Arriving in BA, the lights, noises and smells can be a bit overwhelming – though it’s not quite as, “What the hell is this place?” as Bangkok. The uneven sidewalks will drive you mental, and the Argentine accent is particularly thick, but the locals are gorgeous and this European influenced city has so much to offer – you just have to poke around a bit.
Shit Worth Doing
Buenos Aires: Volunteer with LIFE Argentina
Get There: Go to their Office HQ at Pena 2121, Recoleta, from Monday – Friday between 2pm and…Buenos Aires: Mundo Lingo
Get There: Tuesdays at the Temple Bar from 9pm (Marcelo T. de Alvear 945); Wednesdays at Soria Bar…Buenos Aires: San Telmo Markets
Get There: Plaza Dorrego (corner of Defensa & Humberto Primo) every Sunday. These kick-ass markets are some of…Buenos Aires: See the Coloured Houses at La Boca
Get There: It’s a subrub of Buenos Aires, so jump on a bus or hitch a ride down…Buenos Aires: El Anteneo Grand Splendid
Get There: 1860 Av. Santa Fe, Recoleta. Open: 9am – 7pm Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm Sat/Sun.…Buenos Aires: Palermo Hollywood
Get There: Head to Palermo – Ave Cnel. Niceto Vega and Calle Honduras – anytime after 2am. It’s…Buenos Aires: La Bomba de Tiempo
Get There: Konex Ciudad Cultural, Sarmiento 3113 on Monday nights at 8pm Cost: 50ARS ($5AUD) These guys kick…Buenos Aires: Munch on some Pizza
Get There: Kentucky is on every third block, but Fabricas (corner of Anchorena and Gral Lucio Norberto Mansilla)…Buenos Aires: Fuerza Bruta
Get There: Junin 1930, Centro Cultural Recoleta Cost: 140 – 170ARS ($14 – 17AUD) No words – this…Buenos Aires: Eat Some Facturas
Get There: Find yourself a panaderia (bakery) – around midday is prime time. Cost: Around 2ARS (20 cents…Bueno Aires: Tango
When on the dancefloor in Buenos Aires, one of the first things you’ll notice is that compared to…