BOCHA: A New open-air gastronomic market in the glamorous Campo Argentino de Polo de Palermo

BOCHA: A New open-air gastronomic market in the glamorous Campo Argentino de Polo de Palermo

Buenos Aires is taking the food hall concept to a whole new level. Bocha takes the greatest icons of Argentine food, our favorite chefs, to create a unique space for talents and flavors to meet. A space that contains the gastronomic heart of our country, in the center of the city with projection towards the world.

A unique landscape within our city, in which the open countryside merges with the architecture and embraces each gastronomic proposal at the hands of the main chefs of the current local scene. A privileged location in the heart of Palermo, with easy access for vehicles, bicycles and public transport.

What is BOCHA?

In a large open-air space next to the stands of the Campo Argentino de Polo, Bocha was installed, an open-air gastronomic market curated by renowned chef Narda Lepes: “The idea is to create a meeting place for the whole family, to that they eat rich, fresh, that they can try and learn from the kitchen of the best chefs but all year round, not just at a fair”, She explained.

It is located in the central part of the Campo Argentino de Polo, where the two fields meet, and is made up of 15 restaurants: Apu Nena by Cristina Sunae; Ribs to the River; Plant – Vegetable Kitchen; Shaffe; Bardo, the excellent mobile bar owned by Inés de los Santos; Togni’s pizzeria; Dogg; Vika Cocina, special mention because she is a young woman who cooks Armenian in a delicious way and is the favorite of the chefs; and Haiku by Yafuso, to prove a real Japanese proposal. For her part, Narda is in the epicurean restaurant of HSBC, as well as Capital Vinos – Wine Bar and Parrilla Pepe. In addition to Bocha, Imperial Beer house, Nómade and Cruza, which are established names, will continue on the premises throughout the year.

Hand-picked dining: Every dish has been personally taste-tested and approved by local experts.

What can I eat at Bocha?

Most of Bocha’s bars and restaurants are already established elsewhere in the city. This is the case of Apu Nena, the Asian tapas place run by chef Cristina Sunae, who arrives with her dumplings, her steamed bread, her vegan empanadas and her chicken skewers.

There is also Dogg (hamburgers and hot dogs) and Togni’s, the pizza “slice shop” that had already been operating with great success in Belgrano. In addition, Ribs al Río, which has a loyal public that follows them in their place overlooking the river in Costanera. It is a counter with many options: its artisanal smoked ribs and its “addictive” fries are two of the unbeatable of the house.

There are newcomers like Planta, a one hundred percent vegetable and homemade proposal: smoked carrot hotdogs, Caesar salad with crispy tofu and vegan pastries, among other options.

The first experience in front of the public of Vika Cocina, the Armenian dishes place of the young cook Victoria Karamanukian, “sponsored” by senior chefs who admire her work, also generates great expectations. The offer of stalls is completed with Pepe (grill on the go), Shafe (natural store), Haiku de Yafuso (Japanese cuisine) and drinks shops.

Within the promenade there are also bars and conventional restaurants (with tables and chairs in their own rooms). Bardo, the former itinerant bar of Inés de los Santos lands in Bocha with a menu of cocktails, drinks, sandwiches, salads, cheeses, cold cuts, etc. “We are going to have drinks that pair well at an organoleptic and conceptual level with what our neighbors offer,” says the bartender.

Bocha is great for Families with children

During the weekends there is a lot of entertainment for children: face painting by local artists, balloons, live music, puppet show, storytelling, horseback riding on polo ponies, bouncy houses and ping pong tables.

Where is it located?

During the weekends there is a lot of entertainment for children: face painting by local

Argentine Polo Field. Av. del Libertador 4096, Palermo.

Admission is free and free.

Open: Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Holidays from 12:00 to 20:00 and eves from 18:00 to 00:00.

A privileged location in the heart of Palermo, with easy access for vehicles, bicycles and public transport.

In the gastronomic stalls you can pay with cash or any credit card.

Before going to this food market, check opening hours at @bochapolo in Instagram because opening hours may vary. To find out about the events, on the IG @palermopolo.

Tip:
This visit can be combined with other attractions in the area such as Palermo Lakes, Rose garden or special events at Palermo Racetrack.

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MERCAT VILLA CRESPO

MERCAT VILLA CRESPO

Mercat Villa Crespo brings the best of the city together in the district of Villa Crespo: its best restaurants, drinks and cultural experiences for friends and families. Shop from dozens of local, sustainable farmers, drop off compost, and more.

Inspired by La Boquería in Barcelona and with the spirit of “Less supermarket, more Market”, Mercat Villa Crespo proposes a creative and innovative experience in the midst of the largest gastronomic and tourist hub in the country.

 

It is a market with restaurants and local gastronomic entrepreneurs. This indoor food court makes Villa Crespo the new trendy neighborhood for eating out in Buenos Aires. Where will the second headquarters be?

 

With an industrial aesthetic, the building located at Thames 747 has 2,700 square meters and is divided into 3 floors: a space for specially selected national producers (some are local for take away and others for on-site consumption), an auditorium and a foyer .

 

Its objective is “to be a meeting place to enjoy a varied gastronomic offer and discover products at affordable prices”.

 

Only at Mercat can you enjoy the exquisite specialty coffee of Grano Santo, from the hand of Germán López, third generation of coffee growers; buy fruits and vegetables without pesticides and by the kilo -or bag- in Organic Land; and access to pastoral meat from Pastizales Nativos, which promotes responsible livestock.

 

For its part, Let it V will offer 100% plant-based and gluten-free fusion food; and Haulani will add its dispatch of ice creams based on milk and coconut oil. There will also be dumplings, baos, buns, ramen and other dishes influenced by Asian cuisine by Koi; and Veggie will be present with its Middle Eastern vegetarian fast food concept.

 

The Italian tradition will unfold in Brocca Pasta, with a wide range of dry and stuffed pasta proposals that can be taken away or eaten on the spot, plus the spin-off of Brocca Pasticcería, with the great pastry milestones of that European country.

The expert cheese connoisseur Remo Valenti returns to serve the public, after several years, at Remo. And he will do it under two well-defined concepts: To the office, where only the cheeses, hams and salami that he considers to be at their right point will be for sale; and To the bar, where – just as his father dreamed – customers and friends can have a little taste on the go without having to wait until they get home.

 

The street food of exotic Transylvania comes from the hand of Erdely’s with its kürto, a crunchy sweet on the outside and fluffy on the inside, which is made at the moment and delivered steaming in its different versions.

 

In Dulce de leche & Co you can find the best milk candies and alfajores from small producers from all regions of the country; and the traditional Tucuman empanadas can be tasted at La Casa de Tafí.

 

The street food of exotic Transylvania comes from the hand of Erdely’s with its kürto, a crunchy sweet on the outside and fluffy on the inside, which is made at the moment and delivered steaming in its different versions.

