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See. River Plate stadium↗ Experience the passion of Argentine soccer at El Monumental. El Boliche de Roberto↗ Authentic music nights for an immersive tango experience. Milonga Parakultural↗ Another spot for genuine tango music nights. Bar Sur Watch professional tango dancers perform in San Telmo.

Eat. Anchoita↗ Enjoy the best ingredients and wine from across Argentina.

Stay. Alvear Palace Hotel↗ A top-rated hotel in South America, offering luxury and history. Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires↗ Highly-rated hotel for a luxurious stay in the city. Recoleta Grand Architectural fusion with a retro 70s aesthetic.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 16, 2026

20 Extraordinary Shops Worth Traveling For, Chosen by The Shopkeepers

From 100-year-old family-run operations to contemporary boutiques, these beautiful shops each offer a distinct sense of place and a dedication to craft.

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  • Calzados CorreaPlaceShop offering Oxford shoes and coordinating leather belts.
  • Elsewhere
  • Marin MontagutSightParis, FranceGreen shop with whimsical watercolor scenes on ceramics.
  • Notary Ceramics and HomePlacePortland, United StatesOffers minimalist earthenware, porcelain lighting, and bell chimes.
  • James Smith and SonsPlaceLondon, United KingdomMaking umbrellas since 1830 with Victorian storefront.
  • TruckPlaceOsaka, JapanFlagship offers thoughtfully designed furniture and home goods.
  • Bird CoffeeCaféOsaka, JapanHomey café for a drink and donut.
  • ChommiesPlaceCape Town, South AfricaSells pet items with a painted facade and playful interiors.
  • Caza das Vellas LoretoPlaceLisbon, PortugalOne of world's oldest candle shops, operating since 1789.
  • AlaturcahousePlaceIstanbul, TurkeyFour-story townhouse transformed into a library of rugs.
  • McTavishPlaceByron Bay, AustraliaSurfboard shop and headquarters with wave-like roofline.
  • Il PapiroPlaceFlorence, ItalyFlagship on Via Camillo Cavour for hand-marbled paper goods.
  • Lulu StoriesPlaceLamu Island, KenyaBeachside shop with handwoven kikoy wraps and linen button-downs.
  • Lulu Stories HomeHotelLamu Island, KenyaRustic two-bedroom stay available for booking.
  • Iris HantverkPlaceStockholm, SwedenFlagship location for handcrafted household and cleaning brushes.
  • MoroHotelMarrakech, MoroccoBoutique hotel and shop with scents, skincare, and dresses.
  • SavapilePlaceAthens, GreeceOnly remaining straw-hat maker in Greece, founded in 1960.
  • Campbell's of BeaulyPlaceBeauly, United KingdomOutfitter with original timber counters for bespoke coats.
  • Palace AtelierPlaceJaipur, IndiaConcept store with candy-colored interior and pop art twist.
  • Saddler and Co.PlaceDubbo, AustraliaMinimalist shop with heirloom saddles and leather accessories.
  • Zeri CraftsPlaceSalmiya, KuwaitShop with contemporary interpretations of heritage crafts.
  • Antoinette PoissonPlaceParis, FranceStudio invoking 18th-century decorative art of domino papers.
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 7

Readers’ Choice Awards: 20 Top Hotels in South America 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in South America, from Buenos Aires to Cartagena.

