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41. La Boca Tour
Start off at the Caminito, drop by the Museum of
Quinquela Martin, try some finger foods at Samovar de Rasputin, and continue
walking with map in hand to the Bombonera (Boca Soccer Stadium). Pay the nominal
fee to check out the inside of the stadium. Complete your afternoon dining
at Vuelta de Rocha reflecting on the famous tango dancers of the past and artists
like Quinquela Martin. Weekends are the best time to go because of the live
tango dancers and people-watching.
Museum of Quinquela Martin: Av. Pedro de Mendoza N 1835, Tel: 4301-1080
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
Bombonera: Brandsen 805
Vuelta de Rocha: Av. Don Pedro de Mendoza y Del Valle Iberlucea
42. Tango at El Chino Bar
Nueva Pompeya is one of the few places in the city that still exudes an atmosphere that inspired the heroes of tango. The bar is a true classic, and there are shows every Friday night.
Beazley 3566
Tel: 4911-0215
43. Peru Beach
Missing the ocean? Well, we have Rio de la Plata. It's a perfect place to leave behind the perils city life, play sports, and take a nap under the shade. It's
almost the same as Miami, but you only have to travel to San Isidro.
Peru and the river
44. Meat for Mosquitos
The Tren de la Costa doesn't look like the traditional favorite Argentine train
system, but it is worth taking it to Tigre. After browsing through the market
called Puerto de Frutos, with backpack in hand, go to the boat docks and spend
the night with your partner under the stars on the Delta. Mosquito repellant
is a must!
www.trendelacosta.com.ar
45. Picnic in the Botanical Gardens
Read "El Otro" from Borges sitting on one of the benches while you inadvertently
give the cats hope that one day someone will actually feed them.
Ave. Santa
Fe 3951
46. Rivadavia Park
Sift through books, CDs and old magazines at the park in Caballito. It's a "can't miss" for
literature buffs, especially for those who love to discover small treasures.
Ave. Rivadavia 4800
47. For Anyone doing Anything
The Plaza Las Heras is the ideal place to sunbathe in your bikini when it begins to heat up in September. Or to work out and get in shape. Or to walk the dog. Or just to do absolutely nothing.
Las Heras y Coronel Diaz
48. San Telmo (Each Day is Better)
The Palermo real estate boom made it popular to try and modernize the characteristics of the neighborhoods in the city. But, San Telmo has consistently maintained its traditional feel and has a lot to offer the passerby, particularly surrounding Plaza Dorrego and along Defensa. This area is chockfull of artisan fairs, antique stores, and boutique shops -- all with a traditional Argentine twist.
49. The Once Neighborhood (The Authentic Metropolis)
Begin your tour buying bedsheets in the shops on Lavalle, continue with the
purchase of a couple of shirts from the C&A on the corner of Mitre and Pueyrredon, go to the bathroom in La Perla, and finish off by listening to music in Plaza Miserere.
50. The King of the Dead
You cannot differentiate the cadavers of the aristocracy from those of the plebiscites. Or can you? !? At the Recoleta Cemetery, you can visit the family tombs and monuments housing many of the famous Argentines of the past. In Chacarita, lie the rest of the popular idols like Carlos Gardel and Juan Peron. For an adventure, hide in the gardens while the caretaker closes the cemetery.
51. The Town Square
Plaza de Mayo, located in front of the Casa Rosada (the Pink House), was the
setting for some of the greatest moments in Argentine history over the past
100 years. Even as recently as 2001, it was a place where violence became so
prevalent that the then President De la Rua was forced to flee from his residence
by helicopter. Presently, the mothers of those that "disappeared" during the
military dictatorship (1976-1983), march together in the square every Thursday.
52. Consume, Consume, Consume
Start out early by going to the Unicenter in Martinez. Then, drive down Libertador
to Paseo Alcorta. Go to Jenny bookstore and stock up on the bestsellers, then
head over to Alto Palermo. If you get bored, swing by Abasto and try some of
the kosher food. Complete your consumer's tour in the microcenter at the Galerias
Pacifico. Gaze up at the ceiling and marvel at the detail.
Unicenter: Parana 3745 Martinez from 10am to 10pm
Paseo Alcorta: Libertador y Salguero from 10am to 10pm
Alto Palermo: Santa Fe 3253
Abasto: Av Corrientes 3247 from 10am to 12am
Galerias Pacifico: Florida y Cordoba
53. Costanera Sur
Before embarking on the long hikes through the Ecological Reserve, it's a good
idea to fortify your body by eating a sandwich like the famous choripan (sausage
in a bun) from one of the small stands. With your stomach happy, you will be
prepared to head for the trails.
Tristan Achaval Rodriguez 1550
54. Rural Society
Many people from the agricultural world reunite every year at the convention
center of La Rural in Palermo (near Plaza Italia). Get ready to see meat from
all over the country, bored children running everywhere, and older men who
remember the good old days when Argentina was the meat exporter of the world.
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