Services in Buenos Aires
Driving & Car Rental
Argentina is a huge country with many out-of-the-way scenic areas that lend themselves to road trips, particularly in Patagonia, Mendoza‘s wine country, the Andean Northwest and to visit small towns…
Buenos Aires Tango Shows & Activities
For many, tango is synonymous with Argentina. Seeing a tango show in Buenos Aires is one of those obligatory tourist activities visitors feel compelled to do, just like seeing a…
Activities in Buenos Aires 🎻
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.
Casa Rosada: Argentina’s Pink Government House
Sitting at the edge of Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada is one of the most iconic buildings in Buenos Aires. With its pink façade and palace-like design, the governmental…
Food + Drink ☕
The Allure of the Traditional Buenos Aires Cafe
To get a feel for the soul of Buenos Aires, it’s necessary to sample a variety of Buenos Aires cafe-eateries for a taste of Porteño life. The café-bar restaurants you…
A Guide to Pizza in Buenos Aires & Where to Find the Best Pies
Buenos Aires is one of the world’s great pizza capitals, at least in the sheer number of pizzerias. You can’t walk a city block without passing a pizza joint, or…
Malbec: Argentina’s Signature Red Wine
You haven’t really been to Argentina unless you’ve enjoyed a glass of Malbec with a big juicy steak. The ubiquitous Argentine nectar made from the deep purple Malbec grape had…
Guide to Ordering Coffee like a Local
Ordering coffee like a local is the first step to fully immerse yourself in Argentina’s vibrant coffee culture. Italian coffee culture has spread worldwide in the last thirty years or…
Landmarks 🏛
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.
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…
The Plaza de Mayo: Argentina’s Most Famous Square
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…
Abasto Shopping: An Old-Time Market Turned Mall
Abasto Shopping Mall, the huge art deco style complex in the neighborhood of the same name, is Buenos Aires largest shopping mall.
Argentine Spanish 🇦🇷
Where to Learn Spanish in Buenos Aires: Public & Private Schools
Argentina is a great place to study Spanish. It’s a vast, beautiful country packed with culture, and the local twist on Spanish, Castellano makes it even cooler. While most Argentines…
Lunfardo: The Dirty Slang of Buenos Aires
Lunfardo is a jargon of about 5,000 words that emerged among the lower classes in Buenos Aires in the second half of the 19th century. The slang first grew out…
Argentinismos: Weird Spanish Words Found Only in Argentina
Argentina was isolated from other Spanish speaking countries in its early history. This resulted in there being some vocabulary that is unique to the country (that even native Spanish speakers…
¿Spanish? ¿Castellano? Unique Characteristics of Argentine Spanish
Those who come to Argentina to learn the language will find that its interpretation of the Spanish language is every bit as unique as the country itself. Visitors quickly discover…