Leather Goods

Humawaca
El Salvador 4692, Palermo. 4832 2662. http://www.humawaca.com/ Open: 11am-8pm Mon-Sat;2pm-7pm Sun. Credit: AX DC MC V.
Posadas 1380, Recoleta. 4811 5995.
Peter Kent
Av Alvear 1820, Recoleta. 4804 7264. http://www.peterkent.com.ar/ Open: 10am-8pm Mon-Fri;9am-2pm Sat.
Arenales 1210, Recoleta. 4815 6581.
Paseo Alcorta Shopping Centre.
Prüne
Florida 961, Retiro. 4893 2634. http://www.prune.com.ar/ Open: 10am-8.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-7pm Sat; 11am-6.30pm Sun. Credit: AX DC MC V.
Rossi & Caruso
Posadas 1387, Recoleta. 4811 1538. http://www.rossicaruso.com/ Open: 10am-8.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-7pm Sat. Credit: AX DC MC V.
Av Santa Fe 1377. 4814 4774.
Galerías Pacífico Shopping Centre.
Sybil Vane.
Galerías Pacífico. 4313 0239. http://www.sybilvane.com/
Patio Bullrich Shopping Centre
Paseo Alcorta Shopping Centre
Alto Palermo Shopping Centre
Unicenter Shopping Centre
Uma
Honduras 5225, Palermo. 4832 2122. http://www.umacuero.com/ Open: 11am-8pm Mon.Sat. Credit: AX DC MC V.

Menswear

Here the best shops, only for macho´s!!!

Félix

• Gurruchaga 1670, Palermo. 4832 2994. http://www.felixba.com.ar/. Open: 11am-8pm Mon-Sat; 3pm-8pm Sun. Credit: AX MC V.
• Libertad 1267, Recoleta. 4815 4087.
• For Kids: El Salvador 4742. 4833 3313

Hermanos Estebecorena

• El Salvador 5960, Palermo. 4772 2145. http://www.hermanosestebecorena.com/ Open: 11am-9pm Mon-Sat. Credit: AX DC MC V
• Paseo Alcorta Shopping Centre.

Bolivia

• Gurruchaga 1581, Palermo Viejo. 4832 6284. Open: 11am-8pm Mon-Sat; 3pm-8pm Sun. Credit: AX MC V.
  

Etiqueta Negra

• Dardo Rocha 1366, Martínez. 4792 7373. Open: 10am-8pm Mon-Sat. Credit: AX DC MC V.
• Patio Bullrich Shopping Centre
• Paseo Alcorta Shopping Centre
• Unicenter Shopping
  

Old Bridge

• Gurruchaga 1715, Palermo. 4833 0327. http://www.oldbridge.com.ar/. Open: 11am-8.30pm Mon-Sat; 4pm-8pm Sun. Credit: AX MC V
• Abasto Shopping Centre

Balthazar

• Gorriti 5131, Palermo. 4834 6235. http://www.balthazarshop.com/ Open: 11am-8pm Mon-Sat. Credit: AX DC MC V.
• Defensa 1008, First Floor, San Telmo. 4300 6926.
• Galería Promenade: Av. Alvear 1883, Recoleta.

Bensimon

• Honduras 4876, Palermo. 4833 6857. www.bensimon.com.ar. Open: 10am-8.30pm Mon-Sat. Credit. AX DC MC V.
• Quintana 492, Recoleta. 4807 5281
• Alto Palermo Shopping.5777 8011
• Abasto Shopping Centre.4959 3569
• Solar de La Abadía Shopping Centre. 4778 5083.
• Galerías Pacífico Shopping Centre. 5555 5238

Women Shop´s

María Cher

El Salvador 4714, Palermo. 4832 3336. http://www.maria-cher.com.ar/ Open: 10am-8pm Mon-Sat; 2pm-8pm Sun. Credit: AX DC MC V.

Paseo Alcorta Shopping Centre.

Patio Bullrich Shopping Centre.

