3 de Febrero Park
This beautiful park makes up one of the bosques de Palermo, and is easily the most popular. The highlight of the park is the little island surround by a pretty lagoon, where you can rent a row boat or a paddle boat. The island itself is called El Rosedal, a very well kept rose garden […]
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Square of Enlightenment
The Square of Enlightenment (Manzana de las Luces) is a square block of a few different historical buildings, located very close to the plaza de Mayo. There are daily tours offered for those interested in an important part of Buenos Aire’s history, which take you through the major points of interest in the Square of […]
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Bioparque Temaikén
Temaiken is Buenos Aires’ most highly touted zoo, located in Escobar (about 1.5 hours from Plaza Italia). The zoo is beautifully landscaped, and very spacious, which is what really sets it apart from the Palermo Zoo. Unfortunately, this also causes it to cost nearly three times as much (currently $58 for adults, and $44 for […]
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The “ARA Uruguay” Museum
The ARA Uruguay is a small ship, known as a corvette, that is permanently docked in Puerto Madero and can be visited by the public. The boat has a very interesting story – it was built in 1874, a three-mast beauty and was one of the largest ship in South America. At the beginning of […]
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Vinos de Lujo – Luxury Wine Tasting Event
Taking place in the famous Alvear Palace Hotel, this is another wine event you can´t miss. Vinos de Lujo in English means Luxury Wines and that´s what this event is all about. You get to try wines you probably never knew existed, let alone considered buying. Here´s how it works. You pay an entrance fee […]
Cultural Centers
Recoleta Cultural Center
The Centro Cultural Recoleta is located in one of the most frequented tourist spots in the entire city, right in between the famous Recoleta cemetery and the popular shopping center Buenos Aires design. The complex itself has quite the history. Early in the 18th century, the land was donated to the Franciscan Friars of Recoleta, […]
Argentine Music
Argentine Music: Find out the top bands, songs, and albums to get a taste for music in Argentina
Argentina is the home of many famous music artists, and to get a true taste of Argentine culture, you should become familiar with the music. It helps you learn about Argentina, Argentines, and it will certainly help you improve your Spanish! Buenos Aires is a great place to see some of these famous artists live, […]
Argentine Spanish
Spanish in Argentina – Pronunciation, Intonation, and Argentina Vos Form
Argentine Castellano, or better said, caste-SH-ano, is significantly different from all other forms of Castellano (which means the Spanish language). If you have come here to learn Spanish, be aware that there are many differences, and you will be learning a Spanish that differs a lot from Spanish spoken in all other countries. That being […]
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Typical Argentine Food
Some traditional dishes in Argentina: Carbonada – a delicious stew, sometimes served in one half of a squash. Locro – another stew, made with beans, corn, and different cuts of meat. Empanadas – most latinamerican countries serve empanadas, each with their own distinct styles. This is an extremely option lunch item. Estofado, often served on pasta […]
Eating out in Argentina
The following is intended to give you a general idea of what you will see in all of the basic restaurants here, and in little take out places. Buenos Aires is a huge city, and has a great selection of restaurants, so there are plenty of other options available. The following is what you can […]
Going to the Doctor in Buenos Aires
Whenever you are in a foreign country, something as easy as going to a doctor can be stressful, especially if you don´t know the language or the culture. Read on to find out what to expect. First of all, some useful vocabulary that you´ll need pretty much every time you go to the doctor: Guardia […]
3 de Febrero Park
This beautiful park makes up one of the bosques de Palermo, and is easily the most popular. The highlight of the park is the little island surround by a pretty lagoon, where you can rent a row boat or a paddle boat. The island itself is called El Rosedal, a very well kept rose garden […]
Vinos de Lujo – Luxury Wine Tasting Event
Taking place in the famous Alvear Palace Hotel, this is another wine event you can´t miss. Vinos de Lujo in English means Luxury Wines and that´s what this event is all about. You get to try wines you probably never knew existed, let alone considered buying. Here´s how it works. You pay an entrance fee […]
Money
One thing you will have to get used to here as a foreigner is the lack of currency in circulation. When you take money out of a bank machine, you are usually given either 100 or 50 peso bills. If you’re lucky, you may be able to get some 10s or 20s, but don’t count […]
Spanish in Argentina – Pronunciation, Intonation, and Argentina Vos Form
Argentine Castellano, or better said, caste-SH-ano, is significantly different from all other forms of Castellano (which means the Spanish language). If you have come here to learn Spanish, be aware that there are many differences, and you will be learning a Spanish that differs a lot from Spanish spoken in all other countries. That being […]
Un argentino en Toronto
This is a funny audio clip of an Argentine who lives in Toronto (it’s a joke). There are lots of great Argentine expressions, so for anyone who wants to hear some Argentine Spanish, this is a great little introduction to it. There are a few vulgar expressions, so if you think this would bother you, […]
Vacation Rentals in Buenos Aires
Renting a nice room in a hotel in Buenos Aires will cost over US$100 a night. If you are visiting Buenos Aires for more than a few days, you may want to consider staying in a vacation rental. The city is full of beautiful apartments that are rented out for a period of one week […]
Taking a Taxi in Buenos Aires
The amount of taxis in Buenos Aires is incredible. During the infamous crisis of 2001, many people lost their jobs, and ended up driving taxis to try to make ends meet. That resulted in more taxis than ever, and it is almost never a problem to flag one down, regardless of the time of day, […]

