In My Hood: Out and About in Palermo, Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the city that I have come to love and that has always had a place in my heart since I lived there for six months. I shared an apartment with two Argentinos, who showed me the most exciting and beautiful corners of the city and introduced me to the Argentinian lifestyle of mate tea and living for the day.

My favorite district is Palermo. Nowhere is the quality of life higher. It's like a microcosm of the city, full of cafés and joie de vivre. It's a great place to stroll around during the day, enjoy a delicious meal and go out at night.

Las Cabras is an ideal place to eat – which, by the way, is done very late in the evening here – and serves classic Argentinian asado, deliciously sizzling meat from the grill, in a wonderfully chaotic atmosphere.

A lot of Italians live in Buenos Aires. Maybe that's why the ice cream here is so good. I find it particularly delicious in Rapanui, which is also famous for its chocolate specialties.

Argentina's national sports are football, polo, and of course, tango. I've never been much of a dancer, but out of curiosity I took a dance lesson at La Viruta Tango. Here you immediately understand what makes the dance so fascinating.

Mil Grullas, libros + objetos is a nice and cozy bookshop. Even those who don't speak Spanish will get their money's worth here and immediately fall in love with the postcards, some of which are hand-painted, and other nice little things that are also great as souvenirs.

I also love the style of the Moshu Treehouse, a chic café with sweet and savory treats. It's a great place to take a break.

I've always liked to drift through Palermo, especially in the evening. The best area is around Gurruchuga, José A. Cabrera and Nicaragua streets. Just sit down in one of the bars, wherever there's room, and watch the hustle and bustle. The drinks during Festival are great.

And if you get tired at the end of the evening, Palermo also has a number of pretty cool boutique hotels. My tip: the Home Hotel, which is already a classic in the neighborhood.

Feast your way through the culinary diversity of Palermo and taste fine Argentinian wines as part of a food tour. Bookable via GetYourGuide. 

For flight attendant Anna-Maria Waldmann, one thing is certain: she will be traveling to Buenos Aires again as soon as possible.