Night Life

Buenos Aires has an amazing night life. If you only plan to go out one night while you visit be sure to do one of the many pub crawls in the city. You can find any of the pub crawls online. The crawls begins at some of the trendiest bars in Palermo and ends at the best dance clubs. The main advantage to a pub crawl is that the cost is 50 percent cheaper than if you would wander to the bars on your own.

El Tigre

If you want to enjoy the countryside of Buenos Aires, riding a ferry along El Tigre river is the perfect escape from the city. You can take the same ferries that the locals take and see their riverside homes along with all of the riverside restaurants. You can expect the restaurants to be quiet and peaceful. They are very homelike and can be comparable to sitting at your parent's dinner table eating a home-cooked meal. This photo shows a small cottage on the river surrounded by thousands of beautiful trees.

Flor de Metal

Flor de Metal was designed by Edward Catalo in 2007. This grand sculpture is completely made of metal. It is located in the Recoleta neighborhood. Be sure to observe this big flower either at dawn or at dusk. At dawn the flower opens as the sun rises. At dusk the flower closes as the sun sets. It is magnificent to watch and it makes for great photo opportunities.

El Ateneo

El Ateneo is a chain of bookstores throughout Buenos Aires, but the most fascinating one is located on Santa Fe Avenue. This Ateneo used to be the Teatro Gran Splendid, which held many historical tango performances and concerts. In 2000 the theater was transformed into a bookstore with four stories of books, music, games, and movies. You are sure to find some of the great classics at this glamorous bookstore.

Cafe Tortoni

The most famous cafe in Argentina is also one of the oldest in Argentina. Cafe Tortoni is an amazing restaurant to visit for some peace and quiet while enjoying the best churros and hot chocolate in Buenos Aires. In the basement of the old cafe you can find a jazz bar. Some of Argentina's greatest jazz musicians have played in the basement of Cafe Tortoni. You can be sure to listen to some soulful jazz in the depths of this quiet cafe.

La Puente de la Mujer

La Puente de la Mujer is the most famous bridge in Buenos Aires. It is located on Puerto Madero which is one of the main ports in the city. This bridge is a swing bridge as well as a footbridge. Many tourists and locals come to Puerto Madero to look at the amazing structure as well as to dine at some of the best restaurants in the city. High-end restaurants align the port serving the best steaks around.

Feria de Mataderos

The Feria de Mataderos is located just outside the city of Buenos Aires. This fair occurs every Sunday. People from rural Argentina gather to show off their arts, crafts, leather, and their homemade food. Little booths are set up throughout the streets and display goods such as homemade cheeses, wine, honey, herbs, and much more. In the middle of the fair there is live music where the locals and the farmers dance. Their dance is very similar to America's square dancing. If you do not enjoy the dancing, the music, or the shopping, you can watch horse races and horse games being held on the other side of the booths. It is a guarantee that you will find something you like at the Feria de Mataderos.

Feria Plaza Francia

Also located in Recoleta is the Feria Plaza Francia. It is an arts and crafts fair where artisans come from all over Argentina every Saturday and Sunday to sell their goods. As you walk down the old cobbled stone sidewalks you can find anything from homemade ponchos to jewelry to mate cups (Mate is the national drink of Argentina). Many local artists also come to the fair to show off and sell their paintings. These paintings make for perfect souvenirs.

Las Madres de Plaza de Mayo

If you happen to be in Buenos Aires on a Thursday you can observe Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo. These women have created an association for mothers whose children disappeared during the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983. Every Thursday at 4:30pm mothers and grandmothers march in front of the Pink House in Plaza de Mayo and demand to know the truth about what happened to their sons or grandsons. It is very emotional to see. If you are curious to learn more about these abductions, you can ask any of the mothers or grandmothers and they will tell you their own personal story.

Tango

Tango is the national dance of Argentina. You can stumble upon tango performances at any busy street in Buenos Aires. The tango has influences from Spanish and African culture, but Argentina is responsible for creating and perfecting the dance. This intimate dance is extraordinary to watch, and if you are lucky enough you may be able to learn some of the steps from street performers. If you enjoy watching the street performers you can also visit El Viejo Almacen to watch professional performances. Here you can find yourself in a small, intimate theater drinking free champagne while watching one of the best tango shows in Buenos Aires. El Viejo Almacen is one of the oldest theaters in Buenos Aires. It has been shut down and reopened numerous times. If you are looking for an elegant night out, you will find El Viejo Almacen more than fabulous.

La Recoleta Cemetary

La Recoleta Cemetary located near downtown Buenos Aires was established in 1822. Here you can walk down aisles of incredible mausoleums of Argentina's elite. You will also find the famous Evita Peron's place of burial amidst the hundreds of graves. If you happen to have a knowledgeable tour guide around, you can learn about some of the most interesting tombs such as the ones pictured. La Recoleta Cemetary is a must see.