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Belgrano: A Taste of Britain in Buenos Aires

If the giant leafy neighborhood of Palermo are the lungs of Buenos Aires, then its next-door neighbor Belgrano comprises the rest of the pulmonary system. This substantial barrio contains a nice mix of bustling commercial streets and quiet tree-lined residential avenues. Named for Argentine forefather and creator of the Argentine flag, Manuel Belgrano, this neighborhood […]

La Boca & El Caminito

La Boca, the Buenos Aires’ neighborhood famed for its colorful houses, its tango and its soccer team, is the one spot that makes every visitor’s agenda. The centerpiece is the cobblestone strip, El Caminito, or little walkway. The one-time railway route is lined with the bright facades that make La Boca postcard perfect. Named for […]

The Costanera Sur: Buenos Aires Southern Promenade

The Costanera Sur was once one of the city’s most beloved destinations long before the neighborhood it now is adjacent to, Puerto Madero even existed. From the 1920’s to the 1960’s citizens would come here to cool off in the River Plate at the Baleanario Munipal Sur riverside beach and pass the evening listening to […]

Almagro: A Slice of Middle Class Porteño Life

Almagro, an area which borders no less than eight other neighborhoods, is often overlooked by tourists. It therefore remains an unspoiled, authentic and appealing slice of middle-class porteño life. It is safer than San Telmo, less pretentious than Palermo, and centrally located. Almagro is a high-density sector where everyone knows their neighbors. It’s chock-a-block with […]

Almagro: Places of Interest

Anyone wanting to explore ‘the real Buenos Aires’ could easily spend a pleasant few hours wandering the streets of Almagro, an underrated middle-class neighborhood in the heart of the city. Las Violetas Cafe Almagro’s number one tourist attraction is the grand Las Violetas, a 125-year old confitería that instantly transports visitors to a more congenial […]

Attractions in Puerto Madero

Puerto Madero is a nice neighborhood to lounge in one of many parks, ride a bike and perhaps dine on the waterfront, but it’s not distinguished for its abundance of touristic sights. There are a handful of attractions for sightseers, history buffs and art lovers in Puerto Madero though. On the east side of dock […]