This is a website that's very useful for finding particular types of nightlife in Buenos Aires, covering everything from venues/nightclubs where you can hear your style of music to restaurants where you can eat a type of food you're looking for. It includes reviews and ratings for every place and is very easy to use and find what you're looking for.
We were in Buenos Aires over New Year and the apartment is in a fantastic location for the city centre, close to Plaza San Martin and the subte (metro) and buses, and the Galerias Pacifico shopping centre in the opposite direction.
Even though it's on one of the main shopping streets, it's still relatively quiet as it's a few floors up and there's a concierge service to the block. The booking agent and the owners were really helpful, too. Here's a tip, though; if you speak to the owners Juan or his son Vicente, make sure you mention River Plate if you're going to talk football - they're definitely not Boca fans. It's only £150 per week (one bedroom, self-catering) and very clean/tidy with all necessary amenities. Oh, and it's opposite what used to be the Buenos Aires branch of Harrods.
It's in a block near the corner of Florida and Paraguay (nearest metro Plaza San Martin) and can be booked online through www.BytArgentina.com. You can also view it at the following link; www.bytargentina.com/re/propview.php?view=1798&bookit=&dia_ing=&mes_ing=&ano_ing=&dia_sal=&mes_sal=&ano_sal=
A shoe store with the trendiest and best made shoes I've ever worn! Models designed after 50s sport shoes. Great colors combinations, and made by hand! The owner told me he sells most of the shoes and sneakers in Denmark and Japan. They have a museum with tons of 40s and 50s sport shoes.
Gurruchaga y Gorriti
Palermo, Buenos Aires
www.28sport.com
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