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This Thursday, 9 de Julio, in Argentina is Dia de la Independencia, a national holiday that celebrates Argentina’s birth and Independence from Spanish rule and is celebrated throughout the country every year. This Thursday is a national holiday, meaning everything closes up and its time for rest and relaxation. Or excitement and going-out?

What are you going to do this 9 de Julio?

1. Go to San Isidro
This lovely neighbourhood just outside of Buenos Aires features narrow cobblestone streets, trendy bars and restaurants, shops, riverside patios, and a beautiful cathedral located in the middle of it all. It is easy to arrive, only 30 minutes, just take a train from Retiro train station.

2. Green Bambo
Green Bamboo is the best of Vietnamese restaurants in the city, serves up one of a kind dishes and drinks, and has the most trendy and seductive atmosphere around.

3. Palermo Park
Warm or cold, if the sun is out, this is a great park to hangout in during the day. You can enjoy a leisurely walk, bike ride, rollerblade, or lunch and just soak up the sun.

4. Alto Palermo – Shop till you drop
One of the cities trendiest malls, Alto Palermo has everything you could ever want in a shopping mall and then some. There is also a food court on the top level with great cafes and mini restaurants that make for a good pit-stop along the way.

5. Congo
If by the end of your night, you are ready for a delicious cocktail outside or inside at the stylish bar, Congo is your place. This place really lights up on Thursday nights, getting going at 12am and on.

Volunteering in Buenos Aires? What are your plans this Thursday?

This entry was posted on Monday, June 29th, 2009 at 6:50 pm and is filed under Concerts, Events, Festivals and Holidays.
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