Argentina: “A Wonder of the Century” The Incredible History of Club Hotel de la Ventana
From what was considered the most luxurious hotel in South America, only a few bricks are standing that tell a shocking story. From the Belle Epoque to decay, home for German sailors and a specially built train to the door The Guide Javier Gómez, of Tierra Ventana, stops the 4×4 behind the wide trunk of a huge oak planted more than 100 years ago between the undulations of Sierra de la Ventana , and lights up a tablet in which black and white images begin to happen: an impeccable porter carrying a huge…
We are searching for a creative and experienced Real Estate Journalist focused on South America to join our team
Qualifications: We are looking for a bilingual (Spanish/ English) freelance journalist, preferably from South America, who can write positive articles on a diverse range of subjects connected to investment in targeted real estate projects or subjects related to real estate investment in South America for our real estate news site, gtsanews.com. We will give you the subject and the project or subject we want to highlight. ie we might be selling a horticultural farm in Chile. We might need an article about that…
The early Scots pioneers in Argentina and the Patagonia Austral (Chile)
The early Scots pioneers in Argentina and the Patagonia Austral As part of the huge exodus of European peoples, significant Scots emigrated overseas the hundred years before the first world war. Most settled in the United States of America or Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other parts of Britain’s vast empire. A significant minority, however, emigrated to South American states, Argentina being a popular choice. The first Scots settled there in the years before Argentina became an independent confederation…
The unknown Argentine war heroes of the second world war
They fought as members of the Allied forces in the greatest conflagration in history against fascism. Many died without recognition, and others now tell their story for the first time. Fourth of July, 1944. The beaches of Normandy are the scene of one of the most famous battles in history. They cross two Spitfire aircraft from the RAF, the Royal British Air Force, through the sky. On the other side, in the same sky, forty German planes. Two against forty, that simple. RAF pilots don’t cower. On the contrary,…
Hume Palace was built for a Scottish Railway Magnate in Alvear Avenue Buenos Aires
Alvear Avenue is emblematic of the elegance of Buenos Aires. The street contains an important collection of architecture from the 1900s. In the first period, right up to the country’s first centennial, it was a street lined with Italianate villas or Victorian mansions with lush gardens. Then in the 10’s and ’20s, almost everything was replaced by private hotels of great size, inspired by the French architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, as evidenced by the current headquarters…
Argentine and Brazil agribusiness have an “ecological surplus”
Economist Nicolás Torre, from the IERAL Institute of the Mediterranean Foundation, published an extensive thread on the social network Twitter, highlighting that both Argentina and Brazil have a positive “ecological footprint”. That is, they have more natural resources available than those they consume annually to survive. Torre’s report came in response to accusations against South America in recent weeks. First by The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, when he said that Brazil does not…
New Cancer Centre in Neuquen – Centro Oncológico Integral (COI)
The Comprehensive Cancer Center in Neuquen is the only one in Latin America with cutting-edge technology for the comprehensive care of cancer patients, from diagnosis to the end of treatment. The Comprehensive Cancer Center (IOC) of Neuquén made a quality leap in treating patients suffering from cancer. In 2019, the first high-tech radiosurgery was carried out, ensuring the patient’s well-being and destroying the tumour in a few sessions. This method is not only unique in the country but throughout Latin…
Why did GTSA develop the vendeRAPIDO® selling process for selling real estate in South America?
There are two reasons. To speed up the selling time and maximise the properties value Current Market Realities South American real estate markets are mainly lightly regulated and highly informal. This means vendors are at a substantial disadvantage when they come to selling a property within a reasonable time frame. Traditional times of sale are measured in months and years. Consequently, transaction costs are among the highest in the world. With the globalization of real estate GTSA saw an opportunity…
Selling Remote, Exclusive or Unique Real Estate is a challenge in any market but none more so than in South America
Selling prime real estate in the complicated South American markets requires many business and selling skills. It is not for the faint-hearted. Vendors have a low level of trust in traditional selling systems for a good reason. Many salespersons in the industry are part-time, untrained, and unlicensed, putting the owners at risk. Advice for the real estate broker looking to get into the Luxury Property Market Ok, you’ve just taken your first million-dollar-plus listing. After celebrating your victory…
Argentina seen through different eyes
Historians will normally agree that history is best written by those who are not nationals of the country they are writing about. So it is not surprising that when The New York Times sent a journalist to cover the Southern Cone, once said that Argentina was like a five-star hotel in which all the guests were complaining about the room service. His metaphor had a message: that those fractious hotel guests had no reason to complain about the room service. They merely had to stop bickering and recognise what they…
Mistakes to avoid when investing in real estate in Latin America
Investing in real estate may seem simple enough. Considered one of the most profitable businesses for investors, this market offers low risk and high rewards. Latin America is rich with opportunity right now. Relatively cheap land for properties and harvest and cattle breeding presents valuable opportunities. Investors should get involved in the market to receive higher margins. However, investing in a foreign country becomes very different and more complicated. Typically, laws, regulations, and rules about…
Now is the time to Invest in Latin America’s Tourism Boom
Latin America’s Tourism Boom continues. According to the UN’s World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), tourism is the 3rd largest export in the world, with international sales worth more than the food or auto industries. The number of international journeys made each year globally has jumped from 25 million in 1950 to more than 1.2 billion. That exponential rise in international trips has created an ever-expanding tourist industry that sees $4 billion spent daily. The tourism juggernaut shows no sign of stopping…
FLORERIA ATLANTICO: The unique Buenos Aires Bar takes out a top award once again
Once a year, the world’s top bars are ranked. It is a list that celebrates the best of the international drinks industry. Now in its 10th year, The World’s 50 Best Bars provides an annual ranking of bars as voted for by more than 500 drinks experts from across the globe. The list represents the ultimate international guide to the world’s top bars and drinking destinations. In South America, the winner was a stand-out bar in Buenos Aires called Floreria Atlantico. Boasting beautiful bouquets and a…
148 years on, the newspaper continues to serve the Irish community in Argentina
After La Capital (Rosario), La Prensa (Buenos Aires) and La Nación (Buenos Aires), The Southern Cross is the fourth-oldest publication in Argentina’s history, founded one year before the now shuttered Buenos Aires Herald. It is the oldest Irish newspaper published outside of Ireland, according to its publishers. Decades from its 1875 founding by Monsignor Patricio Dillon, the historic Irish-Argentine newspaper The Southern Cross may be different. One of the oldest newspapers still in production…
Argentina has the most Golf Courses in Latin America
Argentina has the most Golf Courses in Latin America As any well-bred Scotsman will tell you, the mark of a civilised country is its number of golf courses. Well, in Latin America, there is no competition. Argentina has 75% of the golf courses in the continent. In the past 10 years, 50 new major courses have been constructed for the 120,000 plus players in Argentina and the 1,000s of golf tourists that now come to play from the exterior. This compares with only 12,000 players in Brazil, many of whom also play…
