Food & Drink

Cookies with Dulce de Leche inside. For an even sweeter version try the havanette. If you like Dulce de Leche… these are a must. Available at Havanna boutiques all around the city

The Coffee Store is all around Buenos Aires and it offers 16 varieties of excellent 100% Arabic coffees.

The Noble Repulgue is the most popular chain of empanadas with more than 70 outlets throughout the country offering a wide variety of options.    

Best Ice Cream        
Persicco
Several locations throughout the city; 0810 333 7377    
Persicco is one of the most traditional Ice Cream Shops in Buenos Aires. Created in 1931 by an Italian named Nono Aversa. Several years later Persicco has become one of the most well known Ice Cream Shops in the city with its unique flavours and specialties. Play the video below to see why Argentines love their ice cream!                 

Best Place to Buy Some Wine To Take Home
Rincon de Quesos
Ave. San Juan 600 (corner of Peru), San Telmo, Tel: 4307-7969

A delightful couple runs this 'wine boutique' in San Telmo, which also has locally-produced cheeses, preserves and other high quality products. This is an ideal stop for making a few purchases before heading home. An English speaking sommelier can help you select the best wines in your price range. Rincon de Quesos will carefully package your wine and even ship it for you.

Culture & Entertainment

Carlos Copello Internacional School of Dance
4864 6229
tengoescuela@carloscoppelo.com
www.carloscopello.com
Located in the historical neighbourhood of Abasto, the heart of Tango, this school was born from the passion of this renowned dancer and his family. They have special classes for tourists who spend short periods of time in the city, but wish to understand and feel the passion of the Tango. There is also a full schedule of different Tango classes, native Argentine dances and many other disciplines.

Opened in 1912 by a Spanish immigrant, Confiteria Ideal worth checking out even if you don’t want to take a tango lesson. It is housed in a turn of the century building absolutely oozing with charm in spite of being in a severe state of disrepair. The tea room, on the first level, has a European feel, with walls covered in dark wood paneling and marble floors. From the ceiling hang elegant art deco chandeliers. It’s easy to imagine that you are on the Gran Via in Madrid.

Tango classes are Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Friday from 12 to 3 pm. Tuesdays classes stars at 6.30pm and practice at 8pm
Milonga: Monday, Wednesday and Sunday from 3pm to 9pm; Tuesdays from 10pm; Saturday at 10pm
Price: A$8

Piedras 936, San Telmo
4361-3537 / 4307-7623
info@dandiroyal.com.ar
www.mansiondandiroyal.com.ar
This is a truly special place. Its original hardwood floors date back to 1925 and hold up to 100 people.  Classes are held daily. Monday through Wednesday at 7:00pm; Thursdays at 6:00pm and 8:30pm; Saturdays at 5:00pm; Sundays at 7:30pm
Classes cost A$10
Wednesday 10:00pm - Milonga

Start at the southern end of the northern most lake in the park and walk towards the north part of the lake. The sunset on a clear night is outstanding.    

Several locations: Marcelo T de Alvear 1369 - Barrio Norte; Conde 1990 Belgrano; Av. La Plata 63 - Caballito; www.kelediciones.com
Most extensive collection of English books in the city    

Heavily frequented by the alternative crowd, this gallery includes tattoo and piercing parlours as well as clothing stores and record shops.   

Beauty Salon        
Lulu of London  
Rodriguez Pena 1057; info@luluoflondon.com.ar; www.luluoflondon.com.ar; 4815 8471
Massages A$70 for 1 hour; facials A$60; brow wax A$10; manicure A$20; pedicure A$30. Contact in advance for appointment.

It is the Handcrafts Center and the regional producers who make Puerto de Frutos a magical and different place. Located in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, in the Tigre countryside, the port consists of three docks, and plenty to see and do. Inside the port you will find an outdoor mall with shops displaying blankets and tablecloths in rustic fabrics, furniture, adornments and accessories made of cane and wicker, delicious sweets, liquors and domestic honeys, plants and flowers and, certainly, a variety of local fruit that comes from the old, traditional ships that cross the Delta. If you’re lucky you might catch some of the craftspeople at work. Delta excursions are organized daily on the first dock, located at the end of Sarmiento street. www.puertodefrutos-arg.com.ar.    

Health & Recreation

Fitness center with spinning classes, yoga, pilates and many more. Day passes including classes A$10.    

Buenos Aires has not one, but two horse racing tracks. The elegant Hipodromo Argentino is appropriately located in Palermo (Avenida del Libertador 4101, corner of Dorrego). The Gran Premio Nacional is the biggest race of the year, held every November. The Hipodromo de San Isidro is a more family-oriented venue located outside the city in the Zona Norte.
        

Home of the infamous Boca Juniors, this concrete football stadium in La Boca is a sacred sight for many Porteños. Although each football club has its own stadium, the experience of seeing a live match at La Bombonera is an experience you won’t soon forget. Two championships are held throughout the year: the Apertura (opening) which runs from August to December and the Clausura (closing) which runs from February to July.    

It is a little-known fact that Argentina dominates the polo fields and has won the world championships more often than not for decades. The Campo Argentino de Polo (locally referred to as 'The Polo Cathedral') is located in Palermo, right across from the Racing Tracks and Hurlingham Club. The season is from September through December. Tickets can be bought at the club or through http://www.ticketek.com.ar