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Language

TEACHER, ENGLISH/SPANISH: Location: Recoleta/Barrio Norte

Silvia Portalanza teaches Spanish and English to children and adults. She offers flexible hours and individualized classes. Contact Silvia directly for rates and availability.
Contact: Silvia Portalanza: silporta@hotmail.com, 15-3073-3039

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Medical Services

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Professional Services

WRITER

PERFECT PITCH – EDITING/REWRITING

Will transform English written by non-native speakers into polished, professional prose. Reports, articles and agreements (American-trained attorney on staff). Will also work wonders for native-English speakers who want to improve their written materials.
Contact: Howard Maurer, 4811-7696

Featherstone Photography & Film

Venetia Featherstone-Witty
chefvenetia@yahoo.com
Phone Contact: 11 3858 2489
Recoleta
http://venetia-featherstone-witty.fineartamerica.com/
Custom photography and art products for sale. Special events, weddings, portraits, pets, real estate etc. Call or email for prices.

10% Discount for BAIN Members

TRANSPACK ARGENTINA SA:  http://www.transpackinternational.com

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Real Estate

Tour & Travel

Quixote Expeditions

Email Contact : info@quixote-expeditions.com
Location: Ushuaia
Website: http://www.quixote-expeditions.com/

Discount for BAIN Members:  10%
Quixote Expeditions is an expeditionary sailing company that leads trips in the Southern Ocean. The vessels focus primarily on the Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), the Antarctic Peninsula, Beagle Channel (including Chilean Fjords and Darwin Mountain Range), and the Falkland Islands.

Our newest trip is to Isla de los Estados (Staten Island) at the Eastern Entrance to the Beagle Channel.  The best way to describe it is Jurassic Park meets Penguins meets history.  Its the location of Argentina’s only fjords.  The island steep sided fjords are covered in lush greenery and are home to 3 types of penguins, sea lions, whales, an old prison, Jules Verne’s “Light House at the End of the World”, and a small navy base of 4 people.  We bring kayaks and explore the island through hikes, kayaks, and zodiac rides.

In our Classic trip in the southern Ocean we spend 21 days exploring Antarctica  – more in depth than you will find on nearly any cruise ship.  The size of our vessel and limited number of passengers allows us to explore small coves, spend longer time in places, and have more freedom than a fixed itinerary allows.  We will see incredible wildlife – penguins, whales, seals, sea lions, and amazing amounts of sea birds.  We will also visit historic scientific bases and perhaps a few current ones as well.  All guests will leave with a true appreciation and sense of Antarctica.

Our trips are excellent for families, couples, and singles.  These trips are often very memorable well and well suited for children 8 and up as it’s highly hands on and experiential.  Everyone joins in the daily activities, helps with the lines, and views amazing wildlife.  In addition we hike, kayak, and at times try to catch king crab – it is a vacation for all to remember.

TRAVEL AGENTS

ANTARCTICA CRUISES:www.antarcticacruises.com.ar

Zelfa has been traveling to Antarctica since 1997 and she promotes fascinating trips to the Antarctic Peninsula on board of ice strengthen vessels departing from Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego during November through the end of February. It’s a lifetime experience to visit the White Continent while you are living in Buenos Aires.
Contact: Zelfa Silva, 4806-6326

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Child Activities

Kindermusik: www.kindermusik.com/
Location: Inside the Museo Evita, Palermo, Lafinur 2988
Kindermusik class is taught by independent teachers, so you need to be cautious with which classes you seek out, but Alcira is a great instructor (she speaks perfect English though the class is conducted in Spanish). The classes focus on music and dance for children 0-5 years old (separated by age). They offer sign up for monthly classes, one class per week, for AR$400 per month. There is a one time inscription fee that changes yearly, though you are able to attend a trail class before committing to the monthly fee. The classes run on a semester schedule.

Location: Instituto Cambridge, Recoleta, Tucumán 1483
There is also a Kindermusik location in Recoleta, taught within the Cambridge Institute.  The instructors speak English, though the class is taught in Spanish. The classroom is smaller, though clean and still quite nice, and the fees are around 50% of the Palermo location.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Kindermusik-Instituto-Cambridge
Blog: kindermusikbycambridge.blogspot.com.ar

Ocampo Wellness Club Swim Lessons:www.ocampowellness.com.ar/
Location: Palermo, Ortiz de Ocampo 3250
Phone: 4802-8877 / 4803-2963

Ocampo Wellness Club is a fully functional gym with an indoor pool where you can sign up separately for swim lessons. They offer “Mommy & Me” classes for baby’s 6 months – 2 years and solo classes for kids 2 – 12 years. Their indoor pool is great for little ones since they have a super shallow end for little ones to practice standing. You can choose 1, 2 or 3 classes per week from AR$290, AR$370, or AR$450 per month. They also offer prenatal swim classes for expecting mamas.

CHILDRENS’ MUSEUMS

Museo de los Niños:www.museoabasto.org.ar/
Location: Shopping Abasto, Av. Corrientes 3247, Nivel 2
Phone: (054-11) 4861-2325
The Museo de los Niños is a children’s museum located in the second level of the Abasto shopping mall. It is open from 1pm – 8pm Tuesday through Sunday and has a special calendar available on their website to discuss their hours on holidays. Children 2 and under are free, as are teachers (when you provide a pay stub and DNI) and people over the age of 65. For kids 2 – 17 tickets are AR$50 each, and adults are AR$20. Also, using your DNI as proof, the entrance fee is waved on your birthday.

El Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales: www.mpc.org.ar
Location: Located behind the Recoleta Cultural Center, Junin 1930 y Quintana
Phone: 4807-3260
An interactive science museum ideal for children 4 years old and up.  Their motto “Prohibido no tocar” (it’s forbidden not to touch) makes this museum great for any toddling little ones, though under the age of 4 they are probably not understanding a whole lot of the science part.  As of 2013, the entrance fee is AR$25 for anyone over the age of 4.
Hours: 10am – 5pm, Tues -Fri; 3:30pm – 7:30pm, Sat & Sun, closed Mondays.

Bioparque Temaiken: www.temaiken.com.ar/
Location: Ruta 25, Km. 1, Escobar, Provincia de Buenos Aires
Phone: (03488) 43-6900
A great day trip for kids of almost any age.

Zoologico Palermo: www.zoobuenosaires.com.ar/
Location: Av Las Heras and Sarmiento (main entrance located at Plaza Italia)
Phone: 4011-9900
This zoo is open Tuesday – Sunday from 10am – 6pm. General admission is AR$25, or AR$40 if you choose the “passporte ahorro” that includes the reptile and aquarium areas and a ride on their little boat attraction.

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Education

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Family Services

La Leche League “Liga de la Leche Argentina” – Lactation support.

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