Those who come to Buenos Aires do not have to stay in the busy city where areas such as the Partido of San Isidro offer sweet respite from frenetic city life. Impeccable leafy suburbs such as San Isidro and neighboring Vicente Lopez offer excellent Buenos Aires Stay options whilst being well connected to the city of Buenos Aires. Located on the eastern coast between Buenos Aires city and Tigre, where beautiful weekend houses with pools, barbeques, and grassy lawns offer relaxing vacations for weary travelers.
These suburbs (la provincia) are within 35 kilometers of Buenos Aires city and commuting is simple. Many residents of this area drive and own cars and car rental is available through our concierge service. Alternatively, the Tren de la Costa (Coast train) costs $1 peso and takes under 20 minutes from Belgrano C station or Retiro.
Domingo de Acassuso founded El Partido de San Isidro in 1807. The area started to develop as Porteños relocated to the north of the city following the 1870 Yellow Fever epidemic. During this massive population movement, San Isidro became one of the most regal and expensive neighborhoods of the province. In its historical quarter stands San Isidro Cathedral, built in 1898, offering an excellent example of Neogothic architecture.
Partido de San Isidro, like the rest of Buenos Aires, has an unstoppable passion for sport. This area is Argentina’s Rugby capital and home to the San Isidro Hippodrome. There are also various sailing clubs along the Rio de la Plata (Silver River). Visiting sports fanatics can attend athletic events ‘to their hearts content’ and find tickets through our concierge.
The Partido of Vicente Lopez is also a fantastic city escape, boasting its capital, Olivos, as one of the wealthiest suburbs in the country. Olivos is home to the President of the Republic’s compound, as safe haven away from Casa Rosada. The Church of “Jesus of the Olive Trees” is an exceptional building that visitors will find of interest.
These “provinces” are also home to incredible restaurants, museums, shopping and protected green spaces. Guarded to the east by beautiful Rio de la Plata, the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires are an excellent choice for visitors who want to experience classy Argentinean living and still be close to Buenos Aires city. Buenos Aires Stay has three ‘Trusted Partners’ who find longer term accommodation for expatriates
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