Category: Buenos Aires

The 100+ year-old Teatro Colon (or Colon Theater) is one of the architectural jewels of Buenos Aires, and a world-class opera house. It had been closed for repairs since 2006, but re-opened at last on May 25th 2010.

Calle Lanin is small yet beautiful street in the barrio of Barracas, in the south of Buenos Aires, where the colors of the city shine through in the murals by local artist Marino Santa Maria, covering almost every home.

Beyond the shows and street performances, local tango culture in Buenos Aires can still be experienced in its true form. This post explains how in an overview of the many types of local tango salons.

The hustle and bustle of downtown Buenos Aires are lost in the cooling mood of the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, an expansive park just beyond the trendy, modern neighborhood of Puerto Madero.

The Feria de San Telmo is one of the most notable events in Buenos Aires. Nestled in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, the San Telmo Fair is bustling with unique artisans and antiques every Sunday.

Looking to tango along with the locals in Buenos Aires, the tango capital of the world? Head to Chiqué Tango Milonga on a Thursday afternoon for an authentic display of tango in its natural environment.

To enjoy the literary side of of Buenos Aires, head to Avenida Corrientes, an avenue in the City Center known for its abundant bookshops – stock up on Spanish language reads or just browse the many volumes.

The ice cream in Buenos Aires is not to be missed, and Un Altra Volta, an ice cream parlor and coffee shop in Recoleta, offers Italian-style gelato that rivals even the best flavors from Italy.

The heady aromas of El Gato Negro’s spices, teas and coffees are allure enough to merit a visit to this quaint cafe on busy Avenida Corrientes. Stop by for afternoon tea, then pick up some exotic spices to go.

Thelonious is cute little jazz bar in Palermo with some interesting cocktails and great musical performances from Wednesday through Sunday. An important part of the Buenos Aires jazz scene.