Guidebook for San Telmo
Food Scene
Excellent ojo de bife & pulpo. Seasonal, Spanish-influenced dishes. Make a reservation or try to sit at the counter overlooking the kitchen.
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San Juan Coffee
450 Av. San JuanExcellent ojo de bife & pulpo. Seasonal, Spanish-influenced dishes. Make a reservation or try to sit at the counter overlooking the kitchen.
Seasonal dishes, great lemonade, excellent bread. Packed with locals at lunch for their great specials. Best to reserve.
Av. Caseros 486
486 Avenida CaserosSeasonal dishes, great lemonade, excellent bread. Packed with locals at lunch for their great specials. Best to reserve.
Open all day. Great lunch specials. Beautiful ambiance. Afternoon tea.
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Café Rivas
302, C1101AAH Estados UnidosOpen all day. Great lunch specials. Beautiful ambiance. Afternoon tea.
Delightful & exotic 8-course tasting menu of native, underused Argentine ingredients like llama, chinchila, yacare. A truly unique experience.
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El Baqueano - Cocina Autóctona Contemporánea
BolívarDelightful & exotic 8-course tasting menu of native, underused Argentine ingredients like llama, chinchila, yacare. A truly unique experience.
Whether you go for dinner or just stop in for champagne & oysters, every detail is spot on. Pricey. Lovely view.
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Chila
1160 Av. Alicia Moreau de JustoWhether you go for dinner or just stop in for champagne & oysters, every detail is spot on. Pricey. Lovely view.
Crazy delicious 12-course, molecular gastronomy tasting menu. It’s pricey, but on the same block is Bis, similar cuisine, less expensive, still super cool. Sketchy area so take a cab there & back.
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Aramburu
1661 Vicente LópezCrazy delicious 12-course, molecular gastronomy tasting menu. It’s pricey, but on the same block is Bis, similar cuisine, less expensive, still super cool. Sketchy area so take a cab there & back.
The best steak in Buenos Aires. Pricey, but delicious.
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La Brigada
465 Estados UnidosThe best steak in Buenos Aires. Pricey, but delicious.
Great food in a lively spot. Excellent bife de chorizo, entraña & provoleta.
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Gran Parrilla del Plata
592 ChileGreat food in a lively spot. Excellent bife de chorizo, entraña & provoleta.
Packed with locals. This is the most authentic of all the places listed. Get the vacio and provoleta.
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1880
1665 DefensaPacked with locals. This is the most authentic of all the places listed. Get the vacio and provoleta.
Hole-in-the-wall parilla with the best choripan in the city. Opens around 2pm for lunch & 9pm for dinner.
Nuestra Parrilla
950 BolívarHole-in-the-wall parilla with the best choripan in the city. Opens around 2pm for lunch & 9pm for dinner.
Once the meeting place of the Radical Party, they serve great steaks & are known for their seafood. Stays open between lunch & dinner.
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Don Ernesto
375 Carlos CalvoOnce the meeting place of the Radical Party, they serve great steaks & are known for their seafood. Stays open between lunch & dinner.
Typical bodegon where you can eat like the Argentines: rabbit, risotto, membrillo. Good prices.
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Lezama
359 Avenida BrasilTypical bodegon where you can eat like the Argentines: rabbit, risotto, membrillo. Good prices.
Great prices. Delicious empanadas. Lacks ambiance. Open all the time.
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Desnivel
855 DefensaGreat prices. Delicious empanadas. Lacks ambiance. Open all the time.
Prime spot & classic decor make this cafe ideal for an afternoon or late evening cup of grappa (the food is just ok).
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Plaza Dorrego
400 Humberto 1ºPrime spot & classic decor make this cafe ideal for an afternoon or late evening cup of grappa (the food is just ok).
Great for late afternoon snacks with vermouth, beer, or cider. The picada is good.
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The Federal Bar
599 Av. Carlos CalvoGreat for late afternoon snacks with vermouth, beer, or cider. The picada is good.
Beautiful cafe, my favorite of the bares notables. The lomito sandwich is very good.
