Things to Do in South America

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Top Things to Do in South America

  • Recoleta
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    Recoleta

    Av Del Libertador 1107, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Adorned with park side restaurants, cafes, and art galleries, Recoleta is one of the most fashionable and popular neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. Tourists and locals alike are drawn in by the European-style architecture, outdoor street fairs on the weekends, and multitude of upscale boutiques and bars. Make sure to check out the beautiful and lavish Cementerio de la Recoleta, as well as the enormous Plaza Francia.

     Real Travelers who've been to Recoleta

    Kate Kate in Parrillas y waffles y lanchas, oh my! said

    …, week-long tour of the country this morning. While they were here we managed to see Evita's grave in the Recoleta Cenetery, shop… continue reading »

  • San Telmo
    photo by Real Traveler Sanz Travels

    San Telmo

    Defensa 1200, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1065, Argentina

    In 1871, with the outbreak of Yellow Fever, these mansions were soon overtaken by squatters, creating the city's historic conventillos (tenement houses). Indeed, it was not until 1970 that an edict stipulated protection for property owners. Today the neighborhood of San Pedro Telmo is an important historic and popular corner of the city. Locals and tourists alike flock to the Plaza Dorrego on the oldest street in the city, for the antique market and vibrant street performances, including tango, held on Sunday from 10a to 6p. On the corner of Independencia and Balcarce streets is El Viejo Almacén, a traditional tango establishment.

     Real Travelers who've been to San Telmo

    Nic & Graham Nic & Graham in La Boca, San Telmo and PassportProblem said

    … Today wewentback to La Boca,visited the football museum and wandered around the area before heading over to San Telmo.San… continue reading »

  • Opera Bay

    Opera Bay

    Cecilia Grierson 225, Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina

    This club used to be called El Divino at one point in time. Today, it is the most posh disco in the city, with three dance floors and a sushi bar. Outside the club, on the patio, you can catch Latin music while inside the DJs play house. Every Wednesday, there's a party from 8p-2a. The Argentineans are world-famous for their partying ways; on the weekends, the club is forced to shut at 5a.

     Real Travelers who've been to Opera Bay

    vincentvega vincentvega in Buenos Aires said

    … (and the Aussie girls we met in Punta Del Este) so Opera Bay is the planned destination. Unfortunately, the night came into a… continue reading »