YUGOSLAV COMMUNISTS AND SYMPATHIZERS IN BELGRADE

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• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
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• Publication Date: August 4, 1948
• Content Type: REPORT

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BEHOLD
ARGENTINA
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INDEX Page
Agriculture and Livestock ........................................
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Air Services ......................................................
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Antique Shops ....................................................
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Apartments ........ ..... .................................
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Area, Population and Topography ...............................
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Art Galleries and Museums ........................................
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Auctions .... .........................
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Barber Shops, Ladies' Hairdressers and Beauty Parlors ...........
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Bars and Tearooms ................................................
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Books and Magazines ..............................................
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Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in the Ar-
gentine Republic ..............................................
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Churches .........................................................
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City of Buenos Aires-Map ......................................
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Clubs ..............................................................
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Commerce ........................................................
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Communications ..................................................
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Dance Halls ......................................................
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Economic History ................................................
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Embassies and Consulates .........................................
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Finance ..........................................................
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Government .........................................
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Hospitals, Physicians and Dentists ................................
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Hotels ...........................................................
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Interesting Spots in the Interior ..................................
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Introduction ....... ............................................
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Manufacturing Industries ..........................................
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Museums .........................................................
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Music, Plays, Revues and Films ..................................
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Newspapers ......................................................
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Night Clubs ....... ............................. .............
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Plan of the centre of Buenos Aires ..............................
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Post Office ...... .............................................
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Radio in the Argentine ...........................................
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Railway Companies ..............................................
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Restaurants .......................................................
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Schools ............................................................
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Shops ............................................................
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Sidewalks of Buenos Aires .......................................
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Sight-seeing in Buenos Aires ......................................
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Sports .............................. ...................... ...
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Standard of Living ...............................................
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Steamship Companies ..............................................
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Telegraph Companies .............................................
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Telephone Services ...............................................
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Tourist Agencies .................................................
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t is the rather ambitious purpose of this booklet
to offer to the English speaking visitor to Argentina useful
information of a general nature. The following pages contain
some summary descriptions of the Argentine and its beautiful
capital, Buenos Aires, as well as general descriptions of the
country's various zones arranged according to climate and
production.
An attempt is also made to escort the traveller on his first
excursion and to give him an idea of how to find his way
about town, where to go, what to look for and, if possible,
what to appreciate.
It is no easy matter, in a small number of pages, to describe so
vast, so varied and so colorful a country as Argentina. In
particular it is difficult, in the case of this country, to convey
its sudden leap to prominence from its state of colonial primi-
tiveness of sixty years ago to its present-day degree of culture
and advancement.
Many interesting sides of Argentine life must be touched
superficially, or omitted altogether. Only the most outstanding
features can be set down, and then only in very condensed
form, as a cursory introduction to the wealth of interesting
material which the country holds in store for the visitor.
A handy, separate folder will be found in an envelope on the
inside back cover. In addition to a currency conversion table,
this booklet contains "Useful Phrases" in Spanish which may
possibly help the visitor to make himself understood in a gener-
al way and to solve, amongst other minor problems, the
intricacies of the Argentine restaurant menu.
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ECONOMIC HISTORY
The most striking feature about Argentina is, undoubtedly, the
feverish progress it has made in the last half-century, compar-
able to a tidal wave sweeping forth with irresistible impetus, A
carrying everything before it, tearing down old precepts and
systems, obliterating anything that was too old or too slow to
ride bravely on its crest, yet leaving in its wake, not destruc-
tion, but a renewal altogether unbelievable.
It is no exaggeration to say that about sixty years ago the
country was still in its infancy, leading a leisurely, contented
existence, ignored by the rest of the world and hardly sensing
the tremendous changes to come. Then, overnight, Argentina
came of age and plunged into the battle for progress.
What was until then a land of hazy, immeasurable distances
stretching emptily between primitive towns and villages, be-
came without perceptible transition a land of work and strug-
gle, of sudden enterprise and rapid fulfilment. The somnolent
river-town that was Buenos Aires of old, forgot its ancient
feuds and set to work with a will, patching up legendary pro-
vincial disputes, uniting the country by means of a far-seeing,
practical constitution. And, once the internal unrest had sub-
sided, Buenos Aires turned her attention in other directions
and saw, in wonderment, the vast possibilities offered by
overseas markets. Diligently the city set about to deepen its
waterways and build its first moles and quays, so as to afford
greater harbour facilities for the ever increasing number of
vessels arriving in the River Plate from the four corners
of the world.
The advent of the railroad in the 60's, 70's and 80's was a
decisive factor in the march of progress. Distant pioneers now
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found themselves in close touch with markets and exporting
centres. Soon they discovered that their produce was sought
eagerly by remote cities and countries overseas.
It suddenly became possible to send herds of cattle and sheep
by rail - a marvel that the preceding generation would not
have conceived. Thousands of miles of glistening rails were
laid, connecting cities, towns and villages. Roaring trains sped
in every direction, bringing new and wonderful machinery
with which to wrest riches from the soil, puffing back to the
markets under staggering loads of grain, livestock and produce
of all kinds.
The land, which until then had been in the possession of a few
privileged families, lying unfenced and almost unprofitable,
now began to be distributed more equitably. Huge estates of
hundreds of square leagues were subdivided and sold to enter-
prising agriculturists and livestock breeders. Rural methods
underwent revolutionary changes. Old times were definitely
discarded and progress was the order of the day. In the last
ten years modern air services have brought the distant pro-
vinces much closer to
the capital.
Sixty years ago Argen-
tina was a very young
country, torn with
internal strife and be-
wildered at the responsi-
bilities looming ahead.
But today it is a mighty
far-flung republic, con-
fident of its destiny,
serenely conscious of
its place among the na-
tions of the world.
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AREA, POPULATION
and TOPOGRAPHY
Argentina has an area of 1,078,278 square miles or about one-
third of the size of the United States. Notwithstanding the
steady influx of immigrants, principally from Spain and Italy,
who until recent years were crowding in on every incoming
ship, the country is still sparsely inhabited. Its population as of
January 1st, 1945 was estimated at 14,130,871 inh2bitants, pre-
eminently of European origin, though there is a small admixture
of the indigenous races noticeable in the more remote provin-
ces. There is, of course, ample room for increase.
A cursory glance at the map on page 5 will show the country's
advantageous position on the Southern Hemisphere. Argentina
is shaped somewhat like an inverted triangle, its base lying
roughly at the Tropic of Capricorn and its apex or Southern-
most point lapped by Antarctic waters. The bulk of the terri-
tory lies within the South Temperate Zone, and stretching as it
does from North to South, it enjoys a wide variety of climates,
from the moist heat of the Tropics to the snows and blizzards
of the Antarctic Zone.
The configuration of the soil is also varied in the extreme,
ranging from the rich black silt of the tropical forest lands to
the yellow clay of the central plains, the fine sands of the pam-
pas, the stone and rubble of the Patagonian plateaux, the hills
and valleys of the pre-andean spurs, and the imposing, jagged
rocks of the Andes mountains.
For the sake of illustration, Argentina may be divided, though
roughly, into 6 main zones (see map on page 11), namely:
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and linseed, in the centre for
the breeding and fattening of
high-grade livestock on alfal-
fa and fine pastures, in the
South and West for growing
sunflower, wheat and other
cereals and breeding cross-
bred sheep for wool and
mutton.
The central plains, or pampas, embracing the provinces
and territories of Buenos Aires, the South of Santa Fe, C6r-
doba and San Luis, and a large section of La Pampa. This
is an immense, unbroken plain largely treeless, incredibly
fertile and by far the most densely populated part of the
country. This large zone is mainly agricultural and pastor-
al, being especially suitable in the North for wheat, corn
The river-country, or "Mesopotamia", a large territory
flanked on all sides by wide rivers and criss-crossed by
tributaries and streams.
It comprises Entre Rios, Corrientes and Misiones. The
soil is rich and rolling and enjoys a mild climate and steady
and beneficial rainfall. It is dedicated
chiefly to linseed, wheat, corn, citrus
fruit, tobacco, rice and yerba mate
growing, and to the raising of fine
wool sheep and Hereford cattle.
The forest lands of the subtropical North, generally known
as the Chaco, which may be said to include part of Jujuy,
Salta, Santiago del Estero, the Northernmost part of Santa
Fe and Cordoba, and El Chaco and Formosa Territories.
This zone is, towards the Northeast, a vast primeval store
of excellent hardwoods, used for industrial purposes, while
in the Northwest there are extensive sugarcane fields, fruit
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plantations and oil fields. In the
South, where it has been clear-
ed of forest, it is a land emi-
nently suitable for corn, wheat,
cotton, tobacco, rice, peanuts
and subtropical products.
:Mendoza- and are Successfully' ex-
ploited.
recent years in the province of
ing in large extensions of hitherto
barren lands being turned into
flourishing fruit and farm districts.
Tucuman is the principal sugar
producing region of the country.
Oil fields have been discovered in
4. The hilly zone, forerunner of the mountains, comprising
parts of La Pampa, San Luis, Cordoba, Mendoza, San Juan,
La Rioja, Catamarca and Tucuman. This wide region is
handicapped by a scarcity of rains, but the land is gene-
rally fertile, and highly productive under irrigation. Sev-
eral important irrigation works have been completed in
recent years and others are in course of construction, result-
The Andean zone, covered bx a formidable range of moun-
tains which run, like a bristling backbone along the entire
Western frontier of the country, all the way from the
Tropics to the Antarctic. These mountains cover the larger
part of Jujuy, Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan and Mendoza,
and the South-Western lake district of Neuquen. Still
largely unexplored and unexploited, this huge mountainous
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range is believed to hold stores of
minerals. In the Northern provin-
ce of Jujuy, large deposits of tin
and lead have been discovered and
are being successfully operated.
