For those who want to travel internationally and need accessibility, the Argentina it’s a great choice. It’s close to Brazil, the Argentines speak Spanish but understand Portuguese well, you don’t need a visa or passport and a Brazilian ID is enough to enter the country.
E Buenos Aires invites you any time of the year. It has good cuisine and diverse programs, catering to all tastes. On my last visit, I stayed for five days and managed to do several tours, passing by the main tourist attractions of this city, which is considered the second largest metropolitan region in South America, behind only São Paulo.
Still in Brazil, I chose the transfer that would take me from the airport to the hotel, with the company Imperio Porteño. We arrived at dawn and they were promptly waiting for us, with a big car, but that needed to be transferred from the chair to the car seat.
From there I went to the Hotel Ibis Obelisco, which has a great location, right near the center. The adapted room served me very well, it was spacious and with a bath stool.
Buenos Aires, like most major capitals, still has points to improve in terms of accessibility, but I felt welcomed and recommend the destination.
I didn’t use public transport and it’s practically impossible to find an adapted taxi there, but the Uber app served the sections I needed to do by car. Now let’s get to my script!
First day
Dedicated to the sights close to our hotel that did not depend on transport
Palace of justice: an imposing building, beautiful architecture. In front, a pleasant square where several political protests take place. On the side street there is a ramp, which does not meet the accessibility standards, but we managed to climb it. The building also has an elevator and adapted bathroom.
Colon Theater: the guided tour is a must-do tour – if possible, watch a show there. We were delighted with the theater, with the richness of details and the history of the place. Persons with disabilities and their accompanying person do not pay the entrance fee, but for that it is necessary to bring some supporting document; I took my DeFis card and had no problems. It has an adapted and individual bathroom, elevator and accessibility for the show.
After passing the Cervantes National Theater e Borges Cultural Center, support na Pacific Galleries to meet and have lunch. This mall is very chic, with famous brands, a good food court, elevators and restrooms.
And as no one can resist shopping, the Florida street it is the ideal place for that, with shops, bookstores, bars and exchange offices.
Finally, we went to the Obelisco for some photos.
Second day
Japanese garden: Spectacular, charming and with a positive energy. I drove to the Generic Floralis, a metallic sculpture that opens its petals in the morning and closes at sunset. Accessibility is not the best; despite having a ramp, it is made of pebbles, making it difficult for a wheelchair to pass.
National Museum of Fine Arts: it has the largest collection in the country, is worth the visit, and is prepared to serve wheelchair users very well.
Recoleta Cemetery: one of the most important and visited cemeteries in the world, with rich architecture and the place where Evita Perón is buried. It offers a guided tour and the access ramp is next to the main entrance.
At the end of the day we went to Porto Madero, currently revitalized with many restaurants. Accessibility is not the best, as the path is paved with cobblestone and the chair does not run very well, but it is worth the visit – take the opportunity to have dinner in one of the numerous restaurants there.
Third day
Pink House: seat of the presidency of the Argentine Republic in Buenos Aires. A guided tour can be done, but for that it is necessary to schedule in advance via site. Next to the Casa Rosada, there is a museum with material from the country’s former presidents.
may Square: very pleasant place to rest and recover energy to continue the journey.
Metropolitan Cathedral: main church in Buenos Aires, with a ramp on the side.
Fourth day
Caminito: a charming place, with the famous colorful facades and the city’s postcard, where a craft fair takes place on Saturdays. We spent the morning here and had lunch at a wonderful restaurant, the Encuentro Nativo, with a happy tango show, unforgettable meat and great service: I felt like among friends. As a tip, I recommend getting out of the taxi on parallel streets, as the streets of Caminito are cobbled and I had to use the sidewalk.
A few blocks away is the Boca Stadium where I made a simple visit. The entrance is through the store and inside there is a ramp to have a view of the field, but I needed help.
I ended the night at Steak By Luiz which is a restaurant that works with closed doors. In fact, it’s more than a dinner, it’s an unforgettable experience. I won’t tell you everything because you need to go and see. In short, there are five dishes with the five respective wines and a class of each combination, not to mention the kindness of the staff and the charm of the place. Reservations required.
Fifth day
My last day was a Sunday and I took the opportunity to visit the fair in San Telmo, which only happens on that day of the week. There are several blocks with stalls with crafts and antiques. There is the statue of Mafalda, character of the Argentine cartoonist Quino (1932-2020). Accessibility is terrible, the street is impossible for wheelchairs, baby carriages and even for the elderly; I used the sidewalk behind the stalls and the challenges were the holes.
I ended my trip at San Telmo Market, there you will find some varieties of food, fruits and crafts. It’s not very big, it’s quite crowded and it has an adapted bathroom.
Ketly Scallop
Content creator, graduated in the financial area, 15 years ago she started using a wheelchair due to muscular dystrophy. Passionate about travel, she was faced with a lack of information on accessibility. Today, with her little daughter Amanda, she visits and shares on her Instagram @ketly.vieira places, sights, hotels and restaurants so that more people in a similar situation can enjoy them without fear and safely.
Reference: CNN Brasil
