4 Apartments available for short, mid or long term rentals:


SAN TELMO NEIGHBORHOOD
Juan place: 2 blocks away from Plaza Dorrego!
Nothing is better than living in San Telmo to know the essence of Buenos Aires. One of the oldest and attractive neighborhoods in the city due to its history, architecture, cobble stoned streets, antique shops, markets, entertainment, bars and restaurants.

DESCRIPTION
> ROOMS: 1
> PEOPLE: 3
> BALCONY: YES
> MAID: NOT INCLUDED
> BUILDING: 60s DECADE

BOOK IT NOW!
> AVAILABLE AUGUST / DECEMBER 2008
> AVAILABLE ALL 2009
Rates and more information: click here

PALERMO SOHO NEIGHBORHOOD
Great open view to the trendiest neighborhood in town

DESCRIPTION
LOCATION: PALERMO SOHO
Strategic spot on Honduras Street and Scalabrini Ortiz Avenue
ROOMS: 1
PEOPLE: 2 / 3
BALCONY: YES!
A 5th floor with an amazing open view of Palermo´s landscape with no other buildings around
BUILDING: 60s DECADE
AVAILABLE: OCTOBER 7, 2008
Rates and more information: click here

SAN TELMO NEIGHBORHOOD
Brand new & lovely flat, tastefully decorated and equiped. (See the location map: perfect spot in a classic and bohemian neighborhood)

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION: SAN TELMO

Walking distance to city main attractions. Located in a safe and lit Avenue
ROOMS: 1

PEOPLE: 2 / 3
BALCONY: YES
MAID: INCLUDED
BUILDING: 50s DECADE
AVAILABLE: PLEASE ASK
Rates and more information: click here

RECOLETA NEIGHBORHOOD

Fancy and spacious Apt for 4, 1 block away from Village Recoleta

DESCRIPTION
LOCATION: RECOLETA
1 block away from Village Recoleta Theatres, Buenos Aires Design, Museo de Bellas Artes and other cool must-see places
ROOMS: 1
PEOPLE: 3 / 4
BALCONY: YES
MAID: INCLUDED
BUILDING: 70s DECADE
AVAILABLE: MID AUGUST 2008
Rates and more information: click here

AFFORDABLE SERVICES
Other handy services we can provide during your stay, such as:

- Local Mobile Phone Rental
- Spanish lessons
- Tango Tours (underground scene)
- Gay nightlife
- Bike Rental 

- Personal Shopper – Assistance (hidden treasures in the city's quaintest neighborhoods):
. Clothes, Leather, Vintage Stores
. Wines
. Furniture
. The best finds in handmade shoes (specially for Tango)
. Artisan-made goods, etc
- Guided Tours
(Delta of Tigre), Buenos Aires by Day & Night, etc

Others
- Plastic surgery
- Beauty salons / Waxing - Recommendations

> SAN TELMO NEIGHBORHOOD / Flat for rent

Brand new apt!

AMELIA´S PLACE IN HISTORIC SAN TELMO

LOCATION: SAN TELMO

AVAILABLE: Thursday APRIL 3rd, 2008

DESCRIPTION

ROOMS: 1
PEOPLE: 2 / 3
BALCONY: YES
MAID: INCLUDED
BUILDING: CLASSIC 50s DECADE

- This is a brand new renovated apartment (It´s unused), with all the amenities included.

- Classic 50s decade apartment building located at Av Garay and Defensa St, in the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood on a wide Avenue well lit and fluid of local transportation.

- 40 mt2 1 bedroom apt for 2 or 3 people.

- Walking distance to Puerto Madero district, Museum of Modern Art, Plaza Dorrego nightlife, the traditional and colorful La Boca neighborhood and “Caminito St”, Downtown

Buenos Aires and 9 de Julio Avenue.

AMENITIES

- Wi Fi on Broadband internet connection
- Air conditioner
- Telephone line
- TV
- DVD
- Music player
- Full bathroom and kitchen with a balcony heading Av Garay.
- Refrigerator w/ Fr
- Microwave
- Oven
- Brand new linen and towels.
- All kitchen appliances (Coffee maker, Toaster and such)- Original wood floors
- Fully furnished and nicely decorated
- Maid once a week included

RATES

PLEASE WRITE TO GET ACTUAL WEEKLY AND MONTHLY RATES

* Varies depending on the lenght of your stay.

