for wanting to repeat the experience. Particularly when you discover the infectious and life-affirming passion and exuberance of its people. You’ll soon realize that Spaniards have a special talent for enjoying life. Their open and friendly character is guaranteed to make you feel completely at home. Immerse yourself in this unique and special atmosphere which you can enjoy not only during the popular festivities and celebrations, but at any time of the day or night.But Spain has much, much more to offer: an outstanding climate, exceptional cultural attractions, fusion cuisine and dishes with traditional flavors. Mountains and beaches, deserts and forests, avant-garde architecture and World Heritage cities, theme parks and adventure sports, beautiful gardens, shopping and haute couture, a fantastic nightlife, excursions with the whole family… In Spain you’ll find all this and a whole lot more.
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Celebrations, Festivities & Festivals
The numerous national and international celebrations, festivities and festivals in Argentina reflect the diverse cultural, religious, production and artistic expressions of the different regions. These celebrations will definitely enrich your journey. The province of Buenos Aires is the center of many traditionalcelebrations and festivals linked to the culture of countryside people, such as the Fiesta de la Tradición (Traditional Festival), celebrated every November in San Antonio de Areco. In Córdoba, you can discover the German legacy in the Fiesta Nacional de la Cerveza (Oktoberfest). In Cuyo, every February people celebrate culture and history in the Fiesta del Sol (Sun Celebration), in San Juan; and in Mendoza, in March you can honor the wineproducing industry in the Fiesta de la Vendimia (Grape Harvest Festival). In the Litoral, you can enjoy the most joyful and colorful music: dance the chamamé and practice “catch and release” fishing in the Fiesta Nacional del Dorado (National Golden Dorado Festival), in the province of Corrientes; in Misiones, you can learn to prepare a good mate during the first fifteen days of November in the Fiesta Nacional de la Yerba Mate (National Yerba Mate Festival).
In the Norte, you can become the star of the most picturesque popular festivities: in January you can participate in the Copleros Meeting in Purmamarca; celebrate the independence of Argentina in July during the Independence Celebration. Tango, literature, cuisine, music, film and theatre can all be found here. Let yourself be seduced by this unique mixture, where culture beats to an intense rhythm, and participate in the renowned international festivals offered by this city. You can be part of the Tango Dance Festival and the Tango World Championship, the Independent Film Festival (BAFICI), and the International Theater Festival of Buenos Aires (FIBA). In Córdoba, get captivated by the large variety of popular festivals taking place all year to save, promote and celebrate the most local and typical traditions, for instance, the National Folklore Festival in Cosquín, and the National Celebration of Horse Breaking-In and Folklore in Jesús María. And in the Patagonia, you can receive autumn in your best outfit at the Festival at the End of the World, a celebration of classical music in the southernmost city in the world: Ushuaia. NOVEMBER 2013 LOCATIONS & MORE
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Don’t Miss:
Arena Argentina!
• Don’t skip sailing along the Río de la Plata; go kayaking, rowing and canoeing at the Paraná River Delta; or surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing on the Atlantic coast. On the other hand, nothing beats motorboating and waterskiing on the Río de la Plata, the delta, the sea and the lagoons in the Province of Buenos Aires. • Mountaineering, hiking and walks on horseback on Tandil and Ventana hills are extra attractions not to be missed. And so are horseback riding, polo and pato at estancias (farmhouses). • Flights on light aircrafts and gliders from a great number of different flying clubs; sky diving, paragliding over the sea and trips on hot-air balloons are also a must. • In addition, some of the attractions that the main districts of the Province of Buenos Aires, the City of Buenos Aires and the sandy beach resort cities have to offer include first-level golf ranges, courses for horse races, racetracks, shows and casinos. • Finally, indulge yourself in a sandy beach spa in San Clemente del Tuyú and Mar del Plata or thermal waters in Carhué, Pedro Luro or Los Gauchos.
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Buenos Aires Film commission
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he district of Buenos Aires has three programs for the industry: BASet (Buenos Aires Set), Audiovisual Option and The Buenos Aires Film Commission. BASet is the only office to get shooting permits for public places, inspectors and contact with the people who lives near the shooting so it affects them as
little as possible. Audiovisual Option is a programme which develops different actions that promotes the professionalization of the workers in the industry, gives economy incentives and advice
constantly through the shootings.
The Buenos Aires Film commission is focus on promote the city as an international set and is government office which facilitates contacts and communication between public and private offices. Also in the Audiovisual District we have an office of CAI (Investment Advice Center) where you can find information about the development of projects here, in Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires is considered an audiovisual city, perfect to shoot any production. It has a great variety of locations, professional crews and very ceative and talented people. It’s cultural and ethnic diversity, it’s architecture and it’s cultural heritage, all add up to make it an incredibly attractive place to consider for shooting your next project.
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Buenos Aires Commission Staff: Ana Aizenberg
Film Commissioner aaizenberg@buenosaires.gob.ar
Paloma Kippes
palomakippes@gmail.com Website: audiovisual.mdebuenosaires.gov.ar Telephone: (54 11) 4535 2000/2001 ext 108/109 Contacts
Wendy Amato Josefina Arcioni Florencia Stivelmaher
Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian
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Art, Culture, Tradition and Modernity Arts have found the perfect stage and audience in the city of
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uenos Aires. Tango, literature, music, films and theatre can all be enjoyed here. Visit the magnificent Teatro Colón and participate in the international festivals, such the Tango Dance Festival and the Tango World Championship. Tango, the most identifying expression of the De La Plata River, was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. In Buenos Aires milongas, while striving to master the tricks of the 2x4 and having fun learning “lunfardo” (the dialect used in many tangos), you can taste typical dishes and toast with the best wines. In the city, a distinguished world-class cuisine captivates tourists immediately. In bars and pizza parlors, visitors can taste the authentic pizza of Buenos Aires, or try a milanesa sandwich. In the more sophisticated restaurants, stimulate your senses with five-star menus. In the plains, surrender yourself to an emblematic dish: the asado. And in the coast, enjoy fresh seafood recipes.
