Buenos Días desde Buenos Aires!
19 Sep
We’ve been working/holidaying in beautiful Buenos Aires (hence our absence over the last few weeks) and we’ve fallen in love. A love we very much expected to fall into. With the people, the language, the wine, the dancing, the colours….and especially the tiny little sweetened croissants they serve for breakfast – Seriously. We can’t get enough.
We’ve got a few things on our mind to share with you this week. But first, a little look at what the Porteños have on offer, and our recommendations for a brilliant week in BA.
Rent an apartment! Use Airbnb for a true local experience – We found a gorgeous little apartment with loads of character (and an outdoor spa bath!). Our Airbnb host was lovely and even invited us along to her tango class the night we arrived.
Visit Teatro Colón for an evening of Ballet/Opera
Indulge in las medialunas (little croissants) and other delicious pastries.
Learn to tango – Somber, seductive and quintessentially Argentinian, this dance is all about synchronising movements and connecting with your partner so bring along your lover (or find one on the night). We prefer the energy and attitude of the salsa, but when in Rome!
Take in the city’s beautiful architecture.
Pick up a bottle of Malbec and a few empanadas for a picnic in one of the city’s beautiful parks.
Despite being largely pescatarian, we couldn’t pass up a try of Argentina’s famous steak.
Drop by San Telmo’s antique markets on a Sunday.
Have a cocktail at French designer and architect Phillipe Starck’s impressive Faena Hotel.
Visit La Boca – Buenos Aires’ most colourful barrio.
Head to Palermo – BA’s trendiest suburb – for a limonada at the quaint ‘Oui Oui’.
If this guy and his impressive dance moves don’t put a smile on your face, we don’t know what will.
And finally – don’t miss the weekly party – La Bomba del Tiempo, an impressive 17-piece improvisational drum group drawing on Argentinian, Central American and African rhythms.
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