ESCAPE TO ARGENTINA With a cosmopolitan center, a provincial wine country and one of the great natural wonders of the world in its repertoire, Argentina packs culture, romance and adventure into one memorable honeymoon destination.
BUENOS AIRES By Brittny Drye Whether you are savoring the traditional or seeking a contemporary flavor, the capital city will satisfy. Start your day with a medialunas—a croissant with dulce de leche topping—a simple, tasty and popular Buenos Aires breakfast item that can be found at almost any cafe. Then, get lost in the hauntingly beautiful Recoleta Cemetery filled with intricate architecture spanning from Art Deco to Gothic. Be sure to seek out Evita’s grave among the high society sarcophagi! For dinner, pick one of the many parillas (steakhouses) to indulge in your carnivorous cravings or delight in a traditional tango-and-dinner show. If you’re on the hunt for a more unique experience, be sure to check out Buenos Aires’ underground supper club scene—a dinner party with strangers—where art galleries can turn into pop-up restaurants and chefs open the door to their own apartments’ dining rooms. Casa ShaltShaker, Paladar and Casa Felix are well-known puertas cerradas but social networking sites like CookApp and Eat With Me can lead you to more off-the-beaten-path experiences. Be sure to take a quick nap, as nightlife doesn’t begin until 2 a.m.! If you’re able to rally, impress locals by ordering a Fernet and Coke, the unofficial cocktail for the locals.
Argentina requires a $160 reciprocity fee before entering the country, which you must pay online before traveling. Be sure to keep a printed receipt to present at the border.
The next day, stroll through the colorful La Boca neighborhood, which is also the home of the famous La Bombonera football stadium, or shop in the trendy Palermo district and retreat for a picnic lunch in one of the area’s charming parks. For a dose of culture, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (National Museum of Fine Arts), Casa Rosada (The Pink House—home of the President of Argentina) and Teatro Colón (the main opera house) are not to be missed.