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La Poesía
502 ChileBeautiful cafe, my favorite of the bares notables. The lomito sandwich is very good.
Classic & favorite of locals. Overlooking Parque Lezama. Huge windows. So San Telmo. Open 24 hours.
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El Hipopotamo
Classic & favorite of locals. Overlooking Parque Lezama. Huge windows. So San Telmo. Open 24 hours.
London City
599 Av. de MayoCortazar’s favorite cafe. Less crowded than Tortoni.
Fresh, healthy ingredients, juices, breakfast, great coffee. Excellent lunch, too.
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Hierbabuena
454 Av. CaserosFresh, healthy ingredients, juices, breakfast, great coffee. Excellent lunch, too.
Bar Merci
455 Carlos CalvoSo good. The coffee, the bread!!!, the sandwiches and soup. Delicious.
Coffee Town
970 BolívarGreat coffee.
El Banco Rojo
866 BolívarSchwaema, empanadas, great prices. Simply awesome.
Pretty spot on beautiful Caseros. Good breakfast and lunch.
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Restaurante Bacán
467 Av. CaserosPretty spot on beautiful Caseros. Good breakfast and lunch.
Serves food all day. Promo FUC is coffee & three medialunas with ham & cheese. Gay-friendly cafe.
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Pride Cafe
869 BalcarceServes food all day. Promo FUC is coffee & three medialunas with ham & cheese. Gay-friendly cafe.
Two organic, healthy options next door to one another.
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Origen Café
599 Humberto 1ºTwo organic, healthy options next door to one another.
Small vermouth bar with excellent picadas. Great lunch & dinner. Reserve.
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El Refuerzo
860 ChacabucoSmall vermouth bar with excellent picadas. Great lunch & dinner. Reserve.
Gorgeous space. Service not great, but the atmosphere is awesome. Great happy hour.
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Napoles
449 Av. CaserosGorgeous space. Service not great, but the atmosphere is awesome. Great happy hour.
Gorgeous place with good drinks. Dinner is nice, but don’t order the tapas.
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Milion
1048 ParanáGorgeous place with good drinks. Dinner is nice, but don’t order the tapas.
Fantastic peña, where you listen to live folklore music and eat traditional food. Makes you feel you are in Salta www.cardones.com.ar
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Los Cardones
922 BalcarceFantastic peña, where you listen to live folklore music and eat traditional food. Makes you feel you are in Salta www.cardones.com.ar
Jam sessions on Sundays in this vegetarian/vegan restaurant.
www.facebook.com/despierta.espacio
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Espacio Cultural Despierta
3578 Av. Federico LacrozeJam sessions on Sundays in this vegetarian/vegan restaurant.
www.facebook.com/despierta.espacio
Two salons, one with folklore shows; the other tango. www.laventanaweb.com
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La Ventana
431 BalcarceTwo salons, one with folklore shows; the other tango. www.laventanaweb.com
Tango classes & a show with what’s considered the best dinner of all the tango shows. www.complejotango.com.ar
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Complejo Tango
Tango classes & a show with what’s considered the best dinner of all the tango shows. www.complejotango.com.ar
It's the most famous cafe in town. There's always a line outside. But it's also a great option for those wanting to see a live tango show without spending too much. Plus, if you are going to the tango show, you can see the cafe without having to wait in line.
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Cafe Tortoni
825 Av. de MayoIt's the most famous cafe in town. There's always a line outside. But it's also a great option for those wanting to see a live tango show without spending too much. Plus, if you are going to the tango show, you can see the cafe without having to wait in line.
An elegant restaurant setting & a more low-key tango show (not as athletic as others). www.querandi.com.ar
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Cena & Show Tango - Querandí
322 PerúAn elegant restaurant setting & a more low-key tango show (not as athletic as others). www.querandi.com.ar
From 7 - 8:30pm is happy hour & the entire menu (drinks included) is 50% off. Great mollejas. Massive steaks. Skip the sides. Get there by 7pm. You have to be done by 8:30.
