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The area

Neighbourhood: Recoleta

Characterised by the French-style mansions which are the legacy of its aristocratic past, Recoleta is the true “Paris of the South.” Walking around this neighbourhood is an experience like no other in Buenos Aires: its streets are lined with elegant apartment buildings, exclusive boutiques, and former mansions turned into high-end hotels and embassies, which exude an alluring air of sophistication and class. You'll also find a rich cultural scene centred on the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Library, and the Recoleta Cultural Center; as well as some great shopping spots, like the Buenos Aires Design Mall with an artists' fair set up in Plaza Francia every weekend.

How to get there

Bulnes • 5 min walk
Agüero • 7 min walk

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Restaurants

3,922 within 5 kms

La Aguada

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0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Latin • Argentinian • Vegetarian friendly

La Dorita del Botánico

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0.6 km$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Barbecue • Grill

Havanna Café

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0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe

Restaurante Oviedo

1,218

0.7 km$$$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • European

KFC

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0.3 km$ • Quick Bites • American • Fast food

República del Fuego

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0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Bar • Barbecue

Barbacoa Parrilla

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La Cocina

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La Payuca

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Parrilla San Cayetano

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0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Barbecue • Argentinian

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Attractions

1,025 within 10 kms

Parroquia Nuestra Señora De Loreto

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Teatro Colon

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2.7 kmTheatres

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

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Rosita

Toronto, Canada530 contributions

My Favourite Barrio

Feb 2013

We have rented apartments in this barrio 3 times now and I really love it. We are between Cordoba and Santa Fe, walking distance to so many things, close to the subway and round the corner to a fabulous empanada/pizza place. It's not the fanciest, ritziest barrio, but we enjoy it here.

Written February 13, 2013

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Thomas V

Oakland, CA17,731 contributions

Charming Urban Neighborhood

Oct 2019

One of BA's pleasant neighborhoods, full of cafes and bars and some very nice apartment buildings. Good place for a long walk around.

Written November 28, 2019

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Thomas V

Oakland, CA17,731 contributions

Interesting Part of Town

Mar 2019

We spent some time here during our few days in BA. It's one of the most interesting and safe places, lots of restaurants and cafes and hotels.

Written August 21, 2019

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Thomas V

Oakland, CA17,731 contributions

City Neighborthood

Jan 2019

One of the upscale neighborhoods in town with restaurants and cafes, plus a bunch of hotels. You can wander this area and have fun.

Written April 19, 2019

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Thomas V

Oakland, CA17,731 contributions

Pleasant Part of Town

Dec 2018 • Couples

One of this dynamic city's better neighborhoods with places to eat and drink and fairly safe, so take a long walk and see the sites.

Written January 11, 2019

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SEs

London, UK25,868 contributions

Good

May 2018 • Friends

This neighbourhood is a bit far from the city centre. This is a beautiful area.The streets are beautifully laid out.

Written May 28, 2018

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Chris M

San Francisco, CA184 contributions

Visit Buenos Aires' petite Chinatown

Dec 2015 • Friends

I'm from San Francisco where we have one of the largest Chinese communities outside Asia. So the Barrio Chino here in BA was almost a shock. First, its not in the city center but in the north part of the Distrito Federal. It is somewhat a tourist attraction with lots of stores selling herbs, insence and other Chinese stuff. None of the goods are worth it but the atmosphere is wonderful. Tree lined streets and the main one has been turned into a pedestrian only right of way. Many Chinese restaurants and snack bars. Wonderful to wander around and people watch. I thoroughly enjoyed the time there.
Suburban train stops 10m away!
Highly recommended.

Written December 24, 2015

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Thomas1900

Ohio387 contributions

The Area to Stay if Visiting Buenos Aires!

Nov 2015 • Friends

The area encompasses Recoleta and areas on the other side of Sante Fe up towards Palmero, then extending almost to downtown. We like this area, Barrio Norte, as there is everything one expects for a wonderful visit: hotels, apartments, restaurants, bars, entertainment, shopping, etc. Most of all it's safe, unlike the large cities in the US. You are a taxi ride away from museums, theaters, and Buenos Aires historical sites!

Written November 14, 2015

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