Guidebook for Buenos Aires
Drinks & Nightlife
This is an authentic and emblematic Buenos Aires Cafe, one of the oldest in the city. It was declared a Place of Cultural Interest since it was opened during an important part of our history.
196 locals recommend
The Federal Bar
599 Av. Carlos CalvoThis is an authentic and emblematic Buenos Aires Cafe, one of the oldest in the city. It was declared a Place of Cultural Interest since it was opened during an important part of our history.
It opened its doors in 1967 and became the pioneer of the night show in Buenos Aires.
114 locals recommend
Bar Sur
299 Estados UnidosIt opened its doors in 1967 and became the pioneer of the night show in Buenos Aires.
Food Scene
Historic café in San Telmo on Bolivar y Chile, reopened its doors. In the 80´s, it was a bar for poetry and popular culture and the gathering place of artists from many disciplines.
183 locals recommend
La Poesía
502 ChileHistoric café in San Telmo on Bolivar y Chile, reopened its doors. In the 80´s, it was a bar for poetry and popular culture and the gathering place of artists from many disciplines.
Based on the cider-houses and taverns of the Basque Country, Sagardi is the meeting point between the past and the present.
111 locals recommend
Sagardi Argentina
319 Humberto 1ºBased on the cider-houses and taverns of the Basque Country, Sagardi is the meeting point between the past and the present.
El Desnivel is a typical neighborhood grill (parrilla) that has always been popular with locals. In the past few years, it has also become a favorite place for tourists.
162 locals recommend
Desnivel
855 DefensaEl Desnivel is a typical neighborhood grill (parrilla) that has always been popular with locals. In the past few years, it has also become a favorite place for tourists.
Located under an awning that says “A different style in grilling”. La Brigada, which is managed by the famous Hugo Chavarrieta, is one of the best grills in the city.
232 locals recommend
La Brigada
465 Estados UnidosLocated under an awning that says “A different style in grilling”. La Brigada, which is managed by the famous Hugo Chavarrieta, is one of the best grills in the city.
This grill is located in what once was one of the stores of the "Grandes Carnicerías del Plata". It still has the old "gancheras" where the carcasses were hung, the meat cutter cold storage chamber...
74 locals recommend
Gran Parrilla del Plata
592 ChileThis grill is located in what once was one of the stores of the "Grandes Carnicerías del Plata". It still has the old "gancheras" where the carcasses were hung, the meat cutter cold storage chamber...
A place to hear classical tangos from the past. The atmosphere is full of an enchanting sense of illusion and nostalgia. A strange combination.
544 locals recommend
Dorrego Square
400 Humberto 1ºA place to hear classical tangos from the past. The atmosphere is full of an enchanting sense of illusion and nostalgia. A strange combination.
Everything Else
You have to be well-informed in order to find it. Is located on Independencia. On the left, in the direction where the cars go by, next to a garage, there is a double wooden door and a doorbell
87 locals recommend
Salón La Independencia
572 Av. IndependenciaYou have to be well-informed in order to find it. Is located on Independencia. On the left, in the direction where the cars go by, next to a garage, there is a double wooden door and a doorbell
Mariposita de San Telmo
Durning the week there are tango classes.
The construction of this church started by the end of 1734, designed by the Jesuit architect and monk Andrés Blanqui and the intervention of his partners Juan Bautista Primoli and José Schmidt.
110 locals recommend
Museo de la Iglesia Parroquial San Pedro González Telmo
340 Humberto 1ºThe construction of this church started by the end of 1734, designed by the Jesuit architect and monk Andrés Blanqui and the intervention of his partners Juan Bautista Primoli and José Schmidt.
Its facade presents Italian characteristics while the interior holds an excellent iron structure roofed with foil. It was inaugurated in 1897 and architect Juan Antonio Buschiazzo designed it.
78 locals recommend
Hostel Nomade
430 Carlos CalvoIts facade presents Italian characteristics while the interior holds an excellent iron structure roofed with foil. It was inaugurated in 1897 and architect Juan Antonio Buschiazzo designed it.
This is the oldest square after the Plaza de Mayo. Here you can visit the Fair of Antiques on Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
544 locals recommend
Dorrego Square
400 Humberto 1ºThis is the oldest square after the Plaza de Mayo. Here you can visit the Fair of Antiques on Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
It was founded on May 24 1889. It was settled on the house of Gregorio de Lezama, in 1897. Their line follow Italian architecture, so much applied in Buenos Aires between 1850 and 1880.
168 locals recommend
Museo Historico Nacional
1600 DefensaIt was founded on May 24 1889. It was settled on the house of Gregorio de Lezama, in 1897. Their line follow Italian architecture, so much applied in Buenos Aires between 1850 and 1880.
Designed by architect Antonio Masella, the building dates from 1760. Originally, it was the House of Spiritual Exercises for men.
84 locals recommend
PRISON MUSEUM Antonio Ballvé
378 Humberto 1ºDesigned by architect Antonio Masella, the building dates from 1760. Originally, it was the House of Spiritual Exercises for men.
It was formerly a deposit of Cigarrillos 43 company. The building dates from 1918 and it was recycled while keeping its original architecture of “utilitarian” style.
354 locals recommend
Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art
350 Av. San JuanIt was formerly a deposit of Cigarrillos 43 company. The building dates from 1918 and it was recycled while keeping its original architecture of “utilitarian” style.
This church was inaugurated in 1904. The original project was carried out by architect Mihail Preobrazensky (Sacred Synod of Russia) and adapted by architect Alejandro Christophersen.
121 locals recommend
Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
315 Av. BrasilThis church was inaugurated in 1904. The original project was carried out by architect Mihail Preobrazensky (Sacred Synod of Russia) and adapted by architect Alejandro Christophersen.
A place for art and culture in the city of Buenos Aires, a living room with the characteristics of the 40/50's and a stage of great amplitude which brings together much of the artistic expressions.
48 locals recommend
Buenos Ayres Club
571 PerúA place for art and culture in the city of Buenos Aires, a living room with the characteristics of the 40/50's and a stage of great amplitude which brings together much of the artistic expressions.
Entertainment & Activities
Located on a natural gorge. Some people affirm that the first establishment of this city took place in these suburbs.
298 locals recommend
Lezama Park
Avenida BrasilLocated on a natural gorge. Some people affirm that the first establishment of this city took place in these suburbs.