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La Cabrera
5127 José A. CabreraFrom 7 - 8:30pm is happy hour & the entire menu (drinks included) is 50% off. Great mollejas. Massive steaks. Skip the sides. Get there by 7pm. You have to be done by 8:30.
Traditional parilla with a good wine list & helpful service. A classic.
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Don Julio Parrilla
4699 GuatemalaTraditional parilla with a good wine list & helpful service. A classic.
Exquisite Latina American tasting menu with lots of seafood (not common in BA). A favorite. Reserve.
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i Latina
725 MurilloExquisite Latina American tasting menu with lots of seafood (not common in BA). A favorite. Reserve.
Gorgeous, stunning, beautiful place with a lovely lunch.
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Casa Chene
2985 CaviaGorgeous, stunning, beautiful place with a lovely lunch.
Malvon
789 SerranoBrunch spot. Bakery & cafe with lovely back patio.
Tegui
5852 Costa RicaVery chic & very good. Reservations are recommended.
Gastropub serving Cajun cuisine & the best fried chicken we’ve ever had. Great beers.
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Nola
4389 GorritiGastropub serving Cajun cuisine & the best fried chicken we’ve ever had. Great beers.
A great lunch spot in lovely patio. Crepes & lemonades.
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Museo Evita Restaurante
3926 Juan María GutiérrezA great lunch spot in lovely patio. Crepes & lemonades.
Go for brunch & then spend the day in Palermo. Always busy. Expect to wait.
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Oui Oui
6099 NicaraguaGo for brunch & then spend the day in Palermo. Always busy. Expect to wait.
Fantastic empanadas. Always packed, go downstairs. Friendly service.
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El Sanjuanino
1515 PosadasFantastic empanadas. Always packed, go downstairs. Friendly service.
Roux
2300 PeñaOne of the best fine dining experiences in the city.
Cumaná
1149 Rodríguez PeñaExcellent traditional Argentine food.
Beautiful spot with outdoor seating in a church courtyard. Fresh salads & sandwiches. Good desserts.
Como Quintana
2 Pres. Manuel QuintanaBeautiful spot with outdoor seating in a church courtyard. Fresh salads & sandwiches. Good desserts.
Definitely fit this in for lunch. Very traditional. Excellent matambre a la pizza, provoleta, & Spanish tortillas. Fun service! Do take a taxi.
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El Obrero
64 Agustín R. CaffarenaDefinitely fit this in for lunch. Very traditional. Excellent matambre a la pizza, provoleta, & Spanish tortillas. Fun service! Do take a taxi.
Amazing Middle Eastern cuisine. Always packed so arrive early.
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Sarkis
1101 ThamesAmazing Middle Eastern cuisine. Always packed so arrive early.
Sucre
676 Mariscal Antonio José de SucreFancy & modern Argentinean cuisine.
Beautiful setting & delicious tapas. Sit at the bar & talk to others.
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Sagardi Argentina
319 Humberto 1ºBeautiful setting & delicious tapas. Sit at the bar & talk to others.
Best Italian food & seafood in BA. Pricey, but classy.
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La Parolaccia Trattoria
1052 Av. Alicia Moreau de JustoBest Italian food & seafood in BA. Pricey, but classy.
By far our favorite pizza in BA, but it’s Italian, not Argentine pizza. Thinner crust, less cheese, more variety in the toppings. Yum!
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Siamo nel Forno
5886 Costa RicaBy far our favorite pizza in BA, but it’s Italian, not Argentine pizza. Thinner crust, less cheese, more variety in the toppings. Yum!
Typical Argentine pizza and a fun, crazy setting near theater district.
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Pizzería Güerrin
1368 Av. CorrientesTypical Argentine pizza and a fun, crazy setting near theater district.
El Chiste
467 MorenoExcellent Argentine pizza. Always packed.
Excellent option when you’re downtown. Pizza in a brick oven & nice variety in toppings. More Argentine-style.
