A Walk Through Argentina’s Most Exclusive Neighborhood

 From the color and rhythm of La Boca, we move on to the most affluent areas in Buenos Aires called Recoleta. And within this affluent area lies the very impressive Recoleta Cemetery.

(photograph courtesy of GotoBuenosAires.)

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An Evening At The Parilla

They say, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” and in our case, that meant embracing one of Argentina’s most beloved traditions—an asado. In Buenos Aires, this isn’t just a meal, it’s a ritual built around fire, patience, and good company. So when the opportunity came to experience an asado, we didn’t hesitate—ready to trade our usual pace for something a little slower, a little smokier, and a lot more flavorful.

 Tucked into a quiet corner of Palermo Soho, this unassuming entrance lead us to an experience worth slowing down for.

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Buenos Aires In Passing — Continued (part 3)

 If you have followed my blog entries so far, you know that our next stop in La Boca, was La Ribera Caminito, a well-known parrilla (Argentine grill restaurant) located on Avenida Don Pedro de Mendoza, right beside the famous tourist street Caminito.

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Buenos Aires In Passing — Continued

 La Boca, one of the most recognizable corners of Buenos Aires, has long been a place where the city’s immigrant past and vibrant street life meet. What was once a rough-and-tumble port district has become one of the most visually distinctive neighborhoods in Argentina.

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Buenos Aires In Passing

 Buenos Aires, with 3.5 million people in the city proper and over 15 million in the Greater Buenos Aires metro area, was our first stop on a multi-week journey through Argentina and Patagonia. It held special meaning as my birthplace, and walking its streets felt like discovering a home I had never known, yet always wanted to connect with. From bustling avenues to quiet corners, the city offered endless moments worth capturing through the lens.

(for a larger view, click on the individual photographs)

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