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  • Alvear Palace HotelHotelCommissioned by the physician Rafael de Miero, it opened on 3 September 1932 after a decade of construction and became…
  • Palacio Duhau, Park Hyatt Buenos AiresHotel
  • Elsewhere
  • The Singular Santiago Lastarria HotelHotelSantiago, ChileAn offshoot of a dramatic Patagonia lodge, this new Singular sits in the heart of the city’s lively Lastarria…
  • The Singular PatagoniaHotelPuerto Natales, ChileThe exposed pipes in brick reception area and the funicular that take you down to the main building feel steampunk…
  • Palácio TangaráHotelRio de Janeiro, BrazilIt rises like a European palace out of the emerald-green Burle Marx park, incongruous perhaps with the sprawl of São…
  • Sofitel Legend Santa Clara CartagenaHotelCartagena, ColombiaBook your luxury suite in Cartagena walled city, near Castle San Felipe de Barajas.
  • Fasano Rio de JaneiroHotelRio de Janeiro, BrazilThe modern antidote to the Copa Palace’s grand hotel glamour, Philippe Starck’s Brazilian debut— which opened in 2007—…
  • Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina BogotáHotelBogotá, ColombiaBogotá, due to its size and constant buzz, can be an intimidating city to visit, but the Four Seasons will make you…
  • Sumaq Machu Picchu HotelHotelAguas Calientes, PeruAguas Calientes, the laidback launching point to Machu Picchu was ripe for a five-star hotel, and Sumaq happily exceeds…
  • Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, LimaHotelLima, PeruA see-and-be-seen spot for luxury travelers who want all the amenities.
  • W BogotaHotelBogotá, ColombiaColombia has been rising through the ranks in terms of destinations in the past decade—and you can always trust W…
  • W SantiagoHotelSantiago, ChileIn a glass-and-steel tower in the capital’s spotless Las Condes district, the 196-room W (the brand’s first foray into…
  • Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, CuscoHotelCusco, PeruA national historic landmark, this sixteenth-century former seminary just blocks from the city center has "the serenity…
  • Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, CuscoHotelCusco, Peru"This place is a real oasis, especially if you're there during one of Cuzco's many festivals." Across from the…
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Lonely PlanetSep 29

Experience Buenos Aires Through Soccer Rituals

Argentina is nearly synonymous with soccer. Here

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Lonely PlanetSep 22

How to Experience Tango in Buenos Aires

A shining cultural symbol of Argentina, the musical style and dance of tango was born in (and remains alive and well) in Buenos Aires.

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National GeographicAug 26

7 of Latin America's Unmissable Festivals

Music, dance and ancient traditions take centre stage at Latin America’s most spectacular festivals, offering an unforgettable insight into the region’s rich cultural heritage.

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  • Belize Chocolate FestivalFestivalPunta Gorda, BelizeThree-day event dedicated to chocolate in the Toledo district.
  • Noche de los BrujosFestivalCatemaco, MexicoAnnual festival on Cerro Mono Blanco for spiritual cleansing.
  • Fiesta de la CandelariaFestivalPuno, PeruHonors the Virgin Mary and Pachamama with music and dance.
  • Inti RaymiFestivalCusco, PeruModern revival of the Inca Festival of the Sun.
  • Tapati Rapa NuiFestivalHanga Roa, ChileCelebrates Polynesian heritage with sport, music, and dance.
  • Festa de IemanjáFestivalSalvador, BrazilOfferings to Iemanjá, goddess of the sea, on Rio Vermelho beach.
  • Oruro CarnivalFestivalOruro, Bolivia
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National GeographicAug 2

8 music trips that will sing to travelers with a taste for rhythm

Whether you dream of mixing techno in Germany or learning tango in Argentina, these trips bring you closer to the world’s most iconic music scenes. Berlin has some of the world’s most famous techno ...

