Buenos Aires Trip Overview
Discover the story behind America’s queer friendliest country. Join us to discover the history, landmarks and legacy of Argentina’s Queer movement, from pre-colonial times to the historic Egalitarian Marriage Bill and Gender Identity Bill.
In this tour, you’ll explore the National Congress, historic “teteras”, memorials to great activist and you’ll even learn why Evita Perón became a gay icon at the Evita Museum.
*For every private tour we sell, we donate 10% of the earnings to the Mocha Celis high school for Trans folk, where students also get psychological and medical assistance, food stamps and beyond all things: love and a place of empathy and non-judgment.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District, Argentina
Discover the story behind America’s queer friendliest country. Join us to discover the history, landmarks and legacy of Argentina’s Queer movement, from pre-colonial times to the historic Egalitarian Marriage Bill and Gender Identity Bill.
In this tour, you’ll explore the National Congress, historic “teteras”, memorials to great activist and you’ll even learn why Evita Perón became a gay icon at the Evita Museum.
*For every private tour we sell, we donate 10% of the earnings to the Mocha Celis high school for Trans folk, where students also get psychological and medical assistance, food stamps and beyond all things: love and a place of empathy and non-judgment.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Plaza de Mayo, Av. Hipolito Yrigoyen S/N, Buenos Aires Argentina
The tour will start in the foundational block of Buenos Aires where we will discuss the relationship with our body and the sexual dissent before and after the arrival of the Europeans to our city.
We will unravel the relationship between gender expression and sexuality from our Native Americans to the first legal Non-Binary people of the country in a tour full of grit and fighting spirit. Note: the time duration specified includes pickup times from your hotel
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Casa Rosada, Calle Balcarce 50, Buenos Aires C1064AAB Argentina
Passing by the facade of the Presidential Palace of Argentina we will talk about the Generation of 1880 and the impact of Peronism in the community.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Catedral Primada, San Martin 27, Buenos Aires C1004AAA Argentina
Crossing the square, the Catedral Metropolitana will lead us to learn about the dominant role of the Catholic church in the Argentine State.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cabildo, Calle Gral Simon Bolivar 65, Buenos Aires C1066AAA Argentina
Next, the first government house of Argentina, represents the colonial occupation.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Plaza del Congreso, Rivadavia Ave Entre Rios Ave, Buenos Aires 1022 Argentina
And then will drive to the Congreso area. There, we will learn about the laws and controversies and enjoy the view of one of the most beautiful buildings of Buenos Aires.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santa Fe – C. Jáuregui, Buenos Aires, C1015 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Another interesting landmark we will visit is first and only subway dedicated to a queer activist: Carlos Jauregui.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Museo Evita, Calle Lafinur 2988 Intersecciòn Juan Marìa Gutièrrez, Buenos Aires C1425FAB Argentina
And then we will drive to Palermo neighborhood, where we will visit the history of Evita and peronism at one of the most beautiful museums of Buenos Aires.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bosques de Palermo, Av Del Libertador & Dorrego y Figueroa Alcorta Palermo, Buenos Aires 1425 Argentina
Continue by walking around the rose garden and learn about the local “teteras”
Duration: 55 minutes
Stop At: Casa Brandon, Luis María Drago 236, C1414 CABA, Argentina
And finally, we will end our tour in this Cultural Center with live poetry, music and art exhibitions sharing a cocktail in the heart of the local queer community.
The venue also works as an educational center and think tank. Note: the time duration specified includes drop-off times
Duration: 55 minutes
