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LETTERS

Argentina: a country that invites, a tourist destination that attracts Enrique Meyer, National Minister of Tourism

ur government assumed the agre-

This work has clearly produced results

ming tourists from all over the world

also a decisive factor for our country

ement focused on the tourism acti-

and now we have a wide-ranging hotel

and we have similar expectation for

to be a potential scenario for organi-

vity consolidation. To Argentina’s

infrastructure, a more and more well

2012.

zing exhibitions and conferences and

natural and cultural attraction we

known gastronomy, a modern commu-

Along with optimization, we did make

an outstanding destination for corpo-

added the hallmark of the country’s

nication system and high-performance

international promoting activities that

rate groups.

products and services’ quality.

for our visitors.

contributed to position our country as

Business Tourism grew 200% in the

Many wine routs linked to a first level

Argentina is a country that invites and

the most visited destination in South

last five years. Due to policies we have

hotel industry; sports fishing; polo and

a tourist destination that attracts. Ac-

America.

introduced, Argentina ranked to 18th

golf with the world´s most important

cordingly, our country’s growth as first

Certainly, cooperation of public and

position worldwide in the country’s

tournaments and eight Ski centers for

class tourist destination can be seen in

private sectors with the common objec-

event organizer’s list. On top, our coun-

the winter season attracts demanding

a large number of visitors that choose

tive to promote our country’s advanta-

try was selected to be venue in 2015 for

passengers looking for a different ex-

our landscapes and made possible to

ges in the World and the implementa-

the International Congress and Con-

perience.

triple currency contribution to tourism

tion of ARGENTINA TRADEMARK

vention Association (ICCA) congress.

Moreover, investments made by the

industry in the last ten years.

have been fundamental to achieve a

These achievements show that we ha-

national government in infrastructure

Between 2004 and 2011there was a

strong identity that powers our quality

ve only gone through part of the path.

and services made possible to Argen-

growth in foreign passenger arrivals

in an increasingly competitive and glo-

We will continue our efforts because

tina to be in the best position for inco-

to Argentina. In 2011 a historical high

balized world.

we know that tourism in Argentina is a

ming corporate passengers.

was reached due to 5.7 millions inco-

Argentina’s wide-range landscapes is

unique and unrepeatable experience.

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LETTERS

Argentina, destination for you Leonardo Boto, Executive Secretary in the National Institute of Tourist Promotion -INPROTUR-

Since the Business Tourism Mar-

year in a row was the most selected

litates venues to a large number of

the International Olympic Commit-

keting program implementation

city in America to host these events,

professionals in beautiful cities or

tee (IOC), where the venue for the

in 2008 by the National Institu-

beating destinations like Sao Paolo,

in front of impressive landscapes.

2020 Olympic Games and next IOC

te for Tourism Promotion (INPRO-

New York or Mexico City.

At the same time, as an important

president will be decided.

TUR) together with the Ministry of

Thousands of passengers arrive

cultural and business centre, Ar-

Our commitment for 2013 is to

Tourism of Argentina and the Ar-

every year to Argentina in order to

gentina offers more than 800 wee-

continue to position our country

gentine Association of Organizers

attend at congresses, conferences,

kly international direct flights con-

through the more than 40 event des-

and Suppliers of Exhibitions and

fairs, exhibitions, MICE trips and

necting our country to more than 50

tinations in Argentina’s 6 tourism

Congresses (AOCA), international

Sports Events, among others. Our

cities on the 5 continents.

regions, by a strong presence in the

congresses organized yearly in Ar-

country offers great variety of cli-

The strong infrastructure inves-

most important tourism events in

gentina grew 200 %, compared 2011

mates and landscapes that can be

tments and the public-private coo-

the world, implementing those ac-

against 2007. Thus, our country got

enjoyed throughout the year and at

peration did consolidate Argenti-

tions from the Marketing program

in 2011 186 events, ranking 18th in

the same time first-level infrastruc-

na as an international destination

specific for this segment and which

the world, according to the Interna-

ture.

for large events like the Dakar ra-

endeavours to meet the market’s

tional Congress & Convention As-

Important national and Internatio-

lly in Argentina-Chile-Peru that for

new needs.

sociation – ICCA – list of countries

nal hotel chains, convention centers

the fifth time was made in 2013 in

that hosted international events. Al-

with state-of-the-art technologies,

South America, and the for Septem-

so, Buenos Aires City for the third

every destination in Argentina faci-

ber 2013 planned 125th meeting of

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LETTERS

Tourism as a factor for economic and social development Oscar Ghezzi, President of the Argentine Chamber of Tourism -CAT-

ollowing this year tourism po-

and association of different tourism

son. Many people decided to postpo-

Argentina’s provinces, and the objec-

sitioned as an indispensable su-

activities, nationwide and through

ne trips to popular visited places at a

tive is that every province has its own

pport for economic and social

cooperation of public-private sector.

later time

tourism chamber, what can be achie-

development, not only in Argentina,

This joint growth drived emplo-

Considering statistics of the Minis-

ved shortly. On top, we have achie-

but also worldwide.

yment generation and all provin-

try of Tourism of Argentina, arrivals

ved to lay foundation stone for the

According to a recent report of Uni-

ces economy, accounting for 7% of

to destinations in Argentina during

Southamerican Tourism Confedera-

ted Nations World Tourism Organi-

Argentina’s GDP.

long weekends in 2012 would reach

tion, what will facilitate us to genera-

zation (UNWTO), worldwide it has

The new holiday Schedule, adapted

11,1 million, and we are very opti-

te joined promotions and to manage

just been reached 1 billion tourists. If

to the international demand model,

mistic for 2013.

regional policies for the continental

we multiply expenses and activities

has been a successful traction for do-

In particular, the Argentine Tourism

tourism development.

that we make every time we travel,

mestic tourism throughout the year.

chamber made an amendment to the

the influence that this activity has

The impact was hugely positive, be-

Staff Regulations, a past presidents

over all aspects of our lives is unders-

cause it helps to diversify destina-

desire, and finally CAT is an institu-

tandable.

tions and products. Tourism industry

tion opened to all components and

by

understood that passengers need at-

tourism industry.

joining together the business sector

tractive alternatives all over the year,

It was a hard working year, dedi-

are reflected in new organizations

improving the best offer out of sea-

cated to found new Chambers in

Tremendous

advances

made

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LETTERS

Argentina, a host country for Meetings Diego Gutiérrez, President of the Asociación Argentina de Organizadores y Proveedores de Exposiciones y Congresos –AOCA-

s President of AOCA -Argenti-

Tourism over the last five years in

nology and infrastructure combine

We remain at your disposal, please

ne Association of Congresses

order to firmly position the Argen-

tradition, professionalism and hos-

visit our website www.aoca.org.ar

and Expositions Organizers and

tine Brand as a host destination for

pitality.

or send an email to info@aoca.org.

Providers- a national Institution re-

Meetings, which has shown great

These features – together with the

ar. We’ll be waiting for you.

ference for Business Tourism -Con-

results so far.

constitution of human resources-

gresses, Corporative Travel, Fairs

The Host Destinations of our coun-

have developed sustainable compe-

and Expositions-, I invite all rea-

try -as Tourism official Entities and

titive advantages as a strategic tool

ders of Argentina Travel & Business

Congresses and Conventions Bu-

for decision making and have posi-

Magazine that belong to the Busi-

reaux- constitute the appropriate

tioned the country in line with the

ness Tourism segment to consider

scenario for this industry’s growth,

greatest tourist destinations around

organizing their business events in

working all together, public and

the globe.

our country, Argentina.

privates, as natural performers of

Historically our country have ca-

AOCA – as a strategically allied wi-

the actions planned in this Marke-

rried out important events, relevant

th the National Ministry of Tourism

ting Plan, to gain businessmen tra-

in quantity and quality, that pro-

and the National Institute of Tourist

velers for those destinations.

ves once more the seriousness of a

Promotion has been developing

Argentina’s international develop-

country that move forward to his

a Marketing Plan for Business

ment concerning its benefits, tech-

goals.

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LETTERS

Argentina, hospitality and taste Roberto Brunello, President of Hotels and Restaurants Argentine Federation -FEHGRA-

hose of us who have the chance to

taurant/hotel business can occupy a bet-

subsidiaries—, developed the “Proyecto

be positioned, that is why we develo-

be in contact with guests and di-

ter place within the great worldwide

Integral de Desarrollo Hotelero Gastro-

ped several strategies within this frame.

ning customers from different parts

catalogue. This is the most important

nómico Regional” (Integral Project for

One of these is the creation of “Restau-

of the world know that tourists look

challenge for the business industry, an in-

the regional development in hotels and

rante Argentina”, FEHGRA’s initiati-

forward to meeting the personality and

dustry that works hand-in-hand with the

restaurants) towards the internationa-

ve with the support of the Argentina’s

idiosyncrasy of the countries they visit.

public sector. Every tourist visiting our

lization of our hotels and business in-

Ministry of Tourism, which has partici-

They want to meet unique landscapes,

country buys our products and uses our

dustry that works in a professional way.

pated in a proactive way in the various

to enjoy the various weathers, to practi-

services making it a way of exportation,

Hotels are developing high-end new

international fairs. Hotel and Restau-

ce active tourism and to meet museums

thus the tourism industry becomes an es-

concepts in gastronomy every day to

rant businesses in Argentina constitu-

and art. But on every step they make on

sential activity for the creation of jobs –a

offer new services to their guests. Our fo-

te 420,000 employments and help GDP

a foreign country they want to experien-

significant aspect for countries like ours

cus is to work with them on a long-term

with a participation of a 2,7%. It is al-

ce emotions, to look through the most

that must encourage sustainable growth

project and to find a method to help and

so part of the Tourism Industry repre-

relevant aspects of the country’s culture

throughout the entire territory.

promote regional economies, products

senting a 7,25% of the total GDP and a

–ways of life, languages, rites, hospitali-

Tourism generates income evenly for

and regional food so as to generate an in-

7,21% of employment in Argentina. As

ty, spirit of a great host, taste and colors

the host communities.

tegral movement of productive feedback

an institution representing the tourism

in their regional products as typical dis-

That is why FEHGRA, an organiza-

together with hotels and restaurants as

industry, our goal is to develop strate-

hes and wines.

tion founded almost 70 years ago that

the main characters in the market.

gies to go beyond any circumstantial

With all this in mind, we know that Ar-

groups 50,000 hotel and restaurant es-

Regional Production, Fine Dining and

event towards the growth of the indus-

gentina –with its great product and res-

tablishments all over the country –in 63

Hotel Business in Argentina need to

try and the country.