 

In Dulce de leche & Co you can find the best milk candies and alfajores from small producers from all regions of the country; and the traditional Tucuman empanadas can be tasted at La Casa de Tafí.

 

As for drinks, there will be draft beer at La Choppería and Vico Wine Bar will be present with a boutique selection of the best wines from its portfolio -both by the glass and in the bottle-, plus cocktails, vermouth and other drinks dispensed from dispensers and taps.

 

Mercat can be visited on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays, from 11 a.m. to midnight. It will be closed on Mondays.

 

This unique food market arrives in the neighborhood of Villa Crespo to reverse the traditional concept of the market and open the debate on current food. With a very industrial aesthetic, the Mercat building -located at Thames 747, CABA- has 2700m2, is divided into three floors, has a space for specially selected local producers, and an auditorium and a foyer that will set trends due to the range of interesting content that they will present.

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Jewish Immigration to Argentina

Jewish Immigration to Argentina

Movements before 1930

By Ariela Bodner

 

In a political context to promote immigration to Argentina, organized Jewish life in the country was first recorded in the 1860s, when a small group of Jewish immigrants from France, England, and Germany founded the Israelite Congregation in 1862.

However, the immigration and Jewish presence in Argentina began at large scale in the late 1880s. The first organized contingent correlates with the arrival of more than 120 families from Russia and Ukraine, in August 1889; on the German steamer Weser.

This first group of immigrants, mostly religious, gave rise to the unique experience of Jewish agricultural colonization in Argentina. “Hands to work the land” was the motto of the time. That was what Argentina needed around 1880 when it had vast territories of uninhabited land and a Federal Government that encouraged European immigration.

Thousands of Jewish immigrants from European countries who suffered hardships, left discrimination, poverty, persecution and fear behind, taking a step towards the hope of a nation that promised equality, freedom and work; a young and thriving nation that invited them to rebuild their lives.

The negotiations resulted in the landowner Pedro Palacios offering part of his property and the pioneers had no choice but to buy these lands at prices much higher than the real value. Soon after, they founded Moises Ville, (literally Moses Village), 650 kilometers (403 miles) from BA, the mother of all Jewish colonies, as it was later called.

But Palacios soon abandoned them and the colonizing task became a mixture of unfulfilled promises, disappointments, sacrifices and an iron will.

Dr. Lowenthal, a scientist visiting the country on a fact-finding mission, was the first to be moved by the desperation of the immigrants and back to Europe devised a plan that Baron Hirsch learned about through the Jewish Alliance. As a result, in 1891, Baron Hirsch founded the JCA (Jewish Colonization Association), the philanthropic organization, with the goal of facilitating the immigration of Jews from Europe, which sponsored most of the agricultural settlements in Argentina.

Baron Hirsch promoted philanthropy for production purposes, fostering constructive work by providing the basic material resources necessary to obtain worthy means of exit. Agriculture was divided into two models, livestock and agriculture, laying the foundations for agricultural colonization and giving rise to the mythical figure of the “Jewish Gaucho”.

From 1889 to 1940, around 40 Jewish settlements were formed in Argentina.

Going through the tracks of the Jewish settlements is amazing. Most of the colonies are still alive, and Jewish tradition, history, and emotion are evident in every corner.

These are certainly special Jewish tours to trace the tracks of the Jewish Colonies where you will visit remote places lost in an immensity between the Argentine pampas and the sky to rediscover the past, recover an identity and recognize ourselves and the geography where our roots were established.

With subsequent waves of migration that continue to arrive in Argentina attracted by the virtues of what was then a modern version of the promised land, the number of Jews in Argentina began to grow exponentially until after the second war, when 8,000 survivors of the Shoah. But that is another story that we will write in another article.

Argentina is currently home to around 250,000 Jews, making it the largest Jewish community in South America and between the fifth and sixth in the world.

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10 Best Activities to do in Buenos Aires

10 Best Activities to do in Buenos Aires

Headed to Buenos Aires? You’ve got a lot of ground to cover. This guide breaks down all the best tours and activities you can do in the city, from our stunning waterfront to our bustling neighborhoods. Don’t leave before you check these must-do activities off your list.

Explore the city in an environmentally friendly way

Take advantage of our many eco-friendly guided tours: running, urban trekking, bicycle tours, rowing, and tours in electric eco-cars and on electric scooters.

Join a guided walking tour

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Buenos Aires is a great walking city. No matter where you start out, you'll find beautiful architecture and tree-lined avenues as you explore various areas. We really love the walking tours of San Telmo, La Boca, the Recoleta Cemetery, Palermo and the lively neighborhood of Once which is full of fabric sellers and shmatte shops, just like the streets of the Lower East Side used to be. Ideas South America offers walking tours in a different neighborhood each day of the week. Tours are available in Spanish, English, Italian, French and other languages.

Take a culinary tour

Buenos Aires cuisine is much more than beef, Malbec wine and dulce and leche. There are options for every taste and culture, with vegan, halal, kosher, Armenian, Japanese, Thai, Indian and many more types of restaurants in a city for everyone. Take a cooking or culinary tour of Buenos Aires’ diverse — and delicious — dining scene. Immerse yourself into Argentina's flavors with a Cooking Class where you will learn to make one of the most popular local specialties: Empanadas!

Attend a Sport event

The Argentine people are very passionate, especially when it comes to sport. Experience the atmosphere for yourself at a soccer or tennis match. Attending a football match in Argentina is one of the quintessential Argentine experiences, and nowhere is this more true that in Buenos Aires, where the country’s two biggest rival teams reside: Boca Juniors and River Plate.
The Boca Juniors-River Plate derby, or “superclásico”, is the biggest event in the country's soccer calendar. And, if you travel during Polo Season (between the months of October and early December) you can see the best polo of the world at The Tortugas Open, The Hurlingham Open, and The Argentine Polo Open Championship.

Discover the best of Buenos Aires food markets and festivals

On Sundays and public holidays, you can discover native Argentine traditions at the Feria de Mataderos, a colorful market with traditional crafts, food, and gaucho shows. The feria takes place at the junction of Avenida Lisandro de la Torre and Avenida De Los Corrales, Mataderos, 11am - 8pm (March to December). Summer is jam-packed with food fests, outdoor concerts, and Pride celebrations throughout the city. Winter brings beer festivals, indoor markets, and film fests. And spring and fall have a little bit of everything.

Take a comprehensive City Tour of Buenos Aires

This is our favorite tour of Buenos Aires. The introduction tour has a duration of 4 hours and it covers highlights and most important neighborhoods of the city. It also gives you ample time to walk some distinctive districts such as Recoleta, San Telmo, La Boca and Palermo. Not only will you be able to cover a wide range of neighborhoods and attractions, but you will identify the areas that you liked the most to explore on your own. In addition, the tour will give you a context to understand the growth and evolution of Buenos Aires.

