12 Enlivening Things to Do in Buenos Aires
Breathe in the Bosques de Palermo
If the hustle and bustle of the city is overwhelming, Buenos Aires offers escape in the form of the Palermo Woods. A sweeping expanse of green space, water features, paddleboats and gazebos, the park has an abundance of peaceful nooks and quiet crannies.
The enormous park also encompasses zoological and botanical gardens, a planetarium, polo grounds and a racetrack. Whether it is a few moments of peace, or a whole day of walking, cycling or skating, Bosques de Palermo is the best place to go for respite from city life.
Be Awed by El Ateneo Grand Splendid
Bibliophiles rejoice! One of the most spectacular bookstores in the whole world is found in Buenos Aires.
In just under 100 years, the Grand Splendid has lived several lives, first as a theater, then as a cinema and now as a majestic bookstore. Imagine shelves of books stacked under frescoed ceilings, ornate theater boxes and curved balconies, and lavish red curtains framing a stage where the best tango dancers once spun before awed crowds.
The Grand Splendid is worthy of its name, and even if you aren’t interested in the books it is worth visiting just to take in the glory of the building itself.
These famous movie locations make for great vacation destinations.You'll see where your favorite movies were made and take in some breathtaking scenery!
Hunt for Treasure in the Feria de San Telmo
The Sunday Fair in the historic neighborhood of San Telmo is the place to be on a Sunday morning. Traffic is replaced by craft stalls, fruit vendors, street performers and a crowd of locals and tourists alike in the cobbled streets.
The combination of artisans, antiques and the architectural beauty of the area make the market a unique experience, and the perfect place to score a one-off souvenir.
