Day 0
Monday, March 18
Departure
New York (JFK) Airport to Buenos Aires (EZE) Airport
Delta | 11h 10m, Nonstop
Newark (EWR) Airport to Buenos Aires (EZE) Airport
American Airlines (AA) | 13h 37m, 1 stop
Day 1
Tuesday, March 19
Arrival & Welcome
09:05 AA flight arrives at EZE Airport
10:15 Delta Arrives at EZE Airport
MORNING
PUERTO MADERO RIVERSIDE
11:30 Depart Airport / Transfer into town for Lunch
12:00 Pre-Arrivals meet at Hotel Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta / Transfer to Lunch
12:30 Lunch in the hip district of Puerto Madero @ Cabanas las Lilas
Followed by transfer to Hotel Sofitel
AFTERNOON
THE LIFE OF EVITA PERON
Step into the world of María Eva Duarte de Perón, affectionately known as Evita Perón, on an exclusive guided tour led by Santiago Regolo, a distinguished sociologist and historian at Buenos Aires University. Regolo's specialization in studying Eva Perón and Peronism offers unparalleled insights into the life and legacy of one of Argentina's most iconic figures.
15:30 Depart for the Evita Peron Tour
The tour includes a guide through the Recoleta Cemetery, Evita Museum and Evita Tour in the City.
18:30 Arrive back at the Hotel
EVENING
RECOLETA DISTRICT
19:30 Walk to Piegari Ristorante
19:40 Dinner at Piegari Ristorante
21:30 Arrive back at the Hotel Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
Day 2
Wednesday, March 20
The Passion of Argentina – Tango & Soccer
06:30 Breakfast at Hotel Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
MORNING
LA BOCA - THE HOME OF TANGO AND LA BOMBONERA
09:00 Depart Hotel / Transfer to La Boca Stadium and visit the Muesum of the Stadium
10:00 Transfer for El Caminito for Walking Tour and Exclusive Tango Dancing Experience
AFTERNOON
ARTS DISTRICT OF SAN TELMO
12:00 Transfer to San Telmo
12:30 Porteno Lunch Tasting Experience
A guided walking food tour of three courses at three locations
15:30 Arrive back at the Hotel
EVENING
NIGHT OF TANGO
Learn to tango with professional dancers. An evening with music, dancing, food and fun!
17:00 Depart Hotel / Transfer to Sagardi Argentina
17:30 Private Tango Lessons, Reception with light bites, and Dinner
21:20 Arrive back at Hotel Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
Day 3
Thursday, March 21
An Exclusive EO New Jersey Experience
Private Estate of the Guevara Family
(descendants of Che Guevara)
06:30 Breakfast at Hotel Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
MORNING / AFTERNOON
PRIVATE ESTATE OF THE GUEVARA FAMILY
Enjoy a Estancia Day, full of iconic Argentinian traditions, with the Guevara family (descendants of Che Guevara), on their private estate.
09:30 Depart Hotel / Transfer to Estate
11:00 Welcome Reception
- Meet the Guevara Family
- Polo Classics & Demonstration
- Gaucho Games
13:00 Asado BBQ with the family
14:00 Folk Dancing
15:30 Transfer back to Hotel
17:00 Arrive back at Hotel
EVENING
EXCLUSIVE EMPANADA COOKING CLASS
18:30 Depart Hotel / Transfer to private home of Natalia & Ignacio
19:00 Cooking Class & Dinner
21:00 Transfer back to Hotel
21:30 Arrive at Hotel Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
Day 4
Friday, March 22
An Exclusive EO New Jersey Experience
The Dirty War in Argentina: The story of the Disappeared
06:30 Breakfast at Hotel Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
MORNING
THE STORY OF LEONARDO FOSSATI ORTEGA
Join an exclusive session with Leonardo Fossati Ortega as he unveils the tragedy of Argentina's Dirty War. Born in 1977 to a disappeared mother, he lived unaware of his true identity. Through perseverance and DNA testing, he uncovered his origins, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. Leonardo's journey emphasizes the significance of remembrance and justice in confronting historical injustices.
08:30 Intimate session with Leonardo
09:30 Depart Hotel / Transfer to Casa Por La Identidad
- Guided tour of Casa Por La Identidad
- Transfer to ESMA Muesum
- Guided tour of ESMA Muesum
AFTERNOON
12:00 Lunch @ OPORTO Restaurant
14:00 Transfer to Parque de la Memoria for guided tour
16:30 Arrive back at the Hotel
EVENING
PUERTA CERRADA
Dinner in a Private Home – “Puerta Cerrada” - a gastronomical concept that changed the world of dining in Argentina. Enjoy a private Somilier and Chef creating the best there is in Argentinian cuisine.
18:30 Depart Hotel / Transfer to Puerta Cerrada
19:00 Private dinner @ TORO777
21:00 Transfer back to Hotel
21:30 Arrive at Hotel Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
Day 5
Saturday, March 23
Graffiti Tour & Departures
06:30 Breakfast at Hotel Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
MORNING
12:00 Hotel Check-out (store luggage at Hotel)
AFTERNOON
GRAFFITI TOUR W. LOCAL ARTIST
12:30 Depart Hotel / Transfer to restaurant
13:00 Lunch @ Peru Seafood Restaurant
14:30 Graffiti Tour
17:00 Transfer back to Hotel (pick up luggage)
EVENING
18:00 Depart Hotel / Transfer to Buenos Aires Airport (EZE)
21:05 United Departs EZE Airport
22:25 Delta Depart EZE Airport
22:35 AA Departs EZE Airport
Meet the Changemakers of Argentina
(subject to change)
Meet the experts as you go backstage at the Evita Perón Museum, offering you an intimate insight into the life of an Argentinian icon.
Enjoy an exclusive Estancia Day, full of iconic Argentinian traditions, with the Guevara family (descendants of Che Guevara), who open their private family estate for you.
Meet Leonardo Fossati Ortega, a grandchild of one of The Dirty War’s “disappeared”, at the memorial site where his mother was detained.
Tango with the Unexpected as you meet the “Masters of Tango” who will not only show you but invite you to join in the dance that originated in the poor harbor district of La Boca.
Learn from Argentinian Entrepreneurs what it takes to run a business in a country with a struggling economy.
Experience an intimate meal at the private home of Dan Perlman and others, who created a gastronomical concept that changed the world of dining in Argentina “Puerta Cerrada”
And get up-to-date with the popular culture in Argentina as you get to explore the city with one of the Graffiti artists who changed the appearance of the city.
Chapter Retreat Details
Retreat: Buenos Aires
COSTS: incl. learning, meals,, activities, guides, transfers, taxes/fees. ***Airfare NOT included***
REGISTRATION: Open to all EO New Jersey members, EO Spouses (SLPs), adult children, and guests.
HOTEL: Hotel Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
Posadas 1232, 1011 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Flight Recommendations
ITINERARY FROM NEWARK:
American Airlines
Mon, Mar 18 | 6:28 PM – 9:05 AM+1 (13h 37m, 1 stop)
Sat, Mar 23 | 10:35 PM – 12:00 PM+1 (14h 25m, 1 stop)CLICK HERE to review and book these flights
ITINERARY FROM JFK:
Delta Airlines
Mon, Mar 18 | 10:05 PM – 10:15 AM+1 (11h 10m, Nonstop)
Sat, Mar 23 | 10:25 PM – 8:30 AM+1 (11h 05m, Nonstop)CLICK HERE to review and book these flights
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