A bit of Blighty in the heart of Buenos Aires, the BAC puts on loads of free events such as plays and films in English as well as jazz, Celtic and classical...
Suipacha 1333Looking to escape the big-city traffic and pollution, the headlines, the heat or whatever? A few days decompressing in this oasis of tranquillity should do...
Suipacha 1015Founded in 1943, this fashionable leather goods shop situated near Plaza San Martín specialises in handcrafted products, including wallets, tote bags,...
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At Retiro's stripped-down Club Danes, the 12th floor location brings the river into view over economical Danish food. The location might be haute, but...
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Probably one of the city's most frequently recommended restaurants, and a lovely bar in its own right too, Dada is cited again and again by locals as their...
San Martín 941Mostly business travellers seem to rub pinstriped shoulders at the Elevage, and it's little wonder considering its array of conference facilities, plus a...
Maipú 960Filo has managed to keep its prices in check despite inflation, and as a result has become a popular lunchtime restaurant - come 1pm, even the bar stools...
San Martín 975Huge platters of multicolored sushi are the main event here, whisked past admiring diners through the bright, modern restaurant. Yakuidon, consisting of fat...
Paraguay 436Catering mostly to tourists and offering personalised attention, delivery and packaging, wine retailer Ligier has cannily placed its branches close to many...
Avenida Santa Fe 800Designed by Alfred Zucker, the architect who had a hand in the New York Metropolitan Opera House, the Marriott is celebrating its bicentenary in 2009 and...
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This well-curated weapons museum in the Palacio Retiro houses a sizeable collection of arms and army uniforms, some dating from the 12th century and some...
Avenida Santa Fe 750Housed in an ageing railway building, this tribute to the age of the train covers two floors and comprises exhibits from a railway era that puts recent...
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This small, hidden treasure trove of indigenous and Latin American art and textiles also sells antique silver and contemporary ethnic accessories. But it's...
Unit 41Perfectly encapsulated in a 1920s-era art deco tower, this hotel with its glass-roofed lobby and chess board-patterned floor will whisk you back to the jazz...
Arroyo 841The good old Kilkenny remains as packed as ever, especially at weekends, when the tourist set pour in. Young and frisky Argentinians frequent this Irish...
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