Country Overview:
Argentina is the home of the tango, of the wandering pampas gaucho, of suited Western businessmen sipping espresso in an elegant urban setting before setting off for ice-hiking through Patagonia over the weekend.
Buenos Aires' nine million inhabitants enjoy a cultural sophistication exhibited in its Parisian architecture, Italian heritage, and European feel. Add to this the exquisite cuisine and legendary nightlife and you can easily understand Buenos Aires' enduring popularity. It would take a lifetime to visit all the restaurants, cafes, and dance clubs the city has to offer, but that lifetime would be spent wandering broad tree-lined boulevards, marveling at marble, neoclassical facades, and enjoying world-class opera at the famous Colon Theater.
Beyond the capital, this vast and varied country stretches from the spectacular tropical waterfalls of Iguazú on the Brazilian border to the frosty town of Ushuaia in southern Tierra del Fuego. In between, you'll sample the products of the world-class wineries of Mendoza, take the famous "Train of the Clouds" to the town of Salta, and warm up after a day on the slopes with a cup of hot chocolate in Bariloche, the ski and chocolate-lovers paradise.
The training center is located in the downtown area of Buenos Aires half a block from the famous Florida Street. It is surrounded by shops, cafés and many historical buildings. Easy to access from any part of town and within walking distance from the most important and popular areas of the city, in “el centro” you will always find something interesting going on. For trips further afield, there is excellent public transportation in the city including trains, subways, buses, and even ferries to neighboring Uruguay.
Buenos Aires is mild and humid most of the year. Spring (September to November) tends to be pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 18º to 20º Celsius (64º to 68º Fahrenheit). Summer (December through February) is hot, with temperatures reaching above 30º Celsius (86º Fahrenheit), with hot and humid evenings. Fall (March through May) is nicely cool, with temperatures from 12º to 15º Celsius (54º to 59º Fahrenheit). Winter is somewhat chilly in Buenos Aires, and can be harsh in the deep south. Daytime temperatures range between 3º and 8º Celsius (38º and 46º Fahrenheit) in the city.