BueNOS AIRES

Travel

If you plan to visit Argentina prior to the wedding, you can book a roundtrip to Buenos Aires and consider one of the following alternatives to arrive to Montevideo:

You can take a 30 minute flight departing from the smaller, domestic airport Aeroparque via Aerolineas Argentinas. You can also take a 3 hour ferry to the Port of Montevideo (visit: buquebus.com).

Alternatively, you can fly directly from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este from Aeroparque (one flight a day via Aerolineas Argentinas)

If you have any questions, please reach out.

PALERMO

Where to eat:

• Preferido de Palermo (classic bodegón)

• Don Julio (best asado in the city)

• La Cabrera (another great asado)

• Malbequeria (meat in a cava / patio)

• Anchoita (wood oven and a long wait!)

• Aramburu (fine dining experience)

• A nos Amours (romantic French corner for dinner)

• Chui (green garden with vegeterian delights)

Where to drink:

• Festival (drinks and good music w/ outdoors)

• Isabel (more nightclub for dancing)

• Boticario (old pharmacy, great drinks)

• Rey de Copas (moroccan with a terrace)

• Uptown (speakeasy underground bar)

• Victoria Brown (speakeasy with a large bar)

• Cochinichina Bar (signature drinks)

RECOLETA

Where to eat:

• Roux (corner bistro for lunch or dinner)

• El Burladero (great Spanish tapas)

• Casa Cavia (brunch or lunch)

• LÓrangerie (excellent brunch)

• Nuestro Secreto (at the four seasons)

• Palacio Duhau (afternoon tea or drinks)

• Croque Madame (At Palacio Paz for lunch or tea)

Where to drink:

• Floreria Atlantico (drinks and dinner under a flower shop)

• Presidente Bar (50 top bars in the world)

• Pony Line at the Four Seasons (cocktails and dinner)

• Invernadero (drinks under the national library)

• Million (drinks at an outdoor terrace)

• Gran Bar Danzon (great cocktails)

Consider A Fun Detour to Buenos Aires

Uruguay and Argentina are located on opposite sides of the Rio de la Plata. Given this relative proximity, you may want to consider adding a stop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Known for its eclectic architecture, blooming jacaranda trees, and rich culture, the largest city in the southern cone is definitely worth a visit. You could stop in for a few days as you make your way to Punta del Este, or you stay a few days as you make your way home. Either way, below is some information you might find useful.

PUERTO MADERO / CENTRO / SAN TELMO

Where to eat:

• Dada (fun for cocktails and informal dinner)

• Tanta (peruvian fusion de Gastón Acurio)

• Bar Nápoles (antique store turned diner)

• Cafe Rivas (historic restaurant for lunch)

• Cafe San Juan (excellent food / bodegón)

• La Brigada (classic festive parrilla Argentina)

Where to drink:

• Sky Bar at the Pulitzer (rooftop with views)

• Faena Hotel (for drinks and dinner)

WHAT ELSE TO DO

San Telmo— visit the old mercado de San Telmo and Plaza Dorrego, stroll through the streets for casual food and antiques

• Micro Teatro— short format theatrical shows where you can “show hop”

• Tango Show— La Catedral del Tango (google it!)

• Shopping—

  • Palermo Soho (walk the streets and shop, start off at Armenia y El salvador)

  • Patio Bullrich (high end argentine brands and a lovely food court)

• Grab an ice cream— Rapanui, Freddo, Volta

• Grab a slice of pizza— (In Calle Corrientes, the theater district): we recommend: Guerrin, El Cuartito, Los Inmortales