Buenos Aires, Argentina

Country: Argentina

City: Buenos Aires

Duration: 4 days

Buenos Aires is a vibrant city know for its culture and art, its food and wine and lively nightlife.

Here are some of our highlights from the capital of Argentina…

Sights

1.      La Boca

La Boca is a very popular tourist destination in Buenos Aires. It is famous for its brightly coloured buildings and for its Caminito Museum. The pedestrian street has tango artists dancing on the cobblestones but you have to pay for a photograph! The area was once settled by Italians and you can sit in one of its Italian taverns for a drink or a bite to eat and enjoy live tango dancing.

2.      Palermo

Palermo is one of the largest neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires. Here you can visit the zoo, walk in the beautiful park, go to the Japanese Gardens or stroll around the small boutiques and cafes.

 The Japanese Gardens

3.      Plaza de Mayo

This is the main square in central Buenos Aires. It is lovely to walk around and see some of the city's famous landmarks such as the Casa Rosada (The President's House a.k.a. The Pink House), the May Pyramid (statue) and the Metroplitan Cathedral .

 Casa Rosada

Activities:

1.      Tango Class/Show

There are many companies that offer a tango class with dinner/free drink and a tango show afterwards. The tango lesson was fairly basic and the food was average but we had had a fun night. Johnny even got to dance with the Brazilian dancer mid show!

     2.   A South American Football (Soccer) Game

If you are in Buenos Aires, you should definitely try get to a football game. We went to see River Plate V's San Lorenzo. The River Plate fans were chanting songs continuously and there was a great atmosphere to the game. It as a pity that the standard wasn't that high.

Missed goal opportunity

Great chants!

Food:

1.      'La Cabrera'

This steak house in Palermo was recommended twice to me by friends back home. This place opens at 7 and if you are out by 8 you get 40% off! We got steak, obviously which was delicious and some yummy breads and dips and a glass of red wine. We were out by 8! We left so quickly for a finish that I forgot my jacket!

2.      Chocolate con Churros  

This doughnut type fried pastry with dulce de leche (caramel) centre, accompanied with a hot chocolate is to die for! You can find them in most cafes.