Tramando, Martín Churba

Rodriguez Peña 1973, Downtown. 4811 0465. http://www.tramando.com/ Open 10.30am-8.30pm Mon-Fri; 10.30am-7.30pm Sat. Credit: AX DC MC V.

Jessica Trosman

• Patio Bullrich. 4814 7411. http://www.trosman.com/ Credit: AX DC MC V.
• Armenia 1998, Palermo. 4833 3058.
• Paseo Alcorta Shopping Centre.

Pablo Ramírez

• Perú 587, San Telmo. 4342 7154. http://www.pabloramirez.com.ar/ Open: 10.30am-7.3pm Mon-Fri; 10.30am-3pm Sat. Credit: AX MC V.

Cat Ballou

• Av Alvear 1702, Recoleta. 4811 9792. Open: 10am-7.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-6pm Sat. Credit: AX DC MC V.

Jazmín Chebar

• El Salvador 4702, Palermo. 4833 4242. http://www.jazminchebar.com.ar/ Open: 10am-8pm Mon-Sat; 1pm-7pm Sun. Credit: AX MC V.
• Paseo Alcorta. 5777 6770
• Patio Bullrich. 4814 7424

Juana de Arco

• El Salvador 4702, Palermo. 4833 1621. http://www.juanadearco.net/ Open: 10.30am-8pm Mon-Fri. Credit: AX MC V

Luxury Hotels

Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Hotel
Avenida Alvear 1661, Recoleta. Ph. 5171 1234. http://www.buenoaires.park.hyatt.com/att.com/
The long-awaited Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt has broken the five-star mould of other Recoleta hotels. It´s refined, but also rigorously contemporary, and resists the extravagant flourishes that others have built their reputation on -there´s not a stick on Empire furniture in sight. Interior architects Caparra-Entelman-Petrocchi and Conte Grand were responsible for both the conversion of the existing palace, built in 1934 and formerly the home of the aristocratic Duhau family, and the design of the new building, which includes the Park Deluxe Room. On the whole, the typical Hyatt colour palette has been used, but there are added flashes of pumpkin and crimson. The hotel´s huge swimming pool features Barrisol lighting system that simulates daylight.
4 Seasons
Posadas 1086-88, Recoleta. Ph. 4321 1200. www.fourseasons.com/buenosaires
With the competition hotting up around it, the Four Seasons finally had a refit, albeit a low-key one, directed by San Francisco-based studio Cheryl Rowley design. The furniture, fabrics, curtains and carpets where all custom-made and the new look is classically elegant with the oddcontemporary touch. Further upgrades include double-glazed soundproofed windows and flat-screen televiisions. The separate seven-suite belle époque Alazaga Unzué Mansion, situated in the manicured gardens of the main hotel, has its followers among the international celebrity set and Sunday brunch in the mansion´s shuttered dining room is a BA institution.
Faena Hotel + Universe
Martha Salotti 445, Puerto Madero. Ph. 4010 9000. www.faenahotelanduniverse.com
This is the hottest place to rest your head when in town. Opened at the end of 2004, the buzz that surrounded the conversion of this turn-of-the-century Manchester brick grain store into a playground for BA´s beau monde is still resounding. The vision of Alan faena, a charismatic young veteran of the fashion industry, the Faena supplements the usual design-hotel offerings with a cabaret and a designated "experience manager", who will act as a PA and guide during your stay. Faena collaborated with Phillippe Starck on the interior design, producing rooms that are pure theatre, with swathes of red velvet, cut-glass mirrors, Baccarat glassware and white little armchairs.
Alvear Palace
Av. Alvear 1891, Recoleta. Ph 4808 2100. http://www.alvearpalace.com/
The Alvear Palace is the grandest of BA´s old hotels, and has retained its standing since 1930´s. Those who feel that a sprinkling of 17th-century Paris denotes luxury, but who also demand technology and service levels that are unmistakably 21st century, will love it. Situated close to Plaza Francia and the main museums, this small hotel is venerated by locals and out-of-towners alike. And is is one of the few five-star establishments in the city that is Argentine-owned. If you can reserve the Royal Suite, which is filled with European antiques and art by Argentine artists such as Pio Collivadino and Fray Guillermo Butler. Or simply visit the charming Orangeriefor breakfast. lunch or afternoon tea.
Sofitel Buenos Aires
Arroyo 841, Retiro. Ph. 4131 0000. http://www.sofitelbuenosaires.com/
Housed in the flawlessly restored Torre Bencich (an Art Deco tower built in the
1920´s), the Sofitel was opened in 2003 by French hotel group Accor. The impressive glass-roofed lobby with its black and white floor and huge chandelier sets the tone. Rooms are quite small, though the upper floors offer views of the river, and furnishings have a French twist. The area around the hotel has a simpilarly Parisian vibe, with smart cafés and hidden art galleries. But you must prefer to eat in: the hotel has one of the best French restaurants in the city, Le Sud.