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  • Avenida CorrientesSightmain avenue with traditional parrillas and cafes
  • AbastoNeighborhoodart deco neighborhood where Carlos Gardel once lived
  • Elsewhere
  • BerghainNightclubBerlin, Germanysymbol of modern sensualism in the city
  • Brandenburg GateSightBerlin, GermanyOne of the best-known landmarks of the country, it was erected on the site of a former city gate that marked the start…
  • ReichstagAttractionBerlin, Germanyparliament building mentioned in context of city's past
  • KreuzbergNeighborhoodBerlin, Germanyneighborhood where music producer opens his studio
  • TresorNightclubBerlin, Germanyone of the world's most famous techno nightclubs
  • Arena di VeronaAttractionVerona, Italystriking open-air amphitheatre for opera performances
  • Andy Sexton's studioPlaceBerlin, Germanymusic producer opens studio for DJ masterclasses
  • La TraviataPlaceVerona, Italyopera performance at Arena di Verona
  • La Bella VitaHotelVenice, Italyhotel barge sailing out of San Marco Basin
  • Teatro BibienaTheatreMantua, Italygrand, bell-shaped theatre where Mozart performed
  • Clement De FreitasPlaceSan Juan, Puerto Ricolocal guide for walking tours in San Juan
  • Mural de Doña FelaSightSan Juan, Puerto Ricobackdrop for music videos by Bad Bunny and J Balvin
  • Cathedral QuarterQuarterBelfast, United Kingdomarea in Belfast with cherished watering holes
  • Duke of YorkPubBelfast, United Kingdompub that was bombed in 1972
  • Harp BarBarBelfast, United Kingdompub mirroring a 1920s speakeasy with ruby-red decor
  • St Anne’s CathedralPlace of worshipBelfast, United Kingdomcathedral with Spire of Hope glistening above rooftops
  • Museo del Baile FlamencoMuseumSeville, Spainexplores flamenco history in an 18th-century palace
  • TrianaNeighborhoodSeville, Spainneighborhood where flamenco evolved from Roma communities
  • The Kora WorkshopPlaceKafountine, Senegalholds week-long courses in learning the kora
  • Kafountine marketsMarketKafountine, Senegalbusy markets with stalls overflowing with handicrafts
  • Mississippi Blues TrailTrailMississippi, United Statesself-guided drive dedicated to 200-plus exhibits and places
  • Alamo TheatreSightMississippi, United Stateshosted Nat King Cole and Dorothy Moore
  • Bernauer Strasse Berlin Wall MemorialSightBerlin, Germany
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Lonely PlanetJul 30

The 9 best places to visit in Argentina in 2026

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National GeographicJul 23

Why urban safaris are on the rise and where to try one

As cities become greener and wildlife returns, travellers are swapping traditional game drives for a new kind of safari closer to home.

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  • Puerto MaderoNeighborhoodAround 350 bird species thrive in these docklands.
  • Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurNature reserveWetland in Puerto Madero docklands with many bird species.
  • Elsewhere
  • Walthamstow WetlandsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot kingfishers here and at Woodberry Wetlands.
  • High LineTrailNew York, United StatesThe High Line's design is a collaboration between James Corner Field Operations, Diller Scofidio + Renfro,…
  • Woodberry WetlandsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot kingfishers here and at Walthamstow Wetlands.
  • Initiative EarthPlaceLondon, United KingdomLaunched a new 14-mile nature corridor in east London.
  • Nairobi National ParkSightNairobi, KenyaSpot lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos against skyline.
  • Cape of Good HopeSightCape Town, South AfricaSee endangered African penguins and game.
  • Amsterdamse BosParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsAlthough most of the park is located in Amstelveen, the owner of the park is the City of Amsterdam.
  • AmstelparkParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsThe park includes a labyrinth, a café, a restaurant, two galleries, an orangery, a petting zoo and a mini-golf course.
  • BeatrixparkParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsThe park was named after the former Dutch Queen Beatrix.
  • London Wildlife TrustPlaceLondon, United KingdomOffers guided trips across 36 free-to-access sites.
  • Paradise FieldsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomBeavers can be spotted here in Ealing.
  • Eastbrookend Country ParkParkDagenham, United KingdomPlans to reintroduce white storks this autumn.
  • Tate ModernArts centreLondon, United KingdomIt forms part of the Tate group together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.
  • Battersea Power StationSightLondon, United KingdomIt was built by the London Power Company (LPC) to the design of Leonard Pearce, Engineer in Chief to the LPC, and CS…
  • Sydenham Hill WoodNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot stag beetles here.
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 2

14 Best Places for Tango in Buenos Aires, According to an Argentinian

When the sun sets, the dancing starts.