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LETTERS

Quality, Excellence and Sustainability Pablo Goldszier, President of the Tourism Hotel Association of the Argentine Republic -AHT-

ourism is recognized at present

scenario and the commitment to an

The previous mentioned sustaina-

Progress made is the result of pro-

as one of the most important

environmentally-friendly tourism

bility program is this association’s

motion and long term investments,

economical, social and cultu-

Management.

contribution to this sector and for

trainee and continual improve-

ral transformation sources. Within

Accordingly, from AHT, we have

the Community as a whole.

ment, and must be stepped up with

this, the hotel industry is a funda-

developed an integral sustainabi-

We are still intensely working for

all necessary competitive tools.

mental link of value chains, lea-

lity program, in order to facilitate

the sector that we represent on qua-

From AHT we are working in that

ding investments, generating em-

to first class Hotels in our country

lity and excellence, in some topics

direction, to the benefit of innova-

ployment and foreign currency

practical tools for innovative and

like Technology, Digital Marketing

tion applied to the sector so best

incomes.

environmentally-friendly Manage-

and a busy and varied specific tra-

quality standard, excellence and

Those who we conform the hotel

ment – prior awareness campaign

inee program that define our push

sustainability can be delivered to

trade embrace the challenge to the

and self-diagnosis-.

to sustainable growth.

the tourism enhancement in our

ongoing improvement and to listen

This

pro-

Without question, our country pro-

country.

to customers global demands

gram, supported by the Ministry of

vides an attractive multiplicity of

We celebrate the publication of

Particularly hotel trade, and in ge-

Tourism of Argentina, means a pu-

destinations; they are all equipped

this editorial work, that adds an

neral tourism, are no longer at the

blic-private sector reciprocal com-

with hotel and services infrastruc-

invaluable resource to Argentina’s

margin of sustainable management

mitment according to the last inter-

ture adapted to first class according

promotion as a tourism destina-

models, in a growing development

national sustainability parameters.

to high international parameters.

tion.

permanent

growing

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SUMMARY

SUMMARY

2013 Edition

English

A country to

Always

Thousands of

Colorful and

a magnificent

Argentina, the southernmost

Argentina’s Republic capital

History and Geography

Regional Humid Tropic

Cuyo region is

country of the American

city provides an intensive

linked closely the

provinces, red soil and

distinguished

Continent offers the widest

cultural and sports life,

province Buenos Aires to

abundant vegetation that

by its wonderful

variety of landscapes

with a varied gastronomic

Argentina’s capital city,

give an explosion of colour

natural environment

and weathers throughout

offer and all kinds of

adding impressive cities,

are combined to make

surrounded by

its almost 3.8 millions of

entertainment that add value

flat, open infinite horizons

an attractive landscape

mountains, peculiarity

square kilometers and is an

to high-quality services for

and an extensive maritime

thanks to flora, fauna and

of its climate, and an

appropriate choice for holding

congresses, exhibitions

coast offer incredible

geographical characteristic

ever shining sun, that

congresses and conventions

and fairs successful

options for the production

raising this region to have

make the landscapes

due to its excellent services

development.

of events.

one of 7 wonders of

more beautiful.

remember

ready

opportunities magnificent place

infrastructure.

nature!

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The center of

the country

Endless

options

The southernmost Reasons

region

to stay

Fairs &

Congresses

The province of

North Argentina has

Patagonia counts

After finishing long

- Hotels

Córdoba is ideally

become as an option

on an important

working days,

- Rooms

placed, equidistant

to consider a city

infrastructure for all

meetings, congresses

- Halls | Complexes

from most important

venue for the most

kinds of events, but

or exhibitions attendees

Argentine destinations,

varied events. In all

has incredible tourist

visiting Argentina can

allowing an easy

of them it is possible

destinations that praise

travel many days in

connectivity to other

to find high level

the events.

direct contact with

country’s regions.

services, surrounded

nature surrounded by

by landscapes of an

wonderful landscapes.

Editor Manuel Ernesto Sierra msierra@mensajeroweb.com.ar

Director Marcelo Adrián Frontale mfrontale@mensajeroweb.com.ar

Design Jorge Campos

Texts

incredible natural

María Inés Martínez Abal

beauty.

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INTRODUCTION

A country to remember Argentina, the southernmost country of the American Continent offers the widest variety of landscapes and weathers throughout its almost 3.8 millions of square kilometers and is an appropriate choice for holding congresses and conventions due to its excellent services infrastructure. rom the Tropic to the Antarctic and from the Andes

in height and it has lakes, slopes covered in snow to please

Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, the 24 Argentine pro-

any skier and an oasis with production of wines, delicate

vinces cover a surface of 3,761,274 square kilometers.

fruits, olives and sheep.

The country borders Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil on the

The Pampa plains shelter the richest meat and grain farms

North; Uruguay, Río de la Plata, and the Atlantic Ocean in

that have always epitomized our country; today they be-

the on the East; Chile and the Atlantic Ocean on the South;

long to a network of tourism estancias to be in contact with

and also Chile on the West.

nature and its inhabitants and to enjoy the experience of

An extensive maritime coast lies in the Atlantic Ocean

rural tourism.

and offers the most visited places such as the most popu-

One of the candidates to become the Wonder of Nature is

lar coastal city of the country: Mar del Plata. Moving to the

the largest wetland of the country, the Iguazú Falls –in the

South you’ll see the Península de Valdés –a marine fauna

Iberá Wetlands— lying in the green littoral and hosting the

heaven— and on the tip of the continent the southernmost

most colorful carnivals and the most combative fish: the

city appears: Ushuaia.

goldfish, the king of sports fishing.

On the Andes Mountains, the “Aconcagua” –the highest

Cordoba Mountains in the center of the country surround

mountain of the Continent— stands out. It is 6959 meters

lovely landscapes still preserving some of the UNESCO he-

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INTRODUCTION

ritage such as the Jesuit Farming Es-

re will always be someone willing to

The success of an event –for business

tates.

share a coffee and have a long chat on

or professional reasons, for an incenti-

The warm North keeps the old history

how to fix the world’s many issues.

ve travel, or to attend a convention or a

of our continent submerging its cultu-

fair— highly depends on the host desti-

ral roots in the Incas era and keeping

Congresses and Conventions

nation chosen; the diversity of activities,

them alive on their gastronomy, rites

Not only will you find a complete and

the quality of the hotels, the food and

and celebrations.

modern infrastructure when choosing

the entertainment options are a key fac-

And finally the most cosmopolitan ci-

Argentina as the place to plan your

tor. Argentina offers all these options.

ty: Buenos Aires. It is the main entran-

business events, but you will also find

So we shouldn’t be surprised because

ce door to the country and it is the city

a variety of alternative activities to

of the fact that Argentina is in position

where you will find places resembling

make the stay of the attendees more

number 19 within the worldwide ran-

Madrid, Paris or Rome, where the-

enjoyable.

king for business events host countries;

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INTRODUCTION

this is due to the implementation of the

countries with respect to the amount

the airports of Buenos Aires, Salta,

Marketing Plan for Business Tourism

of international congresses held.

Mendoza and Córdoba. What is mo-

and all the work being done as a “Coun-

Then we have Mar del Plata, Córdoba,

re, flights departing from Buenos Ai-

try Team” jointly by INPROTUR and its

Rosario, Mendoza, and a lot of other

res and other local cities can take their

strategic ally: AOCA (Argentine Asso-

places within Buenos Aires city, Salta,

passengers directly to the tourist desti-

ciation of Congresses and Expositions

Santa Fe, Tucumán, Paraná, San Juan,

nation; highways and routes also con-

Organizers and Providers).

San Luis, La Plata, Neuquén, Ushuaia,

nect destinations making traveling by

55% of the congresses held in Argen-

Comodoro Rivadavia and Posadas.

car a journey of only a few hours bet-

tina take place in Buenos Aires due to

ween the convention center and other

its large hotel accommodation capaci-

Benefits

tourist attractions, which is an added

ty, which has positioned the capital ci-

International flights from Europe and

value when deciding the host destina-

ty in the first place among American

other American countries arrive to

tion for your future events.

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CITY OF BUENOS AIRES

Always ready Argentina’s Republic capital city provides an intensive cultural and sports life, with a varied gastronomic offer and all kinds of entertainment that add value to high-quality services for congresses, exhibitions and fairs successful development. cosmopolitan and busy city, active all day long and

Moreover, the many ways of connecting Buenos Aires

with lovely neighborhoods that evidence a great part

with the rest of the country make the capital city a very

of the young 430-years-old city, Buenos Aires is the

flexible option when merging work and a pleasure tra–

political, economic, and cultural capital of Argentina.

vel. All these benefits are a good reason to choose Buenos

Buenos Aires is the main entrance to the country and more

Aires as the host city for a business meeting, a congress

than five million tourists explore its streets looking for the

or a convention. The events premises offer spaces for big

city’s most widely known icons: the “argentine meat” and

meetings or fairs, but many hotels –4 and 5 stars hotels—

the “tango”.

have meeting rooms for various uses and offer an ideal

Hundreds of good restaurants, grills (where you’ll eat

location in the central points of the capital city to host

grilled cow, poultry and pork meat), Tango Houses –to

business meetings, products presentations, professional

combine Buenos Aires music and typical food— meet all

seminars and social meetings. State-of-the-art technology

these expectations.

is always present; the only thing that changes is the num-

The city offers a wide variety of accommodation options

ber of rooms, luxury, or services.

due to the intensive growth in the hotel industry with the

Moreover, Buenos Aires offers services to make the orga-

best international hotel chains and also with the emer-

nization of events easier by means of a reciprocity agree-

gence of boutique hotels (many of them as theme hotels)

ment subscribed with some countries to agree that those

meeting all visitors’ expectations.

registered to attend congresses and to hire stands in expo-

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CITY OF BUENOS AIRES

sitions within Argentina are exempt

now on a completely new Colon The-

preserves an aura of the times it was

from IVA tax payment.

ater that reopened in 2010 during the

a Spanish Colony -Plaza de Mayo is

Some of the events that attract visitors

Argentina’s Bicentennial celebration.

the main spot- and you can look for

every year are the Argentina-Chile

San Telmo, the Tango neighborhood,

Dakar Rally, the Tango World Cham-

The city’s main attractions

with its cobblestone streets and its

pionship, the Book Fair, the Rural Ex-

Thanks to the immigrants that ar-

many antique shops.

position, the Polo Open Champion-

rived to our country during the 19th

The most modern and expensive

ship, the Latin America International

century the city’s neighborhoods

neighborhood

Tourism Fair (FIT), the Fashion Bue-

adopted other city’s identities such

where the old Docks have been recy-

nos Aires Show, the ArteBA contem-

as Madrid, in Av.de Mayo; Paris, in

cled to build hundreds of places of-

porary art fair, and the lyric season at

Recoleta and Alvear avenue; and

fering delicious local food and to take

the Colon Theater –one of the most

Nápoles in La Boca and its Caminito

a walk by the Rio de la Plata river.

prestigious lyric events in the world,

street. Buenos Aires downtown still

Green areas are located in Bosques

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is

Puerto

Madero

CITY OF BUENOS AIRES

de Palermo –Parque 3 de Febrero—

steps: Jorge Luis Borges, Evita, Car-

Exhibition centers host big events

(Palermo woods), the Zoo, the Jardín

los Gardel, Astor Piazzola and Die-

or fairs with a maximum capacity

Botánico (Botanic Garden), the Jardín

go Maradona are part of our national

for 20,000 visitors. These centers are

Japonés (Japanese Garden and Tea-

identity.

Centro Costa Salguero, La Rural,

house), the Hipódromo Argentino

Centro de Exposiciones de la Ciu-

de Palermo (Palermo Racetrack) and

Meeting Centers

dad de Buenos Aires, and Centro

the Campo Argentino de Polo (Ar-

Our capital city has three exhibition

Cultural General San Martín. Oth-

gentine Polo field) –where the most

centers with a total surface greater

er less conventional options have

important Polo championships take

than 150,000 square meters and state-

been incorporated over the years

place. All these places are also visi-

of-the-art complementary technical

such as sheds –formerly a factoryw

tors’ attractions, especially during

services. On the other hand, 4 and

building—, soccer stadiums, restau-

weekends.

5-star international hotels also offer

rants, theaters, cultural centers, the-

Many characters from history have

more than 500 halls with capacity for

aters and even hangars within the

left their trail in Buenos Aires and

up to 2,400 people, plus other uncon-

Aeroparque Metropolitano regional

you can walk around to find their

ventional rooms.

airport.

