Architecture
by acemj
I'm no expert on South America, but I've often heard it said that Buenos Aires is the most European and elegant city in the region. I can attest to the fact that the city is full of beautiful buildings, squares and avenues that rival those of many European cities I've visited. There is refinement to the way the city is laid out and in the integrity of the architecture.
Persicco was my favorite Gelato!
by AlekToronto
believe me I tried them all in BA, Freddo, et all and even thou it is a bit more $$ I enjoyed Persicco the most.
they have a really funky website with their locations listed:
www.persicco.com.ar
Horse backriding with gauchos
by Waterdance
If you like horse riding, you come to Argentina and you have the time, this might be an unique opportunity to ride in the Andes in the Northwest of Argentina...!
We are befriended with gauchos in the Northwest who organize horse backrides for 3 up to 10 days. Usual Argentinian tours offered in Europe cost a lot more, and you usually only depart in groups. We can bring you directly in contact with the gauchos. You can ride with your friend or partner with your own private gaucho guides and you save money. These are very authentique journeys with local gauchos deep into the remote & magnificent mountains of Salta province. They are used to guide foreigners, used to give a high level of service, have tents and cook all the time for you. For the 7-10 day trip you cross a spectacular pass of nearly 5000 metres altitude, but even for 3 days it is worth the journey & experience ! We can send you a few independant reviews published on the web. They are all very positive.
You can travel to Salta by luxury sleeping bus (travel of about 18-20 hours) or by plane.
Contact us by our website (but on time, eg minimum 1-2 months ahead as everything needs to be prepared for a trekking in the mountains). All is arranged.
The Costanera Sur
by wadekorzan
If you like to go walking in a place full of locals, you'll like the promenade here in Costanera Sur on the weekend. It's a broad promenade where many locals go to stroll, rollerblade, drink mate, and socialize. There are some restaurants and small places to get a bite to eat, some nice sculptures, and some great places to sit in the shade. This is a little off the beaten path for most tourists yet it is conveniently located behind Puerto Madero in the direction of the river.
Boliches
by K-nalla about Tango shows - Tango places
There are a thousand and one places in BsAs to go tango. Milongas start around 1300 and go till one or 2 on weekdays and 7 on weekends. Jump from one to the next and never miss a beat, or just pick one or two per day. I sugest the later untill you get in shape, which you will need. Trust me, i burnt myself during the day the first days and couldnt make it pass midnight. Pick up the milonga schedule at the A+ BAs (tourist center) or make your own walk thru the most renown ones. There are a lot of tourist but the most of them know thier tango and the mix with the locals makes it incredible. A few to mention: La Viruta, MichelAngelo, El Viejo Almacen, Confiteria Ideal, Tango Brujo, La Catedral y mas. Quite a few of these offer free lesons and live music. Oh! Beware of Argentine Rulesof Engagement before going in. Enjoy. Tango shoes are not required but they certainly help.