12 Enlivening Things to Do in Buenos Aires
Dine on Steak and Wine
Buenos Aires serves up cuisine from countries as far removed as France and Armenia. Where it really earns its culinary chops, however, is in the ubiquitous Parillas.
You can’t walk more than a couple of blocks without stumbling upon one of these steakhouses. Feasting on the juicy steaks they dish out is a carnivore’s dream.
Grilling sides of beef to perfection is an Argentinian art form, perfectly complemented by bottles of wine produced from Mendoza’s lush vineyards.
Take a Walk on the Morbid Side in La Recoleta Cemetery
It sounds gloomy, but wandering through the elaborate graveyard of La Recoleta is one of the most popular things to do in Buenos Aires. You don’t need to worry about the number of tourists crowding the cemetery though; people virtually disappear into the miniature city of crypts, mausoleums and statues.
A whole day can be absorbed by the fascinating tangle of dusty graves, as you hunt down the final resting places of Argentina’s rich and famous, as well as politicians, heroes and presidents.
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Learn to Love Opera at the Teatro Colon
Buenos Aires’ primary opera house is also one of the best in the world. The third best in fact, according to National Geographic.
More than 100 years old, the seven-story opera house is undeniably impressive. Its size alone will make you feel insignificant: it takes up an entire block and can house up to 3,000 spectators.
Acoustically superior, the opera, classical music and ballet performed in this building are simply swoon-worthy.