Caesar Park
Posadas 1232, Recoleta. 4819 1100. http://www.caesar-park.com/
Directly behind the exclusive Patio Bullrich shopping centre, the 148 rooms (18 of which are suites) of this sumptuous Recoleta hotel make ideal closets for your latest acquisitions. step inside the reception and survey the marble floors, towering pillars and gleaming stairways. Tapestries and paintings by local artists line the corridors that lead to the suites, which are decadently furnished with lavish gold and dark wood. A communal lounge for waltzing and schmaltzing has a resident classical pianist tinkling the ivories. Shops, tha acclaimed Agraz restaurant and a small swimming pool area add to the experience.
Hotel Madero
Boulevard Rosario vera Peñaloza 360, Puerto Madero. Ph. 5776 7777. http://www.hotelmadero.com./
This hotel in Puerto Madero is one of the top choices for a working visit. A neutral colour palette, minimalist furnishings and comprehensive business facilities give it an international air, but contemporary artwork and well-designed lighting lift the interior design out of mediocrity. Perfectly appointed studio rooms allow for comfortable longer-term visits, while other features include the ninth-floor terrace, located next to the pool with retractable roof, and a spa. The hihgly rated in-house restaurant. Red resto, occupies a stylish corner of the ground floor, while the private dining area, La Cave, houses a cellar with 600 bottles of Argentine wines, holding its own in BA´s tradition for hotel-based fine dining.

Hip Hotels

Home Hotel
5860 Honduras St, Palermo. Ph. 4778 1008.
In the heart of Palermo hollywood. The 17 rooms have a Swinging Sixties style- all tulip tables and swirly wallpaper.
Garden Suite: a little fiefdom to itself on the other side of the gorgeous interior garden, with a whirlpool and its own terrace and plunge pool.
www.homebuenosaires.com
Esplendor de Buenos Aires
780 San Martín St, Downtown. Ph. 5256 8800.
A 51-room hotel showcasing some of B.A´s best talent. Martín Churba, did many of the fabrics for esplendor´s clean-lined furniture, and the paintings are by Argentine artists. Room to book: the chic beige suite 104 VIP, which has a giant bathtub in the center.
www.esplendorbuenosaires.com
Five Cool Rooms Buenos Aires
4742 Honduras St, Palermo. Ph. 5235 5555.
A forming boardinghouse turned 16-room hotel, has the look of a cool artist´s studio -wood floors, irregular shelving, and sliding floor-to-ceiling windows. There´s a 1500 square-foot terrace with lava tiles, outfitted with a shower, and lined with bamboo shoots. Rooms (book a large) have wenge-wood furniture and llama-wool rugs.
www.fivebuenosaires.com
Mine Hotel
4770 Gorriti St, Palermo. Ph. 4832-1100.
Estethics, avant-garde and technology are joined in a warm style of personalized attention , in an environment of harmony and cordiality. This is the concept of the hotel. There's no need to add anything i think! Beatiful!!!
www.minehotel.com
Design Suites & Towers
1683 Marcelo T de Alvear St. Ph. 4814 8700.
40 room.
www.designsuites.com
Buenos Aires cE Hotel de Diseño.
1695 Marcelo T de Alvear St. Ph. 5237 3100.
28 suite.
This two hotels where done by Ernesto Goransky, who used loads of concrete, glass, and steel and put high-tech gadgets everywhere. A young clientele gives these places a 24-hour party-people vibe.
www.designce.com

