Originally Posted by FTFNYC
Gaucho--Thanks for the map recommendations and we will go to the bookstores for them. Any online recommendations by chance?
To be honest, my mom has a friend whose daughter lives in BA. She claims alot of "yuppies" are migrating to Recolleta now and that Recolleta is accomodating that new "yuppie" presence with cafes, restaurants, and shops. And to be perfectly honest, I am not a yuppie. But, I do like the convenience of being within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, and shops.
It was my understanding that Palermo (younger and hip) attracts a somewhat younger crowd than what Recolleta is generally composed of (older and wealthy)? But I stand to learn from you if I am wrong...
OK, now I get your question. Im sorry, but this daughter of your friend doesnt know what she is talking about. Recoleta is too expensive of a place to live in for it to be full of yuppies.... you need to have old money (or get a corporate apartment) to live there. Besides, I dont think you can just stereotype people so clearly. Recoleta is full of old money, some foreigners, some yuppies, and lots of just normal people (no matter if they have $$$ or not). Palermo - in some areas - would normally be considered more hip, but again this doesnt actually dictate the kind of people you will be around.
If I may give you some advice.... forget about the fact that you do or dont consider yourself a yuppie. You are on vacation, you found a nice apartment.... just hang out where you want.... in Recoleta, and Palermo, and Las Canitas, and La Boca....... remember, you are a guest of my city and you are free to go where you please. Just keep an open mind, smile a lot, use common sense, and you will have the time of your life.
If there's anything else I can do to help you with your trip, please feel free to post here and/or PM me.
Cheers,
Gaucho