Guidebook for Buenos Aires
Food Scene
A historic building in the most traditional tango corner
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Viejo Almacén Tango Cena Show Buenos Aires
299 Av. IndependenciaA historic building in the most traditional tango corner
One of my favorite places in San Telmo.
Cheap and real good food, craft beer and cool people.
It's very noisy and crowded.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Banco Rojo
866 BolívarOne of my favorite places in San Telmo.
Cheap and real good food, craft beer and cool people.
It's very noisy and crowded.
Desnivel
855 DefensaGood authentic asado for an affordable price.
One of the best "parrillas" in Buenos Aires. EXPENSIVE.
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Brigada
465 Estados UnidosOne of the best "parrillas" in Buenos Aires. EXPENSIVE.
My favorite vegetarian / gluten free restaurant in Buenos Aires.
Affordable menus and a warm and peaceful place.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Naturaleza Sabia
677 BalcarceMy favorite vegetarian / gluten free restaurant in Buenos Aires.
Affordable menus and a warm and peaceful place.
One of the best Japanese food (sushi, sashimi, etc.) in Buenos Aires.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Comedor Nikkai Comida Japonesa
732 Av. IndependenciaOne of the best Japanese food (sushi, sashimi, etc.) in Buenos Aires.
Amici Miei
1072 DefensaGreat italian restaurant.
Great take away coffee store, especially for those Sunday walks at the San Telmo fair on Defensa street.
Pick & Go Café
313 DefensaGreat take away coffee store, especially for those Sunday walks at the San Telmo fair on Defensa street.
THE BEST COFFEE IN BUENOS AIRES by far. I really recommend it to go on weekdays after/before visiting the Colon theater or the obelisk on 9 de julio ave.
The problem is the short opening hours range.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NEGRO Cueva de café
637 SuipachaTHE BEST COFFEE IN BUENOS AIRES by far. I really recommend it to go on weekdays after/before visiting the Colon theater or the obelisk on 9 de julio ave.
The problem is the short opening hours range.
This little place offers you one of the most popular meals in Argentina in a very original, economical and tasty way!
Chori it's a typical spanish sausage sandwich: choose the sausage, the bread (gluten free included), and the cheap beers and cocktails and just enjoy!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chiri
1653 ThamesThis little place offers you one of the most popular meals in Argentina in a very original, economical and tasty way!
Chori it's a typical spanish sausage sandwich: choose the sausage, the bread (gluten free included), and the cheap beers and cocktails and just enjoy!
In my opinion, this is the best "parrilla" for the price.
I recommend to go in group and meet the argentinian beef, the authentic asado.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parrilla Peña
682 Rodríguez PeñaIn my opinion, this is the best "parrilla" for the price.
I recommend to go in group and meet the argentinian beef, the authentic asado.
Juan Domingo Perón was an Argentine president, one of the most emblematic figures of the country that has been decisive for social culture (in good and bad sense).
This restaurant is a tribute to him with the most typical ingredients and dishes of the country.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Perón Perón
1388 Ángel Justiniano CarranzaJuan Domingo Perón was an Argentine president, one of the most emblematic figures of the country that has been decisive for social culture (in good and bad sense).
This restaurant is a tribute to him with the most typical ingredients and dishes of the country.
The best peruvian restaurant in the city.
The neighborhood is dirty and noisy but this place is worth the visit.
La Conga Restaurant
39 La RiojaThe best peruvian restaurant in the city.
The neighborhood is dirty and noisy but this place is worth the visit.
This is the most original Ramen bar/restaurant that I seen in my life.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fukuro Noodle Bar
1940 Costa RicaThis is the most original Ramen bar/restaurant that I seen in my life.
Excellent Ice cream shop in Palermo.
The quality of milk production in Argentina and the Italian tradition makes ice cream a fantastic product.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tufic
4597 GuatemalaExcellent Ice cream shop in Palermo.
The quality of milk production in Argentina and the Italian tradition makes ice cream a fantastic product.
The most popular Ice cream shop in the city. Great chocolate quality.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rapanui
2302 ArenalesThe most popular Ice cream shop in the city. Great chocolate quality.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful place where hides pieces of the foundation history.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Zanjon
755 DefensaA beautiful place where hides pieces of the foundation history.
The building was built for the foundation Maria Eva Duarte de Perón, but its founder died in 1952. The work was reformed and headed to the University of Buenos Aires.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Facultad de Ingeniería
850 Av. Paseo ColónThe building was built for the foundation Maria Eva Duarte de Perón, but its founder died in 1952. The work was reformed and headed to the University of Buenos Aires.