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PROVINCE OF BUENOS AIRES

Thousands of opportunities History and Geography linked closely the province Buenos Aires to Argentina’s capital city, adding impressive cities, flat, open infinite horizons and an extensive maritime coast offer incredible options for the production of events.

Nature at hand

halls and food service on board to host original business

thirty-minute drive takes you to one of the most

events.

beautiful landscapes in history: Delta del Tigre (Ti-

Another place with interesting options to organize ori-

gre Delta). The Paraná River flows into Río de la Plata

ginal events is the city of Pilar. Not only does it have

River traveling through hundreds of islands filled wi-

561 hotel beds options, but it is also one of the major

th vegetation as a distraction for urban inhabitants and

Industrial Parks in South America. It offers more than

offering an original choice for meetings, congresses or

30 halls, 60 restaurants, 10 shopping centers and a lot

conventions.

of Polo clubs.

Tigre city offers a wide variety of halls for business events and 1,000 hotel beds options all over the conti-

Another Capital city

nental area and the Delta. Intercontinental and Howard

The city of La Plata, provincial capital, is located 35 mi-

Johnson hotels are coming soon; these hotels will have

les away from Buenos Aires and it can be the most at-

events halls with enough room for 600 to 1000 atten-

tractive option to hold professional meetings. The city

dees. A floating hotel will also be inaugurated soon.

was first designed and then built and it is an example of

Catamarans are another interesting option with roofed

19th century’s urban planning.

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PROVINCE OF BUENOS AIRES

Among the most important attractions we have the Mu-

Argentino, Coliseo Podestá and the Palacio Municipal

seo de Ciencias Naturales (Museum of Natural Scien-

theaters also offer interesting options; the Corregidor

ce) –one of the most important museums in South Ame-

Hotel (4-star hotel) has a hall for 180 people and the La

rica—; the Cathedral –with its Neo-gothic style bell

Plata Stadium –the first roofed stadium in Latin Ame-

towers; the many squares drawing La Plata’s typical

rica. Its infrastructure can hold international sport and

diagonal streets; and one of the most gorgeous theaters

cultural events with a sitting capacity of 40,000.

–El Argentino. For the organization of your events there are many options: the Centro Cultural Pasaje Dardo

The Sea attraction

Rocha offering 3 full-equipped theater halls (the biggest

The lovely city of Mar del Plata is the second most cho-

one has a capacity for 350 people); the Centro Cultu-

sen destination for business tourism.

ral Islas Malvinas with three Art halls, an auditorium

The biggest coastal city within the province of Buenos

for 300 people and a screening room for 100 people; the

Aires has what it takes to attract visitors during the en-

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PROVINCE OF BUENOS AIRES

tire year, but there is no doubt that

plane in a 40-minutes flight. A to-

spare time using tennis courts, golf

summer is the best season for Mar

tal of 150.000 people have attended

courses, driving quads and riding

del Plata due to its 29 miles of bea-

the 200 meeting events that Mar del

horses.

ches.

Plata hosts every year.

If you are looking for a place to

You can surf, skydive, fish, play golf

Another destination with several

organize sports events, the city of

or tenis, or practice riskier activities

options for events is Pinamar. It has

Necochea –located in the Atlantic

such as parachuting, BMX, sand-

21.500 hotel beds options of diffe-

Coast 328 miles away from Buenos

board, and off-road adventures.

rent categories and with equipped

Aires— has a long coastline with

Mar del Plata is only 250 miles away

halls for events. The city offers

44 miles of beaches, a Sports Sta-

from Buenos Aires and it offers

–among its many options— wide

dium with capacity for 3000 people

ideal options to get there using the

beaches, large pinewoods, fresh air

and a hall with a seating capacity

highway, but you can also travel by

and a big infrastructure to enjoy

of 200. Thousands of tourists visit

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PROVINCE OF BUENOS AIRES

Necochea and practice sports fis-

The city of Bahía Blanca hosts mee-

with a capacity for 850 people, it’s

hing in Quequén Grande River, in

tings, expositions, business mee-

one of the most distinguished cul-

the lakes or in the coast; they al-

tings and fairs.

tural centers in the city.

so go on photo safaris and practi-

The exhibition hall of Bahía Blanca

ce rafting, kayaking and slalom in

has a hall and 5 exhibition rooms

Meeting Centers

the fast-flowing areas of Rio Que-

–with comfortable facilities and

Other than hotels, sports stadiums,

quén.

appropriate equipment— covering

theaters and exhibition halls, Bue-

If you continue moving down to

a total surface of 3000 square me-

nos Aires also offers turism es-

the lower end of the Atlantic Coast

ters and a maximum capacity for

tancias with rooms suitable for

you will meet the great city of Bahía

4000 people.

different needs and a natural envi-

Blanca: an industrial center with a

The Teatro Municipal (Municipal

ronment ideal for those who live in

deep-water port.

Theater) is also a good option and,

busy urban developments.

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LITTORAL

Colorful and magnificent Regional Humid Tropic provinces, red soil and abundant vegetation that give an explosion of colour are combined to make an attractive landscape thanks to flora, fauna and geographical characteristic raising this region to have one of 7 wonders of nature! efinitely, the argentine littoral represents the ideal fra-

Halls and buildings with state-of-the-art technology pro-

me to organize congresses and conventions and to

vide the proper infrastructure to organize fairs and con-

make unforgettable incentive trips.

gresses and local service providers are well-known all

Moving south you will find the province of Santa Fe, wi-

over the country.

th Rosario as its main city. Strategically located, Rosario

Culture and history are a strong element in the city of

has a busy commercial activity in relation to agriculture

Posadas, Province of Misiones. The city has daily flights

and cattle raising in the region and is the principal econo-

connecting the city with Buenos Aires and it is close to

mic center of the province and the third city in terms of

Paraguay’s capital city and the Brazilian South. Not only

amount of participants on business events every year.

does it offer rich culture and nature but it also has an addi-

The beaches of the Paraná River decorate the city and

tional charm due to its proximity to the Jesuit Missions.

its coastline offers boulevards surrounded by palms; the buildings and the monuments –like the Flag Monument—

Santa Fe

make it a special place.

Santa Fe, capital of the city named likewise, is located in

Rosario is a logistic center and its rail networks and road

the Pampa plains bordered by fabulous streams, lakes,

systems complement the airport and provide an easy ac-

and plentiful rivers that constitute the largest fluvial sys-

cess to the city; it is an importante city due to the existence

tem in South America due to its size.

of river transportation and to the activity of its port.

Santa Fe, the so-called “City of Conventions” shows its

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LITTORAL

lovely colonial-style buildings and

surrounded by a big green area: the

de la Madera— (Juan Domingo Pe-

modern constructions. It has high

ideal place to organize important

rón Convention Center).

performance centers, a car racing

events.

Another option is the Casino City

track street circuit, places for aquatic

Rosario, great economic and com-

Center, the biggest place for meetings

sports competitions –a unique option

mercial center of Santa Fe, has a total

and entertainment in Latin America.

in South America— exhibition halls,

of 25000 square meters in halls and

The future complex Puerto de la Mú-

theaters, squares with amphitheaters

hotels ideal for holding meetings,

sica (Port of Music) will definitely

for open-air music shows and fabulo-

congresses and conventions. Among

make the city a reference point for cul-

us river-view halls.

these we can find the Centro de Con-

tural events. It has and auditorium, a

In Esperanza, 17 miles away from

venciones de la Bolsa de Comercio

school of music and concert halls, and

the city, the C.I.C.A.E. exhibition hall

(Stock Exchange Convention Cen-

it will have a covered surface of 20.000

was built on an impressive 132ft buil-

ter) and the Centro de Convenciones

square meters and an external surface

ding. It has three entrances and it is

Juan Domingo Perón –former Patio

area of 50.000 square meters.

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LITTORAL

Due to the fact that Rosario has a go-

del Moconá (Moconá Falls).

It is also important to mention that

od infrastructure, it provides easy

Its capital city, Posadas, has more

Posadas has a park of 29 hectares spe-

and quick access to the city and it

than 2300 hotel beds to please both

cially designed to hold open-air fairs

offers a wide variety of attractions, it

the pleasure traveler and the busi-

and events in contact with the luxu-

has become a perfect center to hold

ness traveler. The city has an Events

riant vegetation that only the provin-

all kind of events.

and Convention center called Cen-

ce of Misiones could offer.

tro de Convenciones y Eventos de la

Big rivers surround the curved red-

Misiones

Provincia; it has a hall with a seating

soil, the untouched forest, the semi-

You’ll be dazzled by the Province of

capacity of 560 and two more halls

precious stones and the impressive

Misiones’ most renowned tourist at-

with a capacity for 90 people. It al-

falls; Puerto I–guazú is located in the

tractions: Iguazú Falls, the Guaraní-

so offers a VIP room for private mee-

wonderful paradise drawn by the

Jesuit Settlements, the semi-precious

tings completely suitable for handi-

Iguazú Falls.

stone mines of Wanda and the Saltos

capped people.

The city has big hotels (4 and 5-star

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LITTORAL

hotels) specially equipped for the

rrounded by beautiful landscapes.

The provincial Capital –Corrien-

organization of important business

Historical and Cultural tourism, golf

tes—is known as the “National Ca-

events; large halls, excellent service

tourism and business tourism, are the

pital of the Carnival” because the

and trained professionals constitu-

most relevant travel-related products

largest amount of carnivals gathers

te an unforgettable scenario for your

the city offers. Paraná –as well as the

in the city. The tourist will percei-

business trip.

city of Victoria— is positioning itself

ve its diverse nature and the war-

as important destination for business

mth of its people. Among other at-

Paraná and Corrientes

tourism due to its endless amount of

tractions you will find the Parque

Even though Paraná city does not ha-

activities, good connectivity, infras-

Nacional Mburucuyá (Mburucuyá

ve a place for conventions and mee-

tructure and professionals.

National Park) in the north-east si-

tings, it is important to mention that

The province of Corrientes does not

de of the province and the Esteros

it is the ideal place to carry out job

have meeting centers but it does offer

del Iberá, the largest wetland in the

activities in a relaxed atmosphere su-

several proposals.

country.

