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Take an overnight bus to Iguazu. Bike from Patagonia to Alaska. Drive from North America to South America. Or hang out in Buenos Aires for three full months. The best tips come from our past guests.

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A Trip to Salta

Salta, Argentina: Seven Color Hill in Purmamarca

by Tracy Johnson on February 21, 2011 · 5 comments

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Salta is the most colonial of cities in Argentina and the surrounding landscape and indigenous small pueblos make a visit of at least a week well worthwhile. Guest blogger Tracy Johnson recommends a few places to stay and eat in the city and two amazing circuits to experience Salta’s stunning nature.

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World Cup Watching in Buenos Aires

Argentinean Flag Waves

by Angela on June 12, 2010 · 2 comments

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You can watch the World Cup matches in Plaza San Martin on the big screen. Bring your blue and white flags or jerseys and join the world’s best fans. Vamos, Argentina!

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I Love San Telmo

San Telmo at Sunset

by Angela on March 5, 2010 · 20 comments

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I love the market, the architecture, the variety of restaurants, the street fair, the nature reserve, Plaza Dorrego and siesta. Most of all, I love the authenticity of San Telmo.

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Cat Power, Pizza and Faina

by Angela on July 19, 2009 · 14 comments

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cat power in buenos aires

The Cat Power concert on Thursday, July 16 at the Gran Rex theater in Buenos Aires. And after the theater, a traditional pizza and faina at Guerrin.

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Rainy Day Activities in Buenos Aires

by Angela on July 7, 2009 · 8 comments

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buenos aires with clouds up above

What to do on a rainy day in Buenos Aires? We’ve listed six rainy day activities that range from relaxing in a spa to visiting Buenos Aires’ most amazing bookstore, El Ateneo.

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Restaurant Review: Les Anciens Combattants

by Angela on June 19, 2009 · 6 comments

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les anciens combattants, french restaurant, buenos aires

This is by far the best French cuisine I’ve had outside of France. Not only do they serve seafood, which is rare in Buenos Aires, the setting, service, and presentation were all exceptional. Les Anciens Combattants is in my top 10.

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La Peña del Colorado

by Angela on March 25, 2009 · 10 comments

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La Jury at La Peña del Colorado

Live folklore shows and a rowdy crowd make La Peña del Colorado one of our favorite spots in town. Argentinean folklore features amazing guitar players with talented criollo singers. Order the pinguino, but make sure you get some soda to go with it.

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Colonia del Sacramento for the Day

by Angela on July 12, 2008 · 16 comments

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Colonia del Sacramento

This lovely colonial town in Uruguay is the perfect day trip from Buenos Aires. I wouldn’t recommend staying longer than a day. In fact, you could take the ferry in the morning and come back in the evening. But Colonia is well worth a visit.

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A Canadian chef, Taryn Wa, stayed in our loft in March. She wrote a post, “Eating Out, Porteño Style,”  on her blog, Buen Provecho, about the culinary treats she found while traveling in Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. Food is definitely one of the reasons to come to Buenos Aires. I love how Taryn describes the porteño [...]

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I’m often asked which neighborhood (barrio) is better, San Telmo or Palermo Soho.  Here’s a brief description of the two barrios from an insider/outsider point of view to help you decide. San Telmo (above) is tango and the past; Palermo Soho (below) is hip and modern.  Choosing between the two is really a matter of [...]

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