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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Alejandro Noya
Chief Concierge: Alvear Palace Hotel

A native of Buenos Aires, Noya is manager of concierges and has been with the hotel since 1986.



Food & Drink Shopping Activities Outdoor
Best Golf Course
San Isidro Golf Club.

Probably the most prestigious golf club in Argentina, it was founded in 1911 by six Brits and an Argentinian.

Best Local Sporting Event
Soccer. River Plate.

They play at the Estadio Monumental.

Best Hiking
Nothing here. Go to Mendosa. It's two hours away by plane.

This is the center of Argentina's wine-industry and an excellent destination for hikers.

Best Place to go for A Run
Bosques de Palermo.

Designed by the French landscape gardener Charles Thay, this lovely park is filled with ombu trees, jacarandas, palms, and birds. The rose gardens are spectacular, too.

Best Place To Catch A Sunset
Rio de la Plata.

This is the widest river in the world and forms the border between Argentina and Uruguay.

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