From observing the cosmos at the Observatory to tasting chocolate at La Rural, This weekend comes with different alternatives and proposals to walk around the city of Buenos Aires. A tour of some possible exits in the Federal Capital.
In the fires
The Grill Festival is coming this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mataderos Fair (Av. Lisandro de la Torre, between Av. De Los Corrales and Av. Directorio, Mataderos). There are more than 30 gastronomic proposals prepared with our national emblem: the grill. Meat, vegetables, pizza, hamburgers and much more with signature dishes for 5000 pesosIn addition, you can visit the traditional Mataderos Fair and enjoy live music.
In Palermo
The Sabe la Tierra fair takes place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Plaza Güemes (Charcas and Salguero)It will be a display of triple-impact projects, brands, organizations, sustainable design and gastronomic ventures that come together in a tour of the stalls to learn about and be tempted by delicious and beautiful things.
Little Horse
BA Market is on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is in Plaza Irlanda (Neuquén, between Seguí and Donato Álvarez). This year, there will be more than 45 food and producer stands at the fair, where you can find everything from paellas to cheeses, sausages, alfajores and chocolates.
The night is coming
The Galileo Galilei Planetarium (on Av. Sarmiento, in Palermo) offers activities on Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. to participate in telescope observation. It is for both children and adults because astronomy is a fascinating science and now you can get close to it directly. On weekends, the Galileo Galilei Planetarium brings its telescopes to the door of the building and lends them to you so you can observe the cosmos. The magic word? Free. It is first come, first served, with a capacity of 250 people. One fact: it is suspended due to cloudiness or rain.
Sensory experience
A Blind Gourmet is the only show that combines a sensory show with live music and a gourmet dinner designed to be enjoyed in complete darkness. This show proposes a different dinner; a surprise 7-course menu with different flavor proposals and dessert included. It is from Wednesday to Sunday, at 9 p.m. at the Teatro Ciego Borges 1975, Palermo.
Passion for immersion
On Sunday at 5 and 7 p.m. at the Konex Cultural City (Sarmiento 3131, Balvanera), the event is “Body Inside.” An immersive proposal prepared to take place in a dark room. It combines the power of live music performance with the possibilities of 6.1 sound design. A voice will guide you through imagined landscapes, connecting the outside with the inside, where music, poetry and aromas complete your soul.
Rivadavia Park
It is the setting for the Festive Fair that takes place this Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 pm in the Park (Av. Rivadavia 4800, Caballito). The event will bring together more than 100 startups, there will be designer designs, art, live DJs, gastronomic proposals and displays of creative and artistic projects. There will also be activities, surprises and experiences to enjoy with the family. It’s free and is suspended due to rain.
Being a tourist in Buenos Aires
In the Recoleta Cemetery there are guided tours on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Junín 1769, Recoleta). Pay attention to this information: If you reside in Argentina, you can tour the Recoleta cemetery with the company of a guide and for free. There are 8 departures per day, from the main entrance, and they take you to see notable pantheons and vaults, such as those of Luis Federico Leloir, Eva Duarte de Perón, Domingo F. Sarmiento and Raúl Alfonsín.
Being a tourist on a bus
The Tourist Bus operates every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is the yellow one. While the “Red” Tourist Bus has schedules from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The yellow one leaves from Av. Quintana 596 and the red Tourist Bus from Diagonal Roque Saenz Peña 728. The route shows the most emblematic tourist attractions of the City, with panoramic views. It allows you to see historical places, cultural spaces and unique areas. And you can also get on and off the buses as many times as you want. You can get a ticket that lasts 24 hours (26,216 pesos) or for 48 hours (31,673 pesos). www.buenosairesbus.com or see options at https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/es/article/bus-turistico
Passion for the Tram
On Saturdays and holidays from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m., a trip on the Buenos Aires Historical Tram to live a different experience. It’s free. The Historic Tramway of Buenos Aires leaves from Emilio Mitre 500, in Caballito and the boarding is in order of arrival. If it rains, the bus is suspended. www.tranvia.org.ar
A world of chocolate
This Saturday and Sunday at the La Rural property in Palermo (Pabellon Ocre on Av. Sarmiento 2704) the “La Chocolaterie” fair takes place. This is the fourth edition of the chocolate fair. It is the only one dedicated 100% to the world of chocolate and from bonbons, bars, fine cocoa and pastries, there is everything to see, try and buy. There will also be stands of equipment and accessories.
