Buenos Aries is the cultural hub of South America. It is one of the most vibrant cities I’ve ever visited in my life. The food and wine of Buenos Aries are to die for. Back in the year 2008, I was fortunate enough to travel to Buenos Aries with my friend. This was my second trip to the South American continent after my first splendid Chilean experience. This capital city of Argentina was beyond doubt an eclectic and diverse experience that it persuaded me to return there once again for a longer trip. It’s an immense city and there is so much to explore that it became really difficult for us to finish our journey here in 2 nights. But still, there is something magical about short trips that make your journey really special and refreshes you. So today, I’ll share with you my Argentine adventures highlights in the Argentinean capital city, Buenos Aries.

Adventures in the Argentinean capital city, Buenos Aries

 

1. Palermo Soho: Palermo is one of the most expensive places we ever stayed. But this was totally worth the money. The lovely green boulevard with the ultimate bohemian vibe of the city makes it an eclectic experience on its own. The wonderful and calming tree-lined roads are perfect to take a long walk and explore the city’s culture. Although it’s not just parks and boulevards that make this a special place. The Palermo Soho neighborhood truly comes to life once the sun sets. The streets are dotted with vibrant restaurants and cafes with lip-smacking Argentinean delicacies and the air smells of aromatic spices and steaks which is just irresistible. While walking down the boulevards we ended up thinking of our Paris trip and talk about it, the cafes made us feel as if we are in America. It’s this wonderful paradoxical vibe of the city that makes it an unforgettable experience.
2. Recoleta: Recoleta on the northern parts Buenos Aries, quite near to Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood is one of the plushest locations of the city. Recoleta has a wonderful historic vibe to it with atmospheric streets and spectacular cemetery which was worth the long walks with our chatty tour guide. I’ll highly recommend you to have a tour guide for yourself. Not only for an in-depth and chaste knowledge about the city but to help you navigate through the notorious nuisances that Buenos Aries quite known for.
3. La Boca: La Boca is a wonderful neighborhood in Buenos Aries which inspired us to a new way of life. The seductive and passionate street tango dancers are definitely worth your time. Plus the football fanatic vibe of the neighborhood has inspired a unique décor idea for the homes. All homes here are of tin and painted in brilliant and vibrant hues of blue and yellow. And the interesting and bright color palates just do not end there. Some wonderful and striking color combinations like maroon and lime green are painted undaunted on homes inspiring a rich and confident stroke of life like the Argentineans.
4. San Telmo: San Telmo was the most recommended place for us and we now know why. This place takes you back to the 1920s urban Argentine experience with cobbled streets and unique architectures. The main attraction, however, is undoubtedly the Sunday fair which is hosted every Sunday throughout the year. The wonderful handicrafts sold here are the highlights of the market. Apart from this, you have to visit one of the Parilla restaurants. Parilla is an authentic Argentine style barbeque of steaks, sausages, and different vegetables. Calle defense in San Telmo is also a marketplace which you can head to if your trip doesn’t include a Sunday to do some antique shopping in Buenos Aries. And lastly get into one of the many bars to enjoy some delightful wine in this wine country and enjoy the seductive performance of tango dancers.

So this was my short trip highlights in Buenos Aries. Although there is a lot more to visit in this city these are my first love. I’ll keep the rest for next time. My experience of the city is still stuck with me. Especially, the euphoria for football, the love for Diego Maradona, the chilled out bohemian ambiance, the overflowing glasses of wines, the Argentine classic traditions and décor, the seductive moves of tango dancers to the mouth-watering Parilla steaks and chimichurri sauce. Buenos Aries was a splendid experience of my life which I wish I never forget.