Buenos Aires is renowned for being one of the world’s
best party cities thanks to its huge array of nightclubs and bars, and
parties that last until after the sun has come up. However, New Year’s
Eve in Buenos Aires is surprisingly quiet, considering the city’s
reputation. This is partly because a large portion of porteños leave the
city during this period to take their holidays on the coast, and partly
because people tend to celebrate with their families, only going out
well after the countdown to midnight. However, there are still good New
Year’s Eve Parties in Buenos Aires to be found.
The Best New Year’s Eve Parties in Buenos Aires
New Year’s Eve Tango Shows
One of the most spectacular ways of ushering in the new year, is with a New Year’s Eve Tango Show.
The tango houses of Buenos Aires put on a very special performance on
this night, and besides the tango spectacular, the show includes a
decadent three course dinner, on top of appetisers and petit fours, an
open bar, a champagne toast at midnight, and more more. At the end of
the show, the tango house turns into a party, with a DJ, and you can
stay at the venue and party until the wee hours. An added advantage to
making this your NYE plan, is that it includes transport to and from the
venue. Choose between some of the city’s top tango houses, offering a
broad range of authentic, modern and exclusive shows and parties.
Exclusive Hotel Parties
Another extravagant option is one of the parties that the city’s top
hotels host. If you’re looking for a Western style of celebrating the
new year, and want a stylish and extravagant evening, then this is a
good option for you. The Alvear Palace hotel is hosting a gala night that promises to be a dazzling affair. The Four Seasons is hosting New Year’s Eve in one of their restaurants, Nuestro Secreto, and a dance party in their lounge, Pony Line Bar. Sheraton Hotel
is also hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner with a party. All events at
hotels require advanced bookings, and many of them come as a package
with accommodation.
Special Dinners
If you would like to find a nice meal at a restaurant to celebrate
New Year’s Eve, you need to plan in advance. Many places are closed, and
the venues that are open tend to host a special New Year’s Eve dinner,
which you will need to book for in advance. As with most things in
Buenos Aires, the details are usually posted fairly last minute. Good
options include La Cabrera, your go to for a top quality steak, and award winning El Baqueano, who are both running special menus. La Rural
is also hosting a large dinner and party, with live music and
fireworks. Note that prices are usually higher on New Year’s Eve, so
make sure to budget for this.
Party in the Club
Most nightclubs around the city will be hosting New Year’s Eve
parties (although it will technically be new year’s day by the time the
party gets going!). A bar crawl around Palermo is always a good idea,
and you’ll find at least one street party in the neighbourhood. If
you’re looking for a club vibe to dance the night away, a favourite is Piso Compartido‘s party at Niceto Vega Nightclub, starting after midnight. Crobar, Pacha, Las Terrazas and Asia de Cuba
are also all good options where you’re guaranteed to have a big night.
Don’t expect any action around midnight though. As is usual in Buenos
Aires, the party only gets going around 2 or 3am.
Other Celebrations
For a more laid-back vibe, gather your friends and family and find a
spot to watch the fireworks. People light their own fireworks all over
the city, so you should have a good view from just about anywhere.
However, the best spots are in Palermo’s parks, where fireworks are
usually lit off by the Planetarium, or Puerto Madero, where you can
watch the reflections in the harbour water. If you really want a special
view, though, head to Palacio Barolo for their special New Year’s Eve tour, with incredible views over the city and the fireworks.
Know Before You Go
Before making your plans, bear in mind that transport is very
difficult on New Year’s Eve in Buenos Aires. Getting a taxi between 9pm
on the 21st, and around 3 or 4am on the 1st, is extremely difficult. We
recommend finding a party that is within walking distance, or securing
your transport in advance by booking a radio taxi.
However you choose to spend your New Year’s Eve in Buenos
Aires, have fun, be safe, and we look forward to sharing more of Buenos
Aires with you in 2015!
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