The provinces of San Juan and
Mendoza have excellent irrigation
works and are the seat of the
country's wine and dried fruit in-
dustries.
6. Patagonia, extending to the South in a series of cold, semi-
arid plateaux, comprising the Territories of Rio Negro,
Chubut, Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego. This zone is
covered, in its Southern extremity by dense forests which
are still unexploited. The central plateaux were, until recent
years, almost unpopulated and devoted mainly to the
breeding of hardy Merino and fine
crossbred sheep. In recent years,
however, oil fields have been dis-
covered near the coast and devel-
oped principally by the Govern-
ment. The Rio Negro Valley
district has a good irrigation sys-
tem and produces excellent wines
and fruit.
Owing to the peculiar configuration of the land, whereby the
larger and most productive parts are either hemmed in by the
Andes mountains or by neighbouring countries and the course
of the rivers, the city of Buenos Aires is the natural outlet for
the bulk of the country's production and, consequently, its
most important commercial centre.
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Since colonial days, when the city was the seat of the Spanish
vice-royalty of the River Plate - and later on when the colony
began its wars of independence, Buenos Aires assumed the lead-
ership over its sister dependencies. Eventually, when the coun-
try became independent of Spain, and commerce began to
develop, Buenos Aires became the principal exporting and im-
porting centre. In the political field it took the lead and also,
latterly, in the country's extraordinary industrial development.
Other cities in the interior also have enjoyed their share in the
general progress, new townships were founded and flourished,
old river-towns like Rosario and Santa Fe, and seacoast towns
like Bahia Blanca and Mar del Plata, at one time remote and
unimportant, began to grow by leaps and bounds when the
railroads shortened distances. Yet Buenos Aires remained al-
ways in the lead and grew to be the country's great and glit-
tering capital city.
The city of Buenos Aires had a population of 2,614,490 inhabi-
tants on August 31st, 1945. It is connected with the provinces
by a large and up-to-date network of railroads, river-boats,
airplane lines and, in recent years, excellent concrete roads. It is
by far the largest, most important and advanced city South of
the Equator, and is modern in every respect, with very little
remaining nowadays to remind the visitor of its colonial origin.
There are many wide and beautiful avenues flanked by stately
modern buildings, subway trains coursing in every direction,
great parks and noble plazas, play-grounds, athletic clubs, large
theatres and movie palaces, stately residential quarters and, in
short, all the complements of a great metropolis.
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 GOVERNMENT
Argentina is a republic with a Constitution which was adopted
in 1853 and patterned after the Constitution of the United
States of America. The country is divided into fourteen prov-
inces, nine National Territories and one Federal District similar
to the District of Columbia. The city of Buenos Aires, Capi-
tal of the nation, constitutes the Federal District.
Each of the provinces and National Territories has a capital
city of its own, of a size and degree of importance in proportion
to the area, situation and productive capacity of its respective
domains. There are many other cities, small and large, that have
sprung up throughout the country in the last half a century, in
regions that were once empty wildernesses but are now flour-
ishing centres.
The provinces enjoy an autonomous form of government, within
certain limitations, and have control over their own internal
affairs, both politically and commercially. The nine territories
are governed by officials appointed by the National Govern-
ment. The National Government in Buenos Aires looks after
the country's major needs, and is in charge of such matters as
defense, customs regulations, foreign affairs, currency, social
welfare and education.
As already mentioned, the population of Argentina is derived,
almost in its entirety, from European immigration, with a small
admixture of the original indigenous races. The Latin races
predominate, especially the Spanish and Italian, though there is
a considerable proportion of other racial strains due to immi-
grations of Germanic and Slavic origin. These varied strains are
now merging harmoniously in a process of consolidation into
a new race with characteristics of its own, the most noticeable
being an optimistic, peace-loving and hard-working disposition.
Argentine jurisprudence is based on Roman Law. Trial by jury,
although contemplated in the Constitution, is not customary.
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All evidence must be submitted in writting on stamped paper.
Foreign residents enjoy almost all the privileges of the native-
born, except, of course, in the political field. Fre edorn of speech
press and religion are provided for in the constitution. The edu-
cations system is well-esta lished and sound, giving every child
the advantages of free primary schooling. Secondary schools,
colleges and universities are numerous, and are also free. Argen-
tina enjoys an enviable record of international peace and is
an outstanding exponent of arbitration. Two successful wars
in the last century, both undertaken to repel aggression, brought
the nation no increase in territory and all its frontier disputes
have been amicably settled by arbitration procedure.
AGRICULTURE and LIVESTOCK
Argentina is the world's largest producer and exporter of lin-
seed, the largest exporter of chilled beef and corn, the second
largest exporter of wheat and wool.
It is estimated that there are some 34,000,000 head of cattle,
including approximately 3,000,000 dairy cows; 56,200,000 sheep
with a yearly clip of about 230,000,000 kilos of wool (fine cross-
bred 35 %, coarse crossbred 31 %, medium crossbred 19 To,
Merino 15 %). The rest of the livestock is composed of
8,000,000 pigs, 7,500,000 horses, 2,800,000 goats and 900,000
mules. Constant effort and expenditure have been devoted dur-
ing the last 30 years toward the
refinement of the livestock,
which is today of very high
grade.
It is estimated that of the
280,000,000 hectares (about
700,000,000 acres) composing
the total area of the country,
80,000,000 hectares are suitable
for cultivation, 110,000,000 are
suitable for grazing purposes,
50,000,000 are covered with
forests and the remaining
40,000,000 are still largely un-
exploited.
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Although since the outbreak of the past war Argentina has
reached a degree of self sufficiency which was previously
thought impossible, foreign trade continues to form an un-
usually large part of the country's total commerce. In 1945 it was
estimated at 3,980,700,000 paper pesos (about $ 1,400,000,000
U. S. Cy.) or slightly less than 300 pesos per capita. Imports
include manufactured or semi-manufactured goods, machinery
and vehicles, office equipment, coal, petroleum, yarns, jute,
burlap, other textiles, paper, cardboard and pulp, crude rub-
ber, chemical products, coffee, yerba-mate, fruits, lumber, iron
and steel.
The United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Holland,
Belgium, France, Italy and Brazil in pre-war years took most of
the exports and provided the bulk of the imports. The value
of external trade has averaged in recent years about 3,000,000,000
pesos as may be seen in the following table:
Exports
Imports
Total Foreign Trade
1939
......
$ 1,573,173,000
$ 1,338,332,000
$ 2,911,505,000
1940
......
? 1,427,638,000
? 1,498,757,000
? 2,926,395,000
1941
......
? 1,464,622,000
? 1,276,655,000
? 2,741,277,000
1942
......
? 1,788,958,000
? 1,274,362,000
? 3,063,320,000
1943
......
? 2,192,264,000
? 942,048,000
? 3,134,312,000
1944
......
? 2,360,426,000
? 1,007,212,000
? 3,367,638,000
1945
......
? 2,826,700,000
? 1,154,000,000
? 3,980,700,000
Argentina is an important customer for American cars, trucks,
farm equipment and motion pictures. Other imports from the
United States normally include steel, lumber, petroleum, elec-
trical equipment, chemicals, industrial machinery, office equip-
ment and building materials. During the 5 year period 1940/44,
exports to the United States amounted to 2,375,831,000 pesos.
In 1944 the United States took 14.8 jo of Argentina's total
exports and contributed 8.6 ?%o of its total imports.
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MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
Although it is primarily an agricultural and pastoral country,
Argentina has fostered development in its manufactures in the
past two decades. This has been especially noticeable in the pro-
duction of foods, textiles, paper and its derivates, tires and other
rubber products, glass, shoes and leather goods, medicine and
cosmetics. This industrial boom has included growth of local
industries and the establishment of branches of world-known in-
dustrial concerns.
At the end of 1942 there were 61,766 industrial establishments
in the country, making use of raw materials to a total value of
4,640,859,000 pesos, and turning out manufactured goods va-
lued at about 7,679,223,000 pesos. The total amount paid for
salaries and wages was 1,461,284,000 pesos, spread out among
902,000 operatives.
A large part of the manufacturing is based upon the utilization
of local raw materials. Food, drink, and tobacco manufacturing
form Argentina's most important industrial group, with a total
output valued at approximately
2,329,525,000 pesos. The compara-
tive table on the next page gives
an idea of the order of importance
in various manufacturing groups
for the year 1942:
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SOME OF THE PRINCIPAL
ARGENTINE MANUFACTURES IN 1942
Production value
Foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco 2,329,525,000
Textiles and made up goods .... 1,078,189,000
Lumber and manufactured wood-
en goods .................... 260,021,000
Paper, cardboard, etc. .......... 139,199,000
Printing, publications, etc. ...... 203,202,000
Chemical and pharmaceutical ma-
terials and products, oils and
paints 340,184,000
Petroleum, coal and by-products 218,263,000
Rubber and manufactured goods 69,149,000
Leather goods ................. 223,149,000
Stone, earth, pottery- and building
materials .................... 182,902,000
Metals and manufactured goods
(excl. machinery) ........... 458,463,000
Machinery and vehicles ......... 430,159,000
Electricity plants .............. 292,320,000
Quarries and mines ............. 114,424,000
Builders and contractors ........ 349,968,000
Miscellaneous .................. 258,574,000
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FINANCE
For the average visitor to this coun-
try it will be sufficient and highly
illustrative to know that the Argen-
tine Government has a perfect record
in this century for punctually paying
the services of both its external and
internal debt. Any visitors who desire
more information about Argentine
bonds and finances may get it any
time in detail from the officers of the
"Boston Bank". A monthly business review published by the
Bank called "The Situation in Argentina" will be sent to any
address upon request.
