"I’d go back to Buenos Aires with Andrea and Gato in a flash. I needed less sleep and had more energy on this trip than any other I’ve taken! I’d like to bottle the formula. A major ingredient in that formula was the tour organization that Andrea and Gato provided.

Their personal attention is what made a good trip a great one. It started when we arrived and never stopped. On Day One we went directly to the guest house in San Telmo and were warmly greeted by Pablo, the owner, and his parents who had prepared a delicious barbecue for us. We sat outside under a fig tree on a warm afternoon, drinking Malbec, and eating grilled beef, olives and salad while getting to know some of the other international guests. This was the start to two weeks of daily treats. They ranged from small sensory pleasures such as a bouquet of gardenias in the room, a decadent cup of hot dark chocolate, freshly squeezed orange juice, a plate of carmel flan with dulce de leche and cream, to activities that lasted much longer. Andrea took us on a tour of a high downtown tower so I could get an aerial view of the city. Gato drove us to a gaucho ranch where we were caught in an amazing storm that made for a wonderful adventure. Together they took us on a private boat to the delta, on tours to the main sights of Buenos Aires, and shopping at flea markets, craft fairs and shoe stores. All of these excursions were customized for us (except I can’t give Gato credit for the storm). I was so happy to have these things planned and organized by Andrea and Gato who seemed to know exactly when and where to go and to plan wonderful stops for good food. On top of this, the lessons they arranged with other teachers were outstanding, they found great partners for us, and each day chose a milonga that had a really good orchestra or a great performance. Without fail we always had a fantastic table. We also went to an excellent tango show and had time to wander around neighborhoods on our own.

I had a ton of fun on this trip. Andrea and Gato took care of everything and that freed me up to focus on tango, seeing the city and taking photographs. And beyond that their personal enthusiasm for Argentina and tango added a touch of happiness to everything. This was my first trip to Buenos Aires and I’m already thinking of how to go back with them again."

Sue from Palo Alto, CA, (November 2009)

Hi Andrea,
Wanted to let you know we had an easy trip home and are safe and sound. We've been editing our pictures today and reliving the incredibly wonderful time we had with you. I honestly don't think the trip could have been better in any way. Your expert and careful planning and attention to our every need and wish made us feel very well taken care of, and we both felt that we covered an amazing amount of ground. I had a list of highlights I'd gleaned from my guidebook that I'd hope to visit or experience, and we hit every one and more. We loved the depth and breadth of our experiences - everything from the vibrant city life to the beautiful estancia and delta, and, of course, the wonderful instruction and variety of milongas and shows. We don't know how you do it, but you are a gifted trip planner as well as a truly wonderful person. (We have some very cute pictures of you that we'll send along soon.)
Please tell Gato that we appreciate all of his efforts and kindness as well. Tom and I send you both our love and thanks for an exceptional introduction to Buenos Aires and a very memorable vacation. We'll look forward to seeing in Modesto.
Lots of love, Barbara, from Modesto (July 2008)

“I had an absolutely fabulous time on my Tango tour with Andrea and Gato and would recommend the Tour to anyone! The tour was not only a tango adventure, but an introduction to Buenos Aires meticulously and thoughtfully tailored by Andrea and Gato to match my every interest and need. During the night we ate and danced at milongas that had been selected by our hosts with the idea of exposing us to all varieties of tango venues. During the days, they arranged excursions to see the many distinctive neighborhoods that compose BA, the cemetery of Recoleta, the barrio fairs with their street dancers and trips to the country to enjoy folk dancing, gaucho traditions and the really beautiful delta areas around the river—all while consuming generous amounts of food and wine! Andrea and Gato arranged for massages to refresh us after our long flight, took us to the best shops for tango shoes and clothing, got us the best tables at the best milongas for any given night and made sure that the women had dancing partners available.
They spent countless hours before we arrived looking for an apartment for me and my two girlfriends for the additional two weeks we stayed. Andrea even arranged for me to meet with her personal costume designer to have a couture skirt made that I couldn’t buy (or afford!!!) in the United States. And she and Gato made sure that, if our other friends on the tour wanted to see an opera or a ballet, the arrangements were made. As a native of Buenos Aires who is also fluent in English, Andrea is the ideal guide. Because they are professional Tango dancers who are well known and respected in Buenos Aires, we were provided insights and introductions to the Tango scene that would not have been available on other tours. Andrea and Gato were tireless in their efforts to make our experiences in Buenos Aires complete and rewarding. I strongly recommend their tour and plan to go again with them next year!”
Katrin Nelson,
Scottsdale, Arizona.

November 2007