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The Naval Center—A Beaux-Arts Gem on Florida St.

July 26, 2010 by  
Filed under Buenos Aires

←cont. from: Galerías Pacífico—Florida Street’s Shopping Mall At 801 Florida Street, across from Galerías Pacifíco, the huge arched doorway overlooked by an ornate cast iron sea nymph blowing his bugle gives a hint to the magnificence inside. The 1914 Beaux-Arts building, one of Florida Street’s architectural gems, is home to the Argentine Naval Center. The [...]

Colonia — Getting There, Hotels, Restaurants

July 9, 2010 by  
Filed under Colónia, Destinations

Ferry Services The three companies that ferry passengers over to Colonia are Buquebus, Colonia Express and Seacat. All offer a fast ferry, that takes approximately 50 minutes, and a cheaper ferry that will get you there in about three hours. Prices are usually very similar, and can vary depending on the season or special offers, [...]