What’s the best neighborhood in Buenos Aires? Well, the decision of where a person wants to live often comes down to a matter of taste, lifestyle and personal preference. That said, let’s take a look at my favorite neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, ranked in order from best to least-best. Palermo Palermo is probably the best […]
There are a lot of trendy, popular restaurants in Palermo, especially around Plaza Cortázar, but Bar 6 is one of my favorites. It’s ultra-stylish, and the food is excellent. The high ceilings, good sound system and cool ambience make this a good place for dinner or just drinks. Most of the tables and seats are […]
When people ask me for tips on things to do in Buenos Aires, two things always top my list: 1) Visit Recoleta Cemetery and 2) Take a tango class at La Viruta. La Viruta is a milonga located in the basement of the Armenian Cultural Center in Palermo. If you’re new to tango, let me explain that […]
AAA Apartments rents out a number of furnished studio apartments in a relatively new building near the corner of Austria and Pacheco de Melo. I spent a month in one of these apartments in 2007. The apartments aren’t large. I would guess about 350 square feet. But they are modern and reasonably comfortable with a […]
Abasto Shopping is the largest mall in Buenos Aires with over 230 shops, movie theaters, an enormous food court that includes a Kosher McDonalds, an arcade called Neverland and a fantastic play area for children called Museo de Los Niños. The mall is conveniently located at Carlos Gardel station on the “B” line of the […]
Confiteria Ideal is one of the most famous milongas in Buenos Aires. And for tango dancers visiting Buenos Aires for the first time, a night at Confiteria Ideal is usually high on the list of things to do. But if you are looking for a milonga packed with local dancers, with a lot of local […]
Taxis are everywhere in Buenos Aires and you’ll almost certainly use them during your trip. There are two types of taxis in Buenos Aires: radio taxis and regular taxis. Radio taxis can be identified by the sign on the roof that says “radio taxi”. If you wish, you can call a radio taxi to pick […]
For tourists, the safest, most reliable way to get from the airport to your hotel or apartment in Buenos Aires is to use the official airport taxis. After you have passed through immigration and picked up your luggage, you will emerge in the airport greeting area. Look for a large booth that says Taxi Ezeiza. […]
The subway in Buenos Aires is called the Subte (SOOB-tay). Here’s what you need to know to use it. First thing, you’ll need a map. You can find one online at the official Subte website. Different Subte lines are identified with different letters. Line “D” is the line most often used by tourists since it […]
Here’s a list of ten of my favorite things to do in Buenos Aires: Visit Recoleta Cemetery. While you’re there, check out the church next door (Nuestra Señora Del Pilar) and Recoleta Village. Eat a big, juicy steak and at a parilla restaurant. Argentine beef is delicious because the cows are grass fed. Take a tango […]