TRANSPORTATION .AND COMMUNICATIONS
In normal times Argentina was well linked with neighbouring
countries and distant lands overseas. Large liners plied between
Buenos Aires and New York, taking 18 days for the voyage and
other lines connected Buenos Aires with San Francisco and New
Orleans. Before the war travelers from Argentina found a wide
choice of steamers of all categories sailing at frequent intervals
for the European ports. Argentina enjoys the best air service in
South America. The Pan American Airways System and its
affiliate Panagra have 22 departures each week for Miami, 8
via the West Coast and 14 via the East Coast.
There are additional local air services to Santiago, Chile and
Montevideo, Uruguay, and. a weekly service to Asuncion, the
capital of Paraguay.
To travel by land to Chile, which lies across the Andes moun-
tains, the Buenos Aires Pacific Railway is taken as far as Men-
doza, from which point the journey across the Andes is made
by motorcar, which links up with the train service on the Chilean
side. The journey to Chile was previously made by train the
whole way but since a serious avalanche occurred some years
ago, the service has not been resumed. Another route is offered
by the Southern and State Railways, via Bariloche, in the lake
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district of Neuquen, to which there is also a weekly air service
of the military air line called Linea Aerea Sud Oeste. An excel-
lent river-boat service is operated by the Dodero Navigation
Company, with nightly crossings to Montevideo in Uruguay,
and semi-weekly departures for Asuncion in Paraguay.
The country has a very extensive and highly organized railroad
service, well suited to handle its large bulk of transportation.
There are 26,000 miles of railroad under operation, covering the
most important and productive sections of the country, and
practically all of them converging on the city of Buenos Aires.
Many efficient omnibus lines are operated throughout the
country.
There is also a good navigation system connecting the river
ports, and several airplane companies communicating with the
interior. Road building is a comparatively recent development
in Argentina, but very satisfactory progress has been made in
the last fifteen years, and first class concrete roads now link the
Capital with the provinces of Santa Fe, Cordoba, San Luis,
Mendoza and Buenos Aires. The plan now in operation will
shortly complete roads communicating with other provinces.
Many thousands of miles of earth roads have been levelled and
made accessible to motor traffic. At the end of 1944 it was
estimated that more than 41,526 miles had been completed.
Telegraph and telephone facilities are well developed and
Argentina is linked telegraphically to all countries by the com-
panies listed on page 35.
The National Telegraphs, under the control of the Post Office
authorities, with the United River Plate Telephone Company
Ltd., (associated with the International Telephone and Tele-
graph Corporation) have a vast network covering practically
the whole of the country.
The latter organization
through connecting agree-
ments gives direct inter-
national telephone service
through landlines or sub-
marine cables to neighbor-
ing countries.
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STANDARD of LIVING
The standard of living amongst the well-to-do Argentines is at
least as high as that of the corresponding group in the United
States. The less fortunate are probably better off here than any-
where else in the world, because of the low cost of food. There
is comparatively little poverty and unemployment in this food-
producing country, so favoured by nature both as to natural
wealth and climate. The building industry experienced an un-
usual boom in the last ten years, notably in the larger cities
where apartment houses, office buildings, residential dwellings
and factories of the most modern and efficient type have gone
up by the thousand. Building meterage in 1944 in the city of
Buenos Aires was practically double that in the prewar period.
However for the last nine months of 1945 it showed a sharp
drop because of the lack of materials.
It may be confidently stated that few countries offer nowadays
so many opportunities as does Argentina for active and enter-
prising capital. The country is underpopulated, with many
fields of action and vast natural resources still undeveloped, and
the Argentine has always looked with sympathy on any enter-
prise that may contribute, whether in a large or a small way,
toiward the aggrandizement and prosperity of the Nation. How-
ever, because of immigration restrictions, the individual for-
eigner should make careful inquiries at Argentine consulates
before planning to come here, and the "white collar" worker
can usually get better terms, including transportation and home
leave, by making an employment contract before sailing for
Argentina.
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SIGHT-SEEING in BUENOS AIRES
In Argentina all traffic keeps to the right of the road. Transport
facilities within the city limits are not what they used to be
owing to the lack of tires and spare parts in general, and the
following five subway systems now have to bear the brunt of
the traffic:
a) From Plaza Mayo to Primera Junta via Plazas Congreso
and Once.
b) From L. N. Alem to Federico Lacroze via Av. Corrientes.
c) From Retiro to Constitution railway stations.
d) From the Boston Bank building to Plaza Italia and Paler-
mo station, and projected to continue as far as Belgrano.
e) From Constitution to calle Boedo.
Fast suburban services are provided by five of the railways en-
tering the city of Buenos Aires.
The following are outstanding points of interest in Buenos Aires
and vicinity, the numbers in each case corresponding to those
on the map on page 20.
I AVENIIIA ROQUE SAENZ PENA (Diagonal Norte)
Buenos Aires' most beautiful avenue, built on neo-classical lines,
cutting through the centre of Buenos Aires from Plaza de Mayo to
Plaza I.avalle. The Boston Bank building as well as the Hotel
Continental are situated on this avenue and at the Plaza Lavalle
end are to be found the Colon Theatre (Opera House) of world
fame, the Law Courts and beautiful gardens with monument to
General Lavalle.
2 PLAZA RETIRO
I Jere are the terminals of the Central Argentine, State and Buenos
Aires Pacific Railways, Plaza Britinica with clock-tower, monu-
ment to George Canning, and Plaza San Martin with General San
Martin',; monument, the Foreign Office, the Kavanagh Building,
the Playa Hotel, and entrance to the popular calle Florida.
3 PLAZA DE MAYO
Historical Pyramid, Cabildo (old Town Hall), Cathedral, Govern-
ment House ("Casa Rosada"). The National Bank Building, Mi-
nistry of Finance, monument to Don Juan de Garay, Founder of
Buenos Aires, tomb of San Martin in the Cathedral, the Town
Council, the City Hotel and entrance to Avenida de Mayo.
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4 PLAZA DEL CONGRESO
At the end of Avenida de Mayo stands Congress Hall, modelled
on the lines of the Capitol in Washington. The white marble
building is beautifully located in front of a majestic monument
and fountains. Nearby are the National Lottery Building and the
monumental edifice of the Postal Savings Office, and somewhere
on the Plaza you are likely to find, during the summer, a sight-
seeing bus, which the barker claims is just about to start.
5 CALLE FLORIDA
Runs from Rivadavia to Plaza San Mar-
tin. It is the most popular street in
Buenos Aires and is lined by fashionable
shops of all kinds. During most of the
day motor traffic is stopped and calle
Florida becomes a meeting place for the
strollers and shoppers. The famed Jock-
ey Club and the newspaper La Nacion
buildings are located on this street, but
the best known structure is probably
that of The First National Bank of
Boston at the corner of Diagonal Norte
struction of the edifice has been carried out on Spanish Renaissance
lines, whilst the interior and exterior mouldings include designs
similar to those employed in the Convent of San Marcos de Leon
and the Library of the Catedral de la Plaza de la Plateria in San-
tiago, Spain. Quite the outstanding feature of the building is the
principal entrance, which is 17 meters (about 56 feet) high. The
design for this is closely copied from sculptures in the Hospital of
Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain, which was constructed between the
years 1504 and 1514.
6 AVENIDA CORRIENTES
The Broadway of Buenos Aires and centre of the theatrical
district.
7 AVENIDA 9 DE JULIO
Widest avenue in the world, with great underground parking
spaces (should be visited), the curious "Palo Borracho" trees, the
Mercado del Plata (interegting large public market), the Obelisk,
Plaza de la Republica and subway stations.
8 AVENIDA DE MAYO
This is the oldest avenue in Buenos Aires. Here the Mardi Gras
Carnival processions and other popular celebrations usually take
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place and on such occasions the old, tree-lined avenue is gloriously
decorated with flags and grand electric displays. Although there
are many monumental buildings on this avenue, including those
of the newspapers La Prensa, La Razon, and Critica, this thorough-
fare is no longer what it used to be -the pride of the Argentine.
9 COASTAL ESPLANADE (Avenida Costanera)
Borders ++n the River Plate and includes the Pier (Espigon), Lola
Mora's fountain, amusement grounds and Yacht Club. The Retiro
end of this esplanade leads to the Docks.
10 CALLE RIVADAVIA
Reputed to be the longest street running a straight course through
any city in the world. Calle Rivadavia might be called the back-
bone of the city as all cross streets both North and South start
their enumeration from it.
11 SELECT RESIDENTIAL QUARTER
The Avenida Alvear and the triangle comprised by the Avenidas
Santa Fe and Leandro N. Alem and Calle Junin.
12 AVENIDA ALVEAR
A beautiful tree-lined wide avenue running North past the Reco-
lcta and passing through the Palermo Park. This avenue is laid
out along the lines of the Champs Elysees in Paris. Here are many
of the embassy buildings, including the magnificent residence of
the American Ambassador, owned by the United States Govern-
ment, the Art Gallery, monuments presented by the Spanish,
French and German communities and many palatial residences. At
the end of the avenue are located the Palermo race track and the
polo fields.
13 PALERMO PARK
Includes the Recoleta park and cemetery. Here are the beautiful
ruse-gardens, botanical gardens and zoological gardens.