It has 27 showrooms a small cinema, a theater and an amphitheater. Great shows!
422 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Cultural Recoleta
1930 JunínIt has 27 showrooms a small cinema, a theater and an amphitheater. Great shows!
If you want to know about Argentine history, you must go to this museum.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Historico Nacional
1600 DefensaIf you want to know about Argentine history, you must go to this museum.
Museo Evita
2988 LafinurThe life of María Eva Duarte de Perón.
Museo Benito Quinquela Martin
1835 Av. Don Pedro de Mendoza...
Due to its size, acoustic and trajectory, it is considered one of the five BEST THEATERS in the world for opera and concerts.
1335 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Colón
1171 CerritoDue to its size, acoustic and trajectory, it is considered one of the five BEST THEATERS in the world for opera and concerts.
Latin American Art Museum. One of the BEST CULTURAL ENTITIES in Argentina.
1268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MALBA
3415 Av. Pres. Figueroa AlcortaLatin American Art Museum. One of the BEST CULTURAL ENTITIES in Argentina.
One of the MOST IMPORTANT MUSEUMS in Latin America that has the greatest artistic heritage of the country.
1166 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
1473 Av. del LibertadorOne of the MOST IMPORTANT MUSEUMS in Latin America that has the greatest artistic heritage of the country.
Treasured works by Argentine artists of the forties fifties and sixties.
354 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art
350 Av. San JuanTreasured works by Argentine artists of the forties fifties and sixties.
According to The Guardian newspaper is the second most beautiful bookshop in the world. And for me, the number one!
464 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
1860 Av. Santa FeAccording to The Guardian newspaper is the second most beautiful bookshop in the world. And for me, the number one!
Xul Solar was an excellent painter, sculptor, writer and inventor of imaginary Argentine languages, who was linked to the Buenos Aires avant-garde of the twenties and personal friend of Jorge Luis Borges.
The museum also has live concerts.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Xul Solar
1212 LapridaXul Solar was an excellent painter, sculptor, writer and inventor of imaginary Argentine languages, who was linked to the Buenos Aires avant-garde of the twenties and personal friend of Jorge Luis Borges.
The museum also has live concerts.
National hystoric monument where you can see some of the best argentinian theater plays.
Anyway, if you want to see local theater, let me know, I will be glad to recommend you.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Nacional Cervantes
815 LibertadNational hystoric monument where you can see some of the best argentinian theater plays.
Anyway, if you want to see local theater, let me know, I will be glad to recommend you.
A cultural center and show room with a lot of history, beautiful architecture and excellent sound quality.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Usina Del Arte
A cultural center and show room with a lot of history, beautiful architecture and excellent sound quality.
Sightseeing
Where every Sunday works Feria de San Telmo with numerous stalls selling antiques and crafts. There are also shows of tango and Latin American music.
544 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Dorrego
400 Humberto 1ºWhere every Sunday works Feria de San Telmo with numerous stalls selling antiques and crafts. There are also shows of tango and Latin American music.
This church, XVII century Muscovite style, was inaugurated in 1904.
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
315 Av. BrasilThis church, XVII century Muscovite style, was inaugurated in 1904.
With its typical metal tenements, Caminito is one of the most iconic city walks in the city. An open-air museum in La Boca's neighborhood.
372 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caminito
1900 CaminitoWith its typical metal tenements, Caminito is one of the most iconic city walks in the city. An open-air museum in La Boca's neighborhood.
Plaza de Mayo is the oldest in Buenos Aires and the scene of all the major political events in Argentina's history. Bordering the square: the Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Pink House, etc.
524 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza de Mayo
Plaza de Mayo is the oldest in Buenos Aires and the scene of all the major political events in Argentina's history. Bordering the square: the Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Pink House, etc.
This is the most important entrance to a network of tunnels that crossed great part of the subsoil of the old city of Buenos Aires, the majority in delicate state of conservation because they are part of the foundational architectural conception of the city of 400 years of antiquity.
Also in this block (and the historic building) is surrounded by emblematic places where many intellectuals have lived.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Manzana de las Luces
222 PerúThis is the most important entrance to a network of tunnels that crossed great part of the subsoil of the old city of Buenos Aires, the majority in delicate state of conservation because they are part of the foundational architectural conception of the city of 400 years of antiquity.
Also in this block (and the historic building) is surrounded by emblematic places where many intellectuals have lived.
