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Paseo del Buen Pastor
Paseo del Buen Pastor is a cultural center/performance space, which was built in 1901 as a combined chapel/monastery/women’s prison. In mid-2007 it was re-inaugurated to showcase work by Córdoba’s young and emerging artists. There are a couple of hip cafe-bars in the central patio area where you can kick back with an Appletini or two. The attached chapel (which has been desanctified) hosts regular live-music performances – stop by for a program, or check Thursday’s edition of the local newspaper La Voz del Interior for details.
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Vines Park Hyatt
In the superformal surrounds of Mendoza’s best-looking hotel, this is a relaxed and intimate wine bar offering wine by the glass, cheese platters and tapas.
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Rouge
Dedicated clubbers know BA is firmly positioned on the global clubbing map and will want to hit the clubs along the river on Costanera Norte, a 10-minute taxi ride from Palermo. Most clubs only open on Fridays and Saturdays from around 1am, don’t get going until 3am, and don’t close until 9am, so take your sunglasses. The best are Pachá, BA’s oldest and best superclub boasting big-name DJs and a riverside terrace; Rouge, big on Friday nights for progressive house with lounges on a waterfront terrace; Jet, playing more mainstream sounds; and Caix, which starts to heat up around 9am Sunday morning! During summer most clubs move to the coast or to fashionable Punta de…
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La Sala del Rey
Cuarteto music (a Córdoba invention) is predictably big here and played live in many venues. Unfortunately, it’s also the gangsta rap of Argentine folk music and tends to attract undesirable crowds. La Sala del Rey is a respectable venue and the best place to catch a cuarteto show, on Sunday, when the hugely popular band La Barra often plays.
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La Casa del Tango
This new tango center has info on performances around town, fun Friday evening lessons for only AR$7 and stages various events, including a tango show on Saturdays at 9pm (AR$13). There’s also a good cafe and restaurant where the waiters dance tango at dinnertime Wednesday to Saturday.
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Caravati
The most inviting of Plaza 25 de Mayo’s terraces, this is a little removed from the traffic noise. Named after the Italian architect who designed the cathedral and much of central Catamarca, it occupies part of the handsome social club edifice next to that building.
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El Cairo
High ceilinged and elegant, with huge panes of glass for people-watching (and vice versa), this classic Rosario cafe is good at any time of day, but especially in the evening, when it mixes a decent cocktail and puts on good Argentine pub grub.
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La Ochava
This cafe-pub is housed in an antique corner building with high ceilings and original woodwork. Try the cerveza artesanal (craft beer) and a steak, burger or sandwich while soaking up the old-fashioned atmosphere.
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El Barranco
In the busy Albasto scene, this live-music venue cum disco is a good place to start, if only for the fact that it gets a crowd before 1am. Fridays are Latin dance parties; on Saturdays there are live bands.
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Aisito
Head across the railway tracks from the bus terminal and turn right at the river to reach this unsigned bar. Locals gather in the attractive interior to bash out local music until rather late. A real find.
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El Bar Ideal
After a cold day of boating or hiking, warm up with a pint and some lamb stew at this cozy corner pub. If you sit in the corner, you’ll have water views; wood tables and a central bar fill up after dark.
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La Chocolatería Josh Aike
This irresistible chocolate factory tells the story of local climbing legends on the walls. It makes for an intimate evening out, with options ranging from spirit-spiked hot cocoa to wine and fondue.
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Macondo
After all the folklórica music on this street, the indie ’90s–’00s mix in this trendy bar might come as a relief. Popular with locals and tourists, it keeps it lively until late.
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Antares
One of Antares many branches, it sports the typical Antares look – an attractive, modern restaurant-pub with just-for-looks copper tap cylinders behind the bar. Live music on weekends.
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Rancho Cucamonga
This up-all-night club has long been a hot spot for local partygoers. Twentysomethings fill the place to capacity in the wee hours of the morning when well-known DJs are spinning.
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Chato’s Wine Bar
Run by a cordial English-speaking boss, this unpretentious place is Cafayate’s only true wine bar and a great place to try fairly priced local drops by the glass and have a chat.
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Something Café
This petite cafe and bar, comprising about 10 tables and a couple of bar stools, is a cozy spot for a hot chocolate or tapas and a glass of wine after a long day of travel.
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Almacén Condal
For traditional old atmosphere, you can’t beat this funky corner bar. Talk to the locals at the long bar while munching the pub grub – it’s sure to take you back in time.
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O’Connell’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
This jovial pub serves up sandwiches, stews and hearty classics, such as chicken pot pie. During the nightly happy hour (7pm to 9pm) beer and cocktails are two for one.
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Cruz Bar
A laid-back little corner bar serving a good range of local microbrewery beers at excellent prices. The music’s cool and the decor eclectic. Live DJs play on weekends.
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Yops
Atmospheric and darkish, this bohemian spot is comfortably Chilecito’s best cafe, serving fine coffee and decent mixed drinks. Watch the locals’ epic chess battles.
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Brigadier Estanislao López Stadium
The city’s best football team, Colón, plays at the Brigadier Estanislao López stadium, where you can also pick up tickets.
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Los Infernadas
A laid-back bar playing an eclectic range of music. Live music Thursday to Sundays and a big patio cervecero (beer garden) make this a standout.
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Moore
One of the few central nightclubs, this is atmospherically located in the Estación Fluvial building with an outdoor deck and packed upstairs dance floor.
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Boru Irish Pub & Restobar
This good-looking new pub, featuring a beautiful wood bar and a row of cozy red booths, serves up icy beer and plates piled high with french fries.
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