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Buenos Aires lives for the night and eats like no other city. Steak parrillas, milongas, and hidden cafes in San Telmo.

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Hidden Gems
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Mercado de San Telmo

Lunch

A stunning iron-and-glass market hall with antique stalls, empanada counters, and some of the best choripan in Buenos Aires.

Mentioned by 42 travelers
r/buenosaires

La Bombonera Stadium

Attraction

Boca Juniors' legendary stadium. The museum is great but attending a match is a once-in-a-lifetime experience of passion and noise.

Mentioned by 38 travelers
r/travel

Cafe Tortoni

Cafe

Buenos Aires' oldest cafe since 1858 with tango shows, literary history, and the best submarino (hot chocolate) in the city.

Mentioned by 35 travelers
r/buenosaires

Recoleta Cemetery

Attraction

An entire city of ornate mausoleums including Evita's tomb. The architecture rivals any museum and the stories are fascinating.

Mentioned by 33 travelers
r/travel

Parrilla Don Julio

Dinner

Consistently ranked the best steakhouse in South America. The ojo de bife and provoleta are perfection. Book well in advance.

Mentioned by 30 travelers
r/buenosaires

El Ateneo Grand Splendid

Attraction

A 1920s theater converted into the world's most beautiful bookstore. Browse books from the former balcony seats and have coffee on the old stage.

Mentioned by 28 travelers
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Milonga at Salon Canning

Nightlife

An authentic tango dance hall where locals dance until 3am. Beginners welcome — the regulars are gracious teachers.

Mentioned by 25 travelers
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San Telmo Sunday Fair

Attraction

A massive Sunday street market stretching ten blocks with antiques, tango dancers, street musicians, and handmade leather goods.

Mentioned by 22 travelers
r/travel

La Cabrera

Dinner

A legendary steakhouse in Palermo with incredible side dishes served in cast iron pots. The entraña (skirt steak) melts like butter.

Mentioned by 20 travelers
r/buenosaires

Palermo Soho

Nightlife

The bohemian heart of Buenos Aires with designer boutiques, craft cocktail bars, and street art on every corner. Best explored on foot.

Mentioned by 18 travelers
r/travel

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