 | Stroll through the park at Palacio del Congreso in Buenos Aires | | | When I booked a flight to Buenos Aires a few years ago, I hadn’t done much research and didn't know what to expect. In fact, I was just planning to use Buenos Aires as a stopping point on my way to Montevideo, Uruguay, where I was meeting some friends. But after arriving in balmy Buenos Aires in January from a frigid winter in NYC, I immediately fell in love with this cosmopolitan yet laid-back city, full of REALLY delicious things to eat, great museums, and tango in the street. Yes, I made it to Montevideo, but I convinced my friends to come back to BA with me to spend another week eating, drinking and, yes, attempting to learn how to tango — despite my seeming inability to either lead or follow. Last week, I chatted with Lucas Kambic, a Buenos Aires–based travel expert for Elsewhere by Lonely Planet, about what I loved about my time in BA and how he creates the perfect itinerary for visitors. | | | | | Cut loose in Buenos Aires | Famed for food, fun and fleet-footed dancers, Argentina's capital has evolved into one of the most talked-about travel destinations on the planet. Here are all the best things to do. | | | Follow this itinerary from Elsewhere by Lonely Planet's local expert Lucas Kambic | | | | | Dine at a private home and learn about Argentinian wine. Your first meal in Buenos Aires is at Casa Coupage, where a husband-wife sommelier-chef team serves a modern-Argentinian seven-course menu with wine pairings. | | | | | Taste your way through a food market. Enjoy a guided walking tour through Mercado de San Telmo, an old market building dating from 1897 (now a trendy food hall) where you can try delicious local eats like empanadas and choripan (a grilled sausage sandwich). | | | | | Tango the night away. Take a tango class with a professional dancer who will teach you the basic steps. Then you’ll go to a traditional milonga – a tango dance club – where you can try out your new moves, or sit back and watch. | | | | | Catch football fever. Visit Buenos Aires’s football stadiums – La Bombonera, the famed stadium of Club Atlético Boca Juniors, and Estadio Más Monumental, the home stadium of Club Atlético River Plate. | | | | | Check out Buenos Aires’s unique museums. The Museo Evita is a must, with exhibits including photos and personal effects of Argentina’s iconic first lady. Then visit El Zanjon where you can explore the site of Buenos Aires’s first settlement, which dates back to 1536. | | | Book a trip Buenos Aires with Lucas | Experience the best Buenos Aires has to offer by requesting a personalized trip designed by Lucas from Elsewhere by Lonely Planet. | | | Elsewhere’s BA-based expert Lucas tells us why he loves his hometown | | | What are your favorite things to do in Buenos Aires? Why do you love it? | I love to see my soccer team, of course! But also I like going out and sitting in a cafe and drinking a coffee – there are many, many options especially in Palermo where our office is. What I like most about Buenos Aires is the daily life, the vibrancy. Every neighborhood is different and has its own charm. | Buenos Aires is one of the best cities to eat steak – where do you go? | Don Julio is probably the most famous parrilla in Buenos Aires, and it deserves the accolades. The word “parrilla” literally means “grill” so that’s how these types of restaurant got their name. Don Julio is a wonderful experience, from the quality of the meat to the ambience. I recommend making a reservation though. | | | | | “Every neighborhood in Buenos Aires is different and has its own charm.”
– Lucas Kambic | | | Is there a particular spot you love to take guests? | I like to take people to El Ateneo Grand Splendid – it’s one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world. It’s a converted opera theater and many of the features have been preserved, including the fabulous frescoed ceiling. Even people who aren’t self-professed book lovers are astounded. And there’s a cafe on what used to be the stage. I love seeing the looks on people’s faces when we go there. | What would do you suggest for visitors who want to do a day trip? | A visit to Tigre, just north of Buenos Aires. It’s the gateway to the rivers and wetlands of the Paraná Delta. Instead of roads, there are rivers and you get around by boat. The kids who go to school take a school boat instead of a school bus.
| What do you like to do on your days off? | I actually love to join tours of Buenos Aires. I’m constantly adding to my knowledge of the city and its history. | | | | | Save this email to your profile | Enjoyed this email? Want to refer to it later? Add it to your profile by clicking in the button below, signing in (if you haven't already) and clicking on 'Save'. | | |  | Love travel inspiration in your inbox? | | | Share with a fellow travel lover by forwarding to a friend. Did someone share this email with you? Subscribe by clicking here. | | | This email was sent to you by: | Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 | | | |
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