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nusual mixture of history and avant-garde. A meeting point of amusement, culture and tourism. Close and giant, comprehensive and never ending,always surprising and exciting on every street, on every corner. Buenos Aires is a fascinating and extraordinary city. It assembles, in a mysterious way, the architectural heritage of the golden years together with the evolution of present design. It gathers boulevards, the riversides, parks and squares along cobblestone streets, big avenues and intimate passages, expecting to be discovered every day. It tempts you to enjoy the pleasure of walking around, and discovering every hidden corner. The City cultural offer holds a surprise for you, and for every visitor. Its worldwide renowned festivals, high-level art and design circuits, traditional and fresh gastronomy circuits are strongly amazing. It rocks you with the typical so porteña “café ceremony”, with cafés notables (remarkable cafés) and its never-ending nightlife, with theater and dance shows all year long. It invites you to be carried away by the passion of its famous football stadiums, marathons, bike rides, and well-known tennis matches and polo tournaments. Buenos Aires lives, vibrates and rocks you all the time. Buenos Aires is waiting for you to stamp an unforgettable mark in your life.
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Commercial circuits for all tastes
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uying in Buenos Aires takes a very important place in the list of pleasures proposed by the City.
In San Telmo neighborhood, you can acquire antiques; avenida Corrientes is the proper place for book lovers; Retiro area stands out for its leather items and La Boca, for its souvenirs. Besides, main malls gather the most well-known national and international brands, but Buenos Aires is also rich in outlets, season sale clothes options, where to get a varied range of items at very good prices. And to complete the shopping tour around the City, you can visit its markets and fairs which are set up in different parks and squares, where a varied public go for antiques, typical products or just for leisure.
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General Characteristics 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. Like other South American countries below the equator, Argentina’s winter lasts from July to October, while the summer goes from December to March. The winter is cold and rainy and the days grow shorter, therefore, we recommend visiting the north and northwest regions during this time, since there is less rainfall and heat there during this season. The summers are hot and humid and the days are longer, making the Patagonia and southern Andes ideal vacation spots. The sea regulates the temperature in the majority of the country’s costal cities so there is not much difference between the minimum and maximum temperatures. This is the case in Buenos Aires. For many people the ideal months to visit Argentina are in the spring and fall since the climate at this time remains relatively warm.
Temperature and Precipitation Temperature (Minimum - Maximum)
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Buenos Aires
5° C - 29° C
51 mm - 123 mm
Cordoba
9° C - 23° C
6 mm - 125 mm
Corrientes
15° C - 27° C
40 mm - 701 mm
Rosario
11° C - 24° C
30 mm - 111 mm
San Juan
8° C - 25° C
1 mm - 17 mm
San Miguel de Tucuman
12° C - 25° C
9 mm - 190 mm
Santiago del Estero
12° C - 28° C
5 mm - 105 mm
Ushuaia
0.6° C - 9° C
23 mm - 54 mm
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India SmartPools (International)Pvt. Ltd. 35/1, Sathnur Road, Next to Country Club, Yelahanka, Bangalore 560063, India
United Kingdom Paramount Pools Ltd. Unit A, Fosters Business Park Old School Rd, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9NY, UK
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Films shot in Argentina Feature Films: Tetro (Coppola), 7 Years in Tibet (1997 Brad Pitt, mountains of Mendoza standing in for Tibet), Highlander II (1989), Lucky Luke (France), There be Dragons ((Spain) a collaboration between American, Spanish, and Argentine production companies – a tale of the Spanish Civil War with filming locations in the Buenos Aires province), El Niño de Barro (Spain), High School Musical for Latinamerica, Deutsche Freund (Co-Production with Germany), Motorcycle Diaries (2004 Walter Salles), 2006’s Oscar-nominated Children of Men (set in the United Kingdom, actually has a few filming locations in Buenos Aires), On the Road (the film version of Jack Kerouac’s famed set to feature stars ranging from Kirsten Dunst and Kristen Stewart to Viggo Mortensen and Steve Buscemi, was shot in Bariloche standing in for the American West), Evita (1996, Alan Parker), Imagining Argentina (2003, Christopher Hampton), El Secreto de sus ojos (2009, JJ Campanella), Clandestine Childhood (2011, Benjamín Ávila), The Mission (1986, Roland Joffé), El hijo de la novia (2001, JJ Campanella), The games maker (shooting, it is a 3D movie starring David Mazouz and Joseph Fiennes, based in the novel by Pablo de Santis and where Buenos Aires transforms into magic Zyl).
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Flight Details to Buenos Aires From New Delhi Lufthansa – Delhi - Frankfurt - Buenos Aires British Airways – Delhi - London - Buenos Aires Air France – Delhi - Paris - Buenos Aires Qatar Airways – Delhi - Doha - Sao Paulo - Buenos Aires
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