Soul Café — A Foxy Spot in Las Canitas
The soulful, the hip, the foxy will fit right in at Soul Café, owned by Argentine rocker, Fabián Vön Quintiero (or El Zorrito, the keyboardist for famed Argentine rocker, Charly Garcia). …
Mundo Bizarro — Buenos Aires’ Rockabilly Hang-Out
If you’re a rockabilly whose found yourself in Buenos Aires you’ll want to head to Palermo bar, Mundo Bizzaro.
Home Hotel: A Stylish Boutique Hotel in Palermo
Home Hotel in Palermo Viejo is a popular hotel and brunch destination. See the hotel and meet the Irish-Argentine, Patricia O’Shea who owns the hotel with her husband, Tom Rixton. …
Getting a Haircut in Buenos Aires
If you need a haircut in Buenos Aires and, like us, think beauty comes from within, no problem. You can just pop into any of the many barbershops or salons …
Five Cool Rooms: Palermo Boutique Hotel on a Budget
Five Cool Rooms is a boutique hotel in Palermo Soho that is so assured of its own coolness that it’s not worried about catching your attention from the street. In …
Argentina’s Wild Economy & Current Exchange Rates
Argentina has several different currency exchange rates, which can be confusing for visitors. If you’re wondering what the ‘Blue Dollar’ is and why it even exists, read this post and …
Dealing with Money in Argentina: Cash, Credit Cards, and Change
Cash is still king in current-day Argentina. Thankfully, now credit and debit cards get a more favorable rate than they once did. Until 2022, using credit or debit cards to …
Avoiding Common Buenos Aires Scams & Swindles: Your Essential Guide
Firstly, and this goes without saying, if you don’t look like an obvious tourist, you are less likely to be targeted. Sometimes you need to take a quick peek at your Lonely Planet in public, but at least try to avoid the Hawaiian shirt, socks and sandals ensemble.
Broccolino — Italian Downtown with a Touch of Brooklyn
If you’re downtown, and have a craving for Italian (albeit with a pinch of New York City), go no further than Broccolino. This large but intimate-feeling restaurant straddles the corner …
Tips to Stay Safe in Argentina
Argentina is a bit of an outlier when it comes to crime, on a continent often painted with a broad brush regarding safety concerns. Along with neighboring Uruguay and Chile, …