Archive for the ‘Things To Do’ Category
Lost Travelers – Episode 1 – Buenos Aires (San Telmo Market & Puerto Madero)
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012Buenos Aires Milongas: Where to Dance
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012Tango in Buenos Aires: an Introduction
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
When people travel to Argentina, most of them want a taste of tango. Either because they are tango dancers themselves or just because tango is so much a part of the culture. Either way, there are various ways to experience Argentina’s most famous export. Tango in Buenos Aires falls into two categories: tango for tourists, […]
Why Take a Tango Trip to Buenos Aires?
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012Take a Beer Tour of San Telmo
Friday, April 24th, 2009Local Expert Pedro Werberg Reveals Buenos Aires’ Hidden Treasures
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Pedro Werberg knows Buenos Aires inside and out. A native of Buenos Aires fluent in English, German and of course Spanish, Pedro offers guided tours that explore the hidden treasures of the city. I asked Pedro about his favorite restaurants, shops, cafes and things to see and do in BA. Here’s what he had to […]
Guided Tours and Birdwatching at the Ecological Reserve
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
The Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve is a lush greenspace only a short walk from the noise and commotion of downtown Buenos Aires. Go to escape the city and immerse yourself in nature without having to take a major excursion. Porteños and tourists go to the reserve to jog, bike, stroll and birdwatch. I’m told there […]
Buenos Aires’ Closed-Door Restaurants
Monday, March 9th, 2009
One of the most interesting trends in the Buenos Aires restaurant scene is closed-door restaurants, also known as restaurantes a puertas cerradas or simply puertas cerradas. These restaurants aren’t really restaurants at all but rather dinners served in the homes of private chefs, or in exclusive private clubs. Alejandro Langer, chef at La Cocina Discreta in […]
Take Buquebus to Uruguay
Friday, January 16th, 2009
Buquebus (BOO-kay-boos) is the name of ferries that operate between Buenos Aires and Uruguay. A trip to Uruguay can be a fun day trip or weekend excursion. Buquebus ferries run daily between Buenos Aires and two Uruguay destinations: Colonia and Montevideo. Colonia is a small historic town with cobblestone streets and restored buildings. Montevideo is […]