Palermo, the street and the night
Secreto Tango location and getting there
Where Secreto Tango is in Palermo, how to find a hidden venue, taxis, buses and the SUBE card, and where to eat before or after the show.
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Secreto Tango is at Gorriti 5801, in the Buenos Aires barrio of Palermo. The venue is billed as hidden, so go by the street number from your confirmation. Taxis can be hailed or booked on the city's BA Taxi app, and buses take the SUBE card and run all night. Dinner isn't included, but Palermo is known for its restaurants and bars.
Where Secreto Tango is
The venue's address is Gorriti 5801, in Palermo, in the north of Buenos Aires. Palermo is Comuna 14, a large barrio beside the Río de la Plata, and it is made up of several informal subdivisions that visitors know by name rather than by formal borders. Your confirmation holds the details for meeting at the venue, so keep it open on your phone instead of relying on a map pin alone. Note the street number before you leave your hotel, and save the address offline in case your mobile signal drops on the way. Palermo is also home to the Palermo Woods, so the barrio is as green as it is busy.
Palermo's neighbourhoods
Wikipedia describes several informal subdivisions of Palermo. Palermo Chico is the wealthiest part, on the northeastern edge, with many embassies. Palermo Viejo is the oldest, centred on Plaza Palermo Viejo, with Spanish Colonial Revival buildings. Palermo Soho is a compact district centred on Plaza Serrano, with fashion and design shops alongside restaurants and bars. Palermo Hollywood, named after the TV and radio producers who settled there in the mid-1990s, is known for restaurants, sports clubs and nightlife. Las Cañitas, once a tenement district, is now an upmarket area of high-rises, restaurants and bars. None of these has a formal border, so use them as a guide to the mood of a street and not as a postal address.
A hidden venue: what to look for
The venue is billed as hidden, so don't expect theatre-style signage or a queue under a marquee. Use the street number, Gorriti 5801, as your anchor, and treat the number on the door as the proof you are in the right place. If the building isn't obvious when you arrive, check the numbers on either side before you walk the block. Showing up a little before the start time on your confirmation gives you room to find the entrance without rushing, and means you are inside before the room settles for the performance.
By taxi
Licensed black-and-yellow taxis can be hailed on the street, and a lit libre sign in the windscreen shows that one is free. They run on meters, and fares are charged in Argentine pesos. The city government also runs the BA Taxi app, which books regular taxis in advance. Remises, private hire cars, can be booked ahead through agencies. Whichever you choose, show the driver the address from your confirmation and keep the street number visible on your phone, so the driver can find the entrance. Taxis are also the easiest way back if you have enjoyed the wine.
By bus and subte
Buses, called colectivos or bondis, run around the clock and take the SUBE card. Tell the driver the nearest crossroad to your stop and the correct fare is set. Metrobus lanes on several main avenues cut travel times. The subte, Buenos Aires's underground, has six lines and was Latin America's first, but it doesn't run all night, and trains can