Take advantage of Buenos Aires Cultural Agenda

Seen as the cultural capital of Latin America, Buenos Aires boasts a huge range of museums, art galleries, theaters, live concerts, cultural centers and international festivals. Don’t forget to check the calendar of events at the Colón Opera House to see the best conductors and guest artists on the international music scene.

Experience the city's nightlife

Buenos Aires knows how to keep the party going — we’re the birthplace of Tango, after all. There is no end of options for a night out in this city that never sleeps: nightclubs, bars, parties, cultural clubs, theaters, tango dancehalls. Come experience the unforgettable energy of our music and nightlife scene, from late-night dance floors to famous milongas and more.

Take a Private Tango Lesson

Social tango is different from the tango you might have seen in performances or competitions — more dramatic genres that are variously called stage, show, or ballroom tango, depending on the particular tradition. Unlike these genres, Argentine tango, sometimes called social tango or "tango salon", is danced for enjoyment, not for an audience. Private tango lessons are the quickest and most effective way to learn the art and skill of tango dancing. An hour tango private is usually equal to 3 or 4 group classes. Whether you are a beginner tango dancer or an experienced veteran, there is nothing like one-on-one instruction with an Argentine professional tango dancer to help you achieve your goals while you visit the mecca of tango.

Shop one-of-a-kind goods

Get a little retail therapy in Buenos Aires’ diverse shopping districts throughout our neighborhoods, with one-of-a-kind goods, high-end designers, outlet malls and local artisans and markets. You'll find antique stores in San Telmo, exceptional leather goods in Retiro, crafts in the Plaza Francia, fashion and design in Palermo. Check out what’s being made in Buenos Aires — you might just find the perfect souvenir.

In our company we are proud of working with a team of extraordinary local guides. They are passionate about the city they live in and very engaging. With excellent English skills, they will share their knowledge with you and they will make sure your experience will be cherished for years.

If you need to contact a local guide and hire one of these tours, let our team know and they will help you have the best guide for your visit in Buenos Aires. Contact Our Team

Updated Information and Travel Requirements to visit Argentina

Updated Information and Travel Requirements to visit Argentina

(As of October 26th, 2021)

Having exceeded 50% of the population vaccinated with 2 doses, Argentina has updated the conditions of entry of foreigners to Argentina. The conditions expressed below are dynamic according to the epidemiological situation, so we recommend contacting the local embassy and regulatory entities for information on updated requirements according to your nationality, country of residence and places recently visited.

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Coronavirus travel advisory and regulations in Argentina

  • People over 18 years of age must have a complete vaccination schedule, with the last application date at least 14 days before entering the country. Argentina admits the vaccines authorized in the country of origin.
 
  • 48 hours before arriving in Argentina, foreign tourists need to fill out a Health Affidavit before getting to the airport. The link with the form is found in this link: http://ddjj.migraciones.gob.ar/app/
 
  • Travelers must present a certificate of PCR test carried out with a maximum of 72 hours and a test with a negative result (covid 19).
 
  • Obligatory quarantine is eliminated for unvaccinated minors under 18 years of age, who travel with their family. They must present negative PCR just like adults.
 
  • Non-resident foreign citizens must also have travel insurance with coverage for COVID-19 care in Argentina, including hospitalization and isolation.
 
  • It is recommended to register in the APP CUIDAR within 48 hours. of arrival to the country. In case the final destination is in the interior, we recommend inquiring about the provincial regulations that are applicable.
 
  • Non-resident foreigners who do not come for tourist reasons and who do not present a complete vaccination scheme, duly authorized by Migrations to enter the country for work or medical reasons, must quarantine.
 
  • If a person tests positive for covid, that person will have to quarantine. The subsequent tests that they have to do and the cost of the stay in the places of compulsory isolation provided by the provincial authorities must be assumed by the person who enters the country and must be carried out according to the rules established by the competent authorities. Both the infected person and her close contacts must comply with the isolation in the places provided by the corresponding national authorities and destined for this purpose, until the safe transfer to their place of residence is carried out, if applicable.

Open borders in Argentina are:

  • Ezeiza International Airport, Jorge Newbery Airport, San Fernando Airport, Buquebus Port Terminal and Colonia Express Port Terminal.
  • Misiones (Iguazu): Iguazú Border Center, Foz de Iguazú and Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport.
  • Mendoza: Governor Francisco Gabrielli “El Plumerillo” International Airport and Cristo Redentor System Border Center, Horcones pass.
  • Ushuaia: From 10/20 the International Airport “Malvinas Argentinas” and the Port of Ushuaia.

As of October 20, the cruise season is enabled.

 

The conditions expressed above are variable according to the epidemiological situation, so we recommend contacting the local embassy and regulatory entities for information on updated requirements according to your nationality, country of residence and places recently visited.

 

This information is sent for informational purposes only. The personal documentation and verification of immigration and health requirements in force at the time of making the trip is the absolute responsibility of the passenger.

If you have any questions, please contact our Travel Experts.

Traveling to Argentina during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

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Traveling to Argentina during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

Last updated: [10/18/2021]

Foreigners will be allowed to enter the country starting Nov. 1 without quarantining, as long as they comply with protocols. Facemasks are no longer required for individuals who are alone in open-air settings, and social gatherings have no restrictions.

Authorities in Argentina have significantly relaxed COVID-19-related restrictions nationwide in response to an important decrease in cases during recent months. The Argentine government has announced that it will reopen Argentina’s borders to all fully vaccinated foreign travelers effective Nov. 1, 2021. Until that time, most nonresident foreign nationals, other than fully vaccinated travelers from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, remain prohibited from entry. Only citizens and legal residents of Argentina, as well as select foreign nationals, are allowed to enter Argentina, with only limited exceptions.
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Country-Specific Information

Please see “Entry and Exit Requirements” below for further details and continue to monitor this blog for additional updates.

All airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel. Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.

COVID-19 Testing:

• Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for foreigners in Argentina? Yes.

• Both PCR and antigen tests are widely available in the City of Buenos Aires. Outside of the City of Buenos Aires, U.S. citizens may find varying availability of testing.

• U.S. citizens may obtain COVID-19 tests at many private labs (diagnósticos/laboratorios). U.S. citizens should be prepared to pay the cost of the test and then work with insurance companies to seek reimbursement if applicable. The following is a non-exhaustive list of labs providing testing in the Buenos Aires area:

• Centro de Diagnostico Rossi

• Laboratorio Hidalgo

• Diagnostico Maipu

• IADT (Instituto Argentino de Diagnostico y Tratamiento)

• Central Lab

• If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes.

