Maricafé - Café • Bar & LGBT BookStore

A collection of popular and lesser-known places in Buenos Aires to explore, eat, drink, photograph, co-work, find community, and so much more! 🇦🇷 Nearly all of these I have been to myself, the remaining others I have been recommended repeatedly, but haven’t yet had the chance to visit. Even so, I've included everything here so you won't miss out! Inside, you’ll find 150+ unique recommendations sorted and subcategorized among the following sections: Sightseeing, Museums & Art Galleries, Outdoor Spaces, Day Trips, Cafés & Bakeries, Restaurants & Food, Nightlife, LGBTQ+, Shopping, Street Photography, and Bonus (rotating events & more!) As a bilingual, queer, and solo female traveler having spent 6+ months in Buenos Aires, this list is my treasured resource to daily life and tourism in the city with an emphasis on cultural immersion. I’ve included a wide array of free activities, affordable options, and a few handpicked higher-end experiences for passerby travelers and nomads alike. Buenos Aires is massive and has lots to offer, but is also home to hidden beauty and unique gems waiting to be discovered. I recommend you explore at your own pace, strolling the beautiful neighborhoods and leaving room for serendipity while sorting through the places in this guide that resonate with you the most!

📍Do you want to find a nice cafe / restaurant to work in Buenos Aires? This is the guide for you to explore the Palermo neighborhood with extra spots in Belgrano too.

Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Capital of Latin America! Buenos Aires has a thriving international LGBTQ+ community, and I've found a huge sense of belonging and comfort here within it. Across these different recommendations, you can explore cultural and artistic events, eccentric nightlife, history, and more! For a full collection of recommendations around Buenos Aires to explore, eat, drink, photograph, co-work, find community, and so much more, check out my Buenos Aires Ultimate Guide: Local Favorites and Tourist Highlights!