The apartment is substantial in size, within an immaculate grand building and decorated to perfection.

The main bedroom alone could swallow many NYC apartments and it may well contain the most comfortable bed in South America.

Marcela took good care of us, set us up with a driver and pointed us in the right direction for dining etc.

The apartment is on a major road but the noise is more of an issue during the day when you will be out enjoying this superb city. Roll down metal shutters which many B.A apartments feature, cut most of the noise at night.

A great neighbourhood, upscale and much quieter than Palermo but close to the action. For breakfast try the medialunas at the casual Calentitas bakery on Avenida Callao just 30 seconds away from the apartment.

Order the steak at the decidedly old-school Munich Recoleta restaurant where you'll find white coated waiters, taxidermy, zero pretension.

Easy walk to the cemetry, museums, gardens etc.

Wish I was there now...