• Within the City of Buenos Aires, if using a private lab, results are generally available within 24 hours. If using a public hospital, the time frame for receiving results can vary between eight and 72 hours. Please note that private and public facilities may experience delays in returning test results if demand for tests increases.

• For information on limited humanitarian exemptions to CDC’s requirement that all U.S. bound travelers present a negative COVID test, please review the following page. Humanitarian exemptions to this order will be granted on an extremely limited basis and will only be considered when the country of departure lacks adequate COVID-19 testing capacity.   To submit information in support of an exemption, email  BuenosAiresCDCwaiver@state.gov.

• Test results are generally provided electronically. Test results are provided in Spanish.

• Current proof of a COVID-19 vaccine does not satisfy the testing requirement for all passengers arriving to the United States.

Entry and Exit Requirements:

• Foreign citizens, with direct relatives (spouse, parents, minor children, and adult children) who are Argentine citizens or residents, may enter Argentina for a temporary visit under exceptional circumstances if certain conditions are met. U.S. citizens should be advised that whether entry will be authorized is a discretionary decision made by Argentine immigration officials at specific ports of entry; the U.S. Embassy cannot intercede in this process. If the requested entry is denied, the passenger will be ordered to depart on the next available flight or means of transport. In addition, travelers seeking entry under this program must present: a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or legal documentation of common law marriage or partnership (with required apostille) as evidence of the direct relation with the Argentine citizen. Travelers are also required to present a copy of the National ID Card (DNI) of the Argentine relative, return travel reservation/tickets, negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before travel, and evidence of medical travel insurance that includes hospitalization and quarantine coverage for COVID-19. The traveler must also present at the port of entry a letter of request that provides the necessary reason for the visit, dates of entry and departure to and from Argentina, address where the traveler will stay, and any additional relevant information required for the immigration official to evaluate the request. The Government of Argentina announcement of this program is available at the following link.

• Test results are generally provided electronically. Test results are provided in Spanish.

• Current proof of a COVID-19 vaccine does not satisfy the testing requirement for all passengers arriving to the United States.

• International travelers to Argentina are restricted to the following ports of entry: Ministro Pistarini Ezeiza International Airport, San Fernando International Airport, Aeropuerto Internacional Gobernador Francisco Gabrielli “El Plumerillo”, Tte. Benjamín Matienzo International Airport, Buquebus Ferry Terminal; and the land border crossings of Paso de los Libres – Uruguayana, Sistema Cristo Redentor, San Sebastián, and Gualeguaychú – Fray Bentos.

• Foreign citizens traveling under this program are required to pay a fee to Argentine Immigration Office upon arrival.

• U.S. citizens residing in Argentina who enter the country will be exempted from quarantine so long as they have been fully vaccinated and the second dose has been given 14 days before arrival in Argentina. Argentine Authorities will require evidence of vaccination. See the Government Order here.

• A negative COVID-19 PCR test administered no more than 72 hours prior to departure is required for all arriving international travelers. Upon arrival all passengers will be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test administered by local health officials. All passengers are required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test between the fifth and seventh day after arrival. All passengers must bear the costs of the COVID-19 test. Travelers may carry out social activities but they are prohibited from attending mass events or using collective land transport.

• All unvaccinated travelers, including minor children, are required to quarantine for seven days upon arrival.

• Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes.

• A negative COVID-19 PCR test administered no more than 72 hours prior to departure is required for all arriving international travelers.

• Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes.

• All passengers arriving in Argentina will be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test administered by local health officials. All passengers must bear the cost of the COVID-19 test.

• U.S. citizens who are legal residents in bordering countries are currently allowed to enter Argentina if they have been in the bordering country 14 days before arrival in Argentina and will be exempted from quarantine so long as they have been fully vaccinated and the second dose has been given 14 days before arrival in Argentina. Argentine Authorities will require evidence of vaccination. See the Government Order here.

• Passengers traveling for business who have received prior permission to enter from Argentine immigration authorities will be exempted from the quarantine requirement as long as they meet the vaccines requirement mentioned above.

• The full text of the announcement can be found here (in Spanish).

• Permission must be granted by Argentine immigration authorities and travelers should be prepared to show any relevant documentation related to their employment and purpose of travel.

• The U.S. Embassy has no role in this exemption request and all inquiries should be directed to Argentine immigration authorities here.

• U.S. citizens will be allowed to enter Argentina as from November 1, 2021 and will be excepted from quarantine so long as they have been fully vaccinated and the second dose has been given 14 days before arrival in Argentina. Argentine Authorities will require evidence of vaccination. See the Government Order here.

• Argentine immigration authorities require that all travelers entering or exiting Argentina submit an electronic sworn statement within the 48 hours before their arrival/departure. The form is available here. Travelers may be required to present the confirmation e-mail they receive from this system to board a flight.

• All passengers transiting Argentina must comply with the same requirements as those passengers entering and remaining in Argentina.

• Multiple countries in the region have implemented travel restrictions with little advance notice. To stay informed of the latest travel restrictions, visit the U.S. Embassy COVID-19 webpage for the country of your intended destination or stopover.

• As of July 8, 2021, Argentine Immigration authorities (Migraciones Argentinas) announced the termination of the automatic 30-day visa extension for all non-residents with visas originally set to expire after March 17, 2020. See details on the most recent decree here and contact  Migraciones with any questions.

Movement Restrictions:

• Is a curfew in place? No.

• While there is no nationwide curfew, cities and departments on high alert given the epidemiological and sanitary situation may be subject to curfew. Additional information regarding the epidemiological and sanitary levels within Argentina can be found here (in Spanish).

• Anyone residing or traveling in Argentina should consult with local authorities for the most up to date information regarding the status of each city or department as they may move between mandatory quarantine and social distancing measures depending on the current conditions. For more information, visit this page (in Spanish).

• Plan to limit your movements in accordance with the latest guidelines in your city.

• Masks or other face coverings are mandatory nationwide in public spaces, including public transportation and passenger vehicles.

• Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No.

• Additional information about interprovincial travel can be found here  (In Spanish). Individual provinces may require additional local permits to enter or transit.

Quarantine Information:

• U.S. citizens residing in Argentina who enter the country as from Friday September 24 will be exempted from quarantine as long as they have been fully vaccinated and the second doses has been given 14 days before arrival in Argentina. Argentine Authorities will require evidence of vaccination.

• A negative COVID-19 PCR test administered no more than 72 hours prior to departure is required for all arriving international travelers. Upon arrival all passengers will be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test administered by local health officials. All passengers are required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test between the fifth and seventh day after arrival. All passengers must bear the costs of the COVID-19 test. Travelers may carry out social activities but they are prohibited from attending mass events or using collective land transport.

• All unvaccinated travelers, including minor children, are required to quarantine for seven days upon arrival.

• Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival or are determined to have been in close contact with a COVID-positive traveler will face a mandatory quarantine in a government determined location. Passengers must bear the cost of the mandatory quarantine. Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival must also undergo and bear the cost of a COVID-19 genomic sequencing test.

• Provincial authorities and the City of Buenos Aires authorities may require any arriving passengers to quarantine in government mandated locations even if passenger have tested negative for COVID-19. Passengers must comply and bear the cost if ordered to quarantine.

• Passengers must undergo an additional COVID-19 PCR test on day seven of their quarantine as a condition for ending their quarantine period.

• In addition, provincial authorities may introduce additional quarantine measures and travel restrictions with little prior notice. Please check the website of your province’s Ministry of Health for more details.

Transportation Options:

• Are commercial flights operating? Yes.

• Several commercial carriers, including American, United, Delta, and Aerolíneas Argentinas, offer direct flights to the United States.  Passengers electing to book a flight with a stopover in another country should verify with their air carrier and that country’s immigration authorities their ability to transit at their stopover point. For booking questions and documentary requirements, contact your air carrier.

• Individual provinces may require additional documentation.  Each province has varying health, testing, and documentation requirements for entry, transit, and departure.  You must check with the authorities of each province you intend to travel from, to, or through what requirements may apply to you. The national government is maintaining a list of entry requirements for various provinces here.

• Is public transportation operating? Yes.

Fines for Non-Compliance (if applicable):

• Failure to adhere to quarantine, social distancing, movement restrictions, and other health guidance may result in fines and/or criminal penalties, up to and including arrest and jail time.

Before you buy a travel insurance policy, check your government travel warnings and health advice – there may be no travel insurance cover for locations with a government travel ban or health advice against travel.

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Top 10 Tours to do in Buenos Aires: Experiences That Shouldn’t Be Missed

Top 10 Tours to do in Buenos Aires: Experiences That Shouldn't Be Missed

We created a list of top tours to do in Buenos Aires that you shouldn’t miss while visiting this ever-growing city. Some attractions may sound familiar (yet still worthwhile), like the Colon Opera House and Recoleta Cemetery, but some are hidden gems, like an amazing Palermo Food Tour and an off-the-beaten path graffiti neighborhood in Colegiales.

Whether it’s your first time in Buenos Aires or you already have your favorite steakhouse, here's how to explore different sides of Argentina's cosmopolitan capital.

Overview Tour of Buenos Aires

This is the most complete tour of Buenos Aires and our favorite one. It has a duration of 4 hours and it will introduce you to a wide array of Buenos Aires neighborhoods and major attractions in town. This overview tour includes ample time to not only drive but also have a walk through a sampling of historic districts which shed light into the development of Buenos Aires. Engaging and knowledgeable guides will provide an unforgettable experience.

This tour is ideal for adults as well as families.

Walking Tour of Recoleta Cemetery

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You might think why a cemetery is recommended as a “must see” when there are so many attractions and things to do in Buenos Aires. But the Recoleta Cemetery is a truly amazing place. Recoleta Cemetery, in the heart of Buenos Aires, is arguably the world's most beautiful place to rest in peace. The Carrara marble mausoleums and massive monuments erected by past generations are unlike anything we have experienced before. The 14 acres of the cemetery are organized in squares, which are divided by wide tree-lined avenues flanked by mausoleums of different architectural styles are built on the most expensive square meter in the city. Here are buried the most illustrious sons and daughters of Buenos Aires (from presidents, writers, scientists, artists, Nobel laureates, warriors of independence). And as if that were not enough, among the most revered tombs is that of Eva Duarte, also known as Evita Perón. It is the most visited mausoleum.

The duration of this Walking tour is 2 hours.
This tour is ideal for adults and young adults (teenagers and older).

Jewish Tour of Buenos Aires

A local Jewish guide will provide a full understanding of Jewish life in Buenos Aires. The tour includes entry into the most important Jewish Institutions and sites, stunning synagogues, the Shoah Museum, educational institutions, residential areas, Jewish restaurants, Jewish delis and much more.

Duration of Jewish Tour: 4 hours.
This tour is great for adults and families. The tour is wheelchair accessible.

The Evita Tour

Although Eva Peron has been called the most powerful Latin American woman of her time, perhaps ever, many people in North America and Europe had never heard of her until the musical was performed. Who was Eva Peron and why was she one of Argentina’s most powerful and famous leaders? From her upbringing as a humble country girl, to the leader of the Argentinean masses, you will be shown the real story of Eva Peron.

Duration of this tour: 3 hours.

Afternoon with the Masters

Led by a contemporary art enthusiast, this tour is ideal for art connoisseurs, fine art collectors, or any person seeking an exclusive experience. The tour provides an opportunity to visit studios of recognized local painters in Palermo, silversmiths in San Telmo and plastic artists in the district of Villa Crespo. Your guide will help you gain insight into Latin American masterpieces and explore the vision of Argentine contemporary art.

Palermo Grafitti Tour

This guided tour reveals the extraordinary history of the city's active urban art culture from its political origins to the modern context in which Buenos Aires has become one of the most exciting cities in the world for street art. You will visit off the beaten track spots to see hidden graffiti spots and extraordinary murals. The tour also gives guests the opportunity to meet the artists themselves and purchase affordable artwork. The graffiti tours have been developed in close collaboration with emerging and established artists in the city, allowing us to share their stories and personal motivations, along with the most spectacular art the city has to offer.

Duration of this Tour: 3 hours.
This tour appeals to children, teenagers, and adults: the whole family will have a "hands-on" experience.

Guided Tour of the Colon Opera House

The Colon Theater in Buenos Aires is one of the most important opera houses in the world. Its rich and prestigious history and exceptional acoustic and architectural characteristics place it among theaters such as the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Paris Opera and the Vienna State Opera.
This pre-booked ticket includes a guided tour of the theater facilities, including the great hall, the main lobby, the Gallery of Busts and the Golden Room, while an experienced guide explains the details of the architecture, the construction of the place, the most important artists who performed in the theater, and most extraordinary events that shaped the history of the place.

This tour is fantastic for adults and children alike.

Buenos Aires and its Architecture

Long regarded as “the Paris of South America”, Buenos Aires is home to some of the most original and outstanding European-style palaces as well as post-modern towers and buildings. See all the most important buildings on one tour, a hard-to-accomplish task on foot. View the skyline of Buenos Aires and raise the eyes to discover the most impressive buildings that few people know about.

Tour is ideal for adults and families with kids (6+ years old)
While parents admire the architecture, the history and interesting facts, your tour guide will have stories and games that kids can relate, keeping them entertained and learning something new.

Beyond the City… where to go if you want to leave town

Day Trip to Tigre & San Isidro

Just 20 miles north of Buenos Aires, is the city of Tigre. The town is a very popular destination for tourists and locals who want to leave the city and enjoy the natural beauty of the Paraná wetlands. Tigre has beautiful colonial mansions located on the narrow banks of the river and winding channels where you can kayak, water sports and have lunch in local restaurants surrounded by nature. You can have a different day of leisure sailing through the Parana River surrounded by green vegetation and beautiful landscapes.

