Once you’ve figured out that in Buenos Aires when you go out with your friends on a Saturday night, it may mean staying out with them well until after the crack of dawn on Sunday morning.  Now, you could go home and go to bed, get some rest and not want to think about anything for the rest of the day or you can head back out and enjoy the beautiful summer that we’re having!

photo by paula moya

Here are a few things to start your brain ticking:

Las Violetas: Okay, so maybe it’s a little fancy if you’re nursing a headache and a hangover – and I know it’s not the cheapest place to have a coffee and medialunas, but everyone’s got to go to Las Violetas just once.  It’s one of Almagros gems and was fully restored in the last few years showcasing beautiful craftsmanship of the 1900′s in the bar and large stained glass windows in the back room.  On Sundays, you’ll see lots of people, old and young who come to this lovely bar for the typical Argentine breakfast of three croissants (medialunas) and a cup of cafe con leche and sit enjoying each other’s company while browsing the daily newspapers and watching the world go by in a beautiful setting.  It’s well worth the visit – even if that means you have to refrain from a few drinks the night before to experience this cafe.

Feria de Mataderos: Ryan, a guest writer on the site, wrote about this feria about six months ago.  It’s one of the most authentic experiences to have here in Buenos Aires.  It’s a fair located just outside of the city of Buenos Aires (easily accessible by a few bus lines that run all over the city) providing music from the interior of the country.  Lots of people come here for tango and culture, but miss this great weekly event that truly shows the character and beauty of the Argentine people.  Not only is there music, but GREAT food, lots of artisans selling EVERYTHING from homemade dulce de leche to jams, leather goods (at good prices), jewelry, beautiful silverware, etc. At 5pm starts the gaucho horse tournament – it’s a must see. *update* (thanks to Cherie!) – the feria opens again in april on Sundays.. but there is a lot of folkloric dancing and performances this month. Check out the schedule on their website: http://www.feriademataderos.com.ar

Food Safari in Chinatown: my friends Mike and Alicia are foodies at heart.  They decided to invite their friends out for a food safari in Chinatown a few weeks ago – and what a great idea! We walked through the streets of Chinatown

photo by StevenMiller

starting at Arribeños tasting the great flavors and feeling like we stepped out of Argentina and into another world. There are lots of restaurants, but it was much more interesting to eat the food various vendors were selling on the street.  We found some of the most interesting and tasty new dishes that way.

Rosedal: If you’re feeling a little less adventurous and feel like enjoying nature at its best, here is one (of many) places that is perfect for a Sunday picnic.  The Rosedal was completed in 1915 and is my favorite part of what is known as the “Bosques de Palermo”.  They’re beautiful rose gardens with terraces, trees and a man made lake where you can rent a paddle boat or just sit back, relax and watch the people stroll by.

These are just a few ideas to get you started – I’ll be sharing some more ideas throughout this year on how to recover your Sundays in Buenos Aires!

photo by Pachakutik

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