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WHERE TO STAY IF YOU TRAVEL TO THE CITY OF BUENOS AIRES

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Tangol 17/05/2022

The City of Buenos Aires attracts around 10 million tourists a year. Both foreigners and from other parts of the country. Its wide cultural offer, exquisite international gastronomy, emblematic neighborhoods and a hectic nightlife create a tempting combo for any traveler.

But it is important that everyone who comes to the capital of Argentina know where you are going to stay, since Buenos Aires is huge, and this is not an exaggeration. It has 48 neighborhoods very different from each other.

Let's see which are the most recommended neighborhoods for tourists taking into account safety, attractions , transportation, among other issues.

San Telmo

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It is an emblematic place to marvel at the passion of tango, antiques and art. It is a bohemian neighborhood that is well connected to others thanks to buses and the C subway line. In addition, you can find from luxury hotels to a cheaper offer than the other areas mentioned.

To visit, the most crowded is the Plaza Dorrego, where there are several cafes, restaurants and bars. Every Sunday the popular San Telmo fair is held, where tourists can buy small objects and pieces of local art.

Another attraction is the famous Casa Mínima, in which guided tours are carried out. It is the narrowest in the city: its façade measures 2.50 meters and it is 13 meters deep.

The San Telmo market is a must-see. It has stores that sell antiques, handicrafts, records and toys, fresh food and spices and has become an interesting gastronomic hub.

There is Coffee Town, the place that drives coffee lovers crazy. It is one of the main attractions of the place. It features coffee beans from all over the world. Another that draws the attention of visitors is Choripaneria, ideal for trying an Argentine classic with a twist. They offer gourmet choripanes.

The Walk of History is another attraction. In San Telmo, tourists can be photographed at side of the popular sculpture of Mafalda, who is seen sitting on a wooden bench in the middle of a public thoroughfare. Other figures that can be found are Clemente, Gaturro or Isidoro.

Regarding nightlife. The neighborhood has a lot to offer. There are famous tango shows, presentations live jazz and rock, bars and restaurants of all kinds.

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Withdrawal

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This used to be one of the most elite neighborhoods in the City, but over the years it lost value. Today it is a place where the contrast of reality is in its streets. On the one hand, wide squares, stately residences, and tall buildings, and on the other, Barrio 31, an informal settlement of precarious houses.

This area is < b>strategically located for tourists. Since it is close to Recoleta, Microcentro, Puerto Madero and Jorge Newbery Airport.

It is also highly touristic. There is the Kavanagh Building, the English Tower, Plaza San Martín, Palacio Paz and the commercial street Florida.

Getting to Retiro is extremely easy, since it has subway entrances for line C, a train station, and a long-distance bus station that connects Buenos Aires with the rest of the country.

In Retiro there is the Four Seasons Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Park Tower, Alvear Art.

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Madero Port

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It is the most expensive neighborhood in Latin America according to various surveys. In an extremely exclusive area where there are huge skyscrapers with offices of multinationals and homes of important public figures in the country.

There are some of the most luxurious hotels like the Faena, Hilton and Hotel Madero. All options are of a high standard. It is not an area suitable for those who want to save a little money.

But whether they stay here or not, Puerto Madero is one of the obligatory stops for all tourists. A few meters from the Río de la Plata, with its dams and boats, it offers beautiful postcards. You can visit the Ecological Reserve, the Women's Bridge, the A.R.A Sarmiento Museum, A.R.A Uruguay, take a boat ride and enjoy a tango show, among other things.

Also It has a wide gastronomic offer, from rooftops, to restaurants, bars and houses for tea.

Those who choose Puerto Madero for their stay should know that It is one of the safer areas of the City, but its connectivity is limited since it does not have a subway service.

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Palermo

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It is another of the areas of the City that attracts the most visitors. It's huge and that's why it's subdivided into different areas.

Palermo Soho is characterized by its great nightlife. Never sleeps. There are bars next to each other. From breweries, wine bars, rooftops, other thematic, hidden and internationally recognized restaurants.

Here you can find alternative accommodation, with authentic decorations that are beyond the options of the big chains.

Another area is Palermo Hollywood, its name is due to the fact that it is the headquarters of film and television production houses. Here there is also a great gastronomic pole.

In Palermo there are from high-class hotels to hostels, which is why it attracts all types of travelers.

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Those who stay in Palermo, will be close to places such as the Galileo Galilei Planetarium, the Argentine Hippodrome in Palermo, the Japanese Garden, the Rose Garden, the Botanical Garden, the Museum of Latin American Art and the Eduardo Sívori Museum of Plastic Arts, among other things.

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Microcenter

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It is the office area of the City, but also one of the most requested by tourists. There are several of the sites of interest for visitors such as the Obelisco, the Casa Rosada, the Plaza de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the official Museum of the city.

Here, the nightlife is more than interesting. On the emblematic Avenida Corrientes are the majority of the city's theaters and two of the most emblematic pizzerias: Güerrin and Banchero. On July 9 there is Tango Porteño, a famous place that offers shows of this popular Argentine rhythm.

But keep in mind that being an office area, outside these streets, at night, the movement is little and many places are closed.

On the other hand, in this neighborhood it is extremely easy to get around. Subway lines A, C, D and E pass through the area. In addition, on Avenida 9 de Julio there is the Metrobús, a long lane where only buses can circulate, which makes it faster.

In Microcentro there are accommodation options for all budgets and all stars. Some of the chains that are there are Ibis and NH.

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Recoleta

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This area is known as "Argentine Paris" due to the great French immigration that arrived from 1840 and its consequent architecture. It is a residential neighborhood with palaces and European-style buildings. It is chosen by the majority of tourists who do not skimp on expenses.

For visitors, it is a great option since there are several points of interest such as the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Library, the Recoleta Cultural Center, the Recoleta Cemetery, Floralis Generica, Recoleta Mall, the Grand Splendid Athenaeum, numerous parks and squares.

In addition, it has a great nocturnal activity. Numerous international food restaurants such as La Parolaccia, Cucina Paradiso, El Burladero, Roux; bars like Cruza, On Tap, Invernadero, Figueroa, Burro and bowling alleys like Afrika and Kuma are in Recoleta.

Another point in favor is its location. It is close to Palermo, Retiro, the city center and Jorge Newbery International Airport. It also has good connectivity. Bus and subway lines can be found a few meters away.

In Recoleta there are several of the most exclusive hotels such as Alvear Palace Hotel, Palacio Duhau, CasaSur Recoleta, Mio Buenos Aires.

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