The Plaza de Mayo is as fundamental to Argentine political history as La Boca and homesick immigrants are to tango. The square is a political hub, financial and administrative center and throughout history has been a symbol of disaster, rebellion and … [Read more...]
Money Exchange & Other Hustles on Florida St.
On Florida Street, downtown Buenos Aires' pedestrian mall, near the corner of LaValle, it's inevitable to come across some shady-looking characters yelling out, ‘cambio, cambio!’ These ‘unofficial’ (read: illegal) money changers, are known in … [Read more...]
Florida Street: Galería Güemes Through the Years
Galería Güemes is another art nouveau jewel on downtown's Florida Street, but you wouldn't know it from glancing at it street side. After a 1971 fire caused serious damage to the exterior of the 1915 building it was modernized and … [Read more...]
La Cantina Francesa: Gourmet Fast Food
Editor's note: This restaurant is now closed.try some nearby favorites such as Dadá, Milion, or Gran Bar Danzon. La Cantina Francesa is a buffet-style eatery in Microcentro which manages to serve up fast and easy lunches without compromising on … [Read more...]
The World’s Most Elegant Burger King
All along Buenos Aires downtown Florida Street visitors will find beautiful historic buildings occupied by multinational corporate chains—it’s an unfortunate reality for traditionalists but these buildings, unlike the Naval Center and Argentine Rural … [Read more...]