Guidebook for Recoleta
Food Scene
Farinelli Bulnes
2707 BulnesIt is small, but the bakery and attention are wonderful.
Has a nice street seating and view of Av. del Libertador, somewhat upscale.
104 místní doporučují
Dandy
2410 Av. del LibertadorHas a nice street seating and view of Av. del Libertador, somewhat upscale.
Nice outdoor place for coffee or restaurant, within splendid museum grounds. Highly recommended.
202 místní doporučují
Croque Madame
1902 Av. del LibertadorNice outdoor place for coffee or restaurant, within splendid museum grounds. Highly recommended.
Close by restaurant and coffee shop around the block - has an internal yard to sit and relax.
Lincoln Kitchen & Bar
3131 FrenchClose by restaurant and coffee shop around the block - has an internal yard to sit and relax.
Mi Barrio hamburguers
2609 ArenalesHole in the wall -- superior hamburger place.
Hard Rock Cafe
1119 Av. PueyrredónInternational spot
Nice place for a more upscale pizza place - it's close by. They have outdoor seatings.
14 místní doporučují
Accademia della Pizza
3299 GüemesNice place for a more upscale pizza place - it's close by. They have outdoor seatings.
A local favorite: close by, cheap and good pizza place - many times there will be a waiting period
19 místní doporučují
Pizzeria Kentucky
3599 Av. CorrientesA local favorite: close by, cheap and good pizza place - many times there will be a waiting period
A place to savor Argentine meats. It is a combination of a large, somewhat noisy atmosphere (mostly locals) with good food and a reasonable price.
46 místní doporučují
La Clotilde
2692 Jerónimo SalgueroA place to savor Argentine meats. It is a combination of a large, somewhat noisy atmosphere (mostly locals) with good food and a reasonable price.
Love their sushi and ceviches - their restaurant is not that easy to find as they don't have big signs (located in the corner of the plaza). They have good lunch deals on weekdays. Reservation preferred on weekend nights.
25 místní doporučují
La Causa Nikkei
1290 Av. CallaoLove their sushi and ceviches - their restaurant is not that easy to find as they don't have big signs (located in the corner of the plaza). They have good lunch deals on weekdays. Reservation preferred on weekend nights.
Drinks & Nightlife
Close to home, a place where I like to share a 1 liter bottle beer that comes with small plates of chips, peanuts and one can order other finger foods and watch the busy people walk buy
9 místní doporučují
Tolón Café
3200 Av. Santa FeClose to home, a place where I like to share a 1 liter bottle beer that comes with small plates of chips, peanuts and one can order other finger foods and watch the busy people walk buy
It is a very nice place for a more sophisticated night out. Three story bar/restaurant in an old classical house.
135 místní doporučují
Milion
1048 ParanáIt is a very nice place for a more sophisticated night out. Three story bar/restaurant in an old classical house.
Nice place to meet locals in a somewhat upscale after office bar.
99 místní doporučují
Gran Bar Danzon
1161 LibertadNice place to meet locals in a somewhat upscale after office bar.
The Shamrock Bar & Basement Club
1220 Rodríguez PeñaTargeted for younger audience - beer and music.
Parks & Nature
Half a block away - nice place to sit in the shade. Used to be a former penitentiary.
219 místní doporučují
Park Las Heras
FrenchHalf a block away - nice place to sit in the shade. Used to be a former penitentiary.
Very nice park in posh neighborhood. Nice place for picnic or to read!
40 místní doporučují
Náměstí Vicente López y Planes
1301 MontevideoVery nice park in posh neighborhood. Nice place for picnic or to read!
Germany Plaza
2602 Raúl Scalabrini OrtizNice place to relax - less crowded than Las Heras
During weekends, it is a place chosen by locals to do different outdoor activities, such as running, biking, roller skating, aerobics classes, etc. There are some coffee shops close by. During week days, many locals use it as a running track
577 místní doporučují
Rosedal De Palermo
RosedalDuring weekends, it is a place chosen by locals to do different outdoor activities, such as running, biking, roller skating, aerobics classes, etc. There are some coffee shops close by. During week days, many locals use it as a running track
On Saturdays and Sundays, it's a combination of food places, street fairs, green spaces, and live park performances in a nice neighborhood. Please be aware of pickpockets (they usually are where people gather in a relax atmosphere. From Monday thru Friday, it's a regular park.
8 místní doporučují
Plaza Intendente Torcuato de Alvear
On Saturdays and Sundays, it's a combination of food places, street fairs, green spaces, and live park performances in a nice neighborhood. Please be aware of pickpockets (they usually are where people gather in a relax atmosphere. From Monday thru Friday, it's a regular park.
Shopping
Patio Bullrich
1245 PosadasUpscale shops in a former cattle auction grounds.
Closest three story mall. Pain Quotidien is located on ground floor, and the food court is on the 3rd floor.
1056 místní doporučují
Alto Palermo
3253 Av. Santa FeClosest three story mall. Pain Quotidien is located on ground floor, and the food court is on the 3rd floor.
Nice high-end Mall - less crowded. Has a very large supermarket, movies and parking.
230 místní doporučují
Alcorta Mall
3172 Jerónimo SalgueroNice high-end Mall - less crowded. Has a very large supermarket, movies and parking.
Small shopping mall, with nice movie place and several restaurants on a touristy ambience.
232 místní doporučují
Nákupní středisko Recoleta
2050 Vicente LópezSmall shopping mall, with nice movie place and several restaurants on a touristy ambience.
Getting Around
Bulnes
Closest subway stop.
Aguero station
2899 Av. Santa FeSubway stop
Stanice EcoBici 9 - Parque Las Heras
FrenchNeed to subscribe to public city bicycle portal.
a bunch of bus line stops - please be aware of pick pockets
Avenida General las Heras 3355-3399 station
a bunch of bus line stops - please be aware of pick pockets
Essentials
Mid size supermarket chain store - accept credit cards and has an ATM. A bit more expensive than the rest - though it has a better presentation
259 místní doporučují
Disco
1365 EsmeraldaMid size supermarket chain store - accept credit cards and has an ATM. A bit more expensive than the rest - though it has a better presentation
Located at French 3146 (around the block). Close by laundry. Usually 24 hours. Price for wash and dry by the basket (bag).
8 místní doporučují
LAVE RAP
2259 ArenalesLocated at French 3146 (around the block). Close by laundry. Usually 24 hours. Price for wash and dry by the basket (bag).
Santander Río
4709 Av. CerviñoBank / ATM
One Way bodycenter
2439 Av. Cnel. DíazClose by...
Neighborhood Police station - hopefully you won't need it. Tel. 011 4801-3332
9 místní doporučují
Policía de la Ciudad Comisaría 53
Neighborhood Police station - hopefully you won't need it. Tel. 011 4801-3332
Arts & Culture
Divadlo Colón
1171 CerritoOne of the world's best Opera house! They have daily tours
MALBA
3415 Av. Pres. Figueroa AlcortaLarge and close art gallery (I have yet to see! and it's so close by!)
Wonderful library... an opera house converted into a library
464 místní doporučují
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
1860 Av. Santa FeWonderful library... an opera house converted into a library