Buenos Aires

Plaza Mayor, the Best Panettone in Argentina

Argentina has strong Italian and Spanish roots caused by the colonies and the huge immigration during several wars in Europe. Therefore, Argentine cuisine is described as a cultural blending of Mediterranean influences brought by the Spanish during the colonial period and, later, by Italian and Spanish immigrants to Argentina during the 19th and 20th centuries, with influences from a further cultural blending of criollos (due to …

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Top Places You Should Visit in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

San Telmo is the oldest barrio (neighbourhood) of Buenos Aires. It is a well-preserved area of the Argentine metropolis and is characterized by its colonial buildings, cafes, tango parlours and antique shops on its cobblestone streets, which are often filled with artists and dancers. It is known for its bohemian atmosphere, cultural richness, and unique character. This post contains some of the …

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El Ateneo Grand Splendid

Visit El Ateneo, the most beautiful bookshop in the World

El Ataneo Grand Spendid is considered the most beautiful bookshop in the World. In 2019, it was named the “world’s most beautiful bookstore” by the National Geographic, and made it to the 22nd position of the Top 25 landmarks in the World of  TripAdvisor’s travellers choice. Situated on Avenida Santa Fe in Barrio Norte/Recoleta, the building was designed by architects Peró and …

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La Pasionaria

Best cool and quirky restaurants in Buenos Aires

An antique shop that becomes a restaurant on weekends, a clothing/antique store/bar/restaurant combination in San Telmo, a speak-easy pub at the back of a pizza place, a well-known and well-established Cebicheria and a few traditional “cantinas/bodegones”. This is a selection of cool and quirky restaurants in Buenos Aires that you should visit. La Pasionaria Located …

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