Buenos Aires Travel Guide: Recoleta • Retiro • Puerto Madero
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Why This Area Works
The apartment sits between Recoleta, Retiro, and Puerto Madero—walkable to parks, cafés, and the river, with fast Subte/bus access to Palermo, San Telmo, and La Boca.
Open quick neighborhood pins: Recoleta • Plaza San Martín • Puerto Madero
↑ Back to topTop Things to Do (with Map Pins)
- Recoleta Cemetery & Basílica del Pilar
- El Ateneo Grand Splendid
- Teatro Colón (tours & shows)
- Plaza San Martín & Kavanagh Building
- Plaza de Mayo & Casa Rosada
- Puerto Madero & Puente de la Mujer
- San Telmo Market (Sundays) & Calle Defensa
- La Boca & Caminito
- Japanese Garden & Rosedal
- MALBA & Fine Arts Museum
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↑ Back to topWhere to Eat Nearby
- Don Julio (parrilla)
- La Brigada (San Telmo steakhouse)
- El Cuartito (classic BA pizza)
- Café Tortoni (historic)
- Las Violetas (pastries & tea)
- Sotto Voce (Italian)
- Osaka Puerto Madero (Nikkei)
- La Bodega de Recoleta (wine bar)
Tango, Nightlife & Culture
- El Querandí (tango dinner show)
- Café de los Angelitos (show & historic café)
- La Viruta (late milonga)
- Florería Atlántico (speakeasy)
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↑ Back to top4+ Day Itineraries from the Apartment
Day 1: Recoleta & Teatro Colón
- Coffee at La Biela.
- Recoleta Cemetery & Fine Arts Museum.
- Tour Teatro Colón.
- Pizza at El Cuartito.
Day 2: Plaza de Mayo → Puerto Madero
- Plaza de Mayo & Casa Rosada.
- Walk to Puerto Madero & Puente de la Mujer.
- Dinner at Osaka.
Day 3: San Telmo & La Boca
- San Telmo Market (Sun. antiques & food).
- Taxi to Caminito.
- Tango at El Querandí.
Day 4: Palermo Parks & MALBA
- Japanese Garden & Rosedal.
- Art at MALBA.
- Steak at Don Julio.
Day 5: Tigre Delta (Day Trip)
Train from Retiro to Tigre, or book a Delta cruise on Viator.
↑ Back to topDigital Nomad & Longer-Stay Tips
- Buy a prepaid SIM from Personal/Movistar/Claro.
- Work cafés: Lattente, Full City Coffee House, Ol’ Days.
- Subte & buses are fast; taxis at night are best between Microcentro and Retiro.
Safety & Getting Around
- Keep phones tucked away on crowded streets; use radio taxis/rideshares at night.
- Carry a passport copy; store originals in the apartment safe.
Where to Stay (Map)
See the Modern Luxury Retreat on Airbnb — moments from Plaza San Martín, Recoleta sights, and Puerto Madero parks.
↑ Back to topBook Activities
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