Q: What is Buenos Aires like?
A: Every year, more and more people from overseas choose Buenos Aires to retire or to call home. Buenos Aires has beautiful parks. Family-owned coffee shops that have been around for over 100 years can be found on almost every corner, as well as artists. The architecture will take your breath away.
Buenos Aires also has some of the best restaurants in the world. For Argentineans, steaks are not only food but also nearly a religion. You will never, ever have a tastier steak anywhere else. We guarantee it. If you thought New York was the city that never sleeps when it comes to going out, wait until you go to Buenos Aires. People dance all night long and leave the nightclubs way after the sun starts to shine above the horizon.
Outside Buenos Aires you will find estancias, rural areas where the gauchos live. These Argentinean cowboys are typical. When you visit an estancia, you will go horseback riding and eat the best asado (barbecue) of your life, prepared by an authentic gaucho.
Q: How safe is Buenos Aires?
A: Buenos Aires is very safe. Like any other country in the world, you need to take the kind of precautions you normally take at home. You have absolutely nothing to worry about in Argentina. Your host will make sure that you always stay in safe areas. She is a local and knows where it's safe and where it might not be. In Buenos Aires, you might find a person begging for money. It's your choice whether you want to give him a couple of coins. Nothing will happen to you if you decide not to give him money.
Q: Do I need a visa to go to Argentina?
A: No, you don't. Only people who stay more than three months in Argentina need a visa.
Q: Is Buenos Aires expensive?
A: No, for example a meal at a good restaurant ranges from $5-$30 pesos ($2 US to $10 US), depending on where you eat, of course.
Q: What are people in Buenos Aires like?
A: Buenos Aires is full of Argentines, and Argentineans are very friendly. If you are visiting from abroad, many Argentines who are curious will always ask, “Where you are from? Why did you come to Argentina? Do you like Argentina? Have you tried the meat? Do you like football?” They are not shy about asking and you will instantly make a lot of friends.
The people of Argentina care about their looks. Their clothes are spotless; both men and women like to be seen and noticed, though actually very conservative. Argentineans are fun. Even if some of them have personal or work problems, you will always see them smiling, telling jokes, and trying to make you laugh.
Q: Do you offer tours for everybody, regardless of dancing level, age, and gender?
A: Yes. It doesn't matter whether you are 20 or 60 years old. It doesn't matter if you’ve won tango awards or are a beginner who is eager to learn. We always have a tour for you. Every one can enjoy this tour. Even though this is an exclusive tango tour, you are not obligated to take the daily tango instructions. We will be glad to assist you in taking different city tours or visiting the museums and much more.
Q: Can I come alone?
A: Yes, you can. In Buenos Aires, we are the only people that offer tango partners for the group as part of the package. Most others charge you for it as an option. This is really because they don’t know what they are doing. Many people come alone, and it has never been an issue.
Q: What makes Argentina Tango Tours so special?
A: Argentina Tango offers a variety of experiences in a very special setting. You are not confined to your hotel room. You have the freedom to do what you want to do while getting a great discount as part of a group. You will actually learn or improve your tango with us in a fun and comfortable environment. All our classes are held in our dance studios in Buenos Aires, not in peoples’ living rooms. What you pay before you leave home is what you need to pay. There are no hidden charges. All access to Milongas, transfers, tango partners, etc., are included. Others make you pay extra for this on arrival; we don’t.
Q: Will the Tango instructors give private lessons?
A: Yes they will. You can get private lessons in one of our dance studios. You can book this before you arrive, too.
Q: How is the weather in Buenos Aires?
A: The seasons in Buenos Aires are opposite those in Europe and the US. In the fall and winter (April to September), Buenos Aires may get as cold as 32ºF or 36ºF. In the spring and summer (October to March), it is very nice with temperatures of 68ºF to 77ºF.
Q: When are the tours?
A: Please see the set dates on the group tour page; we have dates throughout the year.
Q: Can I have my own private group?