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  • El Viejo AlmacenRestaurantTango venue since 1969, offers dinner and show
  • El QuerandíRestaurantRestored 1920s mansion with communal seating for tango show
  • Esquina Homero ManziRestaurantHistoric corner venue in Boedo neighborhood for traditional tango
  • Piazzolla TangoTheatreTheater honoring Astor Piazzolla, focuses on music
  • Tango PorteñoRestaurantIt's polished, professional, and unapologetically geared toward tourists, but that's not necessarily a bad thing if you…
  • Bar Los LaurelesRestaurantLegendary tango bar, historic site of cultural importance
  • La VentanaRestaurantVenue in a historic conventillo with tango and folklore shows
  • Rojo TangoTheatreExclusive tango show inside the Faena Hotel
  • Tango QueerPlaceLGBTQ milonga in San Telmo with non-customary gender roles
  • Salón Canning (Milonga Parakultural)PlacePalermo institution known for its slick wood floors
  • La Catedral ClubPlaceAlternative tango dancehall in a former dairy factory
  • Café de Los AngelitosCaféHistoric café transformed into a grand ballroom tanguería
  • La VirutaPlaceWelcoming space in the Armenian Cultural Center to dance tango
  • El BesoPublic artworkPop-up tango dance hall with a different theme nightly
  • San TelmoNeighborhoodA well-preserved area of the Argentine metropolis, it hosts some of its oldest buildings.
  • BoedoTrain stationThe neighborhood and one of its principal streets were named after Mariano Boedo, a leading figure in the Argentine…
  • Piazzolla Tango SextetPlace
  • Galería GuemesSight
  • Ricardo MarínSight
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 20, 2025

22 Best Restaurants in Buenos Aires for Parrilla, Pasta, and Potatoes

Our list for where to eat when you're in town.

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  • AramburuRestaurantWalking through Pasaje del Correo feels like finding a hidden portal.
  • HanRestaurantKorean techniques meeting Argentine ingredients
  • UltramarinosRestaurantplace for fish lovers
  • NessRestaurantinteresting veggie-friendly restaurants
  • AlcanforRestaurantearned a Michelin Green Star for sustainability
  • PicarónRestaurantcontemporary Argentine meets Latin American and Asian fusion
  • Tony Wu Cantina ChinaRestaurantVilla Crespo doing NYC’s Chinatown
  • Don JulioRestaurantmecca for steak
  • ChoriFast foodmodern twist on the classic sausage sandwich
  • Salvaje BakeryRestaurantups the bread game in BA
  • La AlacenaRestauranttype of café you wish you had in your neighborhood
  • El BaqueanoRestaurantjourney across Argentina on an exploration of exotic ingredients
  • Gran DabbangCaféunique combination of Asian and Latin American flavors
  • Pasaje del CorreoNeighborhoodfeels like finding a hidden portal
  • GüerrinRestauranticonic pizzeria, source of national pride
  • RouxRestaurantspecializes in fish and seafood
  • ProperRestaurantworks its magic with vegetables
  • Cuervo CaféCaféfeels more like Brooklyn than BA
  • MishigueneCaféhonoring the Jewish diaspora in Argentina
  • La CocinaRestaurantspecializes in baked empanadas
  • Los GalgosBarcafé, meeting point since the 1930s
  • Club M OmakaseRestaurantJapanese and Peruvian fusion
  • Casa CaviaRestaurantbeautifully designed space
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 12, 2025

The 28 Best Hotels in Buenos Aires for Foodies, Tango Enthusiasts, and Architecture Lovers

Here's where to turn down in Argentina's energetic capital city.

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AfarMay 23, 2018

Buenos Aires

Traditionally, it’s the world capital of tango. These days, thanks to a vibrant urban art scene and nightclubs spurring on musical innovation, cool kids from all over the globe look to Buenos Aires as ...

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