Magdalena's Guidebook for Buenos Aires
Drinks & Nightlife
Rey de Copas
5176 GorritiDelicious drinks in a cozy atmosphere.
Verne Club
1475 Av. MedranoSnobby cocktail bar with good drinks. NEAR the house.
Popular hang out crafted beer spot in the neighborhood. Expect it to be quite busy even on weekdays!
Santa Cebada
1502 Av. Cnel. DíazPopular hang out crafted beer spot in the neighborhood. Expect it to be quite busy even on weekdays!
A wonderful and intimate wine bar in the heart of Villa Crespo (neighborhood next to Palermo).
Cosy and friendly atmosphere.
The place was traditionally the ´Cafe de los Musicos´(the cafe of the musicians) before it turned into a wine bar.
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La Cava Jufre
201 JufréA wonderful and intimate wine bar in the heart of Villa Crespo (neighborhood next to Palermo).
Cosy and friendly atmosphere.
The place was traditionally the ´Cafe de los Musicos´(the cafe of the musicians) before it turned into a wine bar.
Antares Palermo
4900 HondurasVery popular brewery in the heart of Palermo.
Great Bar located downtown. It's also a Restaurant but you must reserve especially on weekends.
It's a good option to drop by for drinks after the Opera House as its close by.
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Gran Bar Danzon
1161 LibertadGreat Bar located downtown. It's also a Restaurant but you must reserve especially on weekends.
It's a good option to drop by for drinks after the Opera House as its close by.
Virasoro Bar
4328 GuatemalaJazz Bar in the neighborhood. Check out their program online!
Vico Wine Bar
1149 GurruchagaInteresting wine bar!
Nice Craft Beer Bar NEAR the house.
Opens at 6 pm and has tables outside to enjoy your beer and nice weather!
La Birrería Palermo Viejo
1800 Francisco Acuña de FigueroaNice Craft Beer Bar NEAR the house.
Opens at 6 pm and has tables outside to enjoy your beer and nice weather!
A cozy café / restaurant and music venue with live music performances in Palermo. Check out their program online!
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Cafe Vinilo
2483 GorritiA cozy café / restaurant and music venue with live music performances in Palermo. Check out their program online!
I love the wine selection and sense of informality this place has! You can have a glass of wine and bite on your pizza from 5 pm till midnight, every day (except Mondays). Just love it!
Soler Vino Pizza
4201 SolerI love the wine selection and sense of informality this place has! You can have a glass of wine and bite on your pizza from 5 pm till midnight, every day (except Mondays). Just love it!
Parks & Nature
Typical Japanese Garden. Pretty and peaceful landscapes. You can also stay there for lunch after your visit!
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Japanischer Garten
3450 Av. CasaresTypical Japanese Garden. Pretty and peaceful landscapes. You can also stay there for lunch after your visit!
Located in Palermo neighborhood, the Botanical Garden dates back to the late 1800's and is a wonderful escape from the urban noise and hot temperatures during the summer season.
Its more than 5000 species of plants, trees and shrubs are part of this 'triangled' garden that has three different landscaping gardening styles. A gem to enjoy in middle of the city!
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Botanischer Garten Buenos Aires
Located in Palermo neighborhood, the Botanical Garden dates back to the late 1800's and is a wonderful escape from the urban noise and hot temperatures during the summer season.
Its more than 5000 species of plants, trees and shrubs are part of this 'triangled' garden that has three different landscaping gardening styles. A gem to enjoy in middle of the city!
Located in the downtown area, the Ecological Reserve, Costanera Sur draws families, joggers and cyclists during the weekends, is part of the new Puerto Madero urbanization.
It's a wonderful place to exercise and enjoy fresh air.
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Reserva Ecológica de Buenos Aires
1550 Avenida Doctor Tristán Achával RodríguezLocated in the downtown area, the Ecological Reserve, Costanera Sur draws families, joggers and cyclists during the weekends, is part of the new Puerto Madero urbanization.
It's a wonderful place to exercise and enjoy fresh air.
Shopping
Handmade local crafts based on natural wool.