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Come and breathe unique events SELVA

FLORES

MATE

CATARATAS DE IGUAZÚ

SALTOS DE MOCONÁ

PARQUE TEMÁTICO DE LA CRUZ

www.turismo.misiones.gov.ar

SIERRAS CENTRALES

SAN IGNACIO

POSADAS

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CUYO

Find yourself in a magnificent place Cuyo region is distinguished by its wonderful natural environment surrounded by mountains, peculiarity of its climate, and an ever shining sun, that make the landscapes more beautiful.

he region has grown considerably and this can be

middle of the desert is what makes Mendoza the most

due to the tourism promotion, the wineries of the

important argentine wine-maker city. The great Mendo-

region in an international and local level, or sim-

za has multiple cultural, natural, historical and scienti-

ply because of the creation of event halls allowing every

fic attractions as well as production places.

other province to meet this wonderful landscape. Its

The main reason to visit this place is the existence of its

hard-working people –together with both private and

50 wineries that receive hundreds of tourists every day

public sector— have been able to transform a desert in-

to taste their wines: Malbec, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sau-

to an oasis and have always shown a cordial attitude to

vignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tempra-

visitors.

nillo among other varieties in the region. Valle de Uco

Mendoza is definitely one of the most visited provinces

–home of the cities of Tunuyán, Tupungato and San Car-

in the region, thus it is one of the most important cities

los— is part of the Wine Route in this province of Cuyo.

in the country to hold congresses. A green oasis in the

In addition to the Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia (Gra-

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CUYO

pe harvest festival), Cuyo offers a

is almost a synonym of adventure

tain in America— is 6959mts tall

busy calendar of events.

tourism which can be practiced in

and offers one of the most impres-

Going South you will find Malargüe

the Mendoza River near the city.

sive attractions of Mendoza. Every

where you can access Valle de las

There are some companies offering

season, the access routes to the

Leñas –a unique winter sports cen-

this adventure departing from three

Aconcagua challenge mountaineers

ter and the place chosen by adven-

different places: Cacheuta, Potreri-

from every corner of the world to

ture sports in summer; a place for

llos and Uspallata. Cacheuta, the

finally meet their Mecca.

horse riding in the mountains, trek-

closest one to Mendoza city is well-

One of the most attractive spots in

king, paragliding, kayaking, moun-

known for its hot springs and its

Cuyo is in La Rioja: the Parque Na-

taineering and diving in height.

beautiful landscapes.

cional Talampaya (Talampaya Na-

In the province of Mendoza, rafting

The Aconcagua –the highest moun-

tional Park) that also covers part of

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CUYO

San Juan in Ischigualasto or Valle de

from Yugoslavia in 1930 where Ca-

ting option due to the existence of

la Luna. San Juan is well-known not

vas de Zonda winery was installed.

Ullúm and Cuesta del Viento dam.

only for its Valle de la Luna and its

Vi–siting this place is a must becau-

Ullúm is located 10 miles away

dinosaurs, but also for its long wi-

se there are only three Champaign-

from the northeast side of the city

ne-making tradition; tou–rists visit

makers in the entire world and this

and it is a meeting point for local

some of the most famous argentine

is one of them; it is located within

people to refresh themselves and

wineries in guided tours to taste the

the mountain and has a 200 meters

practice all kinds of sports. In addi-

wines. The road takes you to Valle

long tunnel as a connection to the

tion it is a place to fish great silver

de Tulúm, in both sides of the San

outside. The cave is 9 miles away

smelt species.

Juan River. An inte–resting place is

from the center of the capital.

The Cuesta del Viento dam is loca-

the cave built by dynamite workers

The desert of San Juan is an interes-

ted in Rodeo, 112 miles away from

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CUYO

the city of San Juan, to the northwest end of the provin-

Meeting Centers

ce. Its crystal waters are the perfect field for windsur-

Some of the fair halls in the Cuyo region are the Gober-

fing in the country and for nautical sports.

nador Emilio Civit, Mendoza Congresses and Exposi-

San Juan hot springs are well-known. Many of the tra-

tions Center with a capacity for 2000 people and a surfa-

velers visiting San Juan go to the spa and hot springs of

ce of 3200 square meters distributed in 3 buildings and

Pismanta and La Laja. These are the right places to relax

the FUCIM Fair Hall, on the base of La Gloria hill in the

and rest after a long tour.

city of Mendoza. It is a perfect place to hold important

San Luis invites you to visit its geological history in the

fairs and expositions –such as the Aconcagua Interna-

Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas (Sierra de las

tional Fair— because it has a covered surface of 3500

Quijadas National Park) where you will find dinosaurs’

square meters and other 60000 square meters for open-

footprints.

air exhibitions.

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CUYO

In Godoy Cruz you will find Palma-

güe has the Thesaurus Expositions

The Complejo Auditorio Juan Victoria

res Bureau with its main hall on a

and Conventions Center located in

is in the city of San Juan and it has a

surface of 1500 square meters and

the Parque de Ayer (a park) and it

big auditorium, two exposition rooms

an auditorium with capacity for

has been built with three different

and an open-air amphitheater. There

1400 people. It also has an open-

halls to host 1000 people simulta-

is also another place to hold events

air fair area with a surface of 10200

neously on different events.

called Centro de Convenciones In-

square meters.

It has a total covered surface of 1500

tendente Guillermo Barrena Guzmán

The province’s main hotels have

square meters distributed in 2 main

(a Conventions center) with one ex-

various meeting halls and some of

buildings connected by a tunnel. It

positions room and one conventions

them also have a Conventions Cen-

meets ISO9001 standards. Valle de las

room. The José Amadeo Contegrand

ter with halls for 900 people. Malar-

Leñas also has a major events hall.

cultural center is close by.

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CÓRDOBA

The center of the country The province of Córdoba is ideally placed, equidistant from most important Argentine destinations, allowing an easy connectivity to other country’s regions. n addition, Córdoba has a great diversity of lands-

tipurpose cultural center called Buen Pastor.

capes, cultural activities and excellent quality in ser-

Argentina’s most valuable historical legacy remains un-

vices.

touched in Cordoba’s historical center; a modern top-

Its capital city has one of the most important architectu-

level university center and business point complements

ral developments built by the Compañía de Jesus (Jesus

the place.

Company) –in the Manzana Jesuítica— that, together

The tourist villages of Villa Carlos Paz, Villa General

with many Jesuit farming estates such as Alta Gracia, it

Belgrano, Cosquín or Rio Tercero can be considered as

has been declared World Heritage by the UNESCO.

recreational facilities or as places for fishing and are lo-

Its pedestrian streets are the meeting point for local

cated among mountain ranges and dams with beautiful

people and visitors, as well as the restaurants and com-

artificial lakes.

mercial stores in Alta Córdoba neighborhood, the anti-

A number of popular festivals –such as the Beer Natio-

que shops in Güemes neighborhood with the Paseo de

nal Festival or the Folklore festival in Cosquín— take

las Artes cultural center or Nueva Córdoba with is mul-

place on its villages. At any moment of the year you will

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CÓRDOBA

be thrilled by the excellent local

200.000 square meters for events

mercial and entertainment activi-

food options Córdoba has to offer

–distributed in hotels, cultural cen-

ties.

such as the “chivitos asados” (gri-

ters, theaters, 3 Fair halls, 5 Sports

Its favorable weather throughout

lled baby goat), “asado con cuero”

Stadiums and 8 Universities— the

the year, its high level of security

(beef barbecued in its hide over an

capital city of Córdoba offers mo-

and its state-of-the-art infrastructu-

open fire) or the “asado a la cruz o a

re than 3000 beds in 4 and 5-star

re ensure the visitor a good quality

la reja”–typical food in the country-

hotels, a wide professional servi-

stay.

side— and grilled beef.

ces network, top-level internatio-

With a strong experience as a strate-

nal restaurant services, a varied

gically located business center, Cór-

Meeting Centers

night life –with theaters, pubs and

doba continues upgrading its posi-

With a total covered surface of

discos— and intense cultural, com-

tion within the ICCA worldwide

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CÓRDOBA

ranking as one of the top host cities

options for cultural activities such

rras Grandes and it is the home for a

for international events.

as theaters, discos, among others.

large Andean Condors community.

For those who love to play golf, the

Villa Carlos Paz has a wide varie-

Villa Carlos Paz

Country Golf Club offers a great

ty of facilities –hotels, huts and re-

The main road is filled with restau-

option with a wonderful landscape

sorts— within a lovely environment

rants and cafes, handicrafts shops

surrounded by mountains.

to organize all kinds of academic,

and a leisure atmosphere; at night

34 miles away from the city, the Par-

business and governmental events.

this is a pedestrian walkway. A Ca-

que Nacional Quebrada del Condo-

All these options offer a service

sino and a Bingo building stand a

rito (Quebrada del Condorito Natio-

provided by professionals and the

few meters away from the Munici-

nal Park) has been built to preserve

necessary equipment to ensure a

pal building; there are also varied

the heads of the watersheds of Sie-

successful event.

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NORTH

Endless options North Argentina has become as an option to consider a city venue for the most varied events.

In all of them it is possible to find high level services, surrounded by landscapes of an incredible natural beauty. f you travel along the North region of Argentina you

seo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña –MAAM— (High

will meet ancestral traditions still alive in the cities

Mountain Archeology Museum), a museum that stands

of the region. Its culture has merged the influence

out –not for its size but for the peculiar materials exhibi-

of the Inca Empire in the South part and the Spa-

ted and the technology used to preserve them. The rests

nish Colonization that followed and has materialized it

of the three children found in the Llullaillaco volcano

on every corner.

are kept, well-preserved and exhibited in rooms with an

Salta city has kept its colonial style in most of its cons-

adjusted temperature. These preserved bodies, together

tructions: houses, monuments and different buildings.

with other autochthonous objects and re–lics, comprise a

The city preserves its quiet pace but still adds a modern

collection that those eager to know a little bit more about

touch and brings in new tendencies to satisfy its occasio-

Salta’s earliest communities cannot miss.

nal visitors.

Near the museum you can find a more “religious” cir-

It is the starting point and the last point of every tourism

cuit: the San Francisco church with the highest bell tower

circuit in the area, and if you visit Salta you can meet

in the city. You can also vi–sit the San Bernardo Convent

historic mo–numents close to the attractive and busy 9

with an entrance door that was hand-carved by the in-

de Julio square. Right in front of it you will find the Mu-

digenous people during the 16th century. The Cathedral

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NORTH

shows the Lord and the Virgen del Milagro (Virgin of the

they are made –Camino de los Artesanos (a Craftsmen

Miracles), patron saints of the city. Every year, on Sep-

place)— between Colte and Seclantás. You can also take

tember 15th, a mass religious procession to honor them

an amazing ride in the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the

takes place.

clouds).

And speaking of “must-visits”, Valles Calchaquíes (Cal-

In the city of Tucumán, with history as its main value

chaquí Valleys) is another option to go deeper on the

(thanks to the events that led to the independence of the

world of the height wines –a treasure for export— in a

country in the beginning of the 19th century), you can

place with unique landscapes. The region is sui–table

visit the historic city center with the Government House,

for practicing adventure sports, for fishing or for bu-

the Cathedral, and the Historic House –where the Decla-

ying products hand-woven in loom in the same place

ration of Independence documents were signed. On the

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NORTH

other hand, another interesting attraction is to go up to

warriors tribe who were able to stop the Spanish Con-

Villa NouguĂŠs, a place for tourists that serves as a bal-

queror from moving further into the region.

cony to observe the entire city from a distance of 1200

If you visit Catamarca city you can cover a circuit mer-

meters high and where you can take unique photogra-

ging history, religion and culture including a visit to

phs. On the way back on National route number 9, you

Catedral BasĂ­lica (Basilica Cathedral), the 25 de Mayo

pass near El Cadillal or Celestino Celsi dam where you

square, the Archaeological Museum, the Bellas Artes

can practice water skiing, rowing and windsurfing; you

Museum and the Artesanal museum. Only a few meters

can also ride Jet Ski or catamarans.

away there is the Manzana del Turismo (Tourism block)

A classic visit is the road to Tafi del Valle that also goes

with a Crafts exposition selling, among other products

to the Ruinas de Quilmes (Quilmes Indian ruins), one of

and unique creations, the well-known hand made car-

the most important archaeological remains from a brave

pets from Catamarca.

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NORTH

Pure and untouched nature surrounds a province that

halls, auditoriums and state-of-the-art services that com-

offers new adventures to those who dare to climb its

plement with the many tourist attractions and entertain-

Seismiles (mountain peaks of more than 6000 meters of

ment options.

height above sea level), its hills and volcanoes (with a

Salta, with its charming people and on an excellent le-

higher altitude) such as Volcรกn Pissis, the Ojo del Sala-

vel as travel destination achieved thanks to the perma-

do, the Walter Penck, the IncaHuasi and the San Fran-

nent promotion of the city, has the proper place for the

cisco.

various business meetings in the Centro de Convenciones (Conventions center) with a capacity for 2500 people

Meetings Centers

and the possibility of adding more options thanks to its

Business tourism has shown a big growth over the last

large space. It is one of the biggest and most modern

years due to the large amount and diverse variety of

convention centers in the argentine Northwest region.

