Great staff, good location, fun bar with a really interesting selection of drinks, spacy dorms and funky design!

www.ostinatto.com
Chile 680, San Telmo, C1098AAN
+541143629639

Google map: tinyurl.com/yc62atu

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This vacation rental is in a brand new luxurious building in the heart of Palermo. It was great to be able to walk to all of the best stores, cafes, restaurants, etc, and the metro was right there as well, though we mostly took taxis. The studio is high end and it has a lovely, lovely view of the city. There's a pool too though I ate so much red meat I didn't want to put on a bathing suit!
If you're looking for a nice little pad in the hear of the action, I highly recommend this accomodation. You get much more for your money that if you stay at a hotel.

www.studioinpalermo.com

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Join a guided tour for the Casa Rosada (president's house) in Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires every Saturday's and Sunday's.

www.buenosaires.gov.ar/agenda/contenido.php?menu_id=18564

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Don't miss the exhibition of The Louvre of Paris in La Boca.

www.buenosaires.gov.ar/agenda/contenido.php?menu_id=18250&id=21839

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If you are just tired of the red meat thing, try the Japanese-Peruvian fusion at Sipan (Paraguay 624). It is really an excellent and consistent restaurant that delivers great creations. Try the tiraditos de maracuya and the awesome ceviche.

Paraguay 624,
y Florida

Google map: tinyurl.com/yj2xj5a
thechukker.blogspot.com

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Everything you always wanted to know about Eva Peron's personal life is in this museum, so you can have a better understanding of this fascinating and controversial figure. There is also a very good restaurant on the premises.

Lafinur 2988 - Buenos Aires
www.evitaperon.org

Google map: tinyurl.com/yl2ocvt

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I recently stumbled upon this great wine store run by English sommelier Nigel Tollerman, at one of his regular semi-public tastings, a really fun and social event. They sell over 400 premium and super-premium Argentine wines (the best wines that are almost all exported and nobody else in this town seems to be able to get hold of, he managed to get me some Chacra Pinot Noir from Patagonia and some San Pedro de Yacochuya from Salta, two of my favourites), and he delivers (often within the hour) anywhere in Buenos Aires at no extra charge, with snazzy presentation and friendly service. They also do private tastings in their cellar, and Nigel is a fountain of knowledge.

Anchorena 695, corner Tucumán, in the central Abasto neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. The entrance is discreet.
www.0800-vino.com

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This is a gorgeous boutique hotel close to town centre. It has great staff, a pool and if available book the suite with a jacuzzi as it has fantastic views across town. Tip: hotel is fairly new and taxi drivers didn't know it nor the street its on so show them a map of where it is.

Las Higueras 104 - Tres Cerritos. Salta

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If you are looking for an apartment for temporary rental in Buenos Aires, I recommend this site, because you can contact the owners directly!

www.propertiesforrent.com.ar/esp/departamentos_en_alquiler.aspx

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I found this travel agency via a Lonely planet guidebook. I took their football experience tour to watch a River vs Boca game and it was the greatest event and atmosphere I have ever experienced in my life:)

After that I booked with them a tour in Patagonia and a few more tours in Buenos Aires. The guides where cool and the tiger navigating expedition better then the commercial one.

I really recommend these young people for whatever you want to do in Argentina.

Florida pedestrian street number 971, inside Galeria Larreta, ground floor, shop 31.
Tel.:+54-11-4312-7276
web@tangol.com
www.tangol.com

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Staying at B&B Los Monte means staying with, and becoming part of, the Monteserin family. Roberto and Silvia are the best hosts you could dream of having, and their grown-up daughters Cecilia and Natalia (if they are around and not off on their own adventures) are just as friendly and welcoming as their parents.

Silvia's cooking is second to none and Roberto's enthusiasm is completely infectious. Their love of, and knowledge about, the local area is evident from the start and we would thoroughly recommend taking them up on any offer to take you out and about - you'll see places others won't, and just spending time with this family is good for the soul.

Bariloche has plenty of pubs and bars to keep the night owls happy, but we spent many happy evenings playing cards with Roberto and Silvia, picking up a couple of new games along the way. Be warned though - they are formidable 'Escoba' opponents!

