Calle Lanin, Barracas

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.

Tango Salons in Buenos Aires

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.

Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve

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.

San Telmo Sunday Fair / Feria

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.

Chiqué Tango Milonga

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.

Avenida Corrientes Bookstores

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.

Un Altra Volta Ice Cream

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.

Cafe El Gato Negro

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 Jazz Club

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.

Club Museum

Wednesday nights buzz at Club Museum, a San Telmo hotspot that opens early and caters to the after-office crowd. Enjoy happy hour and live music with the waves of people that fill the 3-story venue every week.