Tip: One of Tigre’s most visited sights is the Mercado de Frutos, once a fruit market and important agricultural stop in the 1900s. Nowadays the purpose of the market has shifted to artisan crafts. Reed, wicker, wood, and cane furniture are plentiful, and the usual souvenirs for tourists are sold.

Visit an Authentic Estancia

Visit a private Estancia, see the surrounding countryside, and gain insight into Gaucho culture and traditions. The experience is special for those who want to savor exquisite Argentine wines and barbecues while relaxing and enjoying nature. If you are interested in Polo, daily polo lessons and practices are available from September to May.

* The word estancia is very much used in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and in southern Chile to mention a vast agricultural area, it is quite similar to the notion of ranch in North America. Around San Antonio de Areco town, you will find some of the oldest estancias of Argentina. Indeed, few of them opened their doors to travelers a few years ago, allowing them to discover the rich customs and traditions of the campo Argentino for one day or an overnight stay.

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Any of these experiences and tours can be customized. You can choose pick up times, duration and the main sites of interests to include in each tour*. Just contact us and let us know your preferences and we will put together a fabulous tour for you. The Jewish Tour of Buenos Aires is the only tour whose starting time is subject to visits authorized by the Jewish Institutions.

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Best Jewish Restaurants in Buenos Aires

Best Jewish Restaurants in Buenos Aires

The Rosh Hashanah festivities are approaching and the Jewish community is already preparing the table with the best culinary delights. Some choose the privacy of their homes, while others choose to reserve a table in the best places that recreate the original recipes of their grandmothers. On the occasion of the arrival of the Jewish New Year 5782, we suggest the best places to eat Jewish food in Buenos Aires and to taste the flavors of the fascinating Jewish cuisine.

Mishiguene

Mishiguene, which means crazy in Yiddish, honors Argentina’s Jewish immigrant heritage by reinventing Ashkenazi, Sephardic and Israeli cooking. Here, nouvelle techniques are applied to old world recipes, using the highest-quality ingredients possible. Its most popular dishes include: varenikes, potato ravioli served with onion confit and schmaltz mit Gribenes (chicken skin rinds in butter with fried onion); pastrami; and gefilte fish in cold cooking broth, pickle salad, fish grabenes and carrot caviar.

Good to know: Every Friday night Mishiguene celebrates Shabbat, and the entire restaurant breaks out in song and dance, led by a klezmer band that plays live music. For the ultimate experience, request the special tasting menu and sit at the chef’s table inside the kitchen. **It is not a Kosher Restaurant **

* Dinner reservations are suggested at fine dining establishments, especially during high season and weekends.

Address: Lafinur 3368, Palermo, Buenos Aires
Phone #: +54 11 3969-0764
Website: www.mishiguene.com

Fayer

In Fayer, the owners unite the Argentine gastronomic culture and Israeli cuisine hand in hand with a careful culinary technique, through which they elaborate signature dishes where products and raw materials of the highest quality converge, such as organic pasture meat, fish of the day and seasonal vegetables from local producers.

The most popular dishes are the classic hummus, the white fish tiradito with both pineapple, labneh and sumac and the pastrami with bone, prepared with a pasture-fed rib of Pampa steer, cured for 10 days in a mixture of salt, sugar and 13 spices, cold-smoked for 8 hours and finally vacuum cooked at low temperature for 24 hours.

Good to know: Fayer entered the hot list 2021 of the prestigious travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler. Today it is one of the 10 best new restaurants in the world.

Address: Avenida Cerviño 4417, Palermo.
Phone #: +54 11 4774-3313
Website: www.fayer.com

Eretz Cantina Israeli

Eretz Cantina Israeli is a place that invites you to discover the culture of the Middle East through a look inspired by Israel. Its proposal is authentic and unforgettable, and diners enjoy being carried away by the original and exotic flavors that emerge from the open kitchen in full view of the guests and are combined with native music and a young and cosmopolitan atmosphere, full of talks and smiles.

Good to know: The 3 most requested dishes are Tel Aviv Falafel, shawarma and Turkish kebab.

Address: Malabia 1583, Palermo.
Phone #: +54 11 2062-3810

Al Galope

No trip to Buenos Aires is complete without visiting a parrilla that specializes in grilled meats. Every barrio has its favorite parrilla (steakhouse). Al Galope is the steakhouse of the Once neighborhood. Serious fans congregate at “Al Galope” for juicy kosher steaks, milanesas (schnitzel), and the house specialty parrillada especial al galope, a sizzling tray overflowing with sausages, sweetbreads, tripe, ribs, tenderloin, and chicken.

Good to know: Al Galope is a Kosher restaurant.

Address: Tucumán 2633, Once. Phone #: +54 11 4963-6888

A word about Once Neighborhood

The neighborhood has the highest concentration of synagogues in the country, including “El Gran Templo de Paso”, Congregación Israelita (commonly called ‘Libertad’) and the Sephardic temple, Yesod Hadath. In Abasto shopping mall is the only Kosher McDonalds outside of Israel.

Hola Jacoba

Many people agree that the best options to order in “Hola Jacoba” are pastrami and large “Picada Jacoba”*. You will be served good apple strudels, gelato and baklava. This place is also famous for delicious wine as well as coffee.

Good to know: “The picada Jacoba'', which is the star of the house, includes hummus, tabbouleh, aubergine pasta, kippes, lahmayin, knishes, sambusak and bohios. As a second option, the varenikes, and the third most requested is the pastrami with farfalej. Food delivery is an important benefit of Hola Jacoba.

Address: Thames 1801, Palermo.
Phone #: 54 11 2266-6404

Benaim

In this restaurant you can taste dishes such as pastrami, kebab, kippe, falafel, Israeli salad, musaka, chicken shawarma, among others.

Among the three dishes that come out the most are falafel, the pita sandwich with chickpea meatballs, hummus, tomato, tahini, cucumber, and cabbage; the chicken pita, grilled marinated chicken pita sandwich, aioli, tomato, greens and the hummus, a chickpea puree with tahini.

Address: Gorriti 4015, Palermo. Phone #: +54 11 2102-7003

Glitter

Under the supervision of the Great Rabbi Yosef Chehebar, Glitter is the first deluxe glatt kosher restaurant in Argentina. Glitter stands out for putting a modern spin on Argentine fine dining steakhouse classics, like merluza negra (Chilean sea bass) and iron-grilled ribeye with roasted potatoes and chimichurri sauce. *This restaurant is kosher.

As of August 2021 this restaurant is temporarily closed. Check the website of the Alvear Icon Hotel for news regarding the reopening of this fabulous restaurant.