14 PLAZA CONSTITUCION
Here arc located the terminal stations of the Southern Railway
and two subways.
15 PLAZA. ONCE
On calle Rivadavia with the Western Railway station and a monu-
ment to the Argentine Republic's first President, Rivadavia.
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16 LA BOCA
Old hanging bridges and. new bridge, Bohemian atmosphere, old
sailing ships, peculiar buildings, exotic restaurants. Great meat-
packing companies and factories.
17 NORTHERN SUBURBAN DISTRICT
Comprising Belgrano, Vicente Lopez, Olivos, Martinez, Acassuso,
San Isidro, San Fernando and Tigre, all of them attractive resi-
dential communities, with houses of modern construction designed
in the most varied and charming styles, scores of athletic clubs
and pleasure grounds along the banks of the river. These suburbs
are strung along the Central Argentine Railway electric suburban
line, and are linked moreover by good paved roads.
18 THE TIGRE
Beautiful Delta of the Parana River with many boating and yacht
clubs, fashionable summer residences. It is situated about one hour
from Buenos Aires, and is connected by an excellent electric
train service leaving from Retiro Central Argentine station. On
the road to Tigre are situated Belgrano, Olivos and San Isidro
with the turf race track of the jockey Club.
19 LUJAN
The hurried visitor who would like to see a typical camp (rural)
town would be well advised to go to Lujan, reached in about an
hour and a half's time, either by road or by the Western Railway
trains. Here life moves along leisurely lines and the evening pro-
menade on the Plaza is still the big event of the day. The great
Lujan Cathedral, pure Gothic, is the Lourdes of the Argentine,
whence flock the pilgrims throughout the year. A "must" visit in
Lujan is the old Town Hall, the Cabildo, preserved intact from
colonial times and now a famed museum. (Inquiry should be
made before making the trip to be sure the museum is open).
20 LA PLATA
The capital of the Province of Buenos Aires, La Plata is a modern
city with wide, shady avenues, tranquil plazas, fine parks and
ornate government buildings. It is located near the River Plate.
It is about one hour from Buenos Aires by road or by the South-
ern Railway trains. La Plata is the proud possessor of a Univer-
sity, a Zoological Garden, an Observatory, and a Natural History
Museum, which, according to Theodore Roosevclt, is the finest
in the world and contains specimens of prehistoric mammals of
South America. Near La Plata is Rio Santiago, a naval base.
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ON THE SIDEWALKS of Bs. AIRES
Even the briefest guide to local attractions would not be
complete without reference to the side-walk sights peculiar
to Buenos Aires. Take a leisurely walk in the outskirts of the
city and, as likely as not, you will see a cow being milked in
front of a modern apartment house, a flock of turkeys being
driven through the streets to be sold on the hoof, or a man
going about with a cheese for sale by the slice. You cannot
walk far in the vicinity of the Palermo park without coming
across a man offering you a live flamingo or a couple of turtles.
Or take a seat at one of the innumerable small tables provided
in front of the cafes on the wider streets. Sip your whisky
- or if you want to do as the Argentines do, order a vermouth
or black coffee - and you should have a thoroughly good time
watching your fellow sippers or the
goings-on in front of you. Even in
the busy centre there are lots of
strange sights to be seen, none stran-
ger to a Northern visitor than the
lottery shops, particularly before the
Christmas drawing of the three mil-
lion peso prize.
SOME HOTELS
PLAZA HOTEL. - At Plaza San Martin, corner of Florida
and Charcas, near the business, shopping and theatre districts.
ALVEAR PALACE HOTEL. - Near Palermo park at Avenida
Alvear 1891 in the residential section.
CONTINENTAL HOTEL. - On Diagonal Norte, Avenida
Roque Saenz Pefla 725, near The First National Bank of Boston
and the financial district.
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LANCASTER HOTEL. - Cordoba 406, near Harrods.
CITY HOTEL. - Near Government House and Plaza de Mayo
at Bolivar 160.
NOGARO HOTEL. - On Av. A. Roca 562, (Diagonal Sud)
near Plaza Mayo.
While the hotels listed above may be said to cater principally
to an international clientele, the following are modern Argen-
tine hotels:
CASTELAR HOTEL. - At Avenida de Mayo 1152.
HOTEL ARGENTINO. - At Carlos Pellegrini 37, facing
Avenida 9 de Julio. _
APARTMENTS
There are many fine modern apart-
ment houses in Buenos Aires, from
the 32 story, airconditioned Kava-
nagh Building to the Caledonia Ser-
vice Flats,' Esmeralda 570.
The majority of the modern Buenos
Aires apartments offer elevator ser-
vice, steam heat, tiled bathrooms with hot and cold running
water, electric refrigeration and stove, etc.
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EMBASSIES
and CONSULATES
Usually the office hours are
from 9 to 12 and 13.30 to 17
)'clock.
*United States
of America
Bolivia .......
Brazil .......
Canada .......
Chancellery
Boston Bank Building
Avda. R. S. Pena 567
Corrientes 545 ......
Arroyo 1142 .......
Bme. Mitre 478 .....
Chile ........ Esmeralda 851 ......
France ....... Cerrito 1373 .......
Great Britain Reconquista 314 ....
Italy ........ Billinghurst 2577 ....
Mexico ...... Arroyo 820 ........
Panama ..... Juez Estrada 2736...
Paraguay ..... Viamonte 1851 .....
Peru ........ Av. Alvear 2628 ....
Uruguay Las Heras 1907 .....
Venezuela Esmeralda 909 ......
Consulate
Boston Bank Building
Avda. R. S. Pena 567
Corrientes 485
San Martin 195
Bme. Mitre 478
Rivadavia 1396
Reconquista 165
Sarmiento 443
Charcas 1149
Bme. Mitre 430
Cangallo 499
Avda. R. S. Pena 917
Corrientes 330
Corrientes 545
Bulnes 1845
*The Military, Commercial and Agricultural Attaches of the United
States also maintain their offices at Avenida Roque Sienz Pena 567, in
the Boston Bank Building. The Chamber of Commerce of the United
States of America is located on Avenida Roque Sienz Pena 567.
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NEWSPAPERS
Of special interest to the vis-
itor are the English language
daily papers, The Buenos
Aires Herald (United Press wire service, Mickey Mouse, etc.)
and The Standard (Associated Press wire service, Donald
Duck, etc.). Both carry New York Stock Exchange daily
quotations.
For those who read Spanish or want to study the Argentine
press there are numerous newspapers of very high journalistic
standards. Many are on a par with the great American dailies,
such as, in the morning field - La Prensa, La Nacion and the
tabloid El Mundo - and in the afternoon field - La Razon,
Critica and Noticias Graficas. The great Buenos Aires dailies
are said to receive and print more cable words of foreign news
than any other newspapers in the world.
CHURCHES
The American (First Methodist Episcopal) Church is located at
Corrientes 718: The Sunday morning service begins at 10.30 a.m.
The First Church of Christ Scientist, at Ayacucho 349 and the
Second Church of Christ Scientist at Sargento Cabral 847 hold
Sunday services at 10.15 a.m. and Wednesday evening services
at 6.45 p.m. St. John's Pro-Cathedral, at 25 de Mayo 282 and
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St. Saviour's, Belgrano, at Cramer
1816, both Church of England,
have Holy Communion at 8 a.m.
and Sunday Matins and Sermon at
10.30. a.m. Sunday evening services
are held as announced. St. An-
drew's Scots Church (Presbyte-
rian) at Belgrano 579 holds Sunday
services at 10.30 a.m. and at 9 p.m.
Belgrano Scots Church Dr. Smith
Memorial Hall, at Conesa 2224,
holds a Sunday morning service
at 10.30 a.m.
There are occasional services with sermons in English at the
Catholic Santisimo Sacramento Church, San Martin 1039. For
English speaking Catholics there are, however, regular services
at the Belgrano St. Patrick's Church at Estomba 1940, and
beyond Plaza Once at the Holy Cross Church, at Estados Uni-
dos 3150.
Aside from the old Cathedral on Plaza de Mayo, the following
churches may be of particular interest to the visitor: Nuestra
Senora del Pilar, Junin 1904; Santo Domingo, corner of Bel-
grano and Defensa; Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Reconquista
207; Nuestra Senora del Socorro, Juncal 888; and Santisimo
Sacramento, San Martin 1039.
CLUBS
The American community is justly
proud of its club, The American
Club, located at Bartolome' Mitre
530, a few steps from The First
National Bank of Boston.
The Club provides an excellent
dining-room service with Ameri-
can dishes and English speaking
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personnel, a well stocked library and reading room, billiards
and, last but not least, a popular bar.
A few bedrooms are available for visitors. Guest cards are
issued on introduction by members.
The American Women's Club is housed at Paraguay 755 with
comfortable. meeting, reading and tearooms. U.S. visitors are
always welcome.
Practically every other nationality maintains its own club rooms
in Buenos Aires and amongst the Argentine clubs special men-
tion should be made of the famed Jockey Club, Florida 559;
the Circulo de Arenas, Av. Corrientes 671; The Circulo Militar,
Palacio Paz, Santa Fe 750; and the Centro Naval on the corner
of Cordoba and Florida. The appointments and facilities of
these clubs are probably unrivalled in the world and they are
well worth a visit if you can
manage to secure a guest card
through a member.
TOURIST AGENCIES
The . agencies listed below sell
tickets and make reservations on
the principal railway, steamship
and airplane lines, and also arrange for excursions in the city
as well as in the interior, furnish interpreters, guides, etc.
