I spent 3 months living and working as a digital nomad in Buenos Aires. Here is a rundown of Buenos Aires travel tips and some must-visit neighbourhoods to visit in Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires is your point of arrival into Argentina and there’s no doubt you’ll be returning to the city over the course of your visit to Argentina. Buenos Aires is a fascinating city that has a huge range of cultural activities, restaurants, bars and parks to soak up in their long summers. Besides many Buenos Aires Centre attractions, there is nightlife and exploring to do for all tastes.
San Telmo is situated in the southern part of the city, San Telmo is known for its antiquated style and charm. The main square Plaza Dorrego in San Telmo and the Mercado de San Telmo are hubs of music, dance, artisan and gastronomy. As you can imagine, they attract huge numbers of tourists but it’s definitely worth a visit. I’d recommend you head over on a weekend; the market will be brimming and there is the famous San Telmo artisan market with hundreds of crafts and art to browse. Also, there are many cafes that spill onto the cobbled streets in the San Telmo neighborhood.
Here are some recommendations for spots to eat and drink: El Hornero, Café San Juan La Cantina, El Banco Rojo, Atis Bar, Casa Telma and for all your sports bar needs: Untertürkheim.
La Boca is in the neighborhood of Buenos Aires! Undoubtedly the most photogenic part of the city because of its colourful houses and tenement houses, which are houses that were shared by a number of families, especially by the immigrants who arrived at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century. Although now the majority are shops, art galleries and museums, Caminito in La Boca is a sight to enjoy. It’s very likely that you have heard of Boca Juniors, one of the most famous football teams in the world, head over to La Bombonera and if you’re lucky, find yourself a ticket to watch a game for an astonishing sporting spectacle.
Time to get to know some of the most well-known points of Buenos Aires and tap into a bit of history and culture. Plaza de Mayo, the political and social centre of the city and surrounded by the Casa Rosada (parliament / government palace), the Cabildo (the old parliament building) and the Cathedral. It’s, of course, worth visiting the Obelisk on Avenida 9 de Julio, one of the stand-out monuments in the city.
The largest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires and I must say it is my favourite neighbourhood. Palermo has an enormous range of parks with lakes, cycle routes and perfect for a hot summer day. Among them, the parks that stand out include the Japanese Garden, the Botanical Garden and Ecopark and the Rosedal. Don’t miss out on these Palermo parks and gardens to witness the lush greenery of the city!
Let’s talk about Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood. For what used to be known as Palermo Viejo, full of old houses; has now been converted into a classy, fashionable neighbourhood with speciality cafés, street wear clothes brands combined with bakeries and many bars, microbrewies and clubs to enjoy. Argentines love to go out late so don’t be surprised if your evening doesn’t start getting going until 1 or 2am. It’s taken some getting used to, that’s for sure.
Highlights for me in Palermo include: MundoLingo mid-week student get togethers, delicious steak restaurants: La Cabrera, Lo de Jesus & Don Julios and a night of culture at the Microteatro. Begin your night at Plaza Serrano and see where the night takes you.
Here are some of my favourite spots to eat, drink and dance in Palermo: Trova Wine Bar, La Carniceria, Cabernet, Casa Temple, El Preferido, Sarkis, La Mala Pub, Crobar & 2GTHR Club Morocco.
