{"id":55,"date":"2019-10-29T15:03:17","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T14:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legadomitico.com\/bsas\/?p=55"},"modified":"2019-10-29T15:14:52","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T14:14:52","slug":"reasons-to-visit-buenos-aires-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legadomitico.com\/bsas\/reasons-to-visit-buenos-aires-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons to Visit Buenos Aires Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s impossible to capture the charm of Buenos Aires in one description. Its restaurant and art scene is vibrant as ever, with new venues opening nearly each day. And its historic cafes are always alluring \u2014 and ideal for some prime people-watching \u2014 while its speakeasy scene remains impossibly cool. It\u2019s not an exaggeration to say Buenos Aires has something for everyone, that is, if you\u2019re willing to look for it.<\/p>\n

Buenos Aires is a dynamic place whose sophistication and fashionable locals echo Western capitals like Milan, and where reinvention is as valued as the past. Rollercoaster politics aside, Buenos Aires is proud of its literary heritage \u2014 heroes new and old like Silvina Ocampo, Jose Luis Borges and Samanta Schewblin \u2014 and it shows in its lively bookstores and historical landmarks. The city also it loves its steak \u2014 how can it not when you pair it with Malbec \u2014 which almost always guarantees a great meal.<\/p>\n

If those aren\u2019t enough reasons to entice you to go, here are 20 more to put on your radar.<\/p>\n

Boutique Luxury Hotels<\/h2>\n

Stylish options abound for hip travelers in search of something better than what the chain hotels have to offer. In Villa Crespo, Pop Hotel serves breakfast in a retro-pop setting with 44 rooms, while Legado M\u00edtico, in Palermo Soho, offers 11 rooms themed around distinctive personalities in Argentinian culture.<\/p>\n

A Speakeasy Culture<\/h2>\n

Most people equate Buenos Aires with Malbec, but\u00a0there\u2019s more to the city\u2019s bar scene than wine<\/a>. At Frank\u2019s in Palmero Hollywood, eager guests must figure out a password in order to enter a smaller\u00a0room. Then, a secret code entered in a phone booth grants them access to a swanky bar where the cocktails are artfully mixed, if a tad overpriced. At Bar Isabel in trendy Palmero Soho, a limited number of tables means you\u2019d better sign up for the guest list.<\/p>\n

A Strong Cafe Culture<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s impossible to visit Buenos Aires without dropping into one of its old-school cafes, living embodiments of the city\u2019s past as a literary hub. El Federal, which dates back to 1864, is a focal point of San Telmo, where the window seats beckon you to people-watch while sampling a tapas dish. In Palermo, the salmon-hued El Preferido De Palermo nods to its past life as a grocery store \u2014 and haunt of Jorge Luis Borges, who grew up on the same block \u2014 with hanging hams and stacks of canned pumpkins<\/p>\n

El Ateneo Grand Splendid<\/h2>\n

Housed in a nearly century-old theatre in the Barrio Norte neighborhood, the Grand Splendid was converted into a bookshop at the turn of the millennium and now welcomes millions of visitors each year. Here you\u2019ll find a standard selection of books, mostly in Spanish, along with a coffee shop and live piano music on the same stage where tango legend Carlos Gardel once performed.<\/p>\n

Incredible Steak<\/h2>\n

Argentinians take their beef seriously, and for good reason: the parrillada, or mixed grill, is a longtime tradition and the prime cuts are plentiful (and exceptional). When ordering the latter, don\u2019t expect the waiter to plunk down a steak knife and sauce and call it a day. Porte\u00f1os smother their medium-cooked ojo de bife (rib eye) or vac\u00cdo (flank steak) with colorful salsa criolla, a side dish of tomato, onion and parsley, or chimichurri, a tasty sauce made of olive oil, garlic and parsley.<\/p>\n

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Tango<\/h2>\n

The sensual dance is as much a part of Argentina\u2019s identity as goat intestines with chile (which are delicious, by the way). So don\u2019t miss your chance to see the dance live in person. Milongas, or dance halls, are a good to way to go and you\u2019ll want to book seats in advance. Our picks: La Catedral, a no-frills joint near Amalgro that\u2019s great for beginners, and La Viruta in Palermo, where the party lasts all night.<\/p>\n

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Next-generation Coffee<\/h2>\n

Sure, most of the coffee you\u2019ll find in the classic cafes appears stuck in the past. But if you\u2019re willing to venture out, you\u2019ll be well rewarded with creative coffee. In San Telmo\u2019s market amid the vintage toys and spices, is Coffee Town \u2014 former journalist Jos\u00e9 Vales ode to Central American coffee \u2014 where beans from Colombia and Brazil, along with his country\u2019s own output, are on offer. In upscale Belgrano, look for All Saints Cafe, where the Colombian espresso is deliciously bold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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