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12-06-10, 12:00
Surprised to see no one has mentioned this fun way to explore BA. Through www.biketours.com/ar., you can book a bicycle tour of Palermo-Recoleta, Boca-San Telmo, and the other in the El Tigre area. Hours range from 3-7 hours, with a guide who speaks fairly good English. $30. 00 US, includes bike rental, helmet, and water. Try to take the Sunday tour at 9:30am since traffic is light at that hour. Otherwise, they have one that leaves at 2pm. Did one tour mid-week at 2pm, and though we took plenty of park bike paths, it was a bit daunting circumventing the cobblestone streets in San Telmo with buses, trucks, taxis, running right by you. Oh, check the bike you have selected carefully for a flat before leaving with the group. You won´t realize it unitl you sit on it. (Phone:541143115199) It's best to make a reservation. Tours meet and leave from the Plaza San Martin monument 7 days a week, unless there is rain. Up to 15-18 persons per group, max. If you are grossly overweight and in poor shape, pass on this. You may choke. Highly recommended!