Social Activities
1. Welcome Banquet
Wednesday, 1 September (Welcome reception)
Libertador. 7:30PM - 10:30PM - doors open at 7:10PM for seating
Plenary Speakers:
- “Science and Peace” Roberto R. Favaloro, M.D.
- “Medical Technology and Medical Humanism” Eduardo H. Raimondi, M.D.
2. Buenos Aires City Tour
This tour by coach starts at downtown, where most attractions are located: 9 de Julio Avenue, Colón Theater and the Obelisk “the symbol of Buenos Aires”. We will continue towards Plaza de Mayo, heading South through San Telmo and its “tanguerías”, La Boca and Caminito. Finally we visit Puerto Madero, the renewed port of the city, also an important gastronomic area of fancy restaurants.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: 9:00 am & 2:00 pm, everyday US$ 19
3. Buenos Aires City Tour + San Telmo Fair
On Sundays, the tour ends at the Flea Market of San Telmo.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: 9:00 am & 2:00 pm, everyday US$ 19
4. Buenos Aires City Tour + Lunch in Puerto Madero
In this tour we invite you to discover Buenos Aires, the so-called “Reina del Plata”. Lunch in the area of Puerto Madero
- Duration: 5 hours
- Departure: 9:00 am, everyday US$ 52
5. Buenos Aries City Tour + Lunch cruise
This excursion begins with a city tour of Buenos Aires and ends with an excellent lunch on board the comfortable ship “Humberto M”, sailing through the waters of Rio de la Plata, the widest river in the world. On this cruise you will enjoy a different view of the city.
- Duration: full day
- Departure: 9:00 am, everyday US$ 80
6. Buenos Aires City Tour + Cabildo
The Buenos Aires Cabildo is the public building in Buenos Aires that was used as SEAT of the ayuntamiento during the colonial times and the government house of the viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. Today the building is used as a museum.
- Wednesday to Friday 10:30 to 17:00 / Saturday and Sunday 11:30 to 18:00.
- Fridays Guided Tour Free
7. Buenos Aires City Tour + SA7
Images of Buenos Aires (City Tour)
Buenos Aires is exceptional: dynamic, sophisticated and overwhelming. An exquisite combination of a European atmosphere and the charm of Latin American cities. This tour provides an in-depth introduction to its history, its architecture, the culture of its people, its anecdotes and secrets. A three-hour journey that offers the fundamental keys for understanding the paradigmatic areas of the city: the lively and frenzied downtown area, the “aristocratic” northern neighbourhoods and the working class southern districts. We visit the highlights of Buenos Aires, acknowledging the transformation of a village that grew into a mega polis.
- Length: 3 hrs
- Centre (Plaza de Mayo – 1st Stop), Montserrat, San Telmo, La Boca (Caminito – 2nd Stop), Puerto Madero, Palermo Chico, Bosques de Palermo and Recoleta (Cemetery – 3rd Stop).
- 2 pax: US$ 165 (private)
- 10 pax: US$ 30 each (private)
- Regular: US$ 25 (every afternoon from October 1st till April 30th, 2 pm)
Buenos Aires Experience (Day Tour)
To achieve a deep expertise in the city. The same areas visited at “Images of Buenos Aires” are here more thoroughly explored, while other areas and sites are added. Downtown and the southern districts are visited during the morning. Our Journey continues -after lunch- by going along the Northern districts of the city. We the visit the most important squares, colonial churches, traditional cafes, main neighbourhoods, colourfully painted tin houses, modern glass towers and large avenues, palaces of the belle époque as well as parks. Furthermore, this whole day experience refers to the following matters: tango, soccer, Peronismo, Argentinean crisis’ causes, architectonical evolution of the city, café culture and other key topics for a complete understanding of this ever changing metropolis.
- Length: 7:30 hs (3 hs morning, 1:30 lunch, 3 hs aftermoon).
- Journey: Morning - Downtown (May square/Cathedral – 1st Stop), Montserrat, San Telmo (2nd Stop), la Boca (Caminito – 3rd Stop), Puerto Madero (4th Stop); lunch (Passengers choose the restaurant); Afternoon – San Martín Square (5th Stop), Palermo Chico, Bosques de Palermo, Palermo Viejo (6th Stop) and Recoleta (Cemetery/Iglesia del Pilar – 7th Stop).
