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The Cats Of Recoleta Cemetery

Enjoy these pictures of the friendly stray cats that call the Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires home.

Souvenirs From Argentina

You told your friends, family and co-workers that you're going on a trip to Argentina. But they suspect it's a "fakecation," an elaborate lie to convince them you went somewhere when all you really did was stay at home and tend to long overdue cleaning. The only way they'll believe you went to South America is with proof. And the evidence lies in these souvenirs you should bring back from Argentina...

Our Favorite Parillas In Buenos Aires

Imagine a place where thick, tender, juicy, mouth-watering steaks are available on nearly every street. Then imagine Buenos Aires, home of the ubiquitous parilla (grill). Everywhere you look in the city, there's a world-class parilla offering a high-quality steak. And thanks to a low exchange rate, it's completely affordable. So get ready to meet your protein quota for the year -- here's a list of our favorite parillas in Buenos Aires...

What To Eat In Argentina

Argentina is one of those rare destinations where the food rivals the tourist attractions. You're likely to spend as much time eating or recovering from a food coma as you are snapping photographs of monuments and attractions. Here's what you'll be eating in Argentina...

A Day In Recoleta

If Beverly Hills and Paris mated, Recoleta would be their unfairly handsome and enviously wealthy child. Characterized by up-scale restaurants, high-end shopping and lavish mansions, the expensive and popular barrio of Recoleta is a must-see for visitors to Buenos Aires. Here's how to spend a day in Recoleta...

What To Expect In Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires turned out to be much different than we expected.  And because we weren’t fully prepared, things wound up being more complicated and took a little longer than they should have.  We don’t want you to get caught off guard by this exciting but sometimes confusing city, so we’ve come up with a list [...]

What The Heck Is Mate?

You see it everywhere in Buenos Aires. Street vendors sell it near subway stations. Groups of people gather to share it in public parks. But what the heck is that mushy green beverage?

The Best Pizza In Buenos Aires

When you think of food in Argentina, you probably think of slabs of beef sizzling over an open fire or delicious empanadas filled with meats and cheeses.  But did you know that Buenos Aires is one of the best places in the world for… pizza?

Moreno 376 Hotel Review

Moreno 376 is an affordable 4-star boutique hotel housed in an Art Deco building from 1928. Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a great location make this a fantastic hotel choice in Buenos Aires.

10 Things Every Tourist Should Do In Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a sprawling city of 13 million people crammed into 48 districts.  With numbers that large, a list of things to see and do could easily get overwhelming.  So to make your task less daunting, we’ve narrowed it down to 10 things every tourist should do in Buenos Aires.