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Elementos Argentinos - Alfombras a medida hechas a mano / Palermo
1881 GurruchagaHandmade local crafts based on natural wool.
Other than being a protagonist in the food scene, Palermo has many shops around Honduras street all the way up to Serrano. They range from clothing to specific house and decorative items. You can also find music and bookstores.
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Feria Honduras Plaza Serrano
5001 HondurasOther than being a protagonist in the food scene, Palermo has many shops around Honduras street all the way up to Serrano. They range from clothing to specific house and decorative items. You can also find music and bookstores.
Small but well stocked supermarket one block away from apartment.
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Supermercado Día
1201 GalloSmall but well stocked supermarket one block away from apartment.
Zentra
1910 Avenida Raúl Scalabrini OrtizNatural food market. Honduras 4002 and Salguero.
Coto
2417 FrenchBig supermarket nearby.
Main shopping center in the neighborhood. It offers a wide range of shops, even travel agencies to purchase plane tickets or bus tickets to local towns.
The green subway line 'D' has its entrance right in front of the mall.
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Alto Palermo
3253 Av. Santa FeMain shopping center in the neighborhood. It offers a wide range of shops, even travel agencies to purchase plane tickets or bus tickets to local towns.
The green subway line 'D' has its entrance right in front of the mall.
Everything you would like to see & know about ´Mate´, the most traditional of the Argentine beverages !
Todo Mates
1861 ThamesEverything you would like to see & know about ´Mate´, the most traditional of the Argentine beverages !
Art & Culture
The National Library is the largest in the country. Its futurist controversial architecture amidst Palermo parks represents the different ideas and times of the country. Worth to visit from an inner and outer perspective.
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Nationalbibliothek
2502 AgüeroThe National Library is the largest in the country. Its futurist controversial architecture amidst Palermo parks represents the different ideas and times of the country. Worth to visit from an inner and outer perspective.
A brief visit through Eva Peron's life and history in an entertaining way. The museum has a cafe and a very recommendable restaurant which is right next to it.
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Museo Evita
2988 LafinurA brief visit through Eva Peron's life and history in an entertaining way. The museum has a cafe and a very recommendable restaurant which is right next to it.
Other than housing a Latin American collection of art, this museum usually offers an independent film program, as well as conferences and activities for children (especially during the holidays). You might want to browse through the website before heading there.
It also has a very nice cafe bistro for breakfast, lunch or even for just having a glass of wine.
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MALBA
3415 Av. Pres. Figueroa AlcortaOther than housing a Latin American collection of art, this museum usually offers an independent film program, as well as conferences and activities for children (especially during the holidays). You might want to browse through the website before heading there.
It also has a very nice cafe bistro for breakfast, lunch or even for just having a glass of wine.
Main Opera House in Buenos Aires (ranked third best in the world). Aside from going to see a performance there, you also have the option of taking a day tour to visit it.
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Teatro Colón
1171 CerritoMain Opera House in Buenos Aires (ranked third best in the world). Aside from going to see a performance there, you also have the option of taking a day tour to visit it.
Great bookstore in Palermo! It has a wonderful children's area aside and a lovely cafe inside to enjoy your book while you sip your tea : ) or have brunch.
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Libros del Pasaje
1762 ThamesGreat bookstore in Palermo! It has a wonderful children's area aside and a lovely cafe inside to enjoy your book while you sip your tea : ) or have brunch.
Huge and rather imposing, bookshop located in a traditional building downtown. Its classical building -from 1919- was originally the The Grand Splendid Theatre and worth seeing.
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El Ateneo Grand Splendid
1860 Av. Santa FeHuge and rather imposing, bookshop located in a traditional building downtown. Its classical building -from 1919- was originally the The Grand Splendid Theatre and worth seeing.
I like the special exhibitions this museum has at times.
Other than that, its bistro is very welcoming and a cute place to have lunch or coffee under the trees, right in front of the parks.
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Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo
1902 Av. del LibertadorI like the special exhibitions this museum has at times.
Other than that, its bistro is very welcoming and a cute place to have lunch or coffee under the trees, right in front of the parks.
