There's a lot Buenes Aires has to boast about; nightlife, steak, tango, football, history and architecture, just to name a few. It's a city thats very much alive 24 hours of the day and many a traveller finds themselves stuck in the well loved capital of Argentina.
Nightlife: You will not visit this city as a traveller and not have one of the best nights out of your life that ends up with you crawling in at 8 in the morning. Its just amazing. Here's some brief recommendations:
- Terrezas - Huge outdoor style club on the outskirts of town. All mixes of music but the sounds of the gringos is outside. Best on a Saturday and stay till sunrise.
- Crowbar - A place where the good looking people hang out that plays commercial music. A great place for a good night.
- Pacha - More for the music lovers. Great house and techno nights with amazing sound system and outdoor areas, expect to be going till the early hours.
- Club 69 - On a Thursday you'll get a surprise to see transvestites and B-Boys performing in front of you amongst good house music. A really fun night you probably won't forget.
- Notorious - it comes in the name for those lovers of jazz.
- La Bomba de Tiempo - A must do in BA. Every Monday night tourists and locals alike head down early to Konex to witness an insane drum show in an abandoned warehouse. Drinks the size of your head a great place to start a night or do something different.
- Tango - head to any number of Tango nights around the city. Many include wine, a meal, and a brief lesson. A really fun night out and the dancing is pretty incredible.
Other Attractions:
If you are not too hungover there are some great things to see in BA.
- Evita's grave is top on the list of tourist attractions and it is well worth a visit due to this small town of huge graves where the famous Evita rests.
- Steak restaurants are abundant and some aren't too pricy. Check out the famous 'La Cabrerra' for an awesome steak and 40% off if you visit from 7-8pm.
- La Boca - you don't have to be a football lover to go for a match at the famous Boca stadium. You will never forget it. Complete madness and fans that will put others to shame. Be careful however and book through your hostel for the safer seats.
- Eco Yoga park is located around 1 1/2 hours outside the city and is great for a relax. Nearer by there are great parks just outside of Palermo if you want a break from the city. Avoid the Zoo.
- A day at the races - free to get in and a good cheap laugh (if you can hold on to your money).
BEST TIP: Get hold of some dollars before getting to BA/Argentina if you can. Due to the state of the economy you can exchange your dollars on the black market and get far more for your money, sometimes around double. It was also not dodgy at all making the exchange.
Other Tips: Don't feel guilty for not doing much in the day, much of the culture is the nightlife! Go to the clubs not through the hostels to save money - they drastically overcharge for a ticket and to get you there and back.
Hostel: Millhouse if your a party goer and want to meet people. Good hostel all round.
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