Dont hesitate to place your question at juliefortunato@gmail.com: we´ll be happy to answer any you might have).

* Cumplimentary basket with Argentine wine, 

empanadas, dulce de leche, and other delicious local products.

Conditions to book Amelia´s Place > 20 % Deposit (of the total of your stay) for Reservation purposes. Another 20 % will be added as Safe deposit: it will be FULLY returned when you Check out.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE NEIGHBORHOOD. SAN TELMO

This neighborhood was populated by aristocratic families towards the end of the 19th Century. After the yellow fever the big mansions that belonged to high class families became squats or "conventillos" where large numbers of people lived. Nowadays, its a neighborhood with narrow streets, colonial patios and with a bohemian smell in the air. There are art schools and arts and crafts fair as well as tango-show places, excellent restaurants and laid back coffee houses.

Map of San Telmo (Click to enlarge)

References:

1. Secretariat of Agriculture, Cattle Raising and Fish
Paseo Colon 922. A building complex designed by architect Andrés Vanelli e Hijos and Kimbau y Co. The neo-Gothic style buildings are located on the avenue and bear the entire superb quality established for public works at the end of the 19th century and beginnings of the 20th century.
2. School of Engineering
Paseo Colon 850. Neoclassic style building, replicating that of the School of Law. It is the outcome of State architectural conception of middle of the 20th century. It formerly seated the ex María Eva Duarte de Perón Foundation.
3. "Canto al Trabajo" Monument
Paseo Colon 800. This monument made by the Argentine sculptor Rogelio de Yrurtia (1879-1950) is a sculptural group of 14 human bronze-made figures.
4. Pasaje San Lorenzo
Estados Unidos and Balcarce streets. In this alley -two blocks long- we can visit the Galeria de los Patios de San Telmo, a typical large house of the 18th century, populated by artisans and artists' ateliers.
5. "Casa Mínima" (The Minimum House)
San Lorenzo 380- Its façade is hardly 2,20 meters wide. It is part of an old construction of the second decade of the 19th century. This type of houses –annexed to the main house- used to be inhabited by slaves.
6. Sur Cafe
Intersection of Estados Unidos and Balcarce streets. It opened its doors in 1967 and became the pioneer of the night show in Buenos Aires.
7. Danish Church
Carlos Calvo 257- The tower and the roofs are clear representatives of the neo-Gothic style. It was designed by the Danish architects Rönnow and Bisgaard. It was inaugurated in 1931.
8. House of Juan carlos Castagnino