Good to know: Besides Glitter, you will find a trendy kosher dairy bar called “Milk & Co” and a Kosher Sushi Bar located on the terrace of the hotel. (both open)

Address: Aimé Painé 1130, Puerto Madero
Glitter Restaurant: alvearicon.com

Restaurant Requirements in Buenos Aires:

As of August 2021, diners must continue to wear face coverings even while seated waiting for food. Restaurant staff and bartenders are also required to follow the mask mandate. The city's updated regulations also highlight that residents still need to abide by the six-foot rule.

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Best 10 Restaurants in Buenos Aires

Best 10 Restaurants in Buenos Aires

Even while in a pandemic, Buenos Aires restaurants rallied to not only keep their doors open and staff paid but supplied locals with unforgettable meals. We’ve eaten at hundreds of establishments, and we have identified the best restaurants in Buenos Aires. In addition to the spots we already know and love (mentioned in former posts), here are 10 best restaurants to incorporate into your dining or take-out repertoire.

Don Julio

This buzzy steakhouse, located in the heart of Palermo district, is worth the hype. All the meat at Don Julio comes from grass-fed Aberdeen Angus and Hereford cattle raised in the fields outside of Buenos Aires. It is stored in a climate controlled refrigerator for at least 21 days to reach optimum maturity. Then, the grill master Bienvenido 'Pepe' Sotelo cooks all the meat on a traditional iron grill in the shape of a "V”.

What to order: The owner Pablo Rivero recommends ordering bife de cuadril (tenderloin steak) and entraña (skirt steak). As a starter, he opts for the deep-fried veal patties and crispy sweetbreads, which are lightly seasoned with just lemon juice and salt. Most plates are shareable and they can be paired with their excellent wine list.

Address: Guatemala 4699, Palermo,Buenos Aires.
Phone #: +54 11 4832-6058

Fervor

Fervor is a classic restaurant in the ritzy old-world Recoleta neighborhood. Frequented by locals as well as tourists, it serves excellent meats and fish accompanied by exceptional service. Chefs dry age all meat, allowing enzymes to break down, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a more concentrated flavor. The fillets are then charcoal-grilled for a smoky flavor and thick crust that pairs nicely with a robust glass of Malbec.

What to order: The "star" cut of meat is undoubtedly the tender loin with rosemary and garlic, and barbecue of vegetables for four people. If you fancy fish, we strongly recommend the “parrillada de mar” which is also a barbecue of fish and seafood, and brochettes of prawns and squid.

Address: Posadas 1519
Phone #: +54 11 4804-4944

Fayer

The Fayer experience is based on modern Israeli cuisine, with a strong Mediterranean influence, using the best seasonal products from Argentina. Creative dishes such as beet root hummus, super home cooked bread and even the fries had a very original taste with home-made tomato sauce

What to order: Their pastrami with bone, unique in its way of preparation, is not to be missed.

Address: Cerviño 4417, Buenos Aires
Phone #: +541147743313

Roux

This quaint corner bistro ( only 30-seats) specializes in locally sourced seafood. Seasonal, market-fresh, young, contemporary, the Mediterranean-inspired menu consists of artistic plates that don't lose taste to texture and color. Some favorites: the shrimp risotto, llama carpaccio, couscous salad with seafood, ossobuco ravioli, Patagonian trout.

What to order: Try options like prawns with grilled melon, bok choy and almond sauce, or stick with the classics, which still come with a twist: ossobuco ravioli, for example, or chimichurri-seasoned basmati rice.

Address: Peña 2300 Phone #: +54 11 4805-6794

Casa Cavia

This immaculately restored 1927 mansion is the ideal place for breakfast, lunch, or a pre-dinner aperitif. Designed by London-based architecture studio Kallos Turin, it features white marble with green accents, antique mirrors, and mid-century Bertoia chairs; it all feels like you are a guest in a very elegant home. The mansion is a kind of store concept: the various rooms house a bookstore, a perfumery, a florist, a cocktail bar and a restaurant, La Cocina. It also serves as a social club - you'll see locals networking over coffee or mingling at independent film screenings and literary gatherings.

What to order: Grilled prawn sandwich, grilled flank steak and leek (with chorizo crumbs and caramelized onions) and Dulce de leche ice-cream, salted nuts and lemon. Drinks are varied and really good.

Address: Cavia 2985
Phone #: +54 11 4809-8600

Chila

Argentine gastronomy has found its highest representative in front of the docks of the port of Buenos Aires. Chila. Chef Pedro Bargero is responsible for innovation in the kitchen. His task begins by going to the Central Market to select the best products and producers, an absolute guarantee of the taste exploration of this vast country. The menus, both the tasting and the vegetarian, change every month. The key to success: traceability. Choosing between refined dishes will seem easy when they are presented in a way that is as wise as it is original: leeks, wild papaya or hake with pataca.

Address: Alicia Moreau de Justo 1160, Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, C1107 AAT
Phone #: 54 11 4343 6067

Aramburu

Hidden away on a gritty, graffiti-covered street is one of the most beautiful, intimate, and romantic restaurants in the city. Night after night Gonzalo Aramburu turns out his exquisite 12-course tasting menu of seasonal dishes, each reinterpreted through the lens of what here is called cocina vanguardia, or cutting-edge cooking. Aramburu is the undisputed star of the nascent local molecular gastronomy scene.

Address: Salta 1050
Phone #: 11-4305–0439

Elena

Finally, last week Elena returned, the most successful hotel restaurant in recent times. When something works, you don't have to change too much, so the proposal continues to have the same concept.

Under the paradigm "from farm to table", this emblematic restaurant in the downtown area offers charcuterie and cheese tables - a tribute to the Argentine picada - within its extensive menu, which come from different producers, selected from the best of the country. The beef, part of the main spirit of the menu, uses the ancestral dry aged method, it is aged to concentrate its flavors and achieve the perfect texture.

Address: Posadas 1086, Buenos Aires. (Inside Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires).
Phone #: +54 11 4321-1200

Tegui

Its owner is Germán Martitegui, former Master Chef jury. It is one of the most expensive places in Buenos Aires. The proposal consists of choosing between two menus, one with 5 steps and the other with 10 steps. The way of treating vegetables is one of the strengths of Tegui: raw, in juice, pureed, among others. The way they are made is the purpose: to preserve the natural potential of vegetables on the table.

Address: Costa Rica 5852
Phone #: +54 11 4770-9500

Niño Gordo

The bar is one of the best places to sit, as it allows you to witness the show that takes place in the kitchen on the front line. From here come Asian delicacies inspired by Vietnam, Japan, China, Thailand and Korea, but with a Buenos Aires touch. Its star dishes include prawns with bacon, cauliflower and coconut, although the sweetbreads are also tempting. In addition, the menu can be washed down with an elegant cocktail served in peculiar glasses, including one with the face of a panda bear. There is no shortage of liquors and distillates from Asia such as Sake, Soshu, liquor with bamboo extract, Ginseng root distillate, makgeolli and Japanese whiskey.

