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 location in Palermo a decade ago, Art Factory has debuted three new locations, making this hostel more popular than Buenos Aires’ longtime favorite for single […]
ArteBA: Buenos Aires’ Annual Contemporary Art Fair
ArteBa is one of Latin America’s largest contemporary art fairs. Taking place over the course of three days, the annual Buenos Aires’ event attracts over 120,000 art junkies from across the planet and provides visitors the chance to hobnob with the Argentine elite, artists and celebrities. Sponsored by The ArteBA Foundation and brought together […]
Foto of the Week: Homeless, BA Style
The number of people who live in Buenos Aires’ streets is surprisingly low for a city of its size. Due to government housing programs and growing villas — slums with provisional housing — there are less than 20,000 people turned out on Buenos Aires’ sidewalks. Los Angeles, California, a U.S. city of similar size, has […]
Rendez-Vous — A Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Palermo
Rendez-Vous is a boutique hotel that perfectly fits in with its chic surroundings in Palermo Hollywood. Popular with Brazilians, this oasis in the middle of one of Buenos Aires’ trendiest areas is immaculately clean with a contemporary feng shui flair. Overseen by the friendly and professional, Fréderic Dubois, the hotel features 11 uniquely decorated rooms […]
Porteño Corner: Translator and Painter, Malu Canton
Malu Canton Translator/painter Age: ‘Very old’ Lives: Palermo Soho • It’s a big debate among residents of Palermo. Do you refer to your neighborhood as ‘Palermo Soho’ or ‘Palermo Viejo’? I prefer ‘Palermo Viejo.’ Now they have all sorts of names — Palermo Soho, […]
