Day 1: City Introductions
After going through immigration and collecting your bags, connect to Ezeize’s free WiFi to request an Uber to take you to your accommodation. Alternatively, you can pay for a private car service at the TiendaLéon kiosk at the arrivals area (from AR$49,057), or take one of three shuttles that drop passengers off in Retiro, Obelisco, or Aeroparque Jorge Newbery.
The ride to the city proper takes about 40 minutes with light traffic.
Argentinian steaks are legendary and you should partake in asado as soon as you’re able to. So after checking in to your hotel and after showering off cooties from your red-eye flight, head to Don Benito Parrilla Soho (steaks from AR$40,000; instagram.com/parrilla_donbenito) for your first taste of grilled meat. Tip: The default temperature for steaks in the country is done. If you want it medium-rare—which you should, no disrespect to Argentinians—say “jugoso” to your server when ordering. (Medium is “al punto.”)
Once you’re fueled up, grab a taxi to Jardin Japonés (AR$13,500; Av. Casares 3450) and explore one of the largest Japanese-style gardens outside of Japan. Check out the revolving exhibitions and talks during your visit at jardinjapones.org.ar/agenda.
If you still have the energy for further exploration, about a 15-minute walk from the garden is the Planetario Galileo Galilei (from AR$6000; Av. Sarmiento s/n, calle 1425; planetario.buenosaires.gob.ar). Otherwise, call it a night, but not before getting one final drink from La Mala Pub (local brews from AR$8000; lamala.com.ar).
Unlike the type found in the USA, where it’s a toilet attachment, bidets in Argentina are separate appliances. They serve the same purpose, however, which is to clean your A- and B-sides.
Do not be intimidated, they are actually quite easy to use. While in the toilet, do a preliminary wipe before transferring to the bidet. Straddle facing the spout if you’re cleaning your front or away if you just did a number two. Wash as normal. There should be a bottle of hypoallergenic soap—as well as a towel—specifically for down-there use.
Leave a Reply