Author: Darío Liefeldt

The Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, which includes the City and the Province, is linked by a network of highways that millions of Argentines travel on every day, whether to work, study or carry out procedures. If you are a foreigner who plans to travel around Buenos Aires and not just limit yourself to the City, it is key that you at least have an idea of ​​what these highways are and where the main accesses are. Except to the east, where the Río de la Plata is its natural limit, the City of Buenos Aires is surrounded in the remaining…

Access to science in Buenos Aires is guaranteed in many ways. Public universities, the right to education, scientific institutions and museums form a network of knowledge and dissemination so that Argentines can have an approach to science from a very young age. In this article, we share with you the best science museums that you can visit in your free time. These are proposals that range from paleontology to astronomy, through engineering and exact sciences. The Best Science Museums in Buenos Aires Museo Bernardino Rivadavia de Ciencias Naturales Location: Av. Patricias Argentinas 480, Parque Cententario. The Museo Bernardino Rivadavia is…

The Night of the Museums is an event that lights up the spring nights of Buenos Aires. Organized by government authorities in collaboration with museums, historic buildings, and cultural centers, this event attracts millions of people eager to learn about the history, heritage, or secrets of personalities, places, and events. The event typically begins at 7:00 PM and takes place on Saturdays. This allows locals, tourists, adults, and children to participate and move around without causing traffic chaos. Additionally, it is a free event where culture opens its doors to everyone. The Night of the Museums (Buenos Aires): Everything You…

Each notable bar or café in Buenos Aires offers a unique experience. This select group of bars holds the distinction granted by the Buenos Aires City authorities, cataloging them as historic places that preserve the memory of the neighborhoods they inhabit. At Celta Bar, you’ll find options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, along with an interesting menu featuring drinks, food, and café choices. All of this is set in a vintage atmosphere, right in the heart of Buenos Aires—just a few blocks from the National Congress and the city’s major avenues. Celta Bar (Buenos Aires): Key Information to Enjoy the…

In Argentina, crime has evolved into different forms over time. In all of them, an increase in violence as a means to commit crimes is evident, ranging from physical assault to gunfire. The practice of criminals using motorcycles for robbery has plagued Buenos Aires for more than a decade. Attempts to control this type of crime have failed, while the number of motorcycles on the streets continues to grow, making prevention initiatives even more challenging. Here, we’ll explain what “motochorros” are, a type of crime you may encounter in Buenos Aires. We’ll tell you how to protect yourself from these…

The National Teachers’ Library is one of the most important in Argentina and in the City of Buenos Aires. Together with the Mariano Moreno National Library, they constitute two centres of knowledge, culture and education with free public access. The Sarmiento Palace houses not only the National Teachers’ Library, but also the National Secretariat of Education. With your visit you will be able to tour the fantastic rooms of the Library and its wonderful collection of books, some of which are true literary gems. National Library of Teachers (Buenos Aires): Key Information For Your Visit What is the National Library…

In the center of the City of Buenos Aires you will find several churches that respond to the historical period. Almost all of them date from times before the 19th century, either when Buenos Aires was the epicenter of the independence revolution or when it was still part of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. Visiting the churches of Buenos Aires is worth much more as an experience than any history book or photograph of the past. They are living testimonies about the history not only of Buenos Aires as the capital of Argentina, but also of Catholicism…

Even without a definitive figure for the Catholic population in Argentina, all estimates agree that this religion has the largest number of believers. The Catholic faith has a preferential legal status and a key influence in Argentine society, including parishes and schools that enjoy a certain degree of autonomy, as well as subsidies from the State. Although Argentina does not declare any religion as official or State religion, it is clear that Catholicism has been the most important religion for centuries. Statistics show an irregular trend in the number of practicing Catholics, which does not take away from its hegemonic…

The Abasto neighborhood is a place where tango and culture mix with coffee and bars. In this area of ​​Buenos Aires, many of the stories and anecdotes have their origins on the corner of San Luis and Anchorena. There you will find the historic Bar Roma del Abasto. Bar Roma has been around for almost 100 years and has become a meeting point for friends, coworkers, couples and families. Pizzas, empanadas, vermouth and even musical events are some of the reasons that invite people to visit Bar Roma. Bar Roma (Buenos Aires): Essential Information Before Your Visit What is Bar…

If Argentine barbecue is the first thing you want to try after arriving in Buenos Aires, the ideal thing is to go looking for it in Puerto Madero. In this modern and urban area of ​​Buenos Aires you will find one of the most iconic Argentine barbecue restaurants: Siga La Vaca. With more than 30 years lighting the embers of the grill, there is no Argentine or foreigner who passes by the door of Siga La Vaca without feeling “hypnotized” by the aroma of roasted meat. Do you hate preambles and want concrete answers to enjoy Argentine barbecue in Buenos…