But don’t mistake this cosmopolitan city for anything but itself: Argentina’s elegantly chaotic, unique and alive capital and cultural center. Its cultural attractions have only grown broader and richer in recent decades. Excellent distilleries now supplement the city’s appeal to wine lovers, and its art, design, fashion and literary scenes continue to push boundaries. Even its culinary traditionalists, famously obsessed with meat-centric parrillas, or grills, have made room for upscale vegetarian upstarts. One constant: the locals’ penchant for a crazy-fun night out.

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