Malls / Shopping Centers

ALTO PALERMO
Av Santa Fe 3253, Palermo.
Ph. 5777 8000
Open: 10am-10pm, daily.
150 stores. Parking. Restaurants and cafés.

GALERIAS PACIFICO
Florida 753. Downtown.
Ph. 5555 5110
Open: 10am-9pm Mon-Sat; 12pm-9pm Sun.
Restaurant and cafés.

PASEO ALCORTA
Salguero 3172, palermo.
Ph. 5777 6500
Open: 10am-10pm, daily.
122 stores, restaurants and cafés, "Carrefour" supermarket, parking.

PATIO BULLRICH
Posadas 1245, recoleta.
Ph. 4814 7400
Open: 10am-9pm, daily.
89 stores. Stylish mall. Top brands. Restaurants and cafés.

UNICENTER SHOPPING
Paraná 3745, Martínez. (25 km from downtown).
Ph. 4733 1166
Open: 10am-10pm, daily.
300 hundred stores of the top national and international brands, parking, restaurant and cafés, "Jumbo" supermarket.

Colonia - URUGUAY. One day trip!

A visit to the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento is like a walk back in time. Founded in 1680 by the Portuguese, this old colonial town is renowned for its cobbled, windy streets and colorful houses reminiscent of old Lisbon.
Due to its colonial beginnings, the city's layout is different from the majority of Uruguayan cities. Its cobbled streets and houses alternate with small bars, excellent restaurants, art and craft shops, museums and a large yacht harbor.

How to get here?

There´s a company of boats called BUQUEBUS that travels every day from Buenos Aires to Colonia!

Click here: BUQUEBUS or call: 4316 6500

Tigre

Tigre is situated 32km North from Buenos Aires city. This riverside destination offers worthwhile attractions and it is the departing point to explore the Paraná River Delta, one of the most charming and picturesque places of Argentina.

Tigre City

1. PUERTO DE FRUTOS This used to be Tigre Harbour. Its name reminds that in this area islanders disembarked and sold the fruit they grew on the Delta. Nowadays, Puerto de Frutos has an outdoor Fruit Craft Market where visitors can buy local produce such as jellies, liquors and preserves and crafts made of wicker, cane and wood. In some stalls visitors can see artisans making crafts with wicker and cane. It also features a wide range of dining options with local and international cuisine. The area has three different docks where visitors can see typical Delta boats. From the first dock, at the end of Sarmiento Street, there are daily departures of river tours. By the central dock grocery boats (which supply Delta inhabitants with different kind of products) and National Coast Guard boats can be seen. There are also special boats rented for material transportation or house removals to the Delta. From this dock there are also river tours departing at weekends. In the last dock visitors can see the unload of willow and poplar logs brought from the Delta by special boats called 'chatas' . This wood is used to make chests for fruit and disposable wooden containers.
2. PASEO LAVALLE-VICTORICA Visitors can wander along this picturesque boulevard by the river and have a meal or a drink in one of the restaurants and cafés which are situated there. At the end of this riverwalk, Tigre Club, future Beaux Arts Museum, can be found.
3. ENTERTAINMENT For those looking for entertainment, Tigre has a casino and an amusement park with a wide range of attractions, facilities, live shows and dining options.

Tigre Delta
The Delta of Tigre owns an amazing landscape. Winding rivers and streams surround hundreds of islands which create the setting for an unforgettable holiday time.

Hotels, lodges, cottages and weekend houses provide accommodation for visitors.