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NORTH

The great hall can be divided into two or three rooms to

five exhibition rooms; and the Sociedad Rural has a Fair

hold smaller meetings simultaneously. In addition, Salta

Hall and an Exposition Hall. Both places are located in

has the Centro Cívico Grand Bourg (a Civic Center); the

the center of this historic city.

Cine Teatro Victoria (cinema/theater); the Teatro de la

At the same time, however, the province of Catamarca

Ciudad (a theater); the 20 de Febrero club and the Casa

has successfully begun to explore this segment that is

de la Cultura (House of Culture).

developing at a fast pace thanks to its Fair Hall in Cam-

The city of Tucumán, with regard to business meetings

po Las Heras with a large 6000 square meters room with

and convention centers, centers everything in many ho-

seating capacity of 4100. A surface of 3844 square meters

tels offering large rooms with the appropriate comfort

was added to the other two Halls (2A and 2B), inaugura-

for this type of events. The Eugenio Flavio Virla Cultural

ted some time ago— and there is also a big 13.217 square

Center has an auditorium, two confe–rence rooms and

meters open-air area for exhibitions.

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PATAGONIA

The southernmost region Patagonia counts on an important infrastructure for all kinds of events, but has incredible tourist destinations that praise the events. he provinces of this region are characterized by the

les and the magellanic penguins. You will also see ñandúes

beautiful landscapes of Patagonia. However, each area

(American ostrich), maras and guanacos running along the

has its own features.

steppes. All these are some of the many fauna species to be

In the mountain range side you will find magnificent peaks,

seen in this magnificent environment.

amazing woods surrounding lakes of crystal water and mi-

On the Nahuel Huapi lake, in the province of Rio Negro, you

llenary glaciers; in the Atlantic coast side you will find a rich

will find the city of San Carlos de Bariloche. This big tourist

variety of marine fauna.

city has a variety of landscapes offering diverse activities to

The Andes Mountains show their magnitude. The millenary

participate in. It is a destination for the whole family to en-

woods, filled with autochthonous vegetal species, merge

joy and it’s the right place to contemplate the many colors

with majestic lakes. On the hilltops, covered in snow du-

of nature throughout the four seasons of the year. Bariloche

ring winter, the nature is beside itself with beauty on grani-

is the best destination for winter holidays. It has the Cerro

te peaks and fields of ice grounding its glacier tongues on

Catedral (a hill) which is the winter sports most popular

the water surface of great beauty.

destination in the country. But the city also offers alterna-

Impressive mammals and seabirds visit and live in the Pa-

tive options for summer holidays such as: sports fi–shing,

tagonia where they spend part of their life cycle. In the cost

diving (in the lakes), rafting, trekking, horse back riding,

and sea you will find sea lions, elephant seals, baleen wha-

mountain biking and golfing; you can also visit the Casino,

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the discos, and you can do whatever

and you can also do the Cruce de los

Mountains is located on the Nahuel

your imagination suggests.

Lagos (Lakes crossing) that will take

Huapi Lake and it’s a charming and

You can take a day-trip from Bariloche

you to Chile, our neighbor country.

quiet mountain place with construc-

to the surrounding hills: Cathedral,

The city is also well-known for its

tions in stone and wood to preserve

López, Otto and Tronador. You can al-

handicrafts and restaurants. You will

harmony with the landscape. This ci-

so visit Llao Llao peninsula to naviga-

be temp–ted to buy the traditional

ty has one of the only wood of Myrtles

te across Nahuel Huapi lake to Puerto

products such as chocolates, woven in

(Arrayanes) in the world.

Blest (Blest Port), Isla Victoria (Victo-

loom products, pottery, regional cold

San Martín de los Andes is one of the

ria Island)¸ and Bosque de Arrayanes

cuts and deer pâté, trout and wild pig,

centers with the greatest tourism de-

(Arrayanes woods). You may travel to

and sweet hand-made with berries.

velopment in the province of Neu-

El Bolsón and to Parque Nacional La-

Villa La Angostura, a dreamland in

quén. It is close to Lanín, Nahuel

go Puelo (Lago Puelo National park),

the province of Neuquen in the Andes

Huapi, and Arrayanes national parks

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so its a “must-go” destination when

me littoral of the province of Chubut.

and the killer whales meet.

visiting Patagonia. There are a lot of

Its warm, crystal-clear, and quiet

In Santa Cruz you will find the Par-

excursions departing from the city to

waters merges with its fauna and pla-

que Nacional Los Glaciares (Glaciers

sail along Lácar and Nonthué Lakes.

ces for diving to invite every lover of

national park) with a majestic beauty

Chapelco, an important winter sports

this sport.

that makes the Glaciers a unique won-

center, is located 20 minutes away

In addition, Puerto Madryn is the

der in the world. The National park

from the lakes and has 140 hectares

main entrance to Peninsula Valdés,

has been declared World Heritage

to ski on. It also has modern ski lifts

one of the most important wildlife re-

by the UNESCO. The Perito Moreno

and 20 ski fields between woods and

serves in the planet where every year

Glacier is the emblem of the National

mountain ridges.

the Southern Right Whale, the Ma-

Park and you can access to it from El

Puerto Madryn, the subaquatic capital

gellanic penguins, the sea lions, the

Calafate, a city located 50 miles away

of Argentina, is located in the mariti-

elephant seals, the overo dolphins

from the Glacier. This huge mass of

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continental ice can be seen from the footbridges going along

Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego (Tierra del Fuego Natio-

the Perito Moreno Lake and placed in a way that allows vi-

nal Park) and, what is more, it is a picturesque city surroun-

sitors to see every angle. What is more, you can take a boat

ded by the sea, the woods, the lakes and the mountains.

to navigate across the lake watching both sides –north and

The navigation across the Beagle Channel takes you to the

south—, but the greatest challenge will be to go mini trek-

Les Eclaireurs lighthouse passing by sea lions breeding

king on the glacier: it’s a 40-mi–nutes walk that ends with a

grounds and a fantastic colony of cormorants. The boat

toast using ice taken from the glacier.

then goes by Bahía Lapataia where the flora and fauna can

Finally, Ushuaia, capital of Tierra del Fuego, has a unique

be seen.

feature: it is the southernmost city in the world. And it’s

Even though Ushuaia is a relatively small city, it offers a

more than that: its beauty makes Ushuaia a sensatio–nal at-

good amount of activities. There are several options such

traction. It is also the main entrance to the Antarctica, it is

as horse riding, walking, and skiing during winter in the

the most active port in summer season, it is the head of the

alpine ski center of Cerro Castor. In winter you can also go

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cross-country skiing, take a sleigh ri-

that enters the Tierra del Fuego Na-

re and convention centers to hold the-

de, and take a sleigh ride with dogs in

tional Park –only 13 miles away from

se events.

almost a dozen of centers nearby. In

Ushuaia— traveling along wonderful

Puerto Madryn, Bariloche, San Mar-

addition, it has an interes–ting option

untouched spots, lakes, streams, wo-

tín de los Andes, Villa la Angostura,

to visit museums such as that the an-

ods, and coasts.

Calafate and Ushuaia organize these

tique Presidio founded in 1902. Today

types of meetings every year as an al-

the museum offers a visit to the small

Meeting Points

ternative to pleasure tra–veling and as

prison cells where the stories of the

These cities in the Patagonia are trying

a way of adding more activity during

most famous prisoners are told.

to become the main place to host con-

the entire year. The oil industry city

The “Tren del fin del mundo” (End of

gresses and meetings because its de-

of Comodoro Rivadavia, in the south

the World’s train) is an interesting na-

velopment as tourist centers gives

coast of Chubut, is also part of the list.

rrow-gauge train with steam engines

them the necessary hotel infrastructu-

The hotels of Puerto Madryn and the

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city of Trelew have big rooms to hold

Bariloche is also well-prepared to host

mum capacity of 600 people. Based on

meetings and conventions with the

these events and it offers several pla-

the fact that business can be done in

necessary equipment to organize all

ces such as the Estadio de Bomberos

any moment of the year, Comodoro

kinds of events.

(Firemen stadium), the Don Bosco

Rivadavia has a Convention and Visi-

The Centro de Congresos y Conven-

gym, and some of its best hotels that

tors Bureau working to place the city

ciones Arrayanes (a Conventions and

everyday receive individuals atten-

within the map of possible host cities

Congresses Center), completely cove-

ding presidential summits, members

for business events. In order to achie-

red in stone and wood, offers a top-

participating on international sports

ve this, they have just inaugurated a

level place with a lot of rooms and a

events, among others.

modern Fair and Expositions Hall in

different environment in a covered

In Ushuaia, events rooms in hotels

a city with “an open sea, hills, uni-

surface of 980 square meters and a ca-

have a capacity for up to 1200 people

que museums, national parks, eclectic

pacity for 980 people.

and hotels in El Calafate offer a maxi-

gastronomy, hospitality, nice people,

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courtesy, great hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and

ness meetings and it offers an amazing view to the Golfo

professio–nalism. The right place totally equipped.”

Nuevo. The Rayentray Puerto Madryn is a 5-star hotel and has a conventions center with capacity for more than one

Meeting Centers

thousand attendees. The city of Trelew also has hotels equi-

In Puerto Madryn, the Yene Hue hotel has two big rooms

pped for meetings and conventions. Libertador Hotel has

and two Business Centers that can join the restaurant and

two conference rooms with a capacity for 60 attendees and

make a 500 square meter room to organize all kinds of

the Rayentray Hotel has three conference rooms with capa-

events and equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

city for 220 people.

The Península de Valdés hotel has two modern and functio-

The city of Ushuaia has hotels and rooms with capacity for

nal rooms to organize events and meetings with medium

up to 1200 people. One of these places is the Hotel del Gla-

capa–city. The Territorio Hotel has a room for conventions

ciar with four rooms with a capacity for 420, 300, 200 and

and constitutes the right environment for private or busi-

150 each; the Las Hayas hotel has a room for events for 1000

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people, another room for 330 and another one for 100.

events is achieved due to is excellent lodging services, its

In Bariloche, congresses and conventions can take place in

rooms to be modified as necessary, and its sophisticated

the Estadio de Bomberos (Firemen Stadium) with a capacity

restaurant options. In addition, San Martín de los Andes

for 3000 people, in the Don Bosco gym with a capacity for

offers a complete Companion Program and post-congress

1000 attendees, in the Panamericano Hotel with a room for

activities thanks to the quality and importance of its many

700 people, in the Llao Llao Hotel & Resort with rooms for

attractions.

events for up to 450 people, the Tunquelén Hotel with spa-

The Posada Los Álamos hotel in El Calafate has a Conven-

ce for up to 340 attendees and, finally, the Edelweiss with a

tions Center with a main room of 336 square meters suitable

capacity for 300 people.

for 600 people; the Esplendor has a room with capacity for

San Martín de los Andes has eleven rooms equipped for

170 people; the Kosten Aike has a room for 170 attendees;

events; the largest room has capacity for up to 580 people.

and the Patagonia Park Plaza Kempinsky offers a room for

In this city, the appropriate atmosphere to hold business

600 people.