Villalonga-American Express Peru 22
Wagons Lits Cook ......... Florida 602
Exprinter ................. Pasaje Giiemes, calle Florida
E. V.E.S . ................. 1I'laipu and Tucuman
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In no other South American country is radio broadcasting so
highly developed as in Argentina. Stations transmit from early
morning until late at night and offer a wide variety of radio
entertainment, ranging from the highbrow fare of Radio Mu-
nicipal to the frankly "criollo" appeal of some of the smaller
companies. The larger stations have well-equipped, ultra-
modernistic studios as well as powerful transmitters. Several
of them broadcast over both long and short wave.
Every important city in the interior has one or more stations.
Most of them are hooked up at the best hours of the day with
one of the three big networks and are thus able to transmit
throughout their respective zones first-class Buenos Aires pro-
grams, featuring the best radio and theatrical talent of the
country.
LIST OF RADIO STATIONS
BUENOS AIRES
Call
INTERIOR
Call
Kiloc. Station
Letters
Kiloc. Station
Letters
590
Radio Libertad
LS10
580
Radio Aconquija
LV12
670
Radio Porteiia
LS4
620
Radio Cordoba
LV3
690
Prov
Mendoza
LV4
710
Radio Municipal
LS1
730
.
Radio Graffigna
LVl
750
Radio del Estado
LIRA
780
Radio del Litoral
LTl
830
Radio Excelsior
LR5
820
Radio Tucuman
LV7
870
Radio Mitre
LR6
840
Radio Rosario
LT8
900
Radio B
Blanca
LU2
910
Radio Argentina
LR2
960
.
Radio Central
LV2
950
Radio Belgrano
LR3
970
Radio Prov. Salta
LV9
990
Radio Splendid
LR4
1090
Radio Los Andes
LVS
1030
Radio Fenix
LR9
1160
S. R. Cerealistas
L V I 1
1170
Radio del Norte
LT3
1070
Radio El Mundo
LR1
1200
Radio Roca Soler
LT9
1110
Radio Rivadavia
LS5
1210
Radio Cuyo
LVIO
1190
Radio Bs. Aires
LS2
1240
Radio La Rioja
LV14
1300
Prov. de Bs. Aires
LS6
1240
Rad. G. S. Martin
LU7
1300
Radio Atlantida
LU6
1350
Radio del Pueblo
LSii
1310
Rad. Prov Bs. As.
LS11
1320
Univ. Litoral
LTIo
1340
Prov. Corrientes
LT7
1470
Prov. Entre Rios
LTII
1080
Radio Chaco
LT5
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RAILWAY COMPANIES
Information
Bureau &
Railway - Terminal ticket office
Ferrocarril Sud Plaza Consti-
tucion Peru 22
Ferrocarril Cen-
tral Argentino Retiro
Ferrocarril Bue-
nos Aires al
Pacifico Retiro
Ferrocarriles del
Estado Retiro
Southern Ar-
gentina including
seaside resorts
and lake district.
Also suburban
services.
Central and
Northern Ar-
gentina, includ-
ing Cordoba
hills and Tucu-
man. Also sub-
urban services.
Western- Argen-
tina including
Mendoza and
San Juan. Also
suburban ser-
vices.
Western Argent-
ina. Also sub-
urban scrvic.cs.
Central and
Northern Ar-
gentina. Also
suburban ser-
vices.
STEAMSHIP COMPANIES
Name_ _
American Republics
Line
Moore - McCormack
Lines, Inc. .........
Grace Line ..........
Sprague Steamship Line
Furness Prince Line ..
Delta Line ...........
Blue Star Line Ltd. ..
Ticket Office
Boston Bank Building,
Avda. R. Saenz Pefia 567
25 do Mayo 499 .........
Avda. R. Saenz Pena 734
Avda. R. Sacnz Pcna 559
Regit.'ar
Service to
New York
New York (from
Valparaiso)
New York
New York
New Orleans
London
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Royal Mail Lines Ltd.
Navifrance ...........
Johnson Line ........
Rotterdam South Am.
Line ...........
Houlder Bros. ...
Flota Mercante del
Estado .............
Regular
Ticket Office Service to
Sarmiento 401 ........... Southampton
Avda. Corrientes 351 .... Bordeaux
Avda. R. Saenz Pena 616 Gothenburg
Sarmiento 327 ........... Rotterdam
25 de Mayo 499 ......... English Ports
AIR SERVICES
Name
Ticket Office
Aerodrome
Services
L.A.N.E. (Linea
Buenos Aires-Asun-
Aerca Nor Este)
Corrientes 480
El Palomar
cion (Paraguay)
Corp. Sudamcrica-
Montevideo (Uru-
na de Serticios
New Port
guay)-Bs. Aires
Aercos S.A. . . .
25 de Mayo 299
Dock D
Asuncion (Para-
guay)-Bs. Aires
New Port
Bs. Aires-Colonia
Dock D
(Uruguay) -Mon-
tevideo (Uru-
Servicios Aereos
Seis de Sep-
guay)
Cruzeiro do Sul
tiembre
Buenos Aires-Rio de
Ltda. ..........
Corrientes 330
(Moron)
Janeiro (Brazil)
Pan American
Seis de Sep-
Buenos Aires-Asun-
Airways System
Avda. R. Saenz
tiembre
cion (Paraguay) -
Inc. (Panair) ..
Pena 788
(Moron)
Montevideo (Uru-
guay)
Pan American
Buenos Aires-Chile-
Grace Airways
Seis de Sep-
Bolivia-Paraguay-
System Inc. (Pa-
Avda. R. Saenz
tiembre
United States-Ca-
nagra) ........
Pena 788
(Moron)
nada
Brazil-Peru-United
L.A.S.O. (Linea
States-Canada
Aerea Sud Oes-
Buenos Aires-Esquel
te) ............
Corrientes 480
El Palomar
(Chubut)
Aeroposta Argen-
Avenida de
General
Atlintica-Precordi-
tina S. A.......
Mayo 560
Pacheco
Ilerana (Southern
S.A.D. E. (Servi-
Post Office
Lake District)
cios Aereos del
Sarmiento and
Estado) .......
L. N. Alem
El Palomar
Postal service
Aeronavegacion ..
Uruguay 440
Seis de Sep-
tiembre
(Moron)
For hire
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POST OFFICE
Sarmiento and Leandro N. Alem
SOME BRANCHES Avenida de Mayo 757 - Callao 124 - Retiro, Cen-
tral Argentine Railway Station - Plaza Constitu-
cion, Great Southern Railway Station - Plaza
Once, Western Railway Station.
TELEGRAPH COMPANIES
All America Cables
Cidra
Radiar
Telegrafos de la Nacion
Transradio International
Western Telegraph Co.
Sarmiento 500
Sarmiento 500
Av. R. S. Pena 520
Sarmiento and
Leandro N. Alem
Corrientes 500
San Martin 335
TELEPHONE SERVICES
The International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation with offices at
Defensa 143, operates through its Argentine subsidiaries (United River
Plate Telephone Company and Compania International de Radio) direct
international radio telephone circuits to the United States, several Eu-
ropean and South American countries, and ships at sea. Through the
landline connections of these various administrations, service is furnished
to 72 countries. Overseas or long distance calls can be made from every
telephone of the United River Plate Telephone Company.
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13ESTAURANTS
c~iuuw ill generai cat ane en-
tertain in their homes, there are few smart
American or continental type restaurants in
Buenos Aires, excepting those operated by
the clubs and big hotels already mentioned.
For local annosphere the visitor may, how-
ever, enjoy one or more of the following
restaurants:
ESPANOL, ACL:NIna DF MAYO 1212. - Spanish-type grill-room, aircondi-
tioned, and music during the evening hours, except Mondays.
L'ODEON, Es VIERAI.DA 355.- Excellent French. restaurant, popular with
theatrical people and gourmets. No music.
LA ESTANCI:\, ENTRY: Rios 742. Excellent barbecued mcat, in typical
Argentine surroundings, no music.
LA CABANA, ENTRE Rios 436. - Argentine old-time tavern with plenty
of imitation gaucho atmosphere, barbecue, etc. Heavy and good meals.
No music.
CORRIENTES 11, CORRIENTES 11. Specializes in baby-beef, barbecued,
no music.
THE LONDON GRILL. & OYSTER BAR, RECONQUISTA 455.-Small
chop and oyster house, popular with the English speaking community
No music.
CONTE, VICTORIA 420 (PLAZA DE ,MAYO).-Large, old-fashioned restau-
rant. Good Italian-French kitchen. Music in the evening.
E:L PESCADITO, PEURO MrNDGZA 1475. - A typical Argentine restaurant
in the Boca harbour section. Frequented by Argentine society who enjoy
the atmosphere of an old-time sailors' restaurant. Song and music.
PRIANO, Nrca:urA 1224. - Another Boca restaurant where excellent fish
dishes are served in atmospheric surroundings.
1,0 PREIT, PTE. Luis SAENZ PE_vA 749. - Good Italian dishes at moderate
prices.
LOS PATITOS, CARABELAS 263. - Intimate restaurant of "hodegon" type,
where good duck can he eaten.
VICCAS, CARLQi PEI,I,F.GRINI 663.- Speciality: milk-fed ducks.
PAGODA, AVE\IDA RoQuE SAENZ PENA 614. - Chop suey restaurant, Ame-
rican style, opposite the Boston Rank. No music.
CORAGGIO, ExTRE Rios 662. -- Amusing Argentine-Italian restaurant.
Good food, singing waiters and plenty of hullabaloo.
