Saturday & Sunday (Day 9 & 10): On Saturday, I spent the majority of the day exploring San Telmo! I had a delicious lunch at a restaurant inside Mercado San Telmo, a local indoor market. I really enjoyed walking around this town! I saw the Mafalda Statues (a famous landmark of the star of an iconic Argentinian comic strip), and inside a quaint bookstore, I saw two adorable cats taking a nap together. Unfortunately, the book store didn’t have any books in English, but they had a really interesting section full of vinyls and old posters.
On Sunday, I spent the day at La Boca! I started the trip by getting coffee at a really old cafe: La Perla; the cafe was founded in 1882. Afterwards, I spent a few hours strolling along the streets of El Caminito. There was a ton of locals and tourists there, taking pictures of the bright and colorful houses, shopping at the outdoor souvenir stands, and posing with the statues of Messi located on almost every street corner. I got lunch at La Vieja Rotiseria, where I got to enjoy a live tango show and traditional singer with my meal. I tried the kidney and intestines of a cow – it was NOT good, but I am happy I got to have a new tasting experience! Then, I walked over to La Bombonera, the soccer stadium for the team Boca Juniors. Coincidently, there was a celebrity soccer game happening this day at the stadium, so the streets were packed with people dressed from head to toe in the team’s colors and jerseys. Apparently, Messi was also playing there that day, but unfortunately, the tickets were all sold out.
I then traveled to Puerto Madero and walked across El Puente de la Mujer (a famous bridge). I took lots of pictures and enjoyed breathtaking views of the city from the harbor. I also visited the Kirchner Cultural Center, which is the largest cultural center in Latin America and used to be the old post office of Buenos Aires! Overall, I had such a good time exploring the different neighborhoods of Buenos Aires this weekend and experiencing more of the porteño culture 😁
Tuesday (Day 12): I spent the day immersed in the heart of the city, specifically the area of Microcentro! My morning began with a guided tour of Teatro Colon; this awe-inspiring theater has a rich history and remarkable architecture. Next, I strolled along the iconic 9 de Julio Avenue and couldn’t resist taking pictures with the famous Obelisco, a classic symbol of Buenos Aires. For lunch, I had Argentine-style pizza at El Cuartito, a popular restaurant founded in 1934. Afterward, I visited el Ateneo Bookstore, a large bookstore that was once a theater; it was the most beautiful bookstore I had ever seen! Finally, I explored Plaza de Mayo and saw the Pink House, which houses the president’s office. Ultimately, my day was a perfect blend of learning more about the country’s culture and history!
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