BAIRESVAN
Federico Martin de Arcos of BAIRESVANS, has twinkling blue eyes on the verge of a smile--if he’s not already smiling at you. He gesticulates to underline his words, though most of the time both of his hands are firmly on the wheel of one of his vans, driving clients around Buenos Aires or some other interesting destination further afield. After some nerve-wrecking experiences with local chauffeurs steering their vehicles through Argentine traffic as if on a bumper car circuit, swearing at local politics while staring at you in the backseat, with Federico you will feel safe and happy. He’s a genuinely nice guy.
Porteño in heart and soul, Federico knows every little street corner and loves to reveal the real secrets of the city and its people to each passenger who rides on one of his Baires Vans. Most of the clients who only arrange for an airport-hotel transfer, are tempted to ask him for an additional tour around Buenos Aires.
Federico started his business because he’d always loved driving: around the city, traveling through the country, getting to know new people. Argentines in general enjoy connecting with foreigners, welcoming them to their homes and country and describing its beauty. It is this Buena Onda that characterizes his fellow countrymen most, the energy that makes them special, he says. Plus, they have real interest in learning about other cultures. Federico likes to hear about daily life, the way people from abroad see and live things in their place in the world, their language and expressions, while he shows off the the marvels of the country he loves, alternating on and off the beaten track. A group of multi-language guides cope with questions when he’s en route.
Baires Vans seamlessly adapts to specific wishes a client may have, coordinating with hotels, restaurants, estancias, bars, tango and night clubs. There is the Party Van with lights and booze on board to take you right there. And home. Expat and local families prefer to work with Federico confident that their kids are in good hands. Trust and tranquility are what a client needs most, he adds. Baires Vans is precisely that reliability. Safe and welcome are just what Xpatlife has always felt travelling with Federico. That’s why Xpatlife relies on Federico Martin de Arcos and BAIRESVANS as one of our XPP’s (Xpatlife Preferred Partner).