PEDEMONTE'S, RIVADAVIA 619.- Excellent food, Italian style. Busy at
noon, quiet at night. No music.
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For those who like out-of-door dining during the summer months, there
are the smart roof-garden of the Alvear Palace Hotel (with dancing)
and various open air restaurants on or near the Avenida Costanera.
Special mention should be made of the air-conditioned grill-rooms of
the Alvear Palace, Plaza, Continental and City Hotels - the latter with
dancing nightly except on Mondays. Noteworthy is also the restaurant
and tea-room in Harrods' Department Store on Florida which provides
an excellent table d'hote lunch with music every day and where on
Saturday noon the visitor will see smart Argentine society on full display.
NIGHT CLUBS
There are night clubs in Buenos Aires
to cater to practically every taste during
the winter season, i.e. May to October
- from the smart "Le `Fourbillon" in
the Alvear Palace Hotel, the popular
"Embassy", on Florida 841, to the smaller
boites such as "Chez Nous", San Mar-
tin 638 and "Gong", Cordoba 630, "Ca-
dence", San Martin 498, as well as places
like "Troyka", Tres Sargentos 472, with
balalaika music, and other "Russian"
atmosphere.
Like everywhere else, however, night clubs in Buenos Aires come and
go or, if. they don't go, they are likely to change names to suit .the
fancy of their new backers. Anyhow, you had better consult with the
men about town before venturing forth.
BARS and TEAROOMS
Aside from the smart international bars of the Plaza, Continental and
City Hotels, the Buenos Aires bars are in a class all by themselves, being
a localized mixture of the American bar, the Englah tea-room and the
French cafe. No visitor to Buenos Aires should fail to visit one or more
of the following places:
CONFITERIA IDEAL, SUIPACHA 384.-Situated next to the Cine Ideal,
said to be one of the biggest in the world and certainly unique - with
two orchestras and crowded to capacity at tea time (4 to 5.30 p.m.) and
for cocktails between 7 and 9 p.m.
CONFITERIA PARIS, CHARCAS 1241. - Old-fashioned, but elegant tea-
room, where Argentine society congregates for tea and after the opera
and theatre. With music, except Mondays.
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THE BOSTON BAR, FLORIDA 146 AND THE RICHMOND BAR, FLO-
RIDA 468. - Two large American type bars, with music, both worth a
visit and both to be seen to be appreciated. Both have bowling alleys.
CONFITERLA REX, Av. CORRIENTES 847. - Tea-room-bar adjoining the
Cine Gran Rex. With music.
EL GALEON, CORRIENTES 757. - Fashionable and very popular tea room
and bar. With music.
CONFITERI A. JOCKEY CLUB, SARMIENTO 1101. - No connection what-
ever with the famed club on Florida, but a streamlined spacious bar
popular with the Argentines. No music.
CONFITERIA DEL GAS, RIVADAVIA 801. - One of the oldest tearooms
in Buenos Aires. Recently modernized. No music.
COMEGA, CORRIENTES 222. -- A small but not exclusive restaurant, tea-
room and cocktail bar with a fine view of the harbour, located on the
19th floor of the Comega Building. No music.
DESTY, FLORIDA 929. - With music and open garden.
EL FAROL, Av. ROQUE SAENZ PENA 1138. - Danish bar-restaurant, popu-
lar with Americans and other foreigners.
LA QUERENCIA, AVENIDA DE MAYO 870.-A "criollo" bar dolled up
to resemble something in "the good old days of the Gaucho". Singing,
national dances and tangos enough to satisfy even the most fanatic fancier.
SAGARO, LAVALLE 620.-With music.
DANCE HALLS
1945 versions of the old Western dance halls abound in Buenos Aires,
complete with floor shows, dancing and hostesses of all types and na-
tionalities under the moon.
This is as good a place as any to say a word about the famed "gaucho"
atmosphere. In all of the music halls and many of the bars (see above)
the visitor will hear so-called "tipica" orchestras playing tangos, ranche-
ras and other Argentine music for all they are worth. Even though many
of the musicians and entertainers are dressed elaborately and convincingly
as gauchos, truth to tell they are just as real as the cowboys found on
Broadway. The music, however, is truly Argentine and not the diluted,
jazzified kind heard in the United States and on the Continent.
The dean of the dance halls, but very young in spirit and still going
strong, is the airconditioned `Tabaris" at Corrientes 829. Here you may
observe Argentine night life de luxe with all its trimmings, dance Argen-
tine tangos, swing it, dine exceptionally well, see a floor show and gen-
erally enjoy yourself if you like that sort of thing. Don't make the
mistake though of dining there before 9.30 p.m. In the summertime the
same management runs "Les Ambassadeurs" in Palermo.
If you are prepared for rough-house in the Barbary Coast style, there
are plenty of places to go to along Avenida Leandro N. Alem, between
the Government House and Retiro.
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]MUSIC, PLAYS, REVUES and FILMS
M U S I C Argentina has every reason to be
proud of the Buenos Aires Municipal opera house,
the Teatro Colon. The present theatre was opened
in 1908, seats 3,500 spectators and is claimed to
be the largest and the best equipped opera house
in the world. Certainly it surpasses any other in
elegance and comfort. In the gala performances
on the two national holidays, May 25th and July
9th, it offers as brilliant a spectacle both on the
stage and in the auditorium as can be found anywhere in the world.
The season begins in the middle of May and ends in October. During
this period great singers and conductors from Europe and the United
States appear regularly at the Colon. From May till September the re-
pertoire consists largely of French and Italian operas and the last month
of the season is usually dedicated to German music. Approximately 18
grand performances are given throughout the season, usually on Friday
evenings, beginning at 9.15 p.m. Orchestra seats for these performances
are 20 pesos each and must generally be booked well in advance, and
evening dress is compulsory for the grand performances in the stalls
and boxes. Popular afternoon and evening performances are given at
lower rates throughout the season.
Special mention should be made of the two gala performances referred
to above, May 25th and July 9th, when the President, surrounded by his
cabinet and the entire diplomatic corps, and escorted by his colourful
Grenadier guard, joins with Argentine and foreign society in a truly
brilliant and gorgeous display, opening with the singing of the national
anthem. Tickets to these two performances are extremely difficult to
get, but with a little luck visitors may obtain seats at a price -and it
is usually worth it.
During the summer months (November to March) local singers and
dancers, accompanied by the Colon orchestra, usually give a series of
open air opera or ballet performances at popular prices in La Rural,
Palermo, some 1.0 minutes by taxi from the centre.
Next to New York, probably no world capital offers the music lover
such a wide choice of concerts as does Buenos Aires during the winter
season May-October. Aside from excellent symphony and philharmonic
orchestras, the world's greatest concert artists appear regularly in Buenos
Aires either at the Colon or in various theatres or concert halls as ad-
vertised in the local press.
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PLAYS The Argentine theatre is typically Spanish
and the English speaking visitor is likely to find local
theatre-going a rather unusual experience. Because the
Argentines dine late and like to chat with their friends,
the night performances start about 10 p.m. or later.
When leaving the show you are likely to find the streets
and cafes in the theatre sections crowded. Practically all theatres give a
6l before-dinner performance beginning around 6 p. in. and a large num-
a ber, in addition, give matinees on Sunday afternoons, commencing bet-
ween 2 and 3 p. m. Incidentally, all Argentine theatres are closed one
day during the week to give the actors a rest. Admissions for orchestra
seats at evening performances run anywhere from 0.80 up to 5 pesos,
except in special cases where the prices may go as high as 12 pesos. You
rarely dress at Argentine theatres, except for the opera at the Colun.
Amongst the numerous theatres in Buenos Aires, the following are most
likely to interest a visitor, particularly if he understands Spanish:
'I'EATRO NATIONAL DE COiMEDIA (CERVANTES), LIBERTAD 815.
-Owned and operated by the Government, generally offers classical
and modern plays, well produced by Argentine stock companies.
ODEON, ESMESALDA 367. - The traditional stage of the big stars on the
theatrical horizon. During the winter season you are likely to find at
this theatre any one of the great French, Italian or Spanish actresses
performing with her own company.
NATIONAL, CORRIENTES 960. -- Short plays and musical sketches pre-
sented with typical Argentine atmosphere.
MAIPO, ESMERALDAi. 443. - The best Argentine comedians and musical
comedy actresses are frequently featured at this theatre in revues of the
type you see in French music halls but with a distinct Argentine flavour
somewhat reminiscent of the old-time burlesque shows. Frequently the
revues here at the Maipo poke fun at the Government and people in
the public limelight -with a witty sarcasm which proves that freedom
of speech is a corner stone of Argentine democracy.
AV, x - _:-acr ety
TEATRO DEL PUEBLO, Cis-113Ej: - The People's Theatre is
7s0 financed by the Municipality to give the public at 80 centavos -top
price for orchestra seats- a varied fare of classical and ultra-modern
plays, with frequent impromptu participation of the audience. A most
interesting place if you can get a sear.
CASINO, M.AIPI. 326. - A European style music hall where revues and
musical shows are staged with plenty of chorus girls and all that.
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FILMS The big movie houses in Buenos Aires
show principally American films with occasional out-
standing British, French and Russian releases. The
first run feature films are usually shown around
6 p.m. and 10 p. m., together with news and cartoons.
Minor films and second runs are shown in the
afternoon and in between the big performances.
Admission prices range from 2 to 3 pesos. Most of
these cinema houses are located in or about the lower
part of the Avenida Corrientes - the "Great White
Way" of Buenos Aires.