Address: Thames 1810, Buenos Aires
Phone #: 54 11 2129-5028

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Places to visit in Buenos Aires

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Places to visit in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a walking city and it’s great to explore on foot. The places to visit in Buenos Aires that we mention below are adored by adults and children alike. Let’s venture into Buenos Aires' diverse neighborhoods and its essential attractions.

Monserrat

The oldest neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Monserrat was the site of the first Spanish settlers in 1580. Around the Plaza de Mayo lies important public buildings, churches, museums and the headquarters of the National government, Casa Rosada. Its famous balcony is where Juan and “Evita” Perón addressed the masses during the late 1940s and early 1950s.

A must-visit is the Casa Rosada Museum which stands on the spot occupied by the original colonial fort of Buenos Aires. It explores the history of Argentina, from colonial times to the present, and houses the remains of the original walls of the former customs house, as well as an acclaimed mural created by Mexican artist David Alfaro Siquieros. The museum is open Wednesday - Sunday, and on public holidays, 10am - 6pm (last entry at 5,30pm). Free Entry.

A definite must is a visit to the famous “Grand Café Tortoni” on Avenida de Mayo. Order the churros and hot chocolate or just coffee.

La Boca

In the mid-nineteenth century, port activity grew and La Boca became a maritime district. Later, artists and bohemians came to live here, giving rise to this picturesque neighborhood, immortalized in the works of the artist Benito Quinquela Martín. The places to visit in La Boca are:

Caminito Street: Take a stroll through Buenos Aires' famously colorful street museum. Fundacion Proa: a contemporary art gallery which puts on exhibitions, concerts and seminars. On Proa’s terrace there is a very nice cafe (breakfast and lunch every day) with a panoramic view of the neighborhood.

Club Atletico Boca Juniors Stadium. Boca Juniors Museum invites visitors to relive the passion and success of the historic club through a multimedia tour, together with souvenirs and trophies.

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San Telmo

San Telmo is the oldest neighborhood in Buenos Aires. It’s a perfect place to spend an afternoon admiring its colonial architecture, visiting art galleries, digging for treasures in an antique shop or watching locals dance tango.

Every Sunday, hundreds of stalls are set up along Calle Defensa and Plaza Dorrego. You can find bargains such as costume jewelry, handmade lace or copper pots. The stands spill out onto neighboring streets, so keep an eye out for a souvenir or two to take home.

MACBA ( Museum of Contemporary Art of Buenos Aires) Opened in 2012, this is one of the newest museums in the city. It has an important collection of works from national and international contemporary artists. In addition to the permanent collection, the museum organizes special exhibitions, events and educational workshops.

San Nicolas

Often known as El Centro, San Nicolás is home to a large part of Buenos Aires' financial district. With important streets such as Avenida 9 de Julio, Avenida Corrientes and Florida running through it, San Nicolas is a constantly lively neighborhood and offers many interesting attractions for visitors.

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN THIS NEIGBORHOOD:

Colon Opera House: It is considered one of the best opera houses in the world and is renowned for its acoustics and architecture. There are daily tours and you need the tickets in advance.

Corrientes Avenue Along this avenue are the largest number of bookstores, theaters, pizzerias and cafes in the city. Many of the cafés have been officially named ‘notable bars’, given their history, architecture or local significance, forming part of the city’s cultural heritage. Come to Calle Corrientes and order a slice of pizza at Pizzeria Guerrin. It is regarded as one of the best traditional Pizzerias in Buenos Aires, and definitely lives up to its reputation. Other great pizzerias of the neighborhood are Las Cuartetas, Los Inmortales, El Cuartito and Pizza Piola.

TIP: If you have time, visit both sides of the National Park. Over the Brazilian side you will enjoy jaw-dropping panoramic views of the falls. While on the Argentine side, you can literally walk into the heart of the falls and have the best frontal view of the “Devil’s Throat”, the largest jump in the Iguazu Falls.

Puerto Madero

Puerto Madero is the revived warehouse district and one of the most popular and expensive neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. Its red-brick docks, formerly warehouses, are now modern offices, hotel and residences which contrast to the architecture of the angular and fluid high-rise buildings across the waterway. Running the entire length of the four docks, this is one of the most exclusive dining scenes, in a unique setting along the city’s waterfront.

Te best place in Puerto Madero to visit is the 864-acre ecological reserve that sits between the high rises in Puerto Madero and the Rio de la Plata. It’s a very popular weekend spot for birdwatchers, walkers and cyclists. Very well-maintained trails wend their way through the reserve and lead eventually to the waterfront.

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN PUERTO MADERO ARE:

• Puente de la Mujer ( Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava)
• Micaela Bastidas Park
• Ecological Reserve
• Fortabat Art Collection

Visit Kayla restaurant located on the 31st floor of the exclusive Alvear Icon Hotel for contemporary Argentine cuisine and for dazzling views of the capital’s skyline.

Palermo

Palermo is the largest neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Informally it is divided into several areas and for this reason you will hear about Palermo Soho, Hollywood, Palermo Chico, Palermo Parks or others. Two good ways to get around them are on foot or by bicycle.

Parks you should not miss are: “3 de Febrero Park” and “the Rose Garden”, “the Botanical Garden”, “the Japanese Garden” and “the Ecopark”. There is no better place in the city for lovers of the green and the outdoors. All the parks can be covered in one day and are very close to each other.

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN PALERMO ARE:

• MALBA Museum (Large collection of Modern Latin American Art)
• Evita Museum
• Galileo Galilei Planetarium
• Plaza Cortazar
• Palermo Soho: for street art, murals, graffitis and shopping.
• Palermo Polo Fields: Polo lovers will be instantly delighted when they arrive at The Cathedral of Polo which hosts the best polo in the world. The highlight of the year is the annual Argentine Open polo tournament, which takes place in late spring (November - December).

Recoleta

Recoleta is my favorite neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Recoleta concentrates large palaces and mansions of European styles, historic buildings, luxury hotels, restaurants and beautiful parks that make this area one of the most sophisticated and beautiful districts in the city. Architecture lovers, particularly of neoclassicism and Art Nouveau, will not want to miss this neighborhood.

PLACES TO VISIT IN RECOLETA

• Alvear Avenue
• National Museum of Fine Arts
• Plaza Francia
• Recoleta Cemetery
Enjoy lunch or just a coffee at La Biela café, the favorite meeting place for Portenos (Buenos Aires citizens). The outdoor cafe fills with locals and tourists alike, and it a great place to enjoy the good weather and watch the people go by. A must!!

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