National Museum of Art located amidst the parks and across the street from Recoleta area.
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
1473 Av. del LibertadorNational Museum of Art located amidst the parks and across the street from Recoleta area.
Kirchner Cultural Centre
151 SarmientoEntertainment & Activities
If you like dancing, La Viruta offers all type of dance lessons (Tango, Salsa, Rock n' Roll, etc) for all levels, almost every day.
Check the website for the dance style program and for the live music specials.
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La Viruta Tango
1366 ArmeniaIf you like dancing, La Viruta offers all type of dance lessons (Tango, Salsa, Rock n' Roll, etc) for all levels, almost every day.
Check the website for the dance style program and for the live music specials.
la bicicleta naranja
4901 GorritiBike tours and rentals in Palermo.
Emblematic Tango Salon.
Recommended for experienced Tango dancers and those interested in watching Tango in a genuine atmosphere.
Live orchestras and Tango exhibitions are quite usual here. Tuesday and Friday nights are best to mingle with local and foreign dancers.
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Milonga Parakultural - Tango
365 Raúl Scalabrini OrtizEmblematic Tango Salon.
Recommended for experienced Tango dancers and those interested in watching Tango in a genuine atmosphere.
Live orchestras and Tango exhibitions are quite usual here. Tuesday and Friday nights are best to mingle with local and foreign dancers.
Tango dancing at the park. Weekends can get especially busy during spring and summer seasons. There are Tango lessons before the dance starts. Informal atmosphere.
Escuela de Tango de Belgrano - El Bailongo de la Glorieta
1901 11 de Septiembre de 1888Tango dancing at the park. Weekends can get especially busy during spring and summer seasons. There are Tango lessons before the dance starts. Informal atmosphere.
I love this origami place! You can take origami lessons or just buy special elements for this wonderful technique.
Origamiteca
2069 MalabiaI love this origami place! You can take origami lessons or just buy special elements for this wonderful technique.
Music Hub
1919 ThamesMusic co working space. It also has rehearsal rooms available. Pretty cool.
Small theatrical complex that offers mostly independent theater shows.
In Palermo neighborhood. NEAR the house.
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El Tinglado
948 Mario BravoSmall theatrical complex that offers mostly independent theater shows.
In Palermo neighborhood. NEAR the house.
Other Services
Information you might find useful for your stay in BA (ATM's, medical or dental assistance).
Banco Supervielle
3602 CharcasAtm available nearby.
Banco Galicia - Sucursal Coronel Diaz
1854 Avenida Coronel DíazAtm available a couple of blocks away.
The German Hospital provides a private health service to attend emergency and non emergency needs.
Usually covered by many international insurance plans (you must check this).
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Hospital Alemán
1640 Av. PueyrredónThe German Hospital provides a private health service to attend emergency and non emergency needs.
Usually covered by many international insurance plans (you must check this).
Pediatric Health Center for Children.
Private institution.
Opened Mondays - Saturdays.
Pediatría Palermo
3949 ParaguayPediatric Health Center for Children.
Private institution.
Opened Mondays - Saturdays.
Public Children's Hospital.
Located near the apartment.
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Hospital de Niños Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez
1330 GalloPublic Children's Hospital.
Located near the apartment.
Consulmed
1314 AyacuchoDental Services
Steakhouses
Definitely one of the best Parrillas in Buenos Aires.
Located in San Telmo neighborhood.
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La Brigada
465 Estados UnidosDefinitely one of the best Parrillas in Buenos Aires.
Located in San Telmo neighborhood.
Parrilla Peña
682 Rodríguez PeñaA traditional Parrilla of Buenos Aires.
Located downtown.
A traditional Parrilla in a 'neighbor neighborhood'.
Great option if you want to explore another neighborhood too.
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El Pobre Luis
2393 ArribeñosA traditional Parrilla in a 'neighbor neighborhood'.
Great option if you want to explore another neighborhood too.
La Carnicería
2317 ThamesTraditional, well serviced, gourmet steakhouse in Palermo.
Don Julio Parrilla
4699 Guatemala