Guidebook for Buenos Aires
Sightseeing
El Museo Casa Carlos Gardel
735 Jean JauresGodfather of the tango
A historic working class neighbourhood for prime antiquing, delicious gelato, and cobblestone streets. Keep watch for the alleyway restaurants and networks of shops. Don't miss the weekend markets.
736 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Telmo
A historic working class neighbourhood for prime antiquing, delicious gelato, and cobblestone streets. Keep watch for the alleyway restaurants and networks of shops. Don't miss the weekend markets.
Everything Else
Take the Tren de la Costa from Retiro to Tigre for a Parana Delta river tour to experience lush vegetation and a different life. Houses on stilts, and lifestyle that is dependent on river boats.
464 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
1860 Av. Santa FeTake the Tren de la Costa from Retiro to Tigre for a Parana Delta river tour to experience lush vegetation and a different life. Houses on stilts, and lifestyle that is dependent on river boats.
Take the train to Tigre where you can take a lazy cruise down the river and enjoy the local flora and fauna.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Retiro-Mitre Station
1430 Av. Dr. José María Ramos MejíaTake the train to Tigre where you can take a lazy cruise down the river and enjoy the local flora and fauna.
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Fine Art
Museum opening times
Tuesday to Friday
12.30 - 8.30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
1166 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
1473 Av. del LibertadorNational Museum of Fine Art
Museum opening times
Tuesday to Friday
12.30 - 8.30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Whether or not you have the opportunity to enjoy an evening at a ballet, or with the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra, a tour of the Teatro is essential!
1335 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Colón
1171 CerritoWhether or not you have the opportunity to enjoy an evening at a ballet, or with the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra, a tour of the Teatro is essential!
Art installations, and live music venue.
422 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Cultural Recoleta
1930 JunínArt installations, and live music venue.
Food Scene
Treat yourself to an exquisite breakfast or a delightful afternoon tea featuring local gastronomy in a refined setting. This hotel has been visited by the likes of Sofia Loren and Nelson Mandela.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alvear Palace Hotel
1891 Av. AlvearTreat yourself to an exquisite breakfast or a delightful afternoon tea featuring local gastronomy in a refined setting. This hotel has been visited by the likes of Sofia Loren and Nelson Mandela.
Great medialunas and coffee, including omelettes with salad
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nucha
1989 Av. DorregoGreat medialunas and coffee, including omelettes with salad
Le Blé
4300 Mariscal Antonio José de SucreFor breakfast
Delicious 5 star dining experience for which you'll need reservations. First seating at 8:00 pm, and second at 10:00.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roux
2300 PeñaDelicious 5 star dining experience for which you'll need reservations. First seating at 8:00 pm, and second at 10:00.
Excellent food and service. Spanish food, including paella, and great seafood and meat dishes.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Burladero
1488 Pres. José Evaristo UriburuExcellent food and service. Spanish food, including paella, and great seafood and meat dishes.
Shopping
For those of us who are inspired by design. A collection of stores dedicated to home design and decor.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buenos Aires Design Mall
2501 Av. PueyrredónFor those of us who are inspired by design. A collection of stores dedicated to home design and decor.
Designer stores, but beware and stay away if you are allergic to scents. Most malls in Buenos Aires are highly scented.
Jackie Smith for colourful leather and synthetic bags by local designer.
426 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Patio Bullrich
1245 PosadasDesigner stores, but beware and stay away if you are allergic to scents. Most malls in Buenos Aires are highly scented.
Jackie Smith for colourful leather and synthetic bags by local designer.
Frenkel's Leather World
1075 FloridaLeather goods, especially high quality men's shoes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rated 27 out of 50 bars in the world by the New York Times. Access to basement bar is through the flower fridge in the flower and wine shop!
256 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Floreria Atlántico
872 ArroyoRated 27 out of 50 bars in the world by the New York Times. Access to basement bar is through the flower fridge in the flower and wine shop!
Presidente Bar
188 Pres. Manuel QuintanaDelicious drinks in a stunning venue.
Parks & Nature
3 de Febrero
3 de FebreroBiking and picnics by the water.