A charming family runs Rincon de Quesos, a wine, cheese and specialty shop in San Telmo where you can stock up on Argentina’s best vino and artisan goodies for your next soirée or pack them up and take them home. Aside from a wide variety of Argentina’s finest nectar, this boutique stocks country-style cold cuts […]
Archives for September 2010
Safety for Female Travelers
Argentina is a relatively safe country for women to travel alone. Argentina’s men have a reputation for freely expressing their appreciation for women passing by on the street and as being charming devils who will say anything to get what they want, but it is much more likely that a single female traveler will suffer […]
Porteño Corner: Alberto Baiz , Owner of Rincón de Quesos
Alberto Baiz Owner, Rincón de Quesos Age: 49 San Telmo • When and why did you open a wine and cheese store here? We opened it 2005 after doing an investigation into what type of businesses the area was lacking. There wasn’t a winery in this neighborhood so […]
Hostel Nómade: A Relaxed Stay in San Telmo
*Editors note, this hostel has changed hands and is now residential. Search others in San Telmo here: This small hostel is one of the nicer ones in the picturesque heart of San Telmo. Nómade is located in a traditional house on a quiet street with a nice courtyard, and a pleasant mix of travelers […]
Porteño Corner: Baker, Mario Alarcón
Mario Alarcón Vendor, Cosas Ricas Bakery, San Telmo (Founded: 1898) Age: 48 —Villa Crespo Q: This bakery is always so busy, but if people eat sweet croissants and pastries everyday for breakfast don’t they get overweight? Yes they do get fat like me! I need to lose 20 kilos. • Do you […]
