If You Like - Buenos Aires - page 28

Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays Surrounded by busy avenues, this modest botanical garden offers a peaceful
break from the city.
Free Stuff
Cementerio de la Recoleta Buenos Aires' most popular tourist attraction and a must-visit for its amazing
tombs and statues.
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes Spend an afternoon at this large and excellent national art museum.
Street Fairs BA has several; be sure to hit San Telmo's Sunday fair Click here , and the one in Mataderos
if you can get out there. Click here
Street Tango See these (donation) tango shows at the San Telmo Sunday fair Click here and on El
Caminito in La Boca. Click here
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur Marshy lands located in Puerto Madero near the city center, but miles
away in atmosphere.
Cementerio de la Chacarita A larger, less flashy, less accessible and less touristed version of Recoleta's
cemetery.
Free City Tour Locals who love their city offer free walking tours in English (tips appreciated but not man-
datory; www.bafreetour.com ).
Unusual Tours
Biking Buenos Aires Pedal around Palermo's parks and on bike lanes; a fun and easy way to tour the city
( www.bikingbuenosaires.com ) .
Graffitimundo See Buenos Aires through its colorful and dynamic street-art scene
( www.graffitimundo.com ) .
Foto Ruta Unique and self-guided tour via photographing clues around BA's neighborhoods ( www.foto-
ruta.com ) .
The Man Tour Smoke a cigar, get a straight razor shave and shop for a handmade hat
( www.landingpadba.com/the-man-tour-buenos-aires ) .
Parilla Tour Explore the city's off-the-beaten-track parrillas (steakhouses) and learn about Argentina's
food and culture ( www.parrillatour.com ) .
Narrative Tango Tour Get the scoop on tango via classes, milongas and shows
( www.narrativetangotours.com ) .
Urban Running Tour Run around BA (literally) with a guide; they'll adapt to your pace
( www.urbanrunningtours.com.ar ).