- 2 pax: US$ 440
- 10 pax: US$ 85 each
BUENOS AIRES by Night (tango shows)
8. Madero Tango
| TS11. Show only (orchestra seating) | US$ 46 |
| TS12. Show only (VIP seating) | US$ 90 |
| TS13. Dinner + Show (orchestra) | US$ 96 |
| TS14. Dinner + Show (VIP) | US$ 135 |
| TS15. Dinner + Show (Gold) | US$ 197 |
- Duration: 2 hours (Show only), departure 9:30 pm
- 4 hours (Dinner + show), departure 8:30 pm
- Days of operation: Fridays to Sundays
- Transfers from / to hotels included
9. Opera Pampa
| TS21. Dinner + Show | US$ 75 |
| TS22. Dinner + Show (VIP) | US$ 117 |
- Duration: 4 hours (Dinner + Show)
- 5 hours (Dinner + Show VIP)
- Departure: 8:00 pm, Fridays to Sundays
- Transfers from / to hotels included
10. Taconeando
| TS31. Dinner + Show | US$ 63 |
| TS32. Drink + Show | US$ 50 |
- Duration: 4 hours (Dinner + Show), departure 8:30 pm
- 3 hours (Drink + Show), departure 10:00 pm
- Days of operation: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Sundays
- Transfers from / to hotels included
11. Esquina Carlos Gardel
| TS41. Show only (orchestra seating) | US$ 74 |
| TS42. Show only (VIP seating) | US$ 145 |
| TS43. Dinner + Show (orchestra) | US$ 105 |
| TS44. Dinner + Show (VIP) | US$ 169 |
| TS45. Dinner + Show (Gold) | US$ 210 |
- Duration: 2 hours (Show only), departure 10:30 pm
- 4 hours (Dinner + show), departure 8:30 pm
- Days of operation: Monday through Sunday
- Transfers from / to hotels included
In the BUENOS AIRES Area
12. Gaucho Party "Santa Susana"
This is a visit to a typical "estancia" (ranch) of the Argentine pampa, one of the most fertile natural prairies of the world and famous for its beef and cereal production. “Estancia Santa Susana” is located in Los Cardales.
Upon arrival you will be invited to taste "empanadas", a typical appetizer followed by "asado", the well-known barbecue, served with delicious Argentine wines. Later on the day, you will enjoy a show of Creole skills, folk songs and dances.
On Sundays we make a stop at the Flea Market of San Telmo
- Duration: full day
- Departure: 9:30 am, everyday US$ 73
13. Fiesta Don SIlvano
This is a visit to another typical "estancia": Don Silvano, where you will taste a delicious “asado” and enjoy a typical folk show.
- Duration: full day
- Departure: 9:30 am, everyday US$ 73
14. Tigre (Bus + Train + Boat)
In this tour we visit the riverside surrounding Buenos Aires up to the city of Tigre, starting in downtown, driving along Avenida del Libertador, the Costanera (riverside) Avenue, Jorge Newbery domestic Airport and the River Plate soccer team stadium. The tour passes by the Presidential Palace in Olivos, and arrives at Maipu Station of the touristic Tren de la Costa (The riverside touristic train). This attractive train will take you to San Isidro Station, where you will enjoy free time to visit its attractions. The tour continues by bus from San Isidro to Tigre. There you will start a cruise on the rivers and creeks. Navigating along the Sarmiento river, you will see the house of former Argentine president Domingo Sarmiento. The cruise stops at the Fluvial Station and we return to Buenos Aires by bus.
On Sundays the tour ends at the Flea Market of San Telmo.
- Duration: 5 hours
- Departure: 9:00 am & 1:30 pm, everyday US$ 33
15. Tierra Santa Theme Park
Enjoy the first religious theme park in the world, dedicated to the Holy Land (Tierra Santa).
You will be transported to the beginning of the Christian age, 2000 years ago, to become a witness of the life and work of Jesus.
Take pleasure in seeing La Creación (The creation), an amazing show; the biggest manger of the world with hundreds of real size figures and a unique light and sound show.
Revive the Last Supper, where Jesus will invite you to share His table.
Be amazed with the 18-meter image of Christ and the panoramic view of the town. Walking through the streets of Jerusalem, become the protagonist of history, enjoying the music, the typical foods and arts and crafts in a magical environment.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: 3:15 pm, Fridays to Sundays US$ 41
16. 5-a-side soccer match
Chair: Damian Craiem (PIN: 15302)
Co-Chair: Fernando Salvucci (PIN: 35055)
Details to be confirmed closer to the Conference date. Please look out for further details at the Conference venue on in the Favaloro Student Branch website www.ufembs.com.ar.
17. Tango Lessons
Group lessons:
We offer discounts for those who decide to take more than one lesson.
- Duration: 1 hour
- 1 seminary: US$ 20 each person
- 2 seminaries: US$ 35 each person
This lessons have a minimun of 5 people (1 hour per lesson) or a base price of U$S 100 if less than 5 people.
Individual lesson:
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Single: US$ 65
- Couple: US$ 80
