Palermo Hippodrome: Horse Racing & Glamour of a Bygone Era
The hippodrome of Buenos Aires is a place for horse racing, events and dining, set on spectacular, Victorian Era grounds in the trendy Palermo neighborhood.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Argentina’s capital is truly a city that never sleeps. It offers world-class museums, restaurants, cultural events, soccer and is the birthplace of the tango.
Authentic Argentine Gifts Found Online
If you travel to Argentina to bring a souvenir back to your loved ones this year, fear not! From cultural souvenirs to personal gifts, we’ve compiled a list of the …
Gran Bar Danzón: Buenos Aires’ James Bond-Style Bar
If James Bond had to rendezvous with a seductive female double agent in Buenos Aires he would probably invite her to El Gran Bar Danzón for a cocktail. This Recoleta …
Art Factory: Buenos Aires’ Hippest Hostel
Art Factory hostel is a cool option for a stay in Buenos Aires, not just for the graffiti throughout each location, but the relaxed, friendly vibe. Since opening their original …
Polo & the Pampas: The ‘Sport of Kings’ in Argentina
Argentina is obsessed with soccer but visitors sometimes don’t realize that the sport the country truly dominates is polo. The ‘sport of kings’ is played professionally only in 18 countries. …
Haunted Buenos Aires: Part Two
In Haunted Buenos Aires part two, we present some of the distinctive bedeviled private properties in the city, just in time for Halloween. The Old House of Luca Proden Luca …
Gibraltar: Buenos Aires’ Original British Pub
In San Telmo a thirst for home is quenched at Gibraltar Pub. The reigning champion for Buenos Aires’ most authentic British pub, it’s a gathering place for travelers, foreign settlers …
La Catedral, Bohemian Tango Temple
Behind a nondescript door that looks like the entrance to an office building hides the cavernous La Catedral del Tango. The Cathedral is a unique milonga (tango ballroom) where tango …
Mataderos Fair: A Gaucho Market on the Outskirts of Buenos Aires
The Feria de Mataderos is the largest outdoor craft fair in Argentina. Here cowboys known as gauchos show off their horsemanship, dancers cavort to the sound of Argentine folk tunes, and food stands offer various delicious regional dishes.
The Teatro Colón: Argentina’s Most Resplendent Theater
One of Buenos Aires’ finest landmarks, the grand Teatro Colón occupies an entire city block and an even larger space in the hearts and minds of Argentines. The theater is …