"Opera", Corrientes 860, "Gran Rex" opposite at Corrientes 857, and a
little further up, "Broadway", Corrientes 1175, "Ocean", Lavalle 739, are
large, modern, American type, airconditioned movie houses. "Gran Cine
Ideal", Suipacha 370, and "Gran Cine Suipacha", Suipacha 442, are small
but smart first run houses, popular with Argentine and foreign society.
If you miss your favourite stars in the first run features at any of the
above five cinemas, you are likely to find them, some weeks after the
first release, at the "Ambassador", Lavalle 777, "Normandie", Lavalle 861,
or "Grand Splendid", Santa Fe 1860.
If you want newsreels and shorts only, go to "Portefio", Corrientes 947,
"Astor", Corrientes 746, or "Novedades", Florida 364.
Argentine films have now emerged from the primitive stage, and extra-
ordinarily good ones may often be seen at theatres such as "Monumen-
tal", Lavalle 780, "Rose Marie", Lavalle 750, "Metropolitan", Corrientes
1342, "Select Lavalle", Lavalle 921, and others which you can easily find
in the picture guides of the daily press. The Argentine, like the Euro-
pean, does not demand a happy ending to his film.
SPORTS
GOLF Many excellent golf clubs are situated around
Buenos Aires. None is public, however, but guest privi-
leges are readily extended if you are properly introduced
at such clubs as San Andres, Burlingham, Jockey Club,
Argentino, Ranelagh, San Isidro, Olivos, Hindu, Swift's,
Lomas, and Saenz Pena.
TENNIS There are no public tennis courts around
Buenos Aires, but admission to the numerous private
clubs can easily be arranged through members. There is a down-town
squash club at Florida 621.
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HORSE RACING The famed jockey Club provides the population
and all comer:; with ample facilities on Sundays, Saturdays and holidays
throughout the year for watching the gee-gees and indulging in any
amount of pari-mutuel betting at the ornate dirt track at Palermo, 10
minutes by taei from the centre of the city, or at the beautiful turf
track at San Lidro (30 minutes from the centre by car or electric train
from Rctiro station).
If you happen to be in .Buenos Aires on the first Sunday in October,
you may see at the Palermo track the running of the Argentine classic
"Gran Premio Nacional" race. The President attends in state, arriving
in an open carriage drawn by four horses and escorted by his mounted
guard, and Argentine society turns out in gala attire for the big event.
POLO The smart Argentine sport par excellence may be seen at its
best from October to December at the polo grounds opposite the jockey
Club race track at Palermo, and at the Hurlingham and Las Tortugas
Country Clubs, the latter being about 40 minutes away from the centre
by car or by train. The polo field at Palermo probably is the only one
in the world practically in the heart of a big city.
BOXING and WRESTLING Exhibitions are frequently given
at Luna Park, Corrientes 99, the local equivalent of Madison Square
Garden. Don't go unless you are prepared for an occasional rough-
house or a surprising decision.
FOOTBALL: (SOCCER] The River Plate Stadium at Avenida
Centenario and Ramsay seats approximately 100,000 spectators and here
you can watch some really exciting matches on Sundays and holidays
throughout the season, which lasts from March to November inclusive.
In the summer time, from December to February inclusive, matches are
sometimes played at night by artificial light. Argentine and Uruguayan
soccer players are unexcelled and are about as clever with their feet as
baseball players are with their hands.
ROWING mid YACHTING The Tigre Delta, about 45 mi-
nutes by electric suburban train from Retiro station, offers unequalled
facilities for rowing and sculling. Numerous clubs provide all the ne-
cessary equipment to members and their guests.
The Buenos Aires Yacht Club, New Port, the San Isidro Yacht Club
at San Isidro, the Olivos Yacht Club at Olivos, and San Fernando Yacht
Club at San Fernando, arrange frequent regattas during the summer
season, to which admittance can be arranged through members.
FISHING While you may do a little easychair fishing from the pier
of the Club de Pescadores near the New Port, you will have to travel
for the real sport. In or around Nahuel Huapi, Traful, San Martin de
los Andes and Paso Flores, reached in about 36 hours by the trains of
the Southern and State Railways from Plaza Constitucion, you will
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find plenty of really sporting trout fishing during the summer season.
There is also good trout fishing at Sierra de la Ventana reached over-
night by the Southern Railway.
If, on the other hand, you prefer the exciting "dorado" fishing, you
will have to travel up the Parana River to some point between Rosario
and Posadas in Misiones (approximately 36 hours on the North Eastern
Railway) and there hire a launch. But for the true fisherman the trip
should be worth while.
Finally, you may conveniently fish numerous Argentine specimens such
as "pejerrcy", "anchoa", "corbina", "pescadilla", etc., at Mar del Plata,
the popular Argentine Atlantic beach resort, reached by the Southern
Railway in 6 hours.
OUTDOOR AMUSEMENTS Aside from the outdoor opera
and ballet performances presented by the Colon ensemble during the
summer months at Palermo and referred to on page 39, the summer visitor
may spend an enjoyable even-
ing at the Costanera amuse-
ment park - a miniature and
somewhat refined edition of
Coney Island on the lovely
river promenade near the
port, at Parque Retiro, or at
any of the kermesses which
are frequently held in or
about Buenos Aires during
the summer and usually an-
nounced in the local press.
The one big Buenos Aires
outdoor event is the annual
cattle show, which is held at Palermo in August and attended by the
President in state and the entire cattle aristocracy of the country. You
don't have to be an expert on livestock to enjoy this show - it is an
unusual exhibition of high grade domestic animals and birds and really
worth while seeing.
SCHOOLS
In the Argentine Republic most schools and universities are under gov-
ernment control. There are two American schools in Buenos Aires, the
Lincoln School at Sucre 3012 in Belgrano and The American Grammar
and High School at Rivadavia 6100 in Flores, and at Freyre 1762 and
Sucre 3200 in Belgrano.
ART GALLERIES and MUSEUMS
"BERNARDINO RIVADAVIA", NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM,
AVENIDA PATRICIAS ARGENTINAS 560, Parque Centenario. - Open: Thurs-
days and Sundays from 1 to 5 p. m. Houses zoological, mineralogical
and paleontological specimens.
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NATIONAL ART GALLERY (MUSEO NACIONAL DE BELLAS
ARTES), AvENIDA ALVEAR 2273. - Open: Sundays from 9 a. m. to 1
p. m. Closed on Mondays. Other weekdays from 2 to 8 p. m. Contains
many notable paintings and sculptures of modem and old masters. The
annual spring exposition of modern Argentine painters opens on Sep-
tember 21st in the Palais de Glace nearby.
MUSEUM OF NATIONAL HISTORY, DEFENSA 1600. -Open: Daily,
except Mondays, from 3 to '7 p.m. Sundays also from 10 to 12 a. in.
Rare exhibits visualizing Argentine history.
THE MITRE MUSEUM, SAN MARTIN 336. - Open: Daily, except Mon-
days and Saturdays, from 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays from 10 to 12 a. m. and
2 to 5 p.m. Dedicated to General Bartolome Mitre, historian, founder
of the newspaper "La Naci6n" and former President of the Argentine
Republic. Books, records and coins. --Open: Daily, except Sundays and
Mondays, from 11.30 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. Saturdays from 8.30 a.m. to
12.45 p.m.
THE CABILDO MUSEUM, BoLivAR 65 (Colonial Town Hall on Plaza
de Mayo). - Open: Daily, except Mondays, from 3 to 7 p.m. Sundays
and holidays from 10 to 12 a. in.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS, located in the
Palacio Errazuriz, AVENIDA ALVEAR 2802. -Open: Daily, except Mon-
days, from 2 to 5 p. m. On 'Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays special
guide tours at 3 p. m. Tapestry work, paintings, antiques, furniture, etc.
NATIONAL MILITARY MUSEUM, SANTA FE 702. - Open: Thurs-
days from 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays and holidays from 10 to 12 a. m.
MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM OR "ARGENTI-
NIANA" JOSE HERNANDEZ, AVENIDA ALVEAR 3273.- Open: Daily,
except Mondays, from 3 to 5.30 p.m.
THE COLON THEATRE MUSEUM OF LYRIC ART, VIAMONTE
1160. - Open to spectators occupying orchestra seats or boxes during
performances and to visitors to the theatre.
MUNICIPAL MUSEUM "ISAAC FERNANDEZ BLANCO", SUIPACHA
1422. - Open: Daily including holidays (except Mondays) from 2 to 6
p. m. and on Sundays from 9 a. m. to 1 p. in. On the first and third
Thursday of the month special guide tours. An interesting collection
of old silver, furniture, costumes and other "Argentinian".
ETHNOGRAPHICAL MUSEUM OF THE FACULTY OF PHILO-
SOPHY AND LETTERS, MoRENO 350. - Open: Thursdays and Sun-
days from 1 to 5 p.m.
SARMIENTO HISTORICAL MUSEUM, JURAMENTO AND CUBA.-
Open: Daily, except Mondays, from 1 to 5 p. in. Sundays and holidays
from 10 to 12 a. in. and 1 to 5 p. in.
NATIONAL THEATRE MUSEUM, LIBERTAD 807. -Open: Daily, ex-
cept Mondays, from 10 a. in. to 1 p. In.
MUSEUM OF MINERALOGY AND GEOLOGY, PERU 562. -Closed
temporarily.
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BOCA ART SCHOOL AND MUSEUM, PEDRO MENDOZA 1835. - Open:
Sundays and holidays from 9 to 12 a. m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
MUNICIPAL MUSEUM "BRIGADIER GENERAL CORNELIO DE
SAAVEDRA", AVENIDA GENERAL PAZ Y REPUBLIQUETAS. - Open: Daily
including holidays (except Mondays) from 1 to 5 p. m.
