What to do in BsAs when it's really hot?

[nor4]

I'm heading to BsAs tonight and saw the weather forecast for Friday and Saturday (I'm off to Bariloche on Sunday thank goodness) is calling for high temps of 96 and 100 degrees!

What do Portenos do when it's that hot? Are there good places to spend time that won't lead to melting in the streets while walking around?

[soulskier]

Tigre or the shopping malls could be a good escape.

BTW, it's about 72 degrees in Bariloche today.

[nor4]

Been to Tigre, out to the islands. Very pretty and peaceful but not sure it would be much cooler. Shopping malls, well, I avoid them in the US so not sure I want to fly all the way to wonderful BsAs for a mall. The few I've been to seem like malls anywhere in the world, even have many of the same stores.

Might try MALBA, any other museum suggestion?

Long lunches and coffee in the shade. Watch the world go by.

Any good markets on Friday or Saturday?

[samftla]

Originally Posted by nor4

I'm heading to BsAs tonight and saw the weather forecast for Friday and Saturday (I'm off to Bariloche on Sunday thank goodness) is calling for high temps of 96 and 100 degrees!

What do Portenos do when it's that hot? Are there good places to spend time that won't lead to melting in the streets while walking around?

You could go for a sail, Smile On Sea http://www.smileonsea.com/
Ciudad de Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires
Cel: +54 (11) 011-15-50188662

Or head to the Bosques de Palermo (Palermo Woods) a large urban park with a lake here is a link to the map of the park
http://www.palermonline.com.ar/mapa/...de_palermo.htm

Or you can stay indoors and shop at any of the large malls. Or take in a movie at Village Recoleta http://www.villagecines.com/village_recoleta/

Suerte
SAM

[Italy98]

Take in a movie . . . ?

[samftla]

Here are some other ideas as for museums
Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo
Address: Av. del Libertador 1902
Neighborhood: Palermo
(54 11) 4801 8248//4806 8306//4802 6606
Hours: mar. a dom. 14 a 19 hs.
Admission: Bono contribución
E-mail museo@mnad.org
very nice cafe in the gate house

Museo Evita
Address: Lafinur 2988
Neighborhood: Palermo
(54 11) 4807 0306//4809 3168
Hours: mar. a dom. 11 a 19
Admission: $10
E-mail visitasguiadas@museoevita.org

Museo del Automóvil Club Argentino
Address: Av. Del Libertador 1850
Neighborhood: Palermo
(54 11) 4808 4240
Hours: Lun. a vie. 10 a 17 hs.
Admission: Gratuita

These are all located fairly close together. So you could walk from one to the other.

suerte
SAM

[nor4]

The sailboat trips looks to be set up for groups or couples at the least, but I'll be on my own, so, although it's appealing, probably not practical.

I might hit a few museums but can't bring myself to go to a mall.

The woods also sound nice, maybe take in the Botanical Gardens and the Japanese Gardens, but I'm thinking I'll end up wandering around in the heat.

Seriously, what do Portenos do on such days, or have they all left town for the beach?

[HIDDY]

Originally Posted by nor4

What do Portenos do when it's that hot?

Go and lie down with a large fan or good air conditioning unit close by.

All good advice above if, like me, you can't stand the heat. Actually its not too bad walking in the streets for short periods as one side is always in the shade and if you feel too hot just pop in to the nearest shop to cool down or go for a seat in the nearest cafe. You definitely don't want to be out in the sun for very long doing anything physical.

[britenbsas]

Originally Posted by nor4

Seriously, what do Portenos do on such days, or have they all left town for the beach?

Got it in one! This is the peak holiday season for Argentines and many people head to the coast or Punta del Este in Uruguay. Buenos Aires is very quiet right now - the reduction in traffic and fewer people on the street is really noticeable For those of us left in the city, it makes a nice change!

[samftla]

Originally Posted by nor4

Seriously, what do Portenos do on such days, or have they all left town for the beach?

The ones left behind hit the parks, or stay in the shade. Or a four hour wine tasting might be fun with Alex

Sam

[nor4]

I'm getting the drift here folks.

Looks like a slow, low-key couple of days with most of my moving around done at night...might even brave a mall or two.

And there's always wine.

[Eastbay1K]

Go to Jumbo, and shop very very slowly.

Many porteños continue to sip on their mate, even when it is stifling hot.

[Gaucho100K]

Mate in hot weather is actually a great way to chill down....

My solution is to jump in the kiddie swimming pool with my son...

[keisari]

That is my one problem with Buenos Aires in the summer: the lack of airconditioning. Even restaurants that have a/c, the units are small and barely bring down the temperature. My recommendation (if you are a morning person), wake up earlier, do some of the sightseeing, walking etc... in the morning before noon, then have a nice long lunch with lots of wine, go back to your hotel/apt and take a long nap.
By 5-6 pm it gets nicer and if you are closer to the water, sometimes there is a nice breeze.
the best thing about summer is that the days are very long and the sun sets late. people are out in cafes and bares having a drink at 8-9 pm before dressing up for dinner.

[HIDDY]

Originally Posted by Gaucho100K

Mate in hot weather is actually a great way to chill down....

One of your 'cocktails' would be even more preferable to Jerba mate..........Yeuk!!!

Originally Posted by keisari

My recommendation (if you are a morning person), wake up earlier, do some of the sightseeing, walking etc... .

Yes, very true....the earlier the better.