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Reasons to stay After finishing long working days, meetings, congresses or exhibitions attendees visiting Argentina can travel many days in direct contact with nature surrounded by wonderful landscapes. ue to its nature, Argentina is in the map of active

Golf

tourism, but it doesn’t take to be a great athlete to be

Golf Players will find in Argentina a good chance to

able to enjoy the many ways to discover its nature. It

push their limits and this can be done facing the sea, in

is just a matter of letting the wind take you on a paragli-

the mountains, or in the endless Pampa. More than 400

der, or taking a walk to some unexplored area of the Pa-

fields (private and public) offer a wide variety of alter-

tagonia surrounded by Glaciers and millenary woods.

natives to choose.

If you want some adventure, you can go rafting downs-

In San Martin de los Andes, Jack Nicklaus designed the

tream from one of the Mountain Rivers or you can ex-

Chapelco Golf & Resort field over the mountain. If you

plore the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.

go south, in Bariloche you will find the Llao Llao Hotel

Snow is an attraction for winter sports lo–vers and the

& Resort golf courses facing Nahuel Huapi Lake. And

summer season invites golfers, fishermen or Polo pla-

the Arelauquen Golf & Country Club shows its fairways

yers. Tasting a good wine or a delicious asado criollo

over Gutiérrez Lake.

(argentine barbecue) in some estancia could be another

Córdoba possibly has more golf courses than any other

gratifying surprise.

province in the country. The visitor will be able to cho-

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ose among several options such

In Buenos Aires, within the city and

Polo

as Potrerillo de Larreta, La Cum-

in the center of Bosques de Paler-

Considered as the best Polo players

bre Golf Club, or the Córdoba Golf

mo (Palermo woods) you will find

in the world, the Argentine pla-

Club in Villa Allende –all these al-

the Campo de Golf de la Ciudad de

yers dispute the first place in the

ternatives with a view of the moun-

Buenos Aires; also, in less than an

most prestigious international po-

tain ranges in the horizon.

hour you can get to the Buenos Ai-

lo championship held in December

If you choose the sea, the Mar del

res Golf Club in Bella Vista, to the

every year: the Argentine Open Po-

Plata Golf Club offers two excellent

two golf courses of the Jockey Club

lo Championship, where teams wi-

golf courses and the Acantilados

San Isidro or to the San Eliseo Golf

th a handicap of 40 are challenged

Golf Club offers one. Pinamar and

& Country Club –one of the best

sometimes.

Cariló cities are also a good option.

golf courses in Argentina.

Today there are a lot of Polo Schools

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to learn how to play this sport –or

in order to make a pleasant stay for

cies fished in National Parks must

simply to improve your skills- in

everyone, activities are organized

be put back in the water. Fishing

some estancias not very far away

for them.

season is in southern summer.

The provinces of Buenos Aires, San-

from Buenos Aires like Pilar, Ezeiza, Coronel Suárez, Córdoba, Open

Sports Fishing

ta Fé, Entre Ríos and Corrientes ha-

Door, San Miguel del Monte, Vi-

Sports fishing can be practiced in

ve a wide variety of freshwater fish

cente Casares and Los Polvorines.

Argentina in plain rivers, Mountain

such as the Sand Smelt (fall and

Lear–ning programs can last for a

Rivers, lakes and lagoons, dams,

winter) and the goldfish -Dorado-

weekend, a week, or a month with

and in boats or from the sea coast.

and the surubí (large freshwater ca-

practice sessions. Players and com-

Fly-fishing is the most used method

tfish), specially in Esquina and Pa-

panions stay in the same farm and,

for trouts fishing in Patagonia. Spe-

so de la Patria in Corrientes (spring

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and summer). In the big rivers of

codling, róbalo (a variety of sea

the Corcovado River in Chubut, the

Salta, Jujuy, Catamarca, Santiago

bass) and shark. The most varied

Aluminé River in Neuquén with the

del Estero, Tucumán and La Rioja

and good-sized fish are found du-

most fast-flowing rivers in Patago-

you can fish surubíes, goldfish, ca-

ring summer –sea fishing is allowed

nia. In the North you will find Ju-

tfish, bogue fish, etc.

throughout the whole year.

ramento River in Salta and Jáchal River in San Juan where there is a

In the Atlantic Coast you can fish the most popular species such as

Rafting

scheduled river descent during full-

the blonde and the black sea bass,

Mountain Rivers are the proper sce-

moon nights.

the sand smelt and the saurel fish.

nario for rafting. The most popular

If you fish on a boat you get: lemon

rivers for this are the Manso River

Winter Sports

fish, jewfish, sea salmon, blue fish,

in Bariloche, the Mendoza River,

The Andes Mountains is where all

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winter sports are practiced. The city

huaia (Tierra del Fuego) with the

Speaking of exquisite taste, we ha-

of Bariloche, located between magic

longest ski season in the country, or

ve the Cordero Patagónico (Pata-

natural landscapes, has the earliest

La Hoya in Chubut –with a unique

gonian Lamb): its lean meat has a

and largest ski center in Argentina:

landscape filled with lakes, casca-

delicate flavour and is the “diva” of

the Cerro Catedral (Río Negro).

des and woods.

the argentine food. It is easy to find this special dish in the patagonic re-

Among the most important ski centers we can also mention Valle de las

Gourmet Argentina

gion.

Leñas (Mendoza), the Chapelco hills

Argentine meat quality has reached

No matter what type of meat you

in San Martín de Los Andes (Neu-

other countries and many visitors

choose but you will always need a

quén), or the southernmost center in

come to our country to taste a good

good wine for a perfect touch. And

the world: the Cerro Castor in Us-

“asado” in any part of the country.

the best way to find this noble drink

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features is going along the Rutas

boutique hotels inside the wineries

ted along the many provinces where

del Vino (Wine Routes).

and wine therapy.

you will find different options such

The wine production areas go para-

as 19th century castles, big mansions

llel to the Andes Mountains and co-

Rural Tourism

filled with history, modern huts wi-

ver a total length of more than 1490

Argentina has always been known

th state-of-the-art accessories, among

miles going south from Río Negro,

as a rural country.

others. All these places are waiting for

passing by Neuquén, Mendoza, San

Hundreds of far–ming premises

you to make you experience the life

Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca and Salta.

welcome tourists to make them feel

of a rural worker, to ride a horse, to

Some of the many activities offered

real “gauchos” for a while sharing

watch livestock management or sheep

are: visits to wineries, wine tasting,

their life and habits.

shearing and to make cook your own

public wine harvest, lodging in

A large amount of farms are distribu-

bread and cheese for breakfast.

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HOTELS

HOTELS

HOTELS

CENTRO

LITORAL

Provincia de Tucumán Catalina´s Park

5*

476

500

300

7

143

Ciudad de Puerto Iguazú

110

Del Jardín Hotel

4*

510

400

300

4

129

Cataratas

5*

309

250

180

4

132

4*

162

180

100

2

89

Esturión Iguazú

5*

350

350

400

7

130 102

Ciudad de Córdoba Interplaza Hotel

HOTELS

5*

500

400

250

7

Hotel Holliday Inn Córdoba

5*

640

850

450

10

144

Del Sol Hotel

Sheraton Córdoba Hotel

5*

600

800

400

10

188

Garden Park Hotel

4*

400

400

260

6

80

Amerian Portal del Iguazú

5*

380

250

150

4

Amerian Córdoba Park Hotel

4*

168

100

70

3

112

Hotel Presidente

4*

200

250

200

3

50

Iguazú Grand Hotel Resort & Casino 5*

216

370

250

4

60

Crowne Plaza Hotel.San Miguel

4*

330

400

280

7

74

Swiss Hotel Metropol

4*

138

120

110

5

75

Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel

5*

132

240

200

5

162

Ducal Suites Hotel

4*

68

100

70

2

82

Tucumán Center Hotel

4*

128

130

100

6

67

Panoramic

5*

220

300

150

4

91

4*

270

350

350

7

55

Sheraton Internacional Iguazú Resort 5*

435

1100

800

6

180

3*

300

280

150

4

57

Latino Hotel

4*

189

100

120

1

60

Saint George

4*

200

170

120

3

60

Gran Hotel Dorá

4*

190

160

100

3

119

Sol San Javier Spa Eco Resort

Hotel de la Cañada

4*

563

520

250

11

116

Carlos V Hotel

Hotel Dr. Cesar Carman

4*

289

350

200

4

60

NH Panorama Hotel

4*

103

100

100

6

140

Provincia de Jujuy

NH Urbano

4*

121

120

90

2

72

Altos de la Viña Htl Spa

4*

296

380

250

4

57

Ciudad de Rosario

Howard Johnson Plaza Jujuy

4*

228

220

180

3

65

Pullman Hotel y

Jujuy Palace

4*

170

220

150

2

52

Centro de Convenciones City Center

5*

2100

1500

300

9

186

Ohasis Resort & Spa

4*

380

250

180

3

57

Ros Tower Hotel Spa & Conv. Center 5*

1460

2000

1300

11

139

Termas de Reyes

4*

200

200

160

4

99

Ariston Hotel & Centro de Conv.