"FERNANDO FADER", SCHOLASTIC ART MUSEUM AND PRI-
MARY SCHOOL MUSEUM, CUENCA 5049.-Open: Sundays and holi-
days from 9 to 11 a. in.
POSTAL, TELEGRAPHIC AND PHILATELIC MUSEUM, SAR-
MIENTO AND AVENIDA LEANDRO N. ALEM. - Open: Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays from 11.45 a. m. to 5.30 p.m. Sundays and holidays from
1 to 5 p. in.
MONETARY MUSEUM OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF THE AR-
GENTINE REPUBLIC, REcoNQUISTA 258. - Open: Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays (provided these are not holidays)' from 1 to 3 p.m.
MARITIME EXHIBITION, AVENIDA TRISTAN ACHAVAL RODRIGUEZ 2161.
- Open: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 5 to 8 p.m.
GRAIN EXCHANGE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM, CORRIENTES 127.
-Open: Thursdays from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. and the first and third Sun-
days in the month from 2 to 4 p.m.
ARGENTINE RURAL SOCIETY AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM,
SANTA FE 4387.-Open: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m.
POLICE MUSEUM, CI-IARCAS 2858.-Open: Daily, except Sundays, from
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LA
PLATA, PASEO DEL BOSQUE, LA PLATA (Southern Railway). -Open:
Weekdays, Sundays and holidays from 1.30 to 6 p.m. Saturdays from
9.30 to 11.30 a. m. and 1.30 to 6 p.m.
PROVINCIAL ART MUSEUM, PASAJE DARDO ROCHA, LA PLATA
(Southern Railway).-Open: Daily, except Mondays, from 4 to 9 p.m.
COLONIAL AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF THE PROVINCE
OF BUENOS AIRES, LuJAN (Western Railway).-Open: Daily, ex-
cept Mondays, from 10 a. in. to 5 p.m.
MAR DEL PLATA REGIONAL AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM,
MUNICIPAL PALACE, MAR DEL PLATA (Southern Railway). - Open: Thurs-
days, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 5 p. in.
"ALMIRANTE BROWN" HISTORICAL MUSEUM, ALEM 306, QUIL-
MES (Southern Railway). - Open: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from
2 to 5 p. In.
"RICARDO GUIRALDES" CRIOLLO PARK AND GAUCHO MU-
SEUM, SAN ANTONIO DE AREco (Central Argentine Railway). - Open:
Daily, except Mondays, from 10.30 a. m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 to
5.30 p. in.
MUSEO Y PARQUE EVOCATIVO DE LOS LIBRES DEL SUR
(INDIAN COLLECTION), DOLoRES (Southern Railway). Open: Daily,
except Mondays, from 10 to 12 a. m. and 2 to 8 p.m.
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MUSEUM OF THE PAMPAS, CnASCOMUS (Southern Railway). -
Open: Daily, except Mondays, from 10 to 12 a. m. and 1 to 5 p.m.
REGIONAL 1IISTORIC MUSEUM, TRENQUE LAUQUEN (Southern Rail-
way), Casa de Villegas. - Open: Sundays and holidays from 4 to 8 p.m.
SHOPS
On Florida, Santa Fe and nearby streets the visitor
will find most of the smartest and best shops in
Buenos Aires. On Florida are located Harrods,
Gath & Chaves and Casa Tow department stores,
all English owned, and also most of the women's
smart specialty shops, men's outfitters and jewel-
lers. Some of the shops selling optical and photo-
graphic goods have interesting interiors.
Those contemplating trips to the country will
probably find all they require in the line of out-
fitting. at the shops mentioned as well as at Lacey
& Sons, Maipu 95, James Smart & Company, Flo-
rida 499, McHardy Brown, Cangallo 690 and Casa
Roveda on the corner of Callao and Cangallo.
BOOKS and MAGAZINES
American or English books, magazines, newspapers, postcards, etc., may
be had at Mackern's bookstore, Sarrniento 525, or at their stalls in the
railway stations and at Mitchell's English Bookstore, Cangallo 570,
Harrods Bookstore, Florida 877, the Acme Agency, Bme. Mitre 552, and
"American Books", Corrientes 455.
The Instituto Cultural Argentino-Norteamericano operates the Icana
Bookstore at Maipu 686 and features a selection of the latest American
books.
BARBER SHOPS,
LADIES' HAIRDRESSERS
and BEAUTY PARLORS
Amongst the innumerable barber shops in Buenos Aires is the American
barber shop on the second floor of the Boston Bank Building. Amongst
the better known smart ladies' hairdressers and beauty parlors may be
mentioned: Harrods, department store, Florida 877, Mme. Morowsky,
Callao 1965, Cabo, Florida 601, Silvio, Santa Fe 902, Chez Antoine,
Santa Fe 927/45. Beauty parlor only Helena Rubinstein, Santa Fe 865,
Genevive Graham, Talcahuano 1278.
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ANTIQUE SHOPS and AUCTIONS
Last, but not least, the antique shops of Buenos Aires are of interest to
the visitor, but, as in many other places, it is difficult to distinguish be-
tween the real stuff and the faked. Amongst the better known, reliable
shops may be mentioned Pardo, Sarmiento 531, Kerteux, Juncal 1120, Ad
Insigne Aldi, Cordoba 999 and Cordoba 674, Lopez, Juncal 1052, and Fer-
nandez, 25 de Mayo 174. A good hunting ground for antiques are the
pawnshops along 25 de Mayo between the Government House and Ave-
nida Corrientes, and above all the auctions of the Municipal Pawnshop
on Esmeralda 664, where really outstanding bargains are said to be avail-
able for those who know how to pick and choose. An old Argentine
custom is the private auction where you may find just what you are
looking for, particularly if you contemplate furnishing an apartment or
a house here. A red flag or sign with the word "Remate" in white let-
tering indicates that an auction is about to be held on the premises. Just
walk in and ask for a catalogue. The classified sections of the daily news-
papers also tell you when and where to go.
HOSPITALS, PHYSICIANS
and DENTISTS
There is a fully modern, newly built large British Hospital in Buenos
Aires, at Perdriel 74, as well as a number of excellent private clinics such
as the Otamendi y Miroli, Azcuenaga 868; Castro, Charcas 2340; Podesta,
Viamonte corner of Uruguay; Marini, Santa Fe 3668; and The Little
Company of Mary, Avenida Alvear 3576, the last named with English
speaking sisters who are trained nurses. As to surgeons, physicians, dent-
ists and specialists, the English newspapers, The Buenos Aires Herald
and The Standard, carry daily in their advertising columns a reasonably
complete list-it being the custom here for the best doctors to advertise
regularly.
INTERESTING SPOTS in the INTERIOR
1GLIAZU FALLS
Situated at the junction of the Argentine, Brazilian and Paraguayan
frontiers, in the North, these falls are a magnificent sight. There are 14
large falls,. most of them of great height and beauty. The rivers provide
excellent fishing. There is good hotel accommodation and the six-day
journey from Buenos Aires can be made on comfortable river boats.
Weekly Panair service. The best months are May to September because
of temperature and freedom from insects.
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LAKE DISTRICT (NEUQUEN)
This zone, which is reached by the Southern and State Railways in 36
hours, has been aptly called the "Argentine Switzerland". Military air-
line weekly service. The most beautiful scenery imaginable, with snow-
capped mountains, noble forests, mirror-like lakes and numerous trout
streams. Good accommodation is to be found atthe many hotels through-
out the district. In the summer months (December to March) this region
is a Mecca for tourists and in the winter for skiing enthusiasts.
MAR DEL PLATA
Argentina's most fashionable seaside resort, situated on the Atlantic about
250 miles southeast of Buenos Aires. Mar del Plata is an important city
and seaport, and contains magnificent residences, a large casino and shops
of all kinds. It is an exceptionally gay and interesting spot to visit in
the summer season. There is an excellent paved road from Buenos Aires
and fast and frequent 6',/z-hour train service from the Southern Railway
station at P1a:'a Constitucidn, as well as a daily plane service during
summer.
CORD0IBA HILLS
In the North of the province of C6rdoba, a night's journey from Buenos
Aires via the Central Argentine Railway, are the beautiful Cordoba Hills.
Fourteen Panagra planes weekly. The climate is delightful and invigorat-
ing. Excellent hotel and transportation services are available all the year
throughout the region. No visit to this part of the country would be
complete, howaver, without a stop-over in the city of Cordoba -a fas-
cinating old Spanish town with a truly beautiful Cathedral and many
other churches dating from Colonial days, one of the oldest Universities
in South America, and a unique museum which is housed in the palace
of the last Viceroy.
ROSARIO DE LA FRONTERA
Sulphurous baths and mineral waters. It is a fashionable winter health
resort with good hotel accommodation, reached in a 22 hour journey
northwest from Buenos Aires via the Central Argentine Railway's con-
fortable trains.
TANDIL AND SIERRA DE LA VENTANA
Situated in the heart of the pampas of the province of Buenos Aires,
these isolated hills are interesting and healthful, and are linked to the
capital by the Southern Railway.
THE ANDES MOUNTAINS
At the foot of the imposing Andes range, Mendoza and San Juan are
the most important wine producing centres of the country, and the cli-
tnate is healthy in the extreme. Mendoza is an interesting town to visit.
There is good hotel accommodation and train service via the Pacific
Railway, as well as eleven Panagra planes each week.
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