Lonely Planet Buenos Aires Encounter [Paperback]

Terry Carter (Author), Lara Dunston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007

What Will Your Buenos Aires Encounter Be?

...locking eyes and twisting legs during a steamy tango at Confiteria Ideal (p10)
...sipping a glass of inky Malbec in a stylish wine bar (p20)
...meandering among elaborate mausoleums and marble angels in Cementerio de la Recoleta (p11)
...snapping up cutting-edge fashions by local designers in Palermo Viejo (p115)
...cheering yourself hoarse at a spirited futbol match at La Bombonera Stadium (p12)
...dancing till dawn in one of Costanera Norte's thumping clubs (p128)

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time...

...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
...our discerning authors recommend the best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
...hand-picked highlights and itineraries help you make the most of a short trip
...local experts share their Buenos Aires: from an artist's advice on where to see and buy contemporary art to a hotelier's tips on BA's sizzling gay nightlife

Editorial Reviews

Review

Sherman's Travel, April 2007
'...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load.'

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 1 Pap/Map edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741047641
• ISBN-13: 978-1741047646
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,264,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are going to Buenos Aires buy this book., January 28, 2009

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Just returned from 6 nights in Buenos Aires and found this book to be extremely valuable. It fit into my side pocket and had the various areas of the city described in the different sections of this book. A great map for each area with recommended sights, restaurants, etc. clearly noted. A description of each restaurant listed was a lifesaver. Had no problem finding great places to eat and drink and wonderful sights to see. Much more useful that a larger travel book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Plan your trip to South America's most urbane city!, June 27, 2009

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Paul Weiss (Dundas, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Buenos Aires Encounter (Paperback)

Lonely Planet's "Buenos Aires Encounter" is a travel guide with a difference!

Rather than focusing on names and sight-seeing destinations; churches and museums; or restaurants and hotel, "Buenos Aires Encounter" describes a potential South American vacation in Argentina from an experiential point of view. Of course, your mileage may vary but this traveler believes that Lonely Planet has done a commendable job at putting together a primer on a top 10 to 15 listing of the most fun things to do in Buenos Aires. The guide, of course, then proceeds to tell you where to go, what to look for and how to ask for the right things to put together the Argentinian experience that best suits your particular style of vacationing.

In this most European of South American cities, "Buenos Aires Encounter" suggests there are lots of experiences screaming for your attention:

Learn to Tango, dance the tango, watch the tango or learn about tango;
Look for Evita Peron's grave at the Recoleta Cemetery;
Take in a raucous soccer match;
Max out your cholesterol count with the astonishingly decadent meat dishes;
Try the ubiquitous mate tea and bargain for a souvenir gourd
Succumb to the allure of an afternoon coffee and cake;
Discover the joy of contemporary Latin American art;
Take in Plaza de Mayo and discover that Argentinians protest at the drop of a sombrero;
Mull over a fine Mendoza Malbec; or
Simply indulge in people watching in the almost innumerable beautiful parks!

All of my friends (and most certainly my wife) will tell you that I eat WAY too much meat. "Buenos Aires Encounter" had certainly primed my palate for the Argentina beef experience:

"It's not just about the bife de lomo (tenderloin) in Argentina, beause here as much of the animal is used as possible. A parrilllada (mixed grill) is the litmus test to see if you really are a carnivore. Besides cuts of beef, it almost invariably includes delicacies such as chinchulines (intestines), morcilla (blood sausages) and chorizo (sausage), all washed down with a good glass of Malbec. Brilliant."

Lonely Planet's "Buenos Aires Encounter" focus is clearly on eclecticism and passion:

"Buenos Aires is Latin America's capital of cool. Bars, hotels, clubs and restaurants offer the sensory experience of a sophisticated European capital city, but here they're all served with a vibrant South American spin."

Put this guide into your suitcase together with a more traditional guide in the usual format and you're set for a wonderful holiday experience.

Paul Weiss

5.0 out of 5 stars LoneyPlanet Buenos Aires Encounter, April 13, 2009

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Gus A. Vaninetti Jr. (Cathedral City, California) - See all my reviews
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This little book with map proved to be most helpful for entertaining myself in BA. The information presented proved accurate and nicely arranged by neighborhood. I recommend it as a convenient carry-along miniguide.