A beautiful pedestrian bridge with an incredible view of Puerto Madero
251 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente de la Mujer
900 GORRITI JUANA MANUELAA beautiful pedestrian bridge with an incredible view of Puerto Madero
Sarmiento Frigate Ship Museum
900 Av. Alicia Moreau de JustoThe planetarium of Buenos Aires, besides its functions, has a lot of activities that take place around it.
444 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Planetario Galileo Galilei
s/n Av. SarmientoThe planetarium of Buenos Aires, besides its functions, has a lot of activities that take place around it.
One of the most beautiful churchs in Buenos Aires which has an eclectic architecture.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento
1035 San MartínOne of the most beautiful churchs in Buenos Aires which has an eclectic architecture.
A unique and underrated gem in the city. A monumental temple erected by the Salesian order with an amazing construction and a huge Salesian history.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Basílica María Auxiliadora y San Carlos
3999 Avenida Hipólito YrigoyenA unique and underrated gem in the city. A monumental temple erected by the Salesian order with an amazing construction and a huge Salesian history.
Everything Else
The largest green space in the city. Excellent for jogging and relaxing!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Ecológica
The largest green space in the city. Excellent for jogging and relaxing!
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent pub in San Telmo, good craft beers, vermouth, and great cheap food. Crowded but very friendly.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Door
733 ChacabucoExcellent pub in San Telmo, good craft beers, vermouth, and great cheap food. Crowded but very friendly.
Cool british style pub. Excellent for groups, pool games, and watch soccer matches.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Gibraltar
895 PerúCool british style pub. Excellent for groups, pool games, and watch soccer matches.
Expensive but a nice place to go for a date or just take a good cocktail
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doppelganger Bar
500 Av. Juan de GarayExpensive but a nice place to go for a date or just take a good cocktail
Almost the best brewery in Buenos Aires, with more than 50 craft beer taps for such a small amount of money. The food is OK but not the best (you can't expect more for the price). It's a really big (not too fancy) place that is always full of people.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bierlife
670 Humberto 1ºAlmost the best brewery in Buenos Aires, with more than 50 craft beer taps for such a small amount of money. The food is OK but not the best (you can't expect more for the price). It's a really big (not too fancy) place that is always full of people.
Nice and quiet bar just a few meters of the Dorrego square.
Superb craft beer selection, good gin tonics, and excellent fries.
Gipsy Social Club
471 Humberto 1ºNice and quiet bar just a few meters of the Dorrego square.
Superb craft beer selection, good gin tonics, and excellent fries.
Incredible speakeasy bar, selected among The World's 50 Best Bars. Hided under a flower shop, this place is located in a really quiet and beautiful street of Retiro.
256 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Floreria Atlántico
872 ArroyoIncredible speakeasy bar, selected among The World's 50 Best Bars. Hided under a flower shop, this place is located in a really quiet and beautiful street of Retiro.
Excellent cocktails, great food with typical ingredients "porteña". And live tango/folclore shows also.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Galgos
501 Av. CallaoExcellent cocktails, great food with typical ingredients "porteña". And live tango/folclore shows also.
I really recommend the Opium Fashioned cocktail from this hidden bar.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Verne Club
1475 Av. MedranoI really recommend the Opium Fashioned cocktail from this hidden bar.
878 is one of the most popular author cocktails bar of the city. His fame precedes him.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thames 878
878 Thames878 is one of the most popular author cocktails bar of the city. His fame precedes him.
Looking for Argentinian wines? this is one of the best places you could find.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pain et Vin
5132 GorritiLooking for Argentinian wines? this is one of the best places you could find.
Like Pain et vin, this is one of the best places to find good argentinian wines.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JA! Lo de Joaquin Alberdi
1772 Jorge Luis BorgesLike Pain et vin, this is one of the best places to find good argentinian wines.
Essentials
The cheapest minimarket in the neighberhood for daily purchase.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dia
The cheapest minimarket in the neighberhood for daily purchase.
Parks & Nature
Parque Lezama
Avenida BrasilOne of my favorites parks in Buenos Aires. Includes a small lake, a collective fair, and an auditorium where you can watch jazz and tango concerts for free.
291 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Centenario
Avenida Díaz VélezOne of my favorites parks in Buenos Aires. Includes a small lake, a collective fair, and an auditorium where you can watch jazz and tango concerts for free.
The most beautiful garden in the city was donated by the Japanese community
706 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Japonés
3450 Av. CasaresThe most beautiful garden in the city was donated by the Japanese community
The 2nd most beautiful park in Buenos Aires
729 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays
The 2nd most beautiful park in Buenos Aires
Another beautiful park in Palermo's neighborhood
577 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosedal De Palermo
RosedalAnother beautiful park in Palermo's neighborhood