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Filo Ristorante
975 San MartínExcellent option when you’re downtown. Pizza in a brick oven & nice variety in toppings. More Argentine-style.
Bio Solo Orgánico
2192 HumboldtOrganic & creative vegetarian dishes.
Chifa Man San
495 PerúChinese & Peruvian dishes. Cheap. I mean really cheap. They also deliver in San Telmo.
Arevalito
1478 ArévaloSeasonal, delicious, 100% vegetarian dishes.
Originality & delicious vegetarian dishes that even a carnivore would love. Brunch.
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Artemisia
Doctor Emilio RavignaniOriginality & delicious vegetarian dishes that even a carnivore would love. Brunch.
Gorgeous restaurant overlooking the river. The food is wonderful. The setting will make you want to stay all afternoon.
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María Lujan
509 (ex 611 Av. VictoricaGorgeous restaurant overlooking the river. The food is wonderful. The setting will make you want to stay all afternoon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Happy hour, nice curries. British breakfasts on Sat. & Sun. from noon. International sports.
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The Gibraltar
895 PerúHappy hour, nice curries. British breakfasts on Sat. & Sun. from noon. International sports.
Fantastic cocktails. Good food, too. Beautiful atmosphere.
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Doppelganger Bar
500 Av. Juan de GarayFantastic cocktails. Good food, too. Beautiful atmosphere.
Craft beer, 40 taps! More of an experience than a bar. Good vibe. Nice patio.
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Bierlife
670 Humberto 1ºCraft beer, 40 taps! More of an experience than a bar. Good vibe. Nice patio.
Super popular bar with cocktails, craft beer, & food. Always packed.
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Bar Chin Chin
500 Estados UnidosSuper popular bar with cocktails, craft beer, & food. Always packed.
The second location of On Tap. Great selection of beers on a beautiful street.
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On Tap San Telmo (CERRADO)
482 Av. CaserosThe second location of On Tap. Great selection of beers on a beautiful street.
Red Door
733 ChacabucoA real bar with good prices. Attracts a younger crowd.
The latest hot spot. It’s a florist, wine shop, & speakeasy.
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Floreria Atlántico
872 ArroyoThe latest hot spot. It’s a florist, wine shop, & speakeasy.
Excellent cocktails. Ask to see the library (it’s a secret).
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Presidente Bar
188 Pres. Manuel QuintanaExcellent cocktails. Ask to see the library (it’s a secret).
Feels like you’re in the New York subway. Half the experience is just getting to the bar. Best to go early.
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Uptown
2030 ArévaloFeels like you’re in the New York subway. Half the experience is just getting to the bar. Best to go early.
Botanical themed cocktails in a beautiful setting. Near the Botanical Gardens.
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Boticario
5207 HondurasBotanical themed cocktails in a beautiful setting. Near the Botanical Gardens.
Thames 878
878 ThamesGreat lighting, laid back cocktail bar.
Lively spot, great bar. Dishes are unique & well-prepared. Good cocktails.
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Dada Bistró
941 San MartínLively spot, great bar. Dishes are unique & well-prepared. Good cocktails.
Great wine, great music, great food. They sometimes do wine tastings. www.granbardanzon.com.ar
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Gran Bar Danzon
1161 LibertadGreat wine, great music, great food. They sometimes do wine tastings. www.granbardanzon.com.ar
In Hotel Pulitzer have a drink & see BA’s cool skyline. Thurs nights specials.
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Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires
907 MaipúIn Hotel Pulitzer have a drink & see BA’s cool skyline. Thurs nights specials.
A Mad Men inspired speakeasy bringing fancy cocktails to BA. Hot spot.
