El Obrero — A Working Man’s BBQ in La Boca
For straight-up Argentine beef and pasta dishes in La Boca, El Obrero (‘the working man’) is a classic cantina with a grimy charm. This place hasn’t changed much since it …
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.
Read about the city’s cool spots, most special ‘barrios,’ events and unmissable landmarks.
Grape Harvest Festival 2011 Events
* This post is outdated, please see the latest Vendimia post. This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Vendimia Grape Harvest Festival in Mendoza. Here is the line up …
Buenos Aires Shoah Museum: The Holocaust’s Echo in Argentina
The Buenos Aires Shoah Museum, the only of its kind in Latin America, serves as a museum, memorial and moral reminder by telling the story of the Holocaust and its …
Chinatown Buenos Aires: Discover Barrio Chino
Buenos Aires’ Chinatown (Barrio Chino as it is known by locals) is signaled by an ornate stone archway alongside the train tracks at the intersection of Juramento and Arribeños in …
Shopping in Chinatown Buenos Aires: Hot Sauce, PB & Spices — Oh My!
Buenos Aires’ Barrio Chino (that’s Chinatown) may only comprise two city streets, but it’s a bustling commercial area packed with people, restaurants, small shops, and, most notably, supermarkets. The stores …
Fundación Proa: A Panorama of Contemporary Art in La Boca
A colorful neighborhood history and contemporary art beautifully collide at Fundación Proa, La Boca’s most celebrated art gallery and culture center. This beacon of modernization is set alongside the otherwise …
Bar Británico: San Telmo’s Historic 24-Hour Hangout
Among the mythical dive bars of Buenos Aires is San Telmo’s enduring Bar Británico. The corner bar facing Parque Lezama first opened in 1928 as ‘La Cosechera’ (The Harvester). From …
MALBA: Modern Masters Showcased in Buenos Aires
The Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA by its Spanish acronym) should be at the top of the museum list for art lovers visiting Argentina’s capital. The museum …
The Historic San Telmo Market:
One-Stop Shopping in San Telmo A stroll through the Mercado de San Telmo. completes any trip to San Telmo, whether you’re looking for a vintage leather coat, an old Elvis …
The Sunday San Telmo Fair
There is always a lot to see and do in ‘The Republic of San Telmo,’ but the colorful Sunday street fair is the bohemian neighborhood’s biggest attraction. The Feria de …