Villa Ocampo: Un lugar encantador con historia propia…read more Villa Ocampo no es simplemente un museo, es un portal al pasado, un espacio donde uno puede inspirarse con el rico legado cultural de Argentina y sentir el espíritu creativo que lo envuelve. Este lugar no solo es famoso por su belleza arquitectónica y natural, sino también por sus ilustres visitantes. Aquí se hospedaron grandes figuras como Albert Camus, Greta Garbo e Igor Stravinsky (el piano en el que él tocó aún se encuentra en una de las salas). La biblioteca de la villa cuenta con más de 10,000 libros en varios idiomas, convirtiéndola en un verdadero tesoro para los amantes de la literatura. Pasear por los jardines y la terraza es un verdadero placer. La tranquilidad y el encanto de sus rincones invitan a disfrutar de momentos inolvidables. Recomendamos tomar una visita guiada. Los guías ofrecen explicaciones detalladas sobre la vida de Victoria Ocampo y su impacto en la literatura y la cultura mundial. Las visitas son exclusivamente en español. Nosotros hicimos la reserva previamente a través de su página web, lo cual es altamente recomendable. Para finalizar la experiencia, no olviden disfrutar de una deliciosa taza de café en el acogedor café ubicado en la terraza del primer piso. Un lugar imperdible para los amantes de la cultura, la literatura y la historia.

We were happily surprised by this little museum. The old casino building was once part of a complex…read morewith a neighboring hotel (long since demolished) and was built in a grandiose style with lovely details that have mostly been preserved or recreated by the museum. The entrance was free on the day we went and even on paid days is pretty reasonable at 30 pesos. The beautiful staircase and ballroom with its giant crystal chandelier take you back to another time. The solid but small collection of art in the downstairs level contains some large paintings that allow one to contemplate Argentine history especially in relation to water which feels quite relevant given the museum's location on the river bank. There is a small cafe in the museum, but it seems a shame to eat there, as it has no view of the river, and there are so many wonderful little spots in Tigre with a view or outdoor patio. The museum is the perfect size for an afternoon escape back in time on a rainy day. You can run through the exhibits in under an hour, but around two hours seems to be enough time to see everything including the grounds.

if you're in Tigre and have a little time to kill, the Museo de Arte is a nice little place to…read morecheck out - while not a destination, you'll likely pass it if walking down Paseo Victoria anyway. the art collection is small and forgettable, but the architecture of the building itself (The Tigre Club) is far more impressive, a mix of French and Italian styles. formerly a casino and social club, the long terrace overlooking the water is a great place to relax, catch a cool breeze, and get some pretty cool views. the gardens are well-kept and worth looking at as well. admission is dirt cheap - the most recent info I could find says it's 20 pesos.

The admission fee is so minor that there's little reason not to check out Centro Cultural Recoleta…read moreif you're nearby (it's beside the Recoleta Cemetery) . The guidebook I had pretty much said the same, so I made time for this place and set my expectations accordingly. Your feelings about this cultural center will likely vary depending on the exhibits currently running. There's a wide variety of art on display and it just keeps unfolding. I found my sweet spot in the building that sits across the courtyard from the building in which you enter. It was in that building, in a food-adjacent show, that I watched a video on hummus that amused me beyond reason. I liked a lot of other things here too and appreciated that each new room I entered featured something totally unique from what preceded it. Buenos Aires is a great museum town and I'm not suggesting that this should replace visits to any of those. But if it does, you might not even care. I was super-glad to have made time to experience Centro Cultural Recoleta.

Stopped by here after a visit to the Recoleta cemetary. The space has a cool, creative vibe with…read morerotating exhibits and a mix of contemporary art and cultural events. It can get busy, but it's a fun place to wander and see something different. Worth a visit if you're exploring the Recoleta area.

The best wine tasting in BA. The owner is well wine educated. Gave us a lots of tips about how to…read morepick the wine from Argentina. He make us felt like drinking at home. It's so relaxing with no pressure. We bought 6 bottles and we open 2 there and drink with owner Mr. Joaquin. He make us felt so comfortable and at the end of the night we agree this is the best wine tasting experience that we ever had. Not surprisingly.. We stop by the day after, before we head to the airport to say good bye. A few tip! Walk in.. Relax.. Taste Melbec first then start it from there...good luck

I started dating this girl in my tango class and -- totally on a whim -- invited her to go to…read moreBuenos Aires with me. (I think I was drunk.) That's not as surprising as this: she said yes. (Apparently she was also drunk.) So there we were in Buenos Aires looking for a little wine tasting. I read up on a few tasting rooms and decided to give JA! a spin. Boy, am I glad we did. This place was rocking. So first we hit the original shop. We sampled a few wines and thought about our options. The staff here is amazing btw. Great source of vino knowledge. Friendly. Personable. Really outstanding. After learning TONS about the Argentina wine scene, we signed up for the tasting which is done at 5pm at their OTHER location. (It's a block or two away.) We wandered over and met the 7 others in the tasting with us. It was a bit awkward meeting new people at first but after drinking a little wine, we really hit our groove. What a great group of new friends. Walter was our host, and he couldn't have been more charming. He really pulled out all the stops to make sure we had fun. Great wines and a sample of hams and cheeses towards the end. This place was simply awesome. If you want to learn about wine and taste a variety of Argentina's best grape juices, this is the place to do it.