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Verne Club
1475 Av. MedranoA Mad Men inspired speakeasy bringing fancy cocktails to BA. Hot spot.
One of the best live tango & Argentine rock venues in the city. www.latrastienda.com
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La Trastienda Club
460 BalcarceOne of the best live tango & Argentine rock venues in the city. www.latrastienda.com
The most popular night is Mon with La Bomba de Tiempo.
www.ciudadculturalkonex.org/
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I-Cultural Konex
3131 SarmientoThe most popular night is Mon with La Bomba de Tiempo.
www.ciudadculturalkonex.org/
Clasico Fernandez
1020 PiedrasSmall, intimate live music venue. www.clasicofernandez.com.ar
Another intimate live music venue on a great corner of San Telmo. www.pistaurbana.com
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Pista Urbana
874 ChacabucoAnother intimate live music venue on a great corner of San Telmo. www.pistaurbana.com
Brought jazz back to BA. Piazzola’s grandson plays here on Wed. night at 9:30.
www.thelonious.com.ar
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Thelonious Club
5549 NicaraguaBrought jazz back to BA. Piazzola’s grandson plays here on Wed. night at 9:30.
www.thelonious.com.ar
Daily shows, mostly (but not only) jazz. www.notorious.com.ar
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Notorious
966 Av. CallaoDaily shows, mostly (but not only) jazz. www.notorious.com.ar
Culture center for art, music, literature, and more. ccmatienzo.com.ar/wp/
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Club Cultural Matienzo
2959 PringlesCulture center for art, music, literature, and more. ccmatienzo.com.ar/wp/
Niceto Club
5510 Av. Cnel. Niceto VegaVaried & consistently great! nicetoclub.com
Tango classes on Mon. & Wed. start at 9:00 pm. The live orchestra, El Afronte, begins at 11:00. Vibe is informal & inviting. Get there at 10:30.
www.elafronte.com.ar
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Maldita Milonga
571 PerúTango classes on Mon. & Wed. start at 9:00 pm. The live orchestra, El Afronte, begins at 11:00. Vibe is informal & inviting. Get there at 10:30.
www.elafronte.com.ar
Sun. from 8pm. there is an outdoor informal milonga in the plaza. Lovely.
www.lamilongadelindio.blogspot.com
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Plaza Dorrego
400 Humberto 1ºSun. from 8pm. there is an outdoor informal milonga in the plaza. Lovely.
www.lamilongadelindio.blogspot.com
Relaxed, underground vibe. Real, authentic. Tuesday nights are the best. www.lacatedralclub.com
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La Catedral Club
4006 SarmientoRelaxed, underground vibe. Real, authentic. Tuesday nights are the best. www.lacatedralclub.com
A neighborhood tango joint. Very informal, few tourists. Thurs. nights.
Club Social y Deportivo Gral Belgrano
444 CochabambaA neighborhood tango joint. Very informal, few tourists. Thurs. nights.
The spot to go on weekends. A younger crowd, begins around midnight & runs to 6am. www.lavirutatango.com
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La Viruta Tango
1366 ArmeniaThe spot to go on weekends. A younger crowd, begins around midnight & runs to 6am. www.lavirutatango.com
Take a cab both ways. It’s a bar notable and milonga. Unique, lovely experience. Food is typical. Gay-friendly. Excellent dancers. http://barloslaureles.com.ar/
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Bar Los Laureles
2290 Av. Gral. IriarteTake a cab both ways. It’s a bar notable and milonga. Unique, lovely experience. Food is typical. Gay-friendly. Excellent dancers. http://barloslaureles.com.ar/
Very popular & less showy tango show than many of the others. The food isn’t recommendable, so maybe eat before you go or at least know that in advance. www.viejo-almacen.com.ar/
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El Viejo Almacén Tango Cena Show Buenos Aires
299 Av. IndependenciaVery popular & less showy tango show than many of the others. The food isn’t recommendable, so maybe eat before you go or at least know that in advance. www.viejo-almacen.com.ar/
Probably the best tango show in BA. Inside a renovated art deco theater. www.tangoporteno.com.ar
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Tango Porteno
570 CerritoProbably the best tango show in BA. Inside a renovated art deco theater. www.tangoporteno.com.ar
Live concerts most nights (especially Thursday nights) & on Sundays a relaxed milonga. www.torquatotasso.com.ar/
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Torquato Tasso teatro