Balcarce 1016- This house and the house at the corner date from the ends of the 18th century. It was the house to the artist Juan Carlos Castagnino (1908-1972), a famous painter, worldwide known because of the illustration of Martin Fierro he published in 1963.
9. Gallery of the "Viejo Hotel"
Balcarce 1053 Built around 1890 as a small hotel. When the neighborhood was declared as a Historical Area in 1979, the Viejo Hotel became an art gallery and atelier for painters and sculptors.
10. Antigua Tasca de Cuchilleros
Carlos Calvo 319. The front room dates from ends of the 18th century. The rest of the construction came further on. This place harbors a tragic love story. This was the house to Margarita, sergeant Oliden's daughter, “mazorquero” of the Governor Juan Manuel de Rosas. The father expected his daughter to marry Ciriaco Cuitiño, boss of the “mazorqueros”. But she escaped with the “payador” she was in love with. Finally, they were found by Cuitiño in the town of Luján. Cuitiño shot Margarita and she returned home to die. There is nowadays a restaurant there.
11. House of Esteban de Luca
Intersection of Defensa and Carlos Calvo streets. The house dates back to the end of the 18th century. Here Esteban de Luca lived. He was a military man, poet and journalist. He actively participated in the English Invasions (1806-1807), as sub-lieutenant of Battalion 3 of Patricians. The house was recycled conserving the architectural elements of the time. At the moment, there is a restaurant there. It has become a National Historical Monument.
12. San Telmo Market
Surrounded by Bolívar, Carlos Calvo, Defensa, Estados Unidos streets. Its facade presents Italian characteristics while the interior holds an excellent iron structure roofed with foil and glass. It was inaugurated in 1897 and architect Juan Antonio Buschiazzo designed it.
13. Solar de French Gallery
Defensa street between Humberto 1º and Carlos Calvo streets. This was the residence to patriot Domingo French. The front wing dates from 1900 -1910 while the rest dates from 1930.
14. Dorrego Square
Surrounded by Humberto Iº, Defensa, Anselmo Aieta and Bethlem streets. Officially declared as a National Historical Place. This is the oldest square after the Plaza de Mayo. Here you can visit the Fair of Antiques on Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
15. Argentine Penitentiary Museum ‘Antonio Ballvé’
Humberto 1º 378. Designed by architect Antonio Masella, the building dates from 1760. Originally, it was the House of Spiritual Exercises for men. When the Jesuits were expelled in 1767, the place passed onto the Cabildo. Later and up to 1974, it functioned as a Women’s Jail in charge of the Good Shepherd's Order and the Penitentiary Service. When this Order retires in 1974, the Penitentiary is still in charge up to 1978 when the Women’s Jail is transferred to the town of Ezeiza. The interior of the building holds the chapel of Nuestra Señora del Camen, a construction from 1734.
16. Nuestra Señora de Belén Church - San Pedro Telmo Parish

Humberto 1º 340. The construction of this church started by the end of 1734, designed by the Jesuit architect and monk Andrés Blanqui and the intervention of his partners Juan Bautista Primoli and José Schmidt. Italian master Antonio Masella continued the building and the last restoration was carried out in 1918 by architect Pelayo Sáinz. The facade is of eclectic style and presents neo-colonial architectural elements. On top you can see the image of San Pedro González Telmo. It is a National Historical Monument.
17. Protomedicato - Guillermo Rawson School
Humberto 1º 343. In 1858, it was the first school of Medicine in Buenos Aires. As from 1886, it became dependant from the Secretariat of Education. It is of a neo-colonial style architecture. The magnolia plants perfuming the entrance date back from that time.
18. La Defensa Alley
Defensa 1179. It is a traditional large house of the decade of 1880 and was the residence of the Ezeiza family. The two-story house holds several rooms that lead to a lateral gallery. At the moment, a commercial gallery runs with shops of antique dealers, old times attires, paintings, souvenirs, etc.
19. Museum of Modern Art of Buenos Aires City Government
Av. San Juan 350. It was formerly a deposit of Cigarrillos 43 company. The building dates from 1918 and it was recycled while keeping its original architecture of “utilitarian” style. The museum holds exhibitions of contemporary plastic art.
20. Museum of the Cinema
Defensa 1220. The museum is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm. It holds a films library, collections of posters, clothes, photos and documents.