A: Yes you can have your own group, and you can even set your own dates to suit you and your group. Please contact us to put together your own group.
Q: Who is going to be my tango instructor?
A: We have qualified and experienced tango teachers who are well-known around the world.
Q: Where will I be staying?
A: Our tours include 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotels with great amenities; it’s your choice in which one you will stay.
Q: What are the hotels like?
A: Buenos Aires is an international city with quality hotels. We have handpicked some that we work with, but we are flexible and can change to any other hotel that you want.
Q: What about transportation?
A: Once you arrive in Buenos Aires, all transfers to all activities are included in our packages except classes. Classes are usually around the corner (in our dance studios), close to your hotel. We meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. We transport you from the hotel to all activities and back to the hotel. When you are leaving at the end of your stay, we take you back to the airport. Our transportation is handled by a professional company, not our cousins or friends, and you will always be comfortable.
Q: Does Argentina Tango help me book my flight?
A: Yes, we can help. We have customers from different parts of the world, so we can't include the airfare in the tour price, but we can book the flights for you, if you so desire. If there are 10 or more people from leaving from the same airport, we can get you great discounts from the airlines.
Q: I don’t speak Spanish.
A: Buenos Aires is an international city. Most of the people you will meet speak some kind of English, so you will not have problems. All the Argentina Tango people you will deal with in Buenos Aires speak good English; you need not worry. There is also someone available to you and the group to help with any queries you might have 24/7.
Q: Are meals included?
A: All our tours include breakfast every day. Some activities have lunch included and there is an optional dinner out for everyone in the group while you are in Buenos Aires – you pay for your food. Eating out is very much a norm in Buenos Aires, and there are many wonderful restaurants. We choose the best for you and keep you away from tourist traps. If you have special food needs (i.e., allergies or a special diet), please let us know so that we can serve you better.
Q: What if I want to travel for more or less days or have a different itinerary?
A: You can! We have designed two different tours to make it easy for you to choose one. But we can also customize them to meet your special requirements. We can add or subtract days, upgrade or downgrade hotel rooms, and give you more or fewer activities, etc.
Q: What other activities does Argentina Tango offer and what are the prices?
A: Once you are in Buenos Aires, there are a lot of things you might want to do. Please check the Optional Activities section of this website for more information.
Q: Can I see a sample itinerary?
A: Yes! We have listed two samples for 7 days/6 nights and 10 days/9 nights on the tour page.
Q: What are the tour prices?
A: You can find detailed pricing information under the tour itineraries. You just need to click “book now” and you will be registered.
Q: Can I pay for my trip in very low monthly installments?
A: Yes, you can. You can use your credit card or bank transfer to make monthly payments to us. You must have finished paying the total 30 days before date of arrival.
Q: What are the payment methods?
A: We accept bank transfer and all credit cards on our websites. The credit card payments carry a 6% credit card charge.
Q: When should I pay the deposit?
A: To make a reservation you will need to pay a $300 deposit in order for us to hold your place.
Q: How is that deposit used?
A: The deposit is used to blackout the hotels, transfers, lessons, and activities. The remaining balance should be paid 30 days prior to your arrival. You can pay it all at once or in low monthly installments but the total must be paid 30 days before arrival.
Q: What is the process like?
A: First you need to go to our Registration Page and fill out the form. After that, please pay the $300 deposit and we will reserve a place for you. You can pay the remaining balance 30 days prior to your arrival.
Q: Do I get a receipt?
A: We will send you receipts for all the payments received from you.
Q: Do we need to sign an agreement?
A: We don't require you to sign an agreement. By filling out a registration form, you and Argentina Tango Tours agree to the terms and conditions on this website at the time of registration.
Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A: If the tour does not proceed due to any reasons beyond our control, all monies paid by you will be refunded in full. If you cancel your tour, you will not be entitled to a refund of your initial deposit. All other payments made by you will be refunded in full only if the cancellation is 30 days prior to commencement of the tour. If you cancel your tour less than 30 days before departure, you will forfeit all monies paid.