1. SPENDING THE DAY IN TIGRE DELTA Recreational grounds with sport facilities and picnic areas are one of the options to spend the day and several restaurants offer the possibility to have a meal overlooking the river.
2. WATER SPORTS, ACTIVITIES AND RIVER TOURS Water sports like wakeboarding, water skiing, canoeing and rowing can be also practiced in this area as well as activities in touch with nature like trekking, bird watching and photo safaris. River tours by catamarans or smaller boats are a good option to enjoy the view of the Delta scenery.

Recommended restaurant:
Gato Blanco: 4728 0390. Credit cards accepted.
How to arrive: From Tigre Fluvial Station, located in Mitre Street you can take the public transport service (bus boat) Interisleña Company with the next departure times:
Weekdays: 11.30 am, 12.45pm and 14.15pm.
Weekends: Every 1/2 hour from 11am.
Returns: Every 1 hour from 14pm to 17pm.
Navegation Time: 50 minutes aproximatly.
Departure: Rampa 1.

Tango Shows

Bar Sur
299 Estados Unidos St, San Telmo.
4362 6086.
AX DC MC V.
Open: 8pm-3am daily, shows every 2 hours.
The show is fairly fancy, but the intimate bar and emphasis on participation makes this a fun and friendly little joint.
www.bar-sur.com.ar

La Esquina de Carlos Gardel

3200 Pasaje Carlos Gardel, Abasto.

4867 6363.
AX DC MC V.
Open: 8.30pm-12.30am daily.
The venue is grand, sexy dancers, big steaks and red wine.
www.esquinacarlosgardel.com.ar

Piazzolla Tango
165 Florida St, Downtown.
0810 333 82646 (toll free)
AX DC MC V
Open: 10.15pm Mon-Sat.
www.piazzollatangoshow.com

Rojo Tango
Faena Hotel + Universe. 445 Martha Salotti St, Puerto Madero.
5787 1536
AX DC MC V
Open: 8pm-modnight daily. Dinner 8.30pm.
Simply the sexiest!
www.rojotango.com



El Viejo Almacén
300 Independencia Av, San Telmo
4307 7388
AX DC MC V
Charming colonial-style venue.
www.viejoalmacen.com


Señor Tango
1653 Vieytes St, Barracas.
4303 0231
www.senortango.com.ar

Tango - Milongas

Milongas are dance nights. Classes are almost always held prior to milongas -one of the best ways to get in to the scene. Any milonga worthy of the name plays tangos according to the following ritual code: three sets (tandas) separated into straight tangos, more playful milongas (a slightly quicker step than tango) and waltzes. Nods and signals are used to find a partner - the man leading the way, as he does in the dance. While the couple waits for the first few bars to be over before moving, they locate each other´s hands as they make eye contact. You have to book for the most popular ones such as Niño Bien and Club Gricel.
Each milonga has it´s best day, when everybody goes!

Salon Canning
1331 Scalabrini Ortiz Av. , Palermo. 4832 6753. milonga: 11pm-4am ($5). classes: 8pm-11am ($10). Mon-Fri. Best days: monday, tuesday.

El Beso
416 Riobamba St, Once. 4953 2794. milonga: 11pm, Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun ($7). classes: 8.30pm Mon, Wed, Fri; 8pm Sun ($12). Best days: tuesday, sunday.

La Nacional
1465 Adolfo Alsina St, Downtown. 4307 0146. milonga: 11pm-4am Wed ($5). classes: 9-11pm Wed ($7). Best day: wednesday.

La Viruta
1366 Armenia St, Palermo. 4774 6357. milonga: midnight Fri-Sun ($7-$9). classes: varies, check website. Best day: wednesday.

Niño Bien
1462 Humberto Primo St, San Telmo. Best Day: Thursday.

Club Gricel
1180 La Rioja St, San Telmo. 4957 7157/8398. milonga: from 11pm Fri-Sat; from 8.30pm Sun. classes: 6pm, 8.30pm Mpn; 7pm, 9pm Tue, Thur, Sun; 8pm Fri, Sat. Best day: Friday (is packed, booking is essential)