4*

450

600

350

8

88

3*

160

120

-

1

80

Holiday Inn Hotel

4*

100

320

70

6

112 90

NORTE Provincia de Salta Hotel Alejandro 1°

5*

469

700

-

6

167

Augustus

Patios de Cafayate. Cafayate

5*

421

120

-

1

30

Canto del Viento.Tilcara

3*

90

-

-

1

9

Hotel Libertador

4*sup

102

110

90

2

3*

56

50

-

1

11

Hotel Plaza del Sol

4*sup

114

120

100

2

40

2

89

Hotel Riviera Palace

4*sup

120

130

95

5

114

4*sup

139

Sheraton Salta

5*

320

400

-

7

145

Con los Angeles.Tilcara

Casa Real

4*

160

260

-

2

80

Fenicia

3*

75

80

-

Gran Hotel Presidente

4*

255

300

-

4

96

Gran Hotel Panorama

3*

138

120

150

3

67

Plaza Real Hotel - Luxury Class

326

450

300

5

3*

83

100

-

2

88

Hotel Esplendor Savoy Rosario Htl Boutique 401

150

105

3

84

Design Suites Salta

4*

194

160

-

2

51

Internacional

Hotel del Dique. Cabra Corral

4*

200

160

-

2

28

Casa de Piedra.Purmamarca

-

72

60

-

1

8

Presidente

4*

196

180

130

4

120

Htl La Merced del Alto.Cachi

4*

150

100

-

1

14

El Manantial del Silencio.Purmamarca -

100

250

180

2

19

Howard Johnson Htl

4*

155

200

110

2

47

65

50

50

1

10

Plaza Hotel

4*

85

80

60

4

69

3*sup

71

90

60

4

51

Hotel Portezuelo

4*

160

150

-

3

64

El Refugio de Coquena.Purmamarca -

Hotel Provincial

4*

301

375

-

1

88

Hotel Huacalera.Huacalera

-

83

60

-

1

32

Hotel Majestic

Hotel Salta

4*

336

270

-

5

78

Tanpu Mayu.Tilcara

-

77

65

28

1

8

Hotel Posta De Juárez

3*

170

150

120

2

39

Hotel Solar de la Plaza

4*

50

60

-

1

30

Hotel República

3*

72

70

50

4

95

Htl. Boutique 228

60

-

2

9

Nuevo Hotel Imperio

3*

160

180

100

6

80

Apart

60

60

40

4

84

Estancia Colomé

Urquiza Apart Hotel & Suite

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FAIRS & CONGRESSES

HOTELS

HOTELS

Ciudad de Paraná

Provincia de San Juan

Marriott Plaza Hotel

5*

495

820

680

10

Howard Johnson Plaza Resort

Del Bono Park Hotel Spa & Casino

5*

400

350

260

4

101

Meliá Buenos Aires Boutique

5*

348

330

240

6

125

Alkazar

4*

-

200

-

4

104

NH City Hotel

5*

348

400

300

12

303 170

& Casino Mayorazgo

HOTELS 325

5*

250

450

240

2

123

Del Bono Suites

4*

150

120

100

2

50

Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt

5*

915

450

300

7

Sol Victoria.Victoria

5*

240

300

220

4

100

América

3*

100

80

-

2

46

Regal Pacific

5*

162

210

150

5

75

Gran Hotel Paraná

4*

110

130

30

3

120

Albertina Hotel

3*

-

-

180

2

35

Sheraton Buenos Aires

5*

1311

1300

950

15

739

4*

340

410

270

6

66

Hotel y Centro de Convenciones

Maran Suites & Towers, Centro de Convenciones Parque Urquiza

230

200

160

3

24

Sheraton Libertador

5*

450

600

330

9

203

Gran Hotel Provincial

3*

-

350

-

3

83

Sofitel Buenos Aires

5*

155

150

120

4

144

Viña del Sol

3*

300

200

200

3

39

725 Continental Hotel

4*

155

300

270

8

326

Amerian Bs. As. Park Hotel

4*

127

110

85

6

152 92

Del Bono Beach. Bahia de las Tablas 3*

Ciudad de Posadas Julio César Hotel Posadas

4*

351

500

270

5

94

Provincia de San Luis

Americas Towers Hotel

4*

195

180

140

2

Boutique

35

50

30

1

69

Amerian Hotel.Villa Mercedes

4*

275

350

200

5

65

Argenta Tower Hotel & Suites

4*

250

300

160

2

97

Amerian San Luis Park Hotel

4*

400

300

225

2

50

Aspen Towers Hotel

4*

178

180

130

2

100

Hotel Casablanca. Villa de Merlo

4*

150

130

150

4

47

Bauen Suites Hotel

4*

120

150

130

2

100

Buenos Aires Wilton

4*

160

50

.

1

120

Ciudad de Corrientes

Howard Johnson- Resort,Spa y

Gran Hotel Guaraní

4*

280

400

250

4

140

Corrientes Plaza Hotel

3*

157

220

160

4

110

Convention Center.Villa de Merlo

4*

310

420

270

1

52

Carsson Hotel

4*

43

150

100

2

89

Costanera Hotel & Resort

3*

50

60

50

1

54

Hotel Internac. Potrero de los Funes 4*

358

400

500

4

97

Castelar Hotel & Spa

4*

250

300

220

3

160

Quintana Hotel

4*

300

300

400

3

96

Dazzler Hotel

4*

225

200

170

2

143

Vista Suites & Spa

4*

300

200

150

1

76

Dazzler Tritone

4*

47

30

.

1

53

Hotel Cruz de Piedra

3*

410

400

500

2

21

Dolmen Hotel

4*

136

120

64

3

147

Elevage Buenos Aires Hotel

4*

160

150

130

4

103

El Conquistador Hotel

4*

166

235

120

4

133

Golden Tulip Savoy Hotel

4*

240

300

200

9

170 86

CUYO Ciudad de Mendoza Diplomatic Park Suites

5*

240

280

130

2

178

Hotel Intercontinental Mendoza

5*

1200

1482

960

17

180

Park Hyatt Mendoza & Regency

5*

300

400

290

6

186

Abasto Plaza Hotel

5*

378

500

300

11

126

Gran Hotel Buenos Aires

4*

80

110

70

4

Sheraton Mendoza Hotel

5*

830

900

530

7

180

Alvear Palace Hotel

5*

1500

2000

700

16

210

Grand Boulevard Hotel Bs. As.

4*

83

120

100

1

85

Executive Park Suites

4*

190

100

80

1

77

Caesar Park Buenos Aires

5*

350

300

250

13

170

Grand King Hotel

4*

115

140

80

6

101

Hotel Aconcagua

4*

400

400

200

5

159

Claridge Hotel

5*

351

450

300

8

161

Hotel Cambremon

4*

185

180

75

3

70

Hotel Huentala

4*

95

90

70

4

81

Panamericano

5*

562

850

500

20

362

Hotel Carlton

4*

135

100

.

2

88

Hotel Internacional

4*

60

40

25

1

54

Etoile Hotel

5*

420

350

200

5

96

Hotel Colón

4*

250

350

250

8

173

NH Cordillera

4*

220

220

150

4

105

Faena Hotel

5*

330

150

120

1

60

NH Crillón

4*

253

300

190

6

96

El Portal Suites

4*

100

70

40

1

26

Four Seasons Hotel Bs.As.

5*

416

500

300

12

165

Hotel 4 Reyes

4*

160

120

120

2

64

apart

75

50

25

1

35

Hilton Buenos Aires

5*

2016

2700

1600

15

418

Hotel de las Américas

4*

176

180

150

2

130

Concor Suites Apart Hotel

CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES

Hotel Emperador

5*

450

500

300

10

270

Hotel Las Naciones

4*

260

400

200

4

300

Hotel Intercontinental Bs. As.

5*

583

900

500

11

312

Hotel Madero

4*

225

285

230

11

193

Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel

5*

225

180

150

4

112

Hotel Pestana

4*

227

320

180

8

133

AT&B | 77

HOTELS

HOTELS

HOTELS

Hotel Posta Carretas

4*

48

45

40

2

80

Hotel Presidente

4*

298

290

220

7

244

Hotel Reconquista Plaza

4*

108

100

40

3

60

Hotel República

4*

42

50

30

2

209

Howard Johnson Da Vinci

4*

55

70

40

1

48

Howard Johnson Plaza Florida St.

4*

113

100

88

4

Lafayette Hotel

4*

96

120

80

NH Lancaster Hotel

4*

150

150

Los Dos Chinos

4*

803

Meliá Buenos Aires

4*

N.H. Jousten

HOTELS

PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES

Ciudad de Mar del Plata

Ciudad de Bahía Blanca

Hermitage Hotel

5*

875

1000

850

8

330

Argos

102

Hotel Costa Galana

5*

610

800

550

7

186

108

Sheraton Mar del Plata Hotel

5*

1084

1500

850

8

191

108

NH Gran Hotel Provincial

5*

1325

7000

1000

10

138

77

Amerian

4*

96

80

.

1

58

3

83

Ciudad de Pinamar

Gran Hotel Dorá

4*

975

750

400

4

107

120

3

90

Algeciras

81

Gran Hotel Iruña

4*

203

280

160

4

96

900

750

7

96

60

UTHGRA Sasso Hotel

4*

769

700

700

4

95

112

180

120

3

125

Costa Cariló

4*

111

100

100

1

26

Gran Hotel Tronador

4*

130

220

150

5

101

4*

•

•

•

•

84

Del Bosque

4*

415

500

-

2

55

Hotel Argentino

4*

115

100

50

2

110

N.H. Latino

4*

31

40

20

1

100

Marcin.Cariló

4*

-

250

-

4

67

Hotel Astor

4*

400

230

380

3

95

Obelisco Center Suites

4*

100

90

50

2

101

Reviens

4*

154

80

80

2

59

Hotel Dos Reyes

4*

230

300

200

2

132

76

Hotel Etoile

4*

220

150

150

1

48

Hotel Las Rocas

4*

145

170

120

3

50

Hotel Intersur 13 de Julio

4*

777

700

600

8

365 60

Austral Land Plaza

Cariló Village

4* 4* 4*

4* Apart 4*

103 108 76

- 240

90 - 50

180 200

- 100 40

250 120

4 5 7

1 3

Park Central Bs. As.

4*

123

90

120

2

73

Terrazas al Mar l

4*

140

150

240

2

Park Chateau Bs.As.

