Navigating the San Telmo Market Like a Pro

Yes, you know about the San Telmo fair in Buenos Aires and yes, you’ve been told to get your gifts there – but do you have a plan of action for this massive weekly takeover? No? Well, get your pen ready. I have some notes that can help act as your survival guide on how to navigate this fair like a pro. The San Telmo fair is by far the best known and popular of the bunch. This is great because it brings artists and vendors offering just about every... Read More

The Mercado de San Telmo in Pictures

The Mercado de San Telmo, finished in 1897, was designed by Italian-born Juan Antonio Buschiazzo, the same architect who designed the Recoleta Cemetery. The building itself is a beautiful one to explore when you have some extra time to wander the aisles. Here, you can shop for wonderfully fresh produce, meat and cheese. Several eateries offer up ready made lunches for those looking a bite and endless stalls of interesting antiques will keep a shopper... Read More

Buenos Aires through the eyes of a Porteño

Next up in our series of blog posts from the CAT Travel team we have Ariel, a true Porteño (the name used for a person who was born and raised in Buenos Aires) telling us about why his home town is the best place to travel to in Latin America, and sharing some tips on what to do and where to go. What´s your name and where are you from? I´m Ariel from Buenos Aires, Argentina.  I´m the Senior Commercial Executive for Argentina and Chile at CAT... Read More

What not to miss in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is full to bursting with things to do, places to go and experiences not to be missed. Days could be spent wandering its streets, sampling its vibrant restaurant scene and exploring its distinctive neighborhoods. However, for those who need to make time count we’ve put together a top ten list of places and experiences which should not be missed on any trip to Buenos Aires. Theater Colon This magnificent architectural masterpiece reopened... Read More