Buenos Aires

[andy400]

I'm off to Argentina soon. In addition to a bunch of other stuff, we've got five days in Buenos Aires. Any tips for where to eat/drink/shop/sightsee gratefully received.

Thanks!

[v15ben]

It depends what floats your boat really, but it's certainly worth the experience of either watching football there (amazing atmosphere) or having some tango dancing action

Are you sorted accommodation-wise out there??

[andy400]

v15ben said:

It depends what floats your boat really, but it's certainly worth the experience of either watching football there (amazing atmosphere) or having some tango dancing action

Are you sorted accommodation-wise out there??

Tango, roger! Got some tango lessons at the hotel. Crazy!

I'm not really a footie fan, but what I've read about the matches out there - especially the local derby - has be quite tempted to get to a match.

Well sorted for accommodation.

Thanks

[v15ben]

No worries Andy.
I saw some shots of the World Rally stars at a match during the Argentina Rally and it looked like there was plenty more entertainment off the pitch than on it! Highly recommended.

Are you going further afield too? Stunning part of the world

[BigAlinEmbra]

Although a bit of a tourist trap, Cafe Tortoni is worth a visit.

The football is good, but pay the money for a tour. I went to a Boca game in Nov where they lost to Velez and I'm glad we were getting safely guided away from the ground.

Sadly spent far too much time in this city, as my mate I was with ended up in the Hospital Britannico for a week. Eating out on your own isn't too much fun, so there wasn't a great deal of that.

If you're there on a Sunday, wander round the market in San Telmo and head off to the footy in the evening.

[andy400]

v15ben said:

Are you going further afield too? Stunning part of the world

Out into the Pampas for a bit, including a couple of days on a ranch. Also heading over the River to Colonia, and possibly Montevideo as well.