I guarantee you'll leave feeling happier and more optimistic than when you arrived, and absolutely determined to return.

San Carlos de Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina
bblosmonte.blogspot.com/
robertomonteserin@hotmail.com or
shva1@hotmail.com

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Circus hostel Buenos Aires is incredible, I spent a great time there. Thank you very much to the staff.
The only hostel I have been with a swimming pool.
Very clean and very secure.

www.hostelcircus.com
San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
near plaza Dorrego

Google map: tinyurl.com/mabx6m

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I can honestly say Borges Design hostel is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. It is located in Palermo Soho, the trendiest area of Buenos Aires which is home to a host of boutiques and bustling bars.

After nine months travelling around 11 countries, the hostel was a welcome retreat from other hostels which had looked great on the photos but in reality were run down and dirty.

The communal areas were clean and tidy and the double rooms were spacious and comfy. The breakfast offered a variety which is a rarity in Argentina where most hostels offer a stale bread roll.

The hostel offers excellent value for money and I would recommend the hostel to anyone planning a trip to Buenos Aires.

Borges Design Hostel Paraguay 4539 Palermo Buenos Aires Argentina
www.bdhostel.com
Tel 54 11 4777 8174

Google map: tinyurl.com/nc7nmg

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Very nice place to stay in Buenos Aires. Really great house and helpful staff. Near most of the tourist places in the city.

Solis 458 in the city centre
www.hostelestacionsur.com

Google map: tinyurl.com/mq53hu

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This company specializes in touring the wine regions of South America, but they seem to focus on Argentina and Chile. Very professional from the start. Not the cheapest, but if you want a serious insight into the Terroirs and industry I am sure you will find no better.

www.robertsonwinetours.com
(00) 1 707 927 4167
(00) 5 982 400 4013
Skype Robertson Wine Tours

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This is the definitive guide for fine dining in Buenos Aires. In English too and also makes comments on wines. Invaluable guide.

guiaoleo.com.ar

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As planned, I returned to Argentina (see previous post) and went up to the north-west, this time without my family.

The area around Salta didn't disappoint. It was absolutely amazing, a real adventure with a rough- around-the-edges feel to it, even though I was looked after and guided excellently by my tour operator (Optimundo).

It is a vast area and distances shouldn't be underestimated. If you want to see the best of the north west you need a few days and you can't just base yourself in Salta. You must stay overnight in the smaller towns too.

I can particularly recommend:
Quebrada de Humahuaca, Chalchaquies Valley, Cachi, Molinos and Cafayate.
The scenery is amazing: snow capped mountains, salt flats, deserts, green valleys, vineyards and rocky canyons. The people are also great, very friendly and willing to show you their homeland; not to mention their wonderful cuisine.

If you don't get a private guide and decide to hire a car, you need to get a good vehicle with clearance as most of the roads are compact dirt and can be quite bumpy. My guide told me that there is a great drive over in to Chile that follows the route of a famous train "train to the clouds" - ironically names as there are no clouds to be seen. Oh well, maybe Chile next year, but still so much to see in Argentina!

www.optimundo.com

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Check out this explosive drum ensemble from Buenos Aires. Famous for their unique conducting style, Bomba de Tiempo events often turn into spontaneous percussion-driven raves ...

www.earthoria.com/video-la-bomba-de-tiempo-buenos-aires.html

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At only US$12 a day for accommodation, free yoga classes and 3 delicious vegetarian meals a day, the Eco Yoga Park outside Buenos Aires in Argentina is a beautiful place to unwind, learn yoga and practice meditation.

www.ecoyogapark.blogspot.com/

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Maat is a private dining club in the district of Belgrano in Buenos Aires. You normally need to be a member to eat here but they will accept tourists. Please book ahead and expect a formal dining room and incredible service. The six-course tasting menu is great value. Expect upwards of $100 for two.

Sucre 2168, Belgrano. Buenos Aires
tel 48961818
www.maatclubprivado.com.ar

Google map: tinyurl.com/nkhgrg

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