One day in Buenos Aires. Visiting this beautiful city at the Rio de la Plata, wondering what its crazy streets and countless neighbourhoods have in store for you. Asking yourself where its hidden jams lie, and what happened on the 9th of July. Eager to find out what this place and its people, the “Porteños”, have to offer, and what the must-sees of the city might be. What do you actually do in this 13 million people metropolis, home of Evita, Maradona and the Pope? Keep reading, and find out about my version of the most “Argentinian” 24h you could possibly spend in the capital.
CAFÉ CON LECHE Y 2 MEDIALUNAS
What better way of starting your day in Buenos Aires like the locals, by grabbing some Café con Leche and two “medialunas” (little croissants) for $50 pesos at the next café around the corner. Even Subway has its cookie display almost completely filled with those little French croissant imitations that the whole city is so in love with, and that you can therefore find, well, simply anywhere.
TOURISTING AROUND CASA ROSADA AND THE CENTRE
Strengthened for the day, you can hop on the next Subte train – watch out for “hora pico” (rush hour) -, and make your way to the Congreso to start the Free Walking Tour through the city, past some of the most important sights of the centre. Casa Rosada, Avenida 9 Julio, Palacio Barolo, taking the stereotype picture in front of the BA sign at the Obelisco, … There are tons of things to discover in the city and the free walking tour is a great and fun way to cover some of the most important historical sights within a couple of hours. If afterwards you decide to take a “colectivo” (bus) to get to another place, make sure to keep an eye out for anything that could possibly be identified as a bus stop. I’m telling you, those stops could be anywhere, and they might disguise themselves as a tree with a number drawn on it, or an old street sign with a sticker.
CHORIPAN LUNCH BREAK AT PUERTO MADERO
For lunch, there is no better option than some delicious and greasy Choripan from a shabby street stand at Puerto Madero. Since this area is considered the most expensive neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, you really wouldn’t expect to find a boulevard of Choripan-trailers on its backside. Once you try one of these Argentinian-style hot dogs with its grilled sausage though, you will almost forget how good a Döner or Burger tastes, or whatever other cheat meal you usually prefer. For $50 pesos it’s the “Choripan completo” with ham, cheese and egg, for $35 pesos the “Choripan simple”, which translates into just the fat-dripping sausage in between two white baguettes. Whatever option you decide for, a variety of salad, pesto, onions and sauces stands ready for you to pimp your Choripan with. Load up and enjoy your cheat meal à la Buenos Aires!
MERCADO SAN TELMO, LA BOCA & CO.
After your recent Choripan experience, a little digestive stroll through the neighbourhoods of San Telmo and La Boca might just be what you need. On Sundays, the weekly market of San Telmo starts only a couple of blocks away from Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada. From silver jewelry, handcrafted wallets, over delicious food, to dulce de leche, you can find anything on the streets of the oldest neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, which makes it the perfect spot to buy some souvenirs for your family and friends, or treat yourself to a little memento from your trip. Once you’ve reached the actual hall of Mercado de San Telmo, you’re only a stone’s throw away from La Boca and its famous soccer stadium “La Bombonera”. Walking past this eminent arena, where Boca fans go crazy every Sunday when their team plays, you’ll get to Caminito, the traditional, picturesque and well-known alley, located at the edge of La Boca. Should you be craving a little snack in between on your way there, don’t forget to try “Alfajores”, the typical Argentinian sandwich cookies, filled with dulce de leche, that can be bought at any Kiosko, bakery or store.
If you still got some time after that, or you’re simply looking for an alternative program, Cementerio de la Recoleta or the Bosques de Palermo could do the job. Until 5:30pm you can stroll across the famous graveyard in the neighbourhood of Recoleta, where Evita has her tombstone. Or you make your way north of Plaza Italia, walk through the “Rosedal de Palermo”, past the “Hipódromo Horse Race Course”, and into the spacious park of the “Bosques de Palermo”. Watch people do their workout, relax in the sun, or just go for a little walk yourself. And once you’ve had enough exercise and nature for the day, make sure to stop by the nearest Lucciano’s ice cream shop for the best Kinder Bueno flavour you will ever taste!
DON JULIO, PALERMO & CATEDRAL DE TANGO
After a long day of sightseeing, walking around the city, exploring everything there is to explore and trying all the delicacies the city has to offer, it’s time to treat yourself to some of the best meat you will ever taste. And what better place to experience the Argentinian art of steak than at the best “Parrilla” (Grill restaurant) in town? Although you do have to pay a little more (roughly €30-40 per person) for an exclusive experience at the Parrilla Don Julio, and a reservation is a must, I promise that you won’t be disappointed. Just be warned that one piece of meat per person and a side salad for all to share will be plenty. Especially, since the bread they serve is almost as delightful as the steak itself.
Once you’ve filled your bellies with some delicious Argentinian “Bife de Chorizo” or “T-Bone” Steak, and maybe have had a drink or two in one of the many bars in Palermo, it’s time to end your day with some Tango, to dance off all that steak, and experience the last typical Argentinian thing that’s left on your list for the day. At Catedral de Tango you’ll enjoy 1,5h of introductory Tango from 10pm onwards with lovely Mario and Alejandra. For $100 pesos you’ll probably leave the Catedral with at least one more Tango move than you’ve come in with, and you sure shouldn’t miss out on this authentic opportunity to live the Argentinian culture like a real “Porteño”.
lenacatherine 
Supercool und die beiden Köche werden hoffentlich begeistert sein ☺ !! lesen kann ich erst später !!!
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