Engage Your Five Senses in Argentina's Bustling Capital, Buenos Aires

Ignite Your Five Senses in Buenos Aires, Argentina with the below recommendations.

TASTE

The first and most obvious sense that you will satisfy in Buenos Aires is taste. Buenos Aires is home to some incredible restaurants. Below are two of my favourite, but please see more highlighted in places to eat & drink.

Don Julio - Arguably the most famous restaurant in Buenos Aires is the steakhouse, Don Julio. You need to make a reservation! "There are very few people who haven’t heard of the Don Julio restaurant and Pablo Rivero, the owner-chef at one of the world’s best “parrillas”.

Casa Cavia - Located in one of the most upscale neighbourhoods, Casa Cavia is a brunch spot not to be missed (especially on Fridays). "The chef at the helm, Julieta Caruso, showcases her cuisine on a concise contemporary-style à la carte where vegetables play a predominant role in dishes that are seemingly simply prepared but based around the very best ingredients." - Michelin Guide

SIGHT

You can spend days in Buenos Aires discovering art galleries, historic buildings and boutique shopping. However, during my five night stay, the sights that stood out to me and are not to be missed are:

Recoleta Cemetery - Going to a new city and walking through a cemetery is not something that I typically recommend, ever, but this cemetery in Buenos Aires is worth the visit. Here you will find over 6,400 statues, sarcophagi, coffins and crypts. This cemetery has been described as arguably the world’s most beautiful place to rest in peace.

La Boca - I loved all the colors of La Boca. It's a dream destination for photographers. This outrageously colorful neighborhood that’s part memorial to the city’s working-class history. The houses weren’t always quite so bright. It wasn’t until the 1960s, when local artist Benito Quinquela Martín decided to use his neighborhood as a canvas, painting one abandoned street that quickly became a meeting place for other La Boca artists. The rest of the neighborhood followed suit, and a homegrown tourist attraction was born.

SMELL

Arguably you could couple smell with taste, but if you're looking for somewhere to smell all of the wonderful foods offered in this bustling capital (not just limit yourself to one restaurant) then head to the food markets. I was blown away by the food offered in Buenos Aires and my favorite places to explore where the markets.

San Telmo Market - Open daily from 10AM. San Telmo is one of the oldest and largest markets in Buenos Aires. Considered by some to be the king of the markets. A great location to smell the incredible meats, vegetables, fruits and many other ingredients available.

Patio de los Lecheros - Located in the porteño neighbourhood, approx. 30 minutes outside of the city center, this is one of the less well known markets. Here you will find a courtyard filled with many different food and drink vendors as well as several games to pass the time. A fun and lively location!

TOUCH

Touch is a harder sense to write about, because unless you are going to buy something we have always been told not to touch. However, take time to explore these locations and you never know, you might end up buying something!

Feria de Plaza Serrano - Located in Palmero, my favorite neighborhood in Buenos Aires. This market offers plenty of local trinkets to touch and buy. From handcrafted jewelry, clothes, bags and many other colorful accessories.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid - According to National Geographic, this is the "world's most beautiful bookstore". Located in the Recoleta neighborhood you will find "a serene temple of books".

HEAR

As you walk through the streets of Buenos Aires, expect to hear many different live street vendors playing music. If your looking to go to a concert, then I can suggest.

Club Bebop - A newer Jazz Club in BA. This venue can host up to approx. 120 people in a lively atmosphere. Here you can enjoy the most important national and international artists, ranging from jazz, blues, funk, soul and pop, performing exclusive, intimate and high quality performances. I recommend pre-purchasing tickets.

Rojo Tango Show, at The Faena - "Located inside the exclusive and impressive Hotel Faena, Rojo Tango is a fascinating show that conquers all the senses, combining sounds, aromas, colors, movement and flavors."

Where to Eat

- El Preferido de Palermo
- Anafe
- Mishiguene
- Chui

Where to Drink

- Presidente Bar
- Floreria Atlantico
- Cochinchina
- Tres Monos