Synopses & Reviews
Cheer at a heart-racing soccer match then tango till dawn at a steamy milonga. People-watch from a century-old caf and feast on the most succulent beef imaginable. From the most authentic parrillas to the hippest shopping streets, our native-born author un- covers all the local secrets. Get the inside scoop with this smart, stylish guide to the 'Paris of the South."
Eat, Drink & Be Merry - tips on Argentine beef and wine from our local food guru, and the best spots to indulge.
Stay In Style - art-studded walls, tango lessons, nude rooftop sunbathing... lodgings to suit every taste!
Shop Till You Drop - where to get the best deals and only-in-BA souvenirs, from the San Telmo Antiques Fair to trendy Palermo Viejo boutiques.
Talk The Talk - Argentine Spanish section includes coverage of lunfardo, BA"s unique slang.
Go Beyond City Limits - Excursions chapter includes getaways to laidback Montevideo and the spectacular Iguazu Falls.
Review
...for the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native.' --Real Simple Magazine, June 2005
Synopsis
Discover Buenos AiresWhirl your way through the elusive steps of a tango class
Salivate over your choice of 10 different cuts of meat at a popular parilla
Parade through Palermo Viejo in cutting-edge threads from a hot new local designer
Feel your pulse race at a frenetic La Bombonera futbol game
In This Guide:
192 locally reviewed restaurants, 12 classic cafes and 9 milongas (dance halls) to test your tango
Dedicated Day Trips chapter sends you sailing along rivers, strolling cobblestone streets and galloping with gauchos
Locals reveal the art of Argentine wine and BA's alternative theater scene
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