Elegant city
by tini58de
Although initially confusing, the city is based on a grid system and is soon easy to master. The main point of orientation is the Avenida 9 de Julio, the world’s widest avenue, running from Plaza Constitucion to Avenida de Libertador. Most places of interest are contained in the five main barrios (neighbourhoods) within the microcentro so the attractions are easily accessible by foot. The main square, Plaza de Mayo, is situated in the city’s southeastern section and it is here that the Casa Rosada is found. Visitors will undoubtedly come here and to La Recoleta Cemetery, Evita’s final resting place. Also in the centre are La City, the financial district, and Calle Florida and Lavalle – the pedestrianised shopping areas. South of the central area are the oldest parts of Buenos Aires – San Telmo and La Boca – while to the north lie the wealthier barrios of Retiro, Recoleta, Palermo and Belgrano.
The Obelisco never fails to catch the eye, for this 67m (220ft) white, concrete monument has, along with the avenue, become an overriding symbol of the city.
. I still remember thinking about a new theme for my calendars, when I took this picture in 1995 - 7 years later it finally became true!!!
Chimichurri
by cjg1
Chimichurri originated in Argentina and is a popular sauce used with grilled meat in many Latin American countries. Chimichurri is made from chopped parsley or cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, onion, and paprika with olive oil. Lemon or vinegar can be added for more "bite". Additional spices can be added or removed based on the region in which they originate. It is usually the only seasoning for steak and chorizo sausages in Argentine asados. It can also be used as a marinade for grilled meat. Chimichurri is also available bottled or dehydrated for preparing with oil and water.
Hunting and/or fly fishing
by sof76
You like hunting and/or fly fishing?
You should enter this site: http://www.southendoutfitters.com/
Apart from the great things they offer there, they are working in some new activities like golf and polo and other tours like going to Iguazu's falls...
Please feel free to write to me or them for further information!
IMHO The Best Mall in Buenos Aires
by lkdahl about Alto Palermo Shopping Center
The Alto Palermo shopping center is a very modern mall in the Palermo neighborhood. It is a very short taxi ride from downtown or Recoleta. From my apartment it was less than $4 pesos.
The mall is at least 2 times bigger than Galerias Pacifico. Infact one of the streets that Alto Palermo is on, Arenales, runs directly through the first floor of the mall. Many of the shops you find in Galerias Pacifico are in Alto Palermo. And the ratio of tourists is much less than at Galerias Pacifico.
Prices didn't seem to be any lower in Alto Palermo than they were at Galerias Pacifico. At least in the shops I went into, such as Adidas and Yves Saint Laurent. Where as in at the shops in Galerias Pacifico or on Florida Street or down Sante Fe, just about every store clerk spoke English, in Alto Palermo almost none of the clerks did. Just about everything. I bought mostly clothing. All depends on how much you are willing to spend. I bought 3 dress shirts Yves Saint Laurant and 2 soccer jerseys from Adidas for about $200 US dollars. The same purchase in a mall in the US would have been over $400 US dollars.
Just as its name: Living (room) (with dancefloor)
by sabrina_florida about El Living
This is my favourite place in Buenos Aires. This is a big apartment which was made into a disco/lounge. There are 2 different rooms, one is like a chill out area with sofas, where they play videos in a big screen (lots of music frm the 90s and 80s) and then in the other room there's a Dj, so people dance. You get electronic, house or music from the 80s and 90s. No latin music at all.
The drinks are cheaper than in other places. For example a daiquiri is usually 10 pesos in most places, but here it's 7.
People are above 25 years old.
You can go there to have dinner (make a reservation!) and then stay to dance or just sit in the sitting area. Casual. Jeans and sneakers accepted.
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Exterior
Recoleta Cemetery
Plaza la Defensa
HUGE AREA AND VERY CLEAN POOL!!!
