BUENOS AIRES: SEDUCTIVE | ENERGETIC | ECLECTIC
 SEE & DO: TEATRO COLÓNThis stunning opera house is one of the five best concert venues in the world. |  SEE & DO: PUERTO MADEROThis trendy and elite district transformed from an old shipping port into a modern hub of commerce, leisure, and gastronomy. It is home to elegant restaurants, a floating casino, and boasts the latest architectural trends in the city. Photo by: Hernán Piñera | Flickr |  SEE & DO: PUENTE DE LA MUJERWoman’s Bridge – This elegant, asymmetrical bridge connects the waterfronts of the River Plata in the elite Puerto Madero district. Its shape is often described as resembling a woman, or a couple, dancing tango. Photo by: Christian Haugen | Flickr |
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 SEE & DO: SAILINGSee Buenos Aires from a different perspective. Feel the sun on your face and the wind in your hair as you sail the River La Plata. Photo by: Luis Argerich | Wikimedia Commons |  SEE & DO: PLAZA DE MAYODiscover the architecture of the country’s political center and see the balcony where Eva and Juana Peron made many of their famous speeches. |  SEE & DO: FLORALIS GENÉRICASet above a large reflection pool is one of the city’s most iconic sculptures - a giant silver flower. Designed by the architect to move, it closes its petals in the evening and opens them again at night. Photo by: David Stanley | Flickr |
 SEE & DO: IGLESIA DE NUESTRA SEÑORAThis gleaming white colonial church is the second oldest in Buenos Aires. The inside is decorated in a baroque-style, with beautiful carvings and a small museum for religious art, vestments, and artifacts. Photo by: David Stanley | Flickr |  SEE & DO: PALACIO DEL CONGRESOPalace of the Argentine National Congress – This colossal building is a national historic monument which houses the Argentine National Congress. It was modeled after the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, and was completed in 1906. Photo by: Liam Quinn | Flickr |  SEE & DO: TANGOTango is a cultural staple in Buenos Aires. Feel the heat and fervor in one of the best tango houses in the city. |
 SEE & DO: MENDOZA WINE COUNTRYMendoza is Argentina’s premier wine region known for its intensely popular Malbec wines. Boasting of dark berry flavors, Malbecs are a bold contrast to the highly aromatic Torrontés found in the famously high-altitude vineyards of Cafayate. (Weekend Trip) |  STAY: ALVEAR PALACE HOTELThe grand Parisian façade and Louis XVI-style furnishings attract the most illustrious of celebrities world-wide. Relax in old world charm as you rub shoulders with the elite. |  STAY: PALACIO DUHAU-PARK HYATTThis hotel was originally a 23-room mansion, built in 1934 by French architect Leon Dourge. Elaborate ironwork, glass chandeliers, and Persian rugs welcome you with Belle Époque elegance. |
 STAY: FOUR SEASONSLocated in the exclusive La Recoleta district, this hotel is perfectly situated near many of the cultural and shopping sites. Photo By: Hitters, Juan | Four Seasons |  STAY: FOUR SEASONS BUENOS AIRESThe rich décor and original antiques of La Mansión Royale Suite has beautiful views of the hotel’s garden and pool. |  STAY: MINE HOTELA modernist and minimalist boutique hotel in the Palermo Soho district. Unwind by the pool before heading out for a delightful glass of Malbec wine. |
 EAT: DON JULIOA classic and traditional parrilla, you can’t go wrong. Mouthwatering steaks are just part of the appeal. Every waiter is sent to wine school and will know just how to help you choose the Malbec or Cabernet that best complements your beef. |  EAT: LA CABRERAClassic and innovative dishes combine to make an unforgettable dining experience. Located in the swanky Palermo area, the restaurant offers exceptional steaks sizzled expertly to bring out the flavor of the country’s famed grass-fed beef. |  EAT: OSAKAIf you’re looking for an alternative to steak, try visiting one of the city’s most fashionable places to eat. The Peruvian-Japanese fusion menu is so popular that the waiting list can run around three weeks. |
 EAT: OVIEDOThis elegant Spanish-style establishment in the heart of Recoleta provides a refreshing alternative to the city’s parrillas. Fresh fish is delivered twice a day and served in classic and modern seafood dishes. |  EAT: CASA CRUZArgentine cuisine with a modern twist, the restaurant has attracted acclaim for their delicious steaks and flamboyant drinks. Find your way through the 16-foot brass doors and enjoy! |  DRINKS: HARRISON SPEAKEASYThis secret members only speakeasy has some of the best cocktails in Buenos Aires. Non-members dining at the connected sushi restaurant, Nicky NY Sushi, can use their charms to gain admission. |
 DRINKS: REY DE COPASInnovative, creative, and delightful, bartenders here have a fondness for using Argentine wine in their concoctions. Try the Gauchito Gin. |  DRINKS: VICTORIA BROWN BARBy day, a coffee shop. By night, a cocktail bar. Head straight to the back behind a portrait of Victoria, for some spectacular cocktails. |  DRINKS: GRAN BAR DANZONStop at the city’s first serious wine bar to have a glass of Malbec. All glasses are served with a small tag that lists information about that particular wine. |
