Galerías Pacífico Shopping Mall
Constructed in the 1890’s as an elegant home to a Parisian department store, the Galerías Pacífico in Buenos Aires is a grand shopping mall whose history is entwined with that of the city itself.
Dario Wigodzky, BA taxi driver
We interviewed one of Buenos Aires’s (many) taxi drivers! Dario gave us his perspective on the worst of BA’s traffic, the ‘hoods where tango spirit thrives, and where to get the best fugazzeta pizza!
Allie Lazar, Food Blogger & Writer
Allie Lazar of the Buenos Aires food blog Pick Up The Fork tells us about her favorite foodie spots, where to find the best ice cream and recalls the time a stranger once asked her to lend him a shoe.
Beautiful Bridge in Puerto Madero
One of Buenos Aires’s most iconic structures, the Woman’s Bridge in Puerto Madero is a striking piece of architecture, linking the city’s bustling center to its finest neighborhood for leisure.
Argentina Reciprocity Entry Fee Rescinded
Before arriving in Argentina tourists from Canada must pay a ‘reciprocity fee’ online via the Argentinian Immigration website and print the receipt to show on arrival. The fee has been suspended for US and Australian citizens!
Casa SaltShaker ‘Closed Door’ Restaurant
At chef Dan Perlman’s ‘closed door’ restaurant in his apartment the atmosphere is relaxed and intimate. Guests feast on five courses of Perlman’s culinary creations, each paired with a different wine.
Buenos Aires Latin American Art Museum
The Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA) holds an outstanding regional collection of contemporary art. Don’t miss exciting traveling shows, a lovely cafe, and a whimsical museum store!
El Ateneo Grand Splendid Bookstore
A mecca for any book lover, El Ateneo Grand Splendid is one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world. Housed in an old theatre with rows of tomes and a cafe on the stage, this is a BA must see!
Dan Perlman, Expat Chef
A Q&A with Dan Perlman in which the US chef, sommelier, writer and blogger tells us the best places to get empanadas, ice cream and steak in Buenos Aires and why you should never trust Google Maps
Rock Music in Argentina
While Tango is unequivocally the most famous Argentine music, national rock and roll has a lively history, and is beloved across generations. Find out what’s pumping on the radio across Buenos Aires!