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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]