21. Ex San Telmo Foundation
Defensa 1344. It was built as a large house around 1860, and remodeled by Osvaldo Giesso in the ‘80s. At the moment, there is an art gallery -which can be visited by people- and a theatre school. Its facade replicates a house of the 18th century which blueprints are kept at the National General Bureau.
22. Russian Orthodox Church of The Sacred Trinity
Brasil 315- This church was inaugurated in 1904. The original project was carried out by architect Mihail Preobrazensky (Sacred Synod of Russia) and adapted by architect Alejandro Christophersen. The temple has been built based on the Muscovite style of 17th century. On the façade, there is a Venetian-mosaic-made figure of the Sacred Trinity made in Saint Petersburg.
23. Lezama Park. Monument–Fountain in homage to Pedro de Mendoza
Brasil and Defensa streets
Inauguration of this monument by Juan Carlos Oliva Navarro took place on June 23, 1937. The monument is composed of a square fountain with two drains symbolizing the River Guadalquivir and the River Plate (beginning and ending points of the expedition). The statue to Pedro de Mendoza is made of bronze and it contrasts with a bas-reliefs marble wall representing an indigenous figure. Pedro de Mendoza appears nailing the sword in the soil as a symbol of the possession of lands.
24. Lezama Park. Patio of Sculptures and Amphitheatre
Defensa, Brasil, Paseo Colón and Martín García
Located on a natural gorge. Some people affirm that the first establishment of this city took place in these suburbs. Paul Groussac opposes to this conclusion, since he states it took place at Vuelta de Rocha. At the end of the 18th century, the Royal Company of Philippines settled the deposit of slaves down in the park. In 1806, during the First English Invasion, General Beresford entered through San Martin Street (today Defensa) devastating the last local forces on the Barranca de Marcó (today Lezama Park). Years later, the English David MacKinley installed his week-end cottage at this place, opposite the river. On the building the English flag was hoisted, and for that reason people got used to call it “the Englishmen cottage”. After successive owners, in 1857, Mr Jose Gregorio Lezama, a tradesman from Salta, acquired the property, surrounded it with a high fence of iron grills and enriched the forest atmosphere with exotic plants and trees. Towards 1871, during the yellow fever epidemic, the residence was operated as a Lazaretto. In 1889, when Lezama dies, his widow Angela Álzaga proposes the Mayor to sell the premises to the Community, with the commitment of being a public park. It took then the name of Parque Lezama.
25. Historical National Museum
Defensa 1600. It was founded on May 24 1889. It was settled on the house of Gregorio de Lezama, in 1897. Their line follow Italian architecture, so much applied in Buenos Aires between 1850 and 1880. The premises lighten the traditions of the Revolution of May and the Wars of the Independence and other memorable periods of the national history of the 19th century.
26. Británico Cafe
Intersection of Brasil and Defensa streets. One of the most traditional cafes in Buenos Aires. Although it is owned by Spanish people, the name is an homage to the English immigrants who settled down in that area at the time of the railway construction.

FOR MORE TOURIST INFORMATION Official Buenos Aires Site of Tourist Information: http://www.bue.gov.ar/

> PALERMO SOHO NEIGHBORHOOD

Open view & funky, trendy spot

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION: PALERMO SOHO
Strategic spot on Honduras Street and Scalabrini Ortiz Avenue
ROOMS: 1
PEOPLE: 2 / 3
BALCONY: YES
A 5th floor with an amazing open view of Palermo´s landscape with no other buildings around
MAID: INCLUDED ON DEMAND

BUILDING: 60s DECADE

BOOK IT NOW!

TAKEN FROM.............. JULY 20 to OCT 7
AVAILABLE FROM....... OCT 7 TO THE REST OF 2008
AVAILABLE ALL 2009

AMENITIES INCLUDED

42 mts2 total.

- 1 bedroom, Queen bed.

- Sunny balcony (A 5th floor with an amazing open view of Palermo´s landscape with no other buildings around).

- Walking distance from major Palermo attractions. Conveniently 1 block away from nightlife, bars, shops, Serrano Plaza & Tanguerías.

- Located on an Av fluid of local transportation: Subtes D and B, and plenty of different bus lines stops.

> Located in a safe area.

- Very silent.

- Fully furnished.

- Nicely decorated.
- Separated kitchen, living room, full bathroom
- DVD player included.
- FREE cable.
- ADSL Internet already installed.
- Phone line.
- Towels, linen and kitchen wear.
- Security camera.
- Leather sofa (it works as an extra bed in the living room)
- Microwave.

- Wi Fi accesory.

- 21" TV.

RATES varies depending on the lenght of your stay. Please ask !

WEEK: 300 USD

15 DAYS: 500 USD

MONTH: 850 USD

- ALL SERVICES AND TAXES INCLUDED. Water, electricity, gas, local expenses. Im looking for trustworthy tenants with either references or proof of income.

A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THE APARTMENT

It was my home for several years, and since 2003 Im renting it fully furnished to people looking for an inside look of the city, not a made-for-tourists fake facade.
I was really lucky since the begining: my first tenants were great people. First, Danny Palmerlee (well known Lonely Planet´s guides Editor). He lived in my place for over a year during the process of writing Best of Buenos Aires, a book now available at Amazon.
Then arrived Nadya S, NYU law student who not only was amazing to meet, also she quickly became my friend, and so far Nad is the most ironic, clever and funny English speaking I´ve met (despite the fact she wants to be a lawyer, I know). She fell in love with the place. And after her to May 23rd 2007, a beautiful "lighworker" took over, in so many levels. This is the new chapter in this story. I promise to post it in no time.