1575 DefensaLive concerts most nights (especially Thursday nights) & on Sundays a relaxed milonga. www.torquatotasso.com.ar/
Go see Orquestra Tipica Fernandez Fierro, a punk-inspired tango group on Wed. night
. caff.com.ar
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Atlético Fernández Fierro
772 Sánchez de BustamanteGo see Orquestra Tipica Fernandez Fierro, a punk-inspired tango group on Wed. night
. caff.com.ar
Arts & Culture
The guided tours are great. The performances are out of this world. www.teatrocolon.org.ar
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Teatro Colon
1171 CerritoThe guided tours are great. The performances are out of this world. www.teatrocolon.org.ar
Fundacion Andreani
1929 Av. Don Pedro de MendozaWonderful museum with a rooftop cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
Designed after Dante’s Divine Comedy, this building is out of this world. Take the Thurs. evening tour which ends with the lighthouse lit up & a glass of wine. Spectacular views of the city. www.pbarolo.com.ar
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Palacio Barolo
1370 Av. de MayoDesigned after Dante’s Divine Comedy, this building is out of this world. Take the Thurs. evening tour which ends with the lighthouse lit up & a glass of wine. Spectacular views of the city. www.pbarolo.com.ar
Small semi-private group craft beer tour in an off-the-beaten-path residential neighborhood. You will have some great craft beer where locals go to quaff away from the crowded touristy scene. www.asadoadventure.com/buenos-aires-craft-beer-adventure/
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Colegiales
Small semi-private group craft beer tour in an off-the-beaten-path residential neighborhood. You will have some great craft beer where locals go to quaff away from the crowded touristy scene. www.asadoadventure.com/buenos-aires-craft-beer-adventure/
Small semi-private group neighborhood & food tour. Learn all about the customs & rituals on Argentine asados while enjoying the best meal of your trip (I really mean that)! www.asadoadventure.com
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Palermo
Small semi-private group neighborhood & food tour. Learn all about the customs & rituals on Argentine asados while enjoying the best meal of your trip (I really mean that)! www.asadoadventure.com
Some of the best polo in the world is played here every summer. Try Landing PadBA, Wander Argentina, or Tangol for tickets.
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I-Campo Argentino de Polo
4096 Av. del LibertadorSome of the best polo in the world is played here every summer. Try Landing PadBA, Wander Argentina, or Tangol for tickets.
Sightseeing
This was the first pedestrian street in downtown. Now there are many others. It's fun to walk along it between the crowds, checking out the street vendors and amazing architecture. Watch for pickpockets though.
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Florida
FloridaThis was the first pedestrian street in downtown. Now there are many others. It's fun to walk along it between the crowds, checking out the street vendors and amazing architecture. Watch for pickpockets though.
On Sunday (during winter months) and Saturday evenings (during summer months) there is a lively outdoor market here with awesome live music in the main square. Great prices. Totally unique experience.
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Mataderos
On Sunday (during winter months) and Saturday evenings (during summer months) there is a lively outdoor market here with awesome live music in the main square. Great prices. Totally unique experience.
Great day trip from Buenos Aires. Take the regular train from Retiro or the Tren de la Costa. Take a boat ride through the delta to see the island life.
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Tigre
Great day trip from Buenos Aires. Take the regular train from Retiro or the Tren de la Costa. Take a boat ride through the delta to see the island life.
Gorgeous little town in Uruguay that's perfect for a day trip. Bring your camera. It's very picturesque. Take the ferry over and back in the same day and cross the massive Rio de la Plata.
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Colonia del Sacramento
Gorgeous little town in Uruguay that's perfect for a day trip. Bring your camera. It's very picturesque. Take the ferry over and back in the same day and cross the massive Rio de la Plata.
Cute gaucho town with tons of estancias where you can go have lunch and get a taste of the gaucho life.
