Our favorite Web links and the best local media.
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Web Links:
City of Buenos Aires Ministry of Tourism
Excellent tourist-focused website with information ranging from basic culture and security, to hotels, restaurants, useful phrases, and detailed self-guided tours. Spanish, English, and Portuguese. www.bue.gov.ar
Official Tango Guide of Buenos Aires
Information on shows, milongas, festivals, classes, and all kinds of tango-related events. www.tangodata.gov.ar
Guía Óleo
Handy online guide features basic information, directions, diner reviews, and ratings on most of the restaurants in the capital. The limited English version is spotty, but still useful. www.guiaoleo.com
Apartmentsba.com
One of several sites offering local apartments for rent—a convenient and economical alternative to staying in hotels.
EstanciasArgentinas.com
Comprehensive listing of estancias, or ranches, throughout Argentina, for a day or side trip outside of Buenos Aires. www.estanciasargentinas.com.ar
The Evita Perón Historical Research Foundation
The foundation’s website offers details on the life and work of Eva Perón, the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952. Includes photos, a detailed biography, and historical documents. www.evitaperon.org
www.comoviajo.com
If you understand a little Spanish, this is a useful guide for finding your way around Buenos Aires. Choose whether you want to walk, take a bus or train or cab, enter your location and destination, and the site will show you how to get there and about how much it will cost. www.comoviajo.com
Local Media:
Clarín
Clarín newspaper and the Clarín group that owns it are the largest newspaper and media conglomerate in Argentina; Spanish tabloid-size publication; national and international news, entertainment, sports, and many other daily and weekly sections. www.clarin.com
La Nación
Second largest newspaper in the country, known for its more conservative editorial voice; international and national news, travel, entertainment, and other sections. www.lanacion.com.ar
Buenos Aires Herald
Founded in 1876, the Herald is the only daily English newspaper in Buenos Aires, and one of the few publications that dared to report on the people who were tortured, killed, and missing during the Argentine military dictatorship from 1976-1983. www.buenosairesherald.com
Time Out Buenos Aires
Magazine-style publication compiled mostly by young ex-patriates; latest and hottest places to stay, eat, and go out. Available at many newsstands and some hotels around the city and online. www.timeout.com/travel/buenosaires
Buenos Aires Metrópolis
Magazine lifestyle magazine published by Argentines and New York transplants. Limited online version in English features mostly up-to-date information on culture, fashion, restaurants, bars, and excursions. www.bametropolis.com (Spanish) or www.metropolisenglish.com (English)
What’s Up Buenos Aires
Website and network of Buenos Aires ex-pats sharing tips, ranging from the coolest restaurants, cafés, and art exhibitions to apartments for rent and good psychotherapists. English and Spanish. www.whatsupbuenosaires.com
