Heladeria Buffala

This upscale residential barrio located northeast of the city center is perhaps *the* reason Buenos Aires is known as the "Paris of South America." Home to dozens of important historic and cultural landmarks, postcard-worthy Belle Epoque architecture, and a buzzing variety of restaurants, bars, shops, and cafés, Recoleta is a favorite among both visitors and locals alike. Below you'll find a wide array of options to best explore the area at your leisure, taking in the beautiful sights and its eternally chic denizens along the way.

Forget about the steak, something Argentina does better than anyone else is helado (aka ice cream 🍨). Thanks to the profound influence large waves of Italian immigration had on the local population - not to mention a pathological fixation on all things sweet - you'll find an ice cream parlor on nearly every corner. There's something for everyone, from old-school classics that have been scooping up happiness for half a century to new places hyper-focused on gourmet, seasonal flavors. No matter where you end up, you'll have zero regrets about the sugar coma that follows. 🦉 Night owls, rejoice: the city's heladerías stay open quite late, so you can get your fix no matter the hour.