How to Make the Most of Buenos Aires
Text by Mathieu Mireault
It’s hard to imagine a more idyllic city than Buenos Aires. Bound by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Argentina’s capital boasts a rich culture, an endless summer and a plethora of fine women. Those qualifiers were more than sufficient to establish Buenos Aires as one of the core “joda” (meaning “party” in Spanish) international destinations. Société Perrier wants you to take full advantage of the city’s many nocturnal charms, so we’ve prepared the following itinerary for your next stay in the “Paris of South America”.
La seña (Supper in Spanish)
In Argentina, eating is as much an opportunity to savour delicious meats as a chance to chat with friends well into the night. If you’re looking to discover Buenos Aires’ culinary traditions, it’s highly recommended you visit La Cabrera. This restaurant is a lovely way to get acquainted with Argentina’s famous “asados” (grilled meats). If you’re unable to secure a table at this quite coveted destination, the Munich Recoleta comes to the rescue as a terrific plan B. This 50-year-old culinary institution serves a sublime “revuelto gramanjo”, a typically Argentinian dish that bears striking similarities to Montreal’s poutine.
La previa (To drink in Spanish)
By and large, clubs in Buenos Aires only open at 1 a.m., and only begin to get crowded around 3 a.m. If you’d like to knock back a few local brewskies before hitting the dance floor, it’s strongly encouraged you check out Palermo Soho. Dozens of bars line the streets of this touristy hood, each one facilitating the meeting of travelers who’ve come from all over the globe. Note to all luxury fiends: it’s strongly advised you visit the bar to the high-end Faena Hotel. Who knows, perhaps you’ll have a chance encounter with Lady Fortune?
Los boliches (Clubs in Spanish)
“Los boliches” aren’t very difficult to find in Buenos Aires. For those who’ve opted to make the trek to Palermo Soho, you’re highly encouraged to visit Esperanto, an easygoing club that nevertheless pulls in some of Argentina’s top-draw stars. For electronic music lovers, the Crobar is a must. Renowned for its great roster of guest DJs, this bar has passed (with flying colours, we might add) the ultimate mix test: the art of perfecting the Vodka Red Bull. If you’re looking to experience a more jet-set environment, you must head on over to Club Shampoo. There, chances are you’ll be sipping champagne and rubbing shoulders with the most upscale clique in Buenos Aires. To cap the night off with some natural beauty, why not take in the sunrise from the Port of Buenos Aires?
La Cabrera, 5099 José Antonio Cabrera or José Antonio Cabrera 5127, 1414
Munich Recoleta, 1113 Pres. Roberto M. Ortiz 1871
Hôtel Faena, 445 Martha Salotti
Esperanto, 1625 Juan B. Justo
Crobar, Marcelo Freyre S/N, Paseo de la Infanta, Palermo
Club Shampoo, 362 Avenida Pres. Manuel Quintana
