Argentina

Discover Argentina

Feel the thunderous crash of icebergs calving into the icy waters of Lago Argentina
Explore the vast landscapes of Quebrada de Humahuaca with your own pack-carrying llama
Tango like a porteno after learning the unspoken codes of Argentina's sexiest dance
Cycle between Mendoza's legendary vineyards in search of the perfect malbec

In This Guide:

Seven authors, 308 days of in-country research, too much beef
Color outdoors chapter shows where to fly-fish for trout and much with huskies
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What Will Your Buenos Aires Encounter Be?

Perfecting your tango moves at an elegant old-world dance hall
Digging into an enormous steak at one of BA's famed grill restaurants
Wandering the cobbled streets of quaint, bohemian San Telmo
Braving the rowdy Boca fans at a futbol match at La Bombonera stadium
Sampling some of Argentina's famous Malbecs at a casual wine tasting
Staying up all night dancing at a thumping Costanera Norte nightclub

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time

Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
Our resident author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and nightlife
Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
Local experts reveal Buenos Aires' secrets: from an artist's picks for the hottest galleries to a sommelier's tips on the city's best wine lists

What Will Your Buenos Aires Encounter Be?

...locking eyes and twisting legs during a steamy tango at Confiteria Ideal (p10)
...sipping a glass of inky Malbec in a stylish wine bar (p20)
...meandering among elaborate mausoleums and marble angels in Cementerio de la Recoleta (p11)
...snapping up cutting-edge fashions by local designers in Palermo Viejo (p115)
...cheering yourself hoarse at a spirited futbol match at La Bombonera Stadium (p12)
...dancing till dawn in one of Costanera Norte's thumping clubs (p128)

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time...

...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
...our discerning authors recommend the best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
...hand-picked highlights and itineraries help you make the most of a short trip
...local experts share their Buenos Aires: from an artist's advice on where to see and buy contemporary art to a hotelier's tips on BA's sizzling gay nightlife

Local experts on nightlife, the arts, fashion, and food weigh in with their insider top picks. Lively, opinionated reviews of Buenos Aires' top restaurants, shops, and sights, combined with a full-color pull-out map, are organized by neighborhood for a truly local experience.

Written by residents of Buenos Aires, this guide provides the inside scoop on South America's cultural capital. Containing up-to-date information and reviews about what Buenos Aires has to offer, this book is for the traveler who wants to experience the city as the native Portenos do. An in-depth cultural and social overview of Argentina, a list of the must-see attractions, the best beef restaurants, and an overview of the new ethnic culinary scene are included. Buenos Aires' legendary nightlife is highlighted, and ideas for excursions outside the city are provided.