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Monograms provides travelers access to a Local Host, so you will have someone on hand to answer those vacation questions pertaining to Buenos Aires. No waiting in line at the concierge desk or trying to ask your waitress at breakfast directions to the shopping district. Simply ask your Local Host about Buenos Aires and you'll be on your way in no time. Plus, your Local Host will share local Buenos Aires insights and share suggestions for getting off the beaten path, leaving you more time to create lasting vacation memories that are yours alone.
El Niño Bien
There are many Tango shows for tourists in Buenos Aires, but this Tango salon is where locals go to strut their stuff. Have fun observing this graceful dance—and don’t be surprised if an instructor tries to coax you on to the floor. Note: this is not a Tango show, but a Milonga salon where local residents go to dance and drink. Check in advance for days and hours of operation.
Museo Evita
You can stand before the Casada Rosada and see the balcony where Evita addressed the masses, and you can see the tomb where she was laid to rest in the beautiful Recoleta Cemetery. But to truly understand this controversial woman, visit the Museo Evita where her life story is told through her personal possessions.
San Telmo Antiques Fair
Held every Sunday (except when it’s raining) in Plaza Dorrego, this outdoor market is full of small antiques and crafts. Free live music and Tango dancing typically complete the experience.
Alvear Palace
Located in the exclusive Recoleta district of Buenos Aires, the Alvear Palace is one of the most luxurious hotels in South America. Step into the Lobby Bar to admire the elegant surroundings while you relax with a cocktail—perhaps a selection from their extensive cognac and whiskey list.
Park Hyatt Buenos Aires Palacio Duhau
Also located in the Recoleta district, this new hotel opened its doors in 2006. The original building was the residence of the wealthy Duhau family and was constructed with imported materials from Europe. The combination of old and new architecture connects with magnificent terrace gardens. Enter from Alvear or Posadas Street.
Cabaña Las Lilas
The average Argentine citizen consumes 130 pounds of beef per year. To eat like a local, head to this famous steakhouse that dates back to 1905. Known worldwide, Cabaña Las Lilas serves the nation’s specialty like no one else.
La Bourgonge
Ayacucho 2027, Hotel Alvear Palace - Taste Jean Paul Bondoux’s haute cuisine in Buenos Aires. La Bourgogne is a gastronomic Mecca for gourmets that offers light meals of fish and beef during the day and a symphony of French specialties in the evening. Also on the premises, his famous boutique of delicatessen products, including top cheeses. Note: open Mondays to Saturday, midday and evenings.
La Cabaña
Rodriguez Peña 1967, Recoleta District - La Cabana, Argentina’s most famous steakhouse, has played a key role in the glamorous history of Buenos Aires. One of South America’s finest culinary traditions is now reborn under the careful guidance of Orient-Express. Every night, local and international leading figures of the 20th century flocked to La Cabana, the place to be seen, to enjoy its famous atmosphere and to sample some of the world’s finest beef.
Today, it has relocated to Buenos Aires’ fashionable Recoleta area amid boutiques, 5-star hotels, and beautiful gardens. The restaurant’s original interior has been lovingly recreated, with Gaucho-style, large, open fireplaces and many original design details, including heavy iron ornaments, leather, and burnished-copper utensils.
Gran Café Tortoni
Whether you make it to a performance at the majestic Teatro Colón or not, you’ll want to visit its equally famous Gran Café Tortoni. Sink into one of the red leather chairs, order sidra—its signature alcoholic cider—and enjoy the 19th-century décor like Albert Einstein and Josephine Baker once did.
Belgrano
If you’re looking for a Buenos Aires neighborhood off the beaten path, look no further than the Chinatown located here. Most locals don’t even know it exists, so you’ll definitely avoid crowds of tourists while exploring its shops and restaurants.
Calle Florida
Shopping in the “Paris of the South” is a delight and you won’t be disappointed with the shops and boutiques here. Exquisite leather shops line Calle Florida and many will make custom creations for you during your visit.
Calle Báez (Las Cañitas—Belgrano District)
Buenos Aires is known for its nightlife, and whether you want dinner, drinks, dancing—or all three, you’ll find plenty of hot spots on this street.
Palacio Barolo
This odd-looking building, once the tallest in South America, recently opened to the public and offers sweeping views of the city from its unusual tower.
Palermo Soho & Palermo Hollywood
Don’t miss these trendy neighborhoods that offer excellent designer shops, café’s, and restaurants.
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