GALLERY OF IMAGES

ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Palermo Viejo (Old Palermo) is, as its name implies, the oldest part. Bounded by Avenida Santa Fe, Avenida Coronel Díaz, Avenida Córdoba and Carranza street, the neighborhood is centred on Plaza Palermo Viejo and reflects an older Spanish style in architecture, often "recycled" with modern elements. Such well-known figures as Jorge Luis Borges and Che Guevara once lived in this ward and indeed Borges first wrote poetry in the then quiet barrio. Borges's poem "Fundacion mitica de Buenos Aires" names a typical square (Guatemala, Serrano, Paraguay, Gurruchaga). It was historically a residential area, popular with communities from Poland, Armenia, Ukraine and Lebanon and old Spanish and Italian families, whose traditions are reflected in local restaurants, churches, schools and cultural centres.

Palermo Soho

Palermo Soho is a small area of Palermo Viejo around Plaza Serrano (officially Plazoleta Cortázar), and it is a newly fashionable area for fashion, design, restaurants, bars and street culture. The atmosphere in many cafés and restaurants strives to be alternative, which makes this area of the city especially popular with young, upper-middle class Argentines as well as foreign tourists. The traditional low houses have been adapted into boutiques and bars, creating a bohemian feel. The square has a crafts fair.

SAN TELMO Juan´s lovely place for 2 or 3 people

2 blocks away from Plaza Dorrego!
Nothing is better than living in San Telmo to know the essence of Buenos Aires. One of the oldest and attractive neighborhoods in the city due to its history, architecture, cobble stoned streets, antique shops, markets, entertainment, bars and restaurants.

( SEE PICTURES BELOW! )

Location

• 2 blocks from Plaza Dorrego, where every Sunday there is an antique market, tango, music, street performers and lots of other attractions.
• 8 blocks from Puerto Madero.
• 12 blocks from Plaza de Mayo and The Pink House (our White House).
• 5 blocks from the underground.
• 10 minutes by bus from downtown, Obelisco, Caminito and ¨La Bombonera¨, Boca Jrs´ Stadium.
• Basically…..close to everything! The apartment combines the feel of old San Telmo with all the modern conveniences. Enjoy a mate or coffee on the sunny balcony overlooking the street.
  

> ROOMS: 1
> PEOPLE: 3
> BALCONY: YES
> MAID: NOT INCLUDED
> BUILDING: 60s DECADE

BOOK IT NOW!
> AVAILABLE AUGUST / DECEMBER 2008
> AVAILABLE ALL 2009

 AMENITIES INCLUDED
. 37 mts2 total.
- 1 bedroom, Queen bed.
- Sunny balcony (A 2nd floor)
2 blocks from Plaza Dorrego, where every Sunday there is an antique market, tango, music, street performers and lots of other attractions.
8 blocks from Puerto Madero.
12 blocks from Plaza de Mayo and The Pink House (our White House).
5 blocks from the underground.
10 minutes by bus from downtown, Obelisco, Caminito and ¨La Bombonera¨, Boca Jrs´ Stadium.
- Separated kitchen, living room, full bathroom
- DVD and MP3 player included.
- Cable TV 
- ADSL Internet.
- Phone line.
- Towels, linen and kitchen wear.
- Leather sofa (it works as an extra bed in the living room)
- Microwave.
- 21" TV. 
- AC. 
- Coffee Maker. 
- Toaster. 
- Microwave. 
- Refrigerator with freezer.
- Big Closet.

RATES varies depending on the lenght of your stay. Please ask ! juliefortunato@gmail.com

> WEEK: 300 USD 
> 15 DAYS: 500 USD 
> MONTH: 800 USD

ALL SERVICES AND TAXES INCLUDED. electricity, gas, city taxes, water, cableTV, telephone, broadband internet.