Monday
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One of the architectural landmarks of the city is the famous Palacio Barolo. Construction of this regal building full of references to poet Dante Alighieri began in 1919 for what was to be the tallest structure in Latin America. Guided tours are available Mondays and Thursdays from 4pm to 7pm and evening guided tours on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm and Thursdays at 8.30pm includes tasting of an awarded wine and a national delicacy.
In the evening the talented flamenco dancer, Rafaela Carrasco, will be putting on a show at Parque Centenario at 8pm.
Av de Mayo 1370 9° P. Esc. 249/52
Tel/Fax: (54-11) 4381-1885
info@palaciobarolotours.com.ar
Parque Centenario
Avenida Díaz Vélez 5463
4982 4252
Tuesday
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An exhibition on the storefront windows of the historic La Estrella pharmacy is being displayed at the Museo de la Ciudad.
In the evening head to traditional cafe Los 36 Billares for a live tango show with dancing staring at 9pm.
Defensa 223, San Telmo
4331-9855
Open: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm
Av. De Mayo 1265, Downtown
4381-5696
Wednesday
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A special exhibit of clothing and accessories related to weddings and family from 1870-1915 is being showcased at the Museo de Arte Hispano Americano Isaac Fernandez Blanco.
In the evening head to 878 bar in Palermo where renowned cocktail artist Tato Giovannoni will be preparing drinks thought the week.
Museo de Arte Hispano Americano
Suipacha 1422, Downtown
4327- 0228
Thames 878, Palermo
4773-1098
Thursday
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Explore the Tres de Febrero parks in Palermo. Between Av. Libertador and Lugones, and extending from Av. Casares in Palermo to La Pampa in Belgrano, this group of parks is composed of 25ha made up of 15 public parks and 21 private sport clubs and includes the “Rosedal”, an extensive rose garden, the Sivory Museum, the planetarium and the Japanese gardens.
Later on Book your place for the Fierro Hotel’s Thursday wine tasting and sample some great Argentine wines, chosen by the president of the Argentine sommelier association Andres Rosberg and in-house Sommelier Martin Bruno. Tastings cost 25 USD per person and are limited to 7 people.
Soler 5862, Palermo
3220-6800
Friday
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Experiment with your senses at the Centro Cultural Konex where the temporary exhibit “Dialogo en la Oscuridad” will guide you through a series of recreated situations, such as shopping or traveling in a boat, in total darkness. The exhibit is held from 3pm-5.30pm
Afterwards stop for 5 o’clock tea at the stunning Las Violetas teahouse, which is just a few blocks away.
Also in the area is La Catedral where you can take an informal tango lesson at 7.30pm or at 9pm.
Sarmiento 3131, Abasto.
4864-3200
Av. Rivadavia 3899, Abasto.
4958-7387
Sarmiento 4006, doorbell 5, Almagro
Telephone: 4342-4794
Saturday and Sunday
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Check out one of the documentaries at DocBsAs, the annual documentary festival. Program available here.
Sunday won’t offer much in terms of activities as it is Election Day, so it is a good chance to walk around the city to see architectural landmarks such as the Puente de la Mujer and the Cavannagh building. Restaurants will be open although alcohol will not be served on Saturday evening or Sunday.