4*

130

170

110

1

63

Hotel Andorra.Valeria del Mar

3*

100

100

-

1 32

Regente Palace Hotel

4*

210

400

300

9

140

Playas Hotel

3*

110

120

120

1

Rochester Hotel

4*

126

120

80

4

120

Hotel Spa República

4*

104

200

80

2

Sheltown Hotel

4*

85

100

50

2

70

Club de Mar Manantiales

Apart

118

110

110

2

16

Maison Apart Hotel

Apart

200

150

•

2

27

Portal del Mar Apart Hotel

Apart

112

100

100

2

108

Primacy Apart Hotel

Apart

490

120

80

2

63

RCT Club Vacacional Apart Hotel

Apart

400

500

400

11

190

Torres de Manantiales

Apart

515

1000

550

11

190

AT&B | 78

45

FAIRS & CONGRESSES

HOTELS

HOTELS

HOTELS

Ciudad de Tigre

Puerto Madryn

DELTA DEL TIGRE

Hotel Rayentray

5*

855

1.000

700

2

170

Comodoro Rivadavia Austral Plaza Hotel

4*

364

450

300

8

165

Delta Eco Spa

4*

300

200

150

2

20

Hotel Australis Yene Hue

4*

500

170

150

4

64

Lucania Palazzo Hotel

4*

584

400

330

7

108

Marcopolo Inn

3*

300

200

150

1

29

Hotel Península de Valdés

4*

90

80

36

2

76

Comodoro Hotel

3

150

150

140

4

105

Rumbo 90º Lodge & Spa

3*

317

150

80

1

6

Costanera Hotel

3*

50

40

30

1

32

Wam Hotel

Boutique

500

400

230

1

36

Samay Huasi Resort Spa

3*

350

200

150

1

20

CIUDAD DE TIGRE y ALREDEDORES Villa Julia Hotel Boutique

48

40

14

2

5

Tolosa

3*

100

80

60

2

90

San Martín de los Andes

Villa Victoria Hotel Boutique

55

80

25

1

5

Villa Piren

3*

120

60

30

1

98

Loi Suites Chapelco Hotel Golf & Resort 5*

190

230

150

2

85

Boutique

65

60

42

1

36

Hotel Patagonia Plaza

4*

187

200

150

2

90

Hotel y Centro de Eventos Le Village 3*

377

350

300

1

25

Hotel ISSN

3*

160

80

70

1

70

4*

-

1900

-

3

180

Hotel Territorio

PATAGONIA

El Calafate

Bariloche

Desing Suites El Calafate

4*

80

120

60

2

60

Trelew

Alma del Lago Suites & Spa

5*

-

150

-

1

95

Los Notros

3*

10

15

-

1

32

Hotel Rayentray

Arelauquen

5*

44

25

35

6

23

Los Sauces Casa Patagónica

-

107

50

60

1

38

Design Suites

5*

70

80

70

1

54

Posada Los Álamos

5*

336

400

250

5

144

Ushuaia

Edelweiss

5*

260

280

160

3

100

Alto Calafate

4*

200

80

80

1

103

Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa

5*

160

150

140

1

54

El Casco Art Hotel

5*

130

50

70

1

33

Esplendor Calafate

4*

144

80

70

1

57

Las Hayas

5*

630

1000

500

4

93

Llao Llao Hotel & Resort

5*

515

450

360

6

200

Patagonia Park Plaza

4*

370

500

220

2

85

Albatros

4*

49

60

25

2

73

Panamericano Bariloche

5*

306

700

360

9

292

Kau Yatun

4*

-

120

65

2

44

Canal Beagle

4*

75

100

90

1

58

Tunquelén

5*

200

350

260

3

40

Kosten Aike

4*

136

170

130

4

80

Del Glaciar

4*

388

1000

320

4

124

Villa Huinid

5*

180

220

130

7

70

Xelena Deluxe Suites

5*

292

190

150

1

71

Fueguino

4*

100

80

60

1

53

Club Hotel Catedral

4*

304

350

180

3

154

Imago Hotel & Spa

4*

73

85

35

1

54

Concorde

4*

200

350

260

3

56

Cristal

4*

80

70

50

1

50

Neuquén

Hotel Correntoso

4*

130

120

100

2

48

Kenton Palace

4*

220

70

80

3

72

Hotel Casino Magic

5*

391

640

304

4

32

Hotel Sol Arrayán

4*

60

60

40

1

42

La Cascada

4*

73

90

63

3

25

Hotel del Comahue

4*

132

120

110

5

99

Hostería Las Balsas Relais & Chateaux -

50

50

30

1

15

Nahuel Huapí

4*

72

100

70

1

78

Hotel Suizo

3*

60

85

60

2

50

Hostería La Comarca

4*

70

70

80

1

10

Nevada

4*

210

250

-

3

81

Hotel Land Express

3*

110

150

100

2

82

Hostería La Escondida de la Patagonia 4*

40

30

30

1

14

Amancay

3*

201

180

150

6

75

Hostería Marinas Alto Manzano

120

100

90

2

12

El Retorno

3*

130

100

150

2

29

Huemul

3*

260

250

200

4

98

Patagonia Sur

3*

195

200

130

2

55

Villa Sofía

3*

144

120

110

4

64

Villa La Angostura

AT&B | 79

3*

ROOMS

ROOMS

ROOMS

CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES

ROOMS CUYO

Ciudad de Pinamar Casino.Valeria del Mar

1250

1500

1500

1

Centro Cultural General San Martín

882

800

-

8

Centro Cultural Recoleta

150

100

-

19

El Ojo de las Artes

122

250

-

1

Provincia de Mendoza Mendoza

Teatro de la Torre

320

300

-

1

Centro de Congresos y Convenciones

Centro de Convenciones UCA

862

720

600

6

-

520

-

6

Eventos Classics - Punta Carrasco

375

220

400

4

Golden Center Parque Norte

1190

1500

1000

5

Bahía Grande

180

300

100

1

Centro de Congresos y Exposiciones

162

180

100

2

Complejo Puesta del Sol

90

60

40

1

Complejo Paseo La Plaza

Gob. Emilio Civit

Ciudad de Tigre

Madero Eventos

1200

750

600

4

El Descanso

Mirador Eventos

800

600

500

3

Un Lugar en el Arroyo

Palais Rouge

946

1500

1000

10

Buenos Aires Rowing Club

200

300

120

1

Malargüe

290

230

145

9

Centro de Convenciones y Exposiciones THESAURUS

Palacio San Miguel

592

500

350

5

Hindú Club

Tattersall

1600

1200

1000

3

Il Novo María del Luján

112

160

100

1

Runas

280

140

120

2

Tigre Boat Club (TBC)

200

100

60

1

PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES Mar del Plata

3100

2000

1200

3

540

500

1000

2

400

400

400

-

-

1000

-

3

2

San Rafael

CORDOBA

Provincia de San Juan Auditorio Juan Victoria

1400

1000

800

Centro de Convenciones Guillermo B. Guzman

1000

625

800

-

Centro Cultural José Amadeo Contegrand

500

1500

900

1

Golf Club Los Acantilados

240

250

200

1

La Reserva Golf & Beach Club Resort

300

250

200

1

Ciudad de Córdoba

Tío Curzio

650

800

1300

6

Bolsa de Comercio de Córdoba

Paseo Diagonal

400

300

-

5

Cabildo Histórico

-

300

-

2

Salón Auditórium del Consejo de Cs. Económicas

-

265

-

-

-

200

-

1

Teatro Sarmiento

600

850

150

2

Teatro Municipal

500

502

100

1

Teatro Auditórium Centro Municipal de Deportes Estancia El Casal

Club Sirio Libanés -

250

-

1

1200

1000

-

5

Cámara de Comercio de Córdoba

-

800

-

12

Centro Cultural España Córdoba

-

80

-

1

Complejo Dinosaurio Mall

-

900

-

4

Edificio del Centro Cívico

-

230

80

4

700

345

200

2

-

350

-

1

450

400

562

3

Centro Munic. de Exposiciones Obispo Mercadillo 98

165

-

1

2

Cineclub Municipal Hugo del Carril

-

192

-

1

LITORAL

Círculo de Suboficiales de la Fuerza Aérea

340

250

-

4

Ciudad de Paraná

Ciudad de Bahía Blanca

Círculo de Suboficiales del Ejército

525

250

-

2

Bahía Blanca Plaza Shopping

9

Ciudad de las Artes

-

520

-

2

Centro Cultural y de Convenciones de Entre Ríos “La Vieja Usina”

-

632

450

-

2

Complejo del Rey

-

970

-

3

Teatro Municipal 3 de Febrero

-

438

711

-

-

1102

-

3 -

465

560

3

Estancia Santa Isabel Ctro.Cultural J.M. de Pueyrredón

Biblioteca Rivadavia

-

900 250

200

550 400

-

1200 -

Cámara Arbitral de Cereales

224

200

120

3

Pabellón Argentina – Ciudad Universitaria

Club Argentino Bahía Blanca

352

500

320

7

Teatro del Libertador San Martín

-

1020

-

3

Ciudad de Posadas

2

Teatro Luz y Fuerza

-

670

-

1

Centro de Convenciones y Eventos

-

360

-

3

-

200

-

4

EX C.R.I.A.B.B

-

160

-

Revoque Eventos

249

160

200

2

Teatro Real

Teatro Municipal

-

716

-

2

Centro Comercial de Córdoba

Universidad Nacional del Sur

-

370

-

1

AT&B | 80

FAIRS & CONGRESSES

ROOMS

ROOMS

Ciudad de Rosario Banco Municipal de Rosario

-

450

-

1

Bolsa de Comercio de Rosario

620

700

-

2

Centro Cultural Bernardino Rivadavia

420

450

-

6

-

518

-

2

Centro de Convenciones Juan D. Perón

2500

1800

1000

7

Centro de Exposiciones Contemporáneas

1562

1500

-

2

Centro Universitario de Eventos

500

500

150

4

Club Español de Rosario

225

300

200

3

Centro de Convenciones UCA

Centro Cultural Parque de España

510

500

450

3

Centro Metropolitano de Eventos y Convenciones 1962

2400

2400

5

Consejo Profesional de Cs. Económicas

340

-

1

195

Federación Gremial del Comercio e Industria

170

200

-

5

Fundación Libertad

200

150

120

2

Fundación Planetario

300

250

-

6

Jockey Club de Rosario

200

200

150

2

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Rosario

140

Museo Munic. de Bellas Artes Juan B. Castagnino -

100

-

1

200

-

1

Museo Histórico Prov. de Rosario “Dr. Julio Marc” 150

150

140

1

Posta

36648

1000

700

1

Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia

1200

1200

900

3

Puerto España Eventos

525

450

350

1

Punta Barranca

378

400

350

1

Terrazas del Paraná

706

1000

600

2

NORTE Salta Cámara de Comercio e Industria de Salta Casa de la Cultura Centro Cultural América Centro de Convenciones Grand Bourg Círculo Médico de Salta Club 20 de Febrero Complejo Terrazas Dahan

110 538 360 - - 500 -

250 661 250 500 530 700 400

- - - - - - -

1 4 2 1 2 2 -

ROOMS

Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas - Fundación Salta - Teatro de la Provincia - Teatro Nuestra Señora del Huerto 650 UCASAL- Univ. Católica de Salta - UNSA 75

120 340 1520 1100 250 75

- - - - - -

2 2 2 1 3

6 750 240 400

- - -

1 4 2

700 343 300 135

- - - -

1 1 1 1

PATAGONIA Neuquén Centro Patagónico de Eventos y Convenciones “Espacio DUAM” 1.580 Cine - Teatro Español - Universidad Nacional del Comahue - Equipamiento Social Club - Dirección General de Ceremonial y Protocolo – Auditorio - Auditórium Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes - Amedea - Auditórium Municipal Ciudad de Neuquén - San Martín de los Andes Centro Cultural Amankay Asociación Deportiva y Cultural Lácar Salón Municipal Gendarmería Nacional Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia Ele Multiespacio La Tradición Centro de Exposiciones y Promoción Turística-CEPTur Liceo Militar General Roca Centro Cultural Comodoro Cámara de Comercio

- - - -

200 1000 200 150

- - - -

3 2 3 2

410 180

750 200

400 100

3 2

60 2800 1000 194

40 1600 600 200

- 750 - 100

2 2 2 2

AT&B | 81

Univiversidad Naccional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco 2500 Cine Teatro Español - Cine Coliseo Teatro María Auxiliadora - Centro Gallego 385 Club Ingeniero Luis Huergo 1500 Asociación Portuguesa - Rialto 250 La Fábrica 1000 Club de Leones 400 Colegio Médico 400

1000 500 400 1100 500 2500 130 180 1000 500 450

- - - - 350 700 130 120 700 300 300

3 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 2

Puerto Madryn Fundación Ecocentro Auditorium de la Soc. Italiana UNPSJB (Universidad)

100 -- 228

150 371 195

120 120 --

2 2 1

- - - - -

500 350 200 300 72

600 400 140 200 50

1 1 1 1 1

- - - - - - - - -

253 119 600 125 100 341 400 100 400

200 100 600 100 50 150 250 60 410

2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3

Trelew Asociación Española - Teatro Español Asociación Italiana –Teatro Verdi MEF – Museo Egidio Feruglio Salón Azul Diario Chubut Centro Astronómico Saint Exupery UNPSJB (Facultad de Ciencias Económicas) Asociación San David Colegio María Auxiliadora Cámara de Comercio OSDE Campo Las Bardas Milenium Rotary Club Antu – Trelew Sindicato de Empleados de Comercio

HALLS | COMPLEXES

HALLS | COMPLEXES

HALLS | COMPLEXES

CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES Centro Costa Salguero Centro de Exposiciones del Gobierno de la Ciudad La Rural

31138 22674 55720

NORTE 20533 19674 44520

10605 3000 11200

PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES Mar del Plata Centro Municipal de Exposiciones Predio de Exposición ex ESEBA

13333 22000

3750 10000

9580 12000

Catamarca Predio Ferial Catamarca Salta Cámara de Comercio Exterior (Predio FERINOA) Sociedad Rural Salteña Centro de Convenciones

Biggest hall surface (in square meters) 23061

23000 10000 600 20000 5845 14979

38000 23000 2000 125000 104000 2700

15000 13000 1400 145000 109845 12279

9844

13217

Biggest hall capacity 125000 72000 10685

15000 1796 2373

110.000 70204 -

1 6 6 Ha

1000 750 3800

360 1000

Tucumán Hipódromo Eventos Jockey Club de Tucumán Sociedad Rural de Tucumán

CENTRO Córdoba Complejo Ferial Córdoba Complejo Ferial Forja La Vieja Usina FERIAR (*) Argüello Complejo Pajas Blancas Center Orfeo Superdomo Córdoba

Category

PATAGONIA

Biggest hall capacity (w/ feast) Amount of biggest halls (for meetings) Amount of rooms Exhibition area (open-air surface) Exhibition area (covered surface)

Comodoro Rivadavia Predio Ferial Comodoro Predio Ferial de la Sociedad Rural

9620 2500

AT&B | 82

4620 1500

500 550

Exhibition area (total surface)