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San Antonio de Areco
Cute gaucho town with tons of estancias where you can go have lunch and get a taste of the gaucho life.
It's one of the most beautiful streets in Buenos Aires and now it's packed with cute outdoor eateries and cafes.
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Avenida Caseros
Avenida CaserosIt's one of the most beautiful streets in Buenos Aires and now it's packed with cute outdoor eateries and cafes.
This is the trendy part of the city. Cute boutiques and cafes. Excellent restaurants and bars. Great nightlife. Make sure you spend a day here wandering around.
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Palermo Soho Hostel
4728 NicaraguaThis is the trendy part of the city. Cute boutiques and cafes. Excellent restaurants and bars. Great nightlife. Make sure you spend a day here wandering around.
San Telmo is the artsy, bohemian area of the city. It's gritty and old and totally beautiful. A few years back, it was sort of forgotten, but now it's packed with great bars, shops, cafes, and restaurants. There aren't as many antique shops as there used to be, but there are still a bunch.
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San Telmo
San Telmo is the artsy, bohemian area of the city. It's gritty and old and totally beautiful. A few years back, it was sort of forgotten, but now it's packed with great bars, shops, cafes, and restaurants. There aren't as many antique shops as there used to be, but there are still a bunch.
Shopping
The best place in the city to shop for leather. There are tons of stores. Prices are similar in each, but they'll have different styles or colors. They can make an item for you if they don't have exactly what you want.
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Murillo 666
666 MurilloThe best place in the city to shop for leather. There are tons of stores. Prices are similar in each, but they'll have different styles or colors. They can make an item for you if they don't have exactly what you want.
There are fruit and vegetable stands, butchers, cheese shops, cafes, and a ton of antiques shops, and vintage clothing shops.
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Mercado de San Telmo
970, C1066AAT DefensaThere are fruit and vegetable stands, butchers, cheese shops, cafes, and a ton of antiques shops, and vintage clothing shops.
Beautiful leather. Go on one of your first days and have them take your measurements. You can get the leather you like, the lining you like, the cut you like. It's amazing.
Uru Recoleta
2132 Vicente LópezBeautiful leather. Go on one of your first days and have them take your measurements. You can get the leather you like, the lining you like, the cut you like. It's amazing.
Stunning. Housed in a renovated theater, there is even a cafe on the stage.
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El Ateneo Grand Splendid
1860 Av. Santa FeStunning. Housed in a renovated theater, there is even a cafe on the stage.
I-Markets ye-Pulgas
1650 Av. DorregoMassive flea market.
Mercurio Discos
2729 Av. Santa FeAwesome record store.
Exiles Records
5270 HondurasAwesome record store!
Tango shoe store to die for. They won't let you take pictures inside. It's a shoe lovers paradise.
Comme Il Faut
1239 ArenalesTango shoe store to die for. They won't let you take pictures inside. It's a shoe lovers paradise.
Tango shoes and tango clothes. Even if you don't dance tango, the clothes and shoes are great!
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DNI Tango
1011 BulnesTango shoes and tango clothes. Even if you don't dance tango, the clothes and shoes are great!
This is indeed a produce market, but it is also a great spot to buy souvenirs and other crafts. Much better prices than in the city.
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I- Puerto de Frutos
160 SarmientoThis is indeed a produce market, but it is also a great spot to buy souvenirs and other crafts. Much better prices than in the city.
Carrefour Express
1936 Av. Gral. Las HerasSmall supermarket.
Parks & Nature
Stunning park along the river with a great trail for running or walking. You don't often get to see the river while in BA. From here, you can see how immense it is. Uruguay is on the other side.
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Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
1550 Avenida Doctor Tristán Achával RodríguezStunning park along the river with a great trail for running or walking. You don't often get to see the river while in BA. From here, you can see how immense it is. Uruguay is on the other side.
Beautiful botanical gardens right in the center of the city. The statues throughout are excellent and the cats awesome.
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Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays
Beautiful botanical gardens right in the center of the city. The statues throughout are excellent and the cats awesome.