By Leandro Infante
For many people Buenos Aires, it’s The Little Paris of South America. That’s why Le Banana set up a guide so that on this holiday you enjoy the city as if you were for the first time.
Hotels: Sleep tight!
The porteño hotels, offers excellent service, design, architecture and avant-garde. We offer you three options!
Alvear Palace Hotel
It is one of the most important hotels in Argentina. It brings luxury and comfort, in each of its spaces. “Our goal is to bring together modernity and a share of the world, without losing the legacy of the creators of this Family Hotel,” says Saul Sacca, grandson of the creators of Alvear Palace Hotel, and his current director of public relations. For its majestic rooms passed celebrities and politicians. Its terrace is ideal for cocktail hour. For the tea time in the dining room you will enjoy an authentic tea ceremony.
Faena Hotel
Created by Alan Faena, Faena Hotel Buenos Aires brings together art and design with the best in hospitality. Famous for the luxury and diversity of styles, it is always an excellent option to stay, or enjoy its amenities.
Four Seasons Buenos Aires
“At Four Seasons, luxury is concentrated, with warm attention, which makes everyone who passes by here a great share of excellence,” proudly says its director in Buenos Aires Gabriel Olivieri, true expert in lifestyle. In the heart of Recoleta the hotel has two essential gastronomy and drinks of the City: Elena and Pony Line.
Shopping Guide!
Argentine fashion is high in Latin America. The most exclusive firms are concentrated in Buenos Aires. And without having to travel long distances to see them all!
Ginebra
Regarding women’s clothing in Argentina, this brand manages to unite design, comfort and, above all, a style of absolute femininity. The house has 10 branches. In Buenos Aires, its most significant place is located in El Salvador 4792, located in the heart of the neighborhood of Palermo.
Kosiuko & Casa Chic
The companies created by Cynthia Kern and Federico Bonomi, bring together the best trends in two worlds: women’s clothing with Kosiuko, and deco, with Casa Chic. The local is in El Salvador 4786, Palermo Soho. The best of both firms amidst a pleasant and stylish atmosphere.
JT BY JT
For those who love modernity and avant-garde, Jessica Trosman succeeds in resignifying to a style, which she baptizes under the phrase “not to be understood” and without a doubt, it is the new cradle of both characteristics mentioned above. Sleeves, a variety of details and oversize garments, are in your collection. You can find JT in its brand new store, located in Posadas 1317, Recoleta.
Paseo Alcorta and Bullrich Mall
They are the biggest exponents in fashion: Alcorta, located in the heart of Barrio Parque, and Patio Bullrich in the heart of the Recoleta neighborhood, both with more than 130 places where you can find the most trendy stores design.
Where? Alcorta Shopping: Jerónimo Salguero 3172 – Patio Bullrich: Av. Del Libertador 750
Arte, arte, arte…
It always comes well on vacation to appreciate the best of art, when the clock does not hurry us so much. In Buenos Aires, our lighthouse is the Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires, MALBA. The museum organized a grid of special activities for this winter season. The exhibition of the prestigious photographer Diane Arbus, which opened recently and will be until October 9, is not to be missed!
Where? Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3415.
Gastronomy for all tastes
Demanding testers, foodies can indulge in Buenos Aires. But yes, do not forget to book. Here some of the best:
Salvador & UNIDO, by Andrea Bursten
With a wide variety, Salvador is ideal for a break during the daily hustle and bustle of the city. Here the details are very important, and they manage to merge the traditional with the deli, in each of their proposals. Their bet goes for the smells, flavors and colors and a kitchen of excellence, with a natural and bare spirit. In both places, Andrea Bursten seeks to transmit a unique energy.
Where? Jerónimo Salguero 3172.
Casa Cavia
One of the best places in Buenos Aires to have tea. A French style house where flavors, art, aromas and architecture are celebrated. Drinking tea in the library or in the garden is a real treat!
Where? Cavia 2985
Oui Oui
For more than a decade, Oui Oui stands out for the quality and freshness of its food. One of the first to reach the neighborhood of Palermo and precursor of the concept homemade style that is maintained until today. Do not miss the chocotorta!
Where? Nicaragua 6099
Birkin
Over the years Birkin was positioned as an emblem of Palermitan coffee. One detail: throughout the month of July you are given a Ferrero Rocher candy, with your order.
Where? República Arabe Siria 3061
Bartola
Bartola fuses perfectly a timeless, colorful and cheerful ambient. And although its menu does not have many pretensions it is in tune with the arty essence of the place.
Where? Gurruchaga 1795
Pani
Under the hashtag #PaniEsDelicioso and making good use of social networks, Pani shares each of its novelties. Pani Trotta, creator of Pani, manages to unite a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in each one of its premises. Our favorite moment? Tea time, with a portion of one of their wonderful cakes.
Where? Nicaragua 6044
Night!
The night in Buenos Aires also has options to enjoy different places and with a special atmosphere. Le Banana’s favorites:
Happening
With more than 50 years of experience, the classic Argentinian grill is renewed under the name of Happening.
Where? Alicia Moreau de Justo 310, Puerto Madero.
Gardiner
This mythical restaurant in Costanera Norte is always one of the best options to enjoy the best international cuisine. Elegance with French air, to enjoy a unique evening.
La Mar
We already told you a while ago about of this cebichería. A Peruvian restaurant that arrived to stay. La Mar offers a wide menu of Japanese Peruvian fusion cuisine from which everything you ask for is exquisite!
Where? Arévalo 2024
¡Let’s dance!
Go out to dance, or enjoy some drinks with good music and company in the friendly Buenos Aires. This is our top five recommended:
Tequila
Uptown and The Bronx
Vita Palermo
W. Bradley
Enjoy!