When things get hot up north, escape to cool festivals, events and new bars this July and August in the City of Many Passions
Buenos Aires, Argentina – June 18, 2019 – Buenos Aires’ mild winter temperatures provides the perfect escape as summer heat waves approach. The Argentine capital teems with a wide array of new rooftop bars and fantastic cultural offerings visitors should keep on their radar. With direct air connectivity from coast to coast and only minimal time difference with most of the United States, there’s virtually no jet lag in the way of enjoying the best ofPorteño culture as soon as visitors arrive.
Festivals & Events (July-August):
Buenos Aires hosts a comprehensive slate of events during July and August, including:
- Caminos y Sabores (July 6 – 9) This year is the 15th edition of this celebration of Argentina’s flavors, held in La Rural complex in Palermo neighborhood. The event highlights agricultural routes, the roads or caminos, and the tastes or sabores along them – olives, wine, sweets, yerba mate, fruits, and more, representing Argentina’s agricultural bounty. New routes for this year are honey, nuts, beef and patriotic national dishes like empanadas.
- Exposicion Rural (July 24 – Aug 4) Get your gaucho on at one of the most important agricultural and livestock festivals in the world. Running annually since 1886, the event hosts animal husbandry exhibits and competitions inside La Rural’s Belle Epoque complex, along with artisanal food vendors from all over Argentina. Meet gauchos, farmers, ranch owners and others bringing Argentina’s products to the world.
- Tango Festival and World Cup (Aug 8 – 21) Thousands of tango aficionados from Argentina and around the world descend on Buenos Aires for this multi-faceted event. The annual event includes free concerts, performances, classes, milongas, and the Mundial de Tango, the most important international tango championship, which sees hundreds of dancers from all over the world compete for a place in the finals at Luna Park stadium.
- Feria Masticar 2019 (Aug 15-18) This 4-day celebration of food and fun at El Dorrego in Colegiales neighborhood, Masticar (which means “to chew”), makes Argentina’s bounty accessible in Buenos Aires. Well over 110,000 people participated last year, sampling from more than 80 food producers from over 20 provinces presenting fresh, artisanal products from wine, beer, cheese, to honey, mushrooms and many other food items. The event gathers celebrity chefs, with cooking and bartending lessons and culinary events at restaurants across town.
New Bars:
Travelers seeking liquid warmth will find there are always exciting new bars in Buenos Aires, including:
- Trade Skybar: Created by the same owners as Nicky Harrison and Uptown, Trade Skybar opened in June in the heart of the Buenos Aires’ theatre district along Corrientes, atop one of the city’s most important modernist skyscrapers. The drinks are spectacular and views even better, allowing visitors to see miles away across the Rio de la Plata to neighboring Uruguay.
- Piso Nueve: Opened at the beginning of June, Piso Nueve’s unique concept aims at highlighting traditional cuisines found throughout Argentina’s distinct regions. Every 15 days, this innovative space located on the 9th floor in the CCK, formerly known as the Centro Cultural Kirchner, invites chefs from the country’s diverse regions to showcase what truly defines their culture and give guests a taste of fresh local flavors.
- El Preferido: After undergoing renovations, this historic bodegon, a popular go-to spot among porteños, reopened its doors in May. Located in the renowned Palermo neighborhood, Guido Tassi along with the owner of the notable Don Julio restaurant, Pablo Rivero, are the masterminds behind the new and improved restaurant.
- Salón 1923: Located on the 16th floor of the iconic Palacio Barolo and overlooking the renowned Avenida de Mayo, Salón 1923 makes an ideal backdrop to capture Instagrammable moments. Guests can sip on handcrafted cocktails while admiring the rich history that dates back to the landmark once known as South America’s tallest building. This rooftop bar opened earlier this year.
- Ohno! Lulu: Buenos Aires’ first Tiki bar, which opened in February in the Villa Crespo neighborhood, is the brainchild of Luis Morandi and Patricia Scheuer, the forces behind Gran Bar Danzón, Sucre, Bar Uriarte and other legendary Buenos Aires restaurants. They bring the tiki concept to a new level, with a fusion of Polynesian and Argentine flavors and aromas.
From festivals to new bars that pack in the best of Porteño culture, Buenos Aires’ mild winter is one of the best times to visit. With direct connectivity from Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas and Houston as well as a compelling exchange rate for the strong U.S. dollar, Buenos Aires offers the coolest getaway for North American travelers looking to escape the heat this summer. For more information, visit travel.buenosaires.gob.ar.
About the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Argentina’s capital and most populous city, Buenos Aires, is located on the western shore of the Río de la Plata estuary, on the southeastern coast of South America. The city is neither part of Buenos Aires Province nor the province’s capital; rather, it is an autonomous district. Buenos Aires is a top tourist destination that offers a unique blend of European elegance and Latin American passion. Famous as the birthplace of tango, the city is also home to world-class opera, theater and art, well-preserved European-style architecture, native traditions, and to restaurants that overflow with wine from Mendoza and cuts of beef fresh from the Pampas. Ranked by The Economist as 2017’s best Latin American city to live in, Buenos Aires is made up of small, highly individualized neighborhoods, each with its own characteristic colors and forms. The destination attracts and satisfies vacationers of all tastes and budgets with its wide range of accommodations including luxury hotels, chic boutique hotels, and international brands. For more information on tourism, visit: travel.buenosaires.gob.ar or follow Buenos Aires’ Facebook page or Instagram.