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Editor's picks
Hot spot for an icy Bossa Nova
Congo
A popular drinking hole with laid-back charm and a gorgeous summer garden – one of the city's best outdoor drinking spaces.
Argentinian fare with finesse
El Bistro
Restaurants & cafésWith a menu of molecular gastronomy and Philippe Starck-designed interior, El Bistro offers something really special.
Club with BA's trendsetters
Niceto Club
ClubsSome of the best live music and club nights in town deliver a delicious mix of traditional and electro beats.
Major attractions
Palacio del Congreso
AttractionsThe extravagant interior of Argentina's Congress building includes an extensive network of basements and bunkers.
Caminito
AttractionsColourful and chaotic, Caminito (literally 'little walkway') is thronged with tango dancers, small-time grifters and tourists.
Cementerio de la Recoleta
AttractionsThis stunning cemetery, home to illustrious corpses including María Eva Duarte de Perón (aka Evita), is one of BA's undisputed delights.
What's on in Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires has a packed calendar of cultural fixtures: highlights include the ten-day showcase for international films, Festival International de Cine Indepeniente, Fashion Buenos Aires, and the Tango Festival.