 DRINKS: FLORERIA ATLANTICABeneath an unassuming flower and wine shop in the Recoleta neighborhood is an ultra-stylish bar with an off-menu drink known as Ginebra con Tónica y Algo Más. A lethal concoction of gin, tonic, and something more. |  SPA: FOUR SEASONSTreat yourself to a truly unique spa experience. Therapeutic massage techniques are choreographed to the beat of tango music that relaxes both body and mind. Follow this with an Argentinian hot stone massage using grape seed oil. |  SPA: AHINAhín in the indigenous Mapuche language means welcome ritual ceremony, offered to honor a guest. Awaken your senses and prepare for the active nutrients of Patagonia Mud, fruits of Pehuén and rose hip essences. |
 SPA: VERDE MANZANAEnjoy the intimate feeling as you walk into this hidden third floor apartment spa. Offering everything from the always popular Shiatsu massage to the extravagant wine massage, their mission is to bring health and relaxation to your everyday life. |  SPA: FAENATreatments are themed around beauty, style and spirituality. A stunning blue–light zen meditation room centers you and evokes tranquility. You may never want to leave… |  SHOP: TANGO SHOESIf you dance the Tango, how could you not buy a pair of authentic Tango shoes while you’re in Argentina? If you don’t dance the Tango, buy the shoes and then learn. |
 SHOP: LEATHERSimply put – you will regret leaving Argentina without buying some sort of leather product. |  SHOP: MATEMate sets are used to drink yerba which is a traditional South American herbal tea. The sets and tea are found all over the city, so make sure the one you select is not only beautiful but of high quality. |  SHOP: SAN TELMO MARKETEnjoy shopping in this famous market and explore the spectacular European architecture of the bohemian San Telmo district. |
 SHOP: MURILLO STREETLocated near Palermo, you will find a wide array of leather houses. Get ready to spend money on some of the very best leather goods in the world. |  SHOP: MALBEC WINEThe intense dark red color and hints of plums, berries, and spice in Malbec wines make it incredibly popular worldwide. |
BEFORE YOU GO
GETTING AROUND
While the metro is the fastest, cheapest way to get around the city, taxis are the safest. Have your hotel or restaurant call in advance on your behalf. Buenos Aires is also a pedestrian-friendly city so feel free to explore on foot.
STAY
Think European-style architecture mixed with Latin American style and you’ve got Buenos Aires. Hotels reflect the distinct personalities of their neighborhoods. There are plenty of options from cosmopolitan luxury hotels to intimate boutique hotels. Here is a taste of the more exclusive properties.
EAT
Buenos Aires’ gastronomic offering is not limited to Argentina’s world-leading beef. The cuisine blends Italian, French and other Old World influences to create a truly unique taste. High-quality meats, fish, pasta, and patties are some of its main specialties.
DRINKS
Nightlife in Buenos Aires has much to offer. You’ll have your choice of trendy cocktail bars, secret speakeasies, and classic tango haunts.
The Harrison Speakeasy/Nicky NY Sushi
SEE & DO
It's near impossible to experience everything Buenos Aires has to offer in a single trip. From the spectacular performances at the Colón Theater to the seductive tango-dancing, here is the perfect way to begin enjoying this beautiful city.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Wine Country - Weekend Trip
SPA
In the bustling city of Buenos Aires, you’ll find a number of modern spas to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. The spas are indulgent with some of the treatments using the world famous Argentinian wine. Grab a glass of Malbec after and your day is complete relaxation.
SHOP
Make room in your suitcase for souvenirs from this stylish city. Leather is just one of the many things Argentina is known for so head on down to Murillo Street, and pick up a purse to compliment your brand new tango shoes.
The San Telmo Market is a great place to find random knick-knacks in a Tuscan-style building, with a wrought iron and glass atrium. Another lovely reminder of Buenos Aires, are the beautiful mate sets which are used to drink yerba, a traditional South American herbal tea.
The city of Mendoza is responsible for around 60% of Argentina’s wine exports so pick up a bottle of Malbec and try your best to get it home without taking a sip or two.
Buenos Aires has been coined the "Paris of South America” due to its European-style colonial architecture. It has a rich cultural life as evidenced throughout the distinctive neighborhoods, each with its own flavor and style. The rhythm of sexy tango music fills the streets and beckons you for a quick dance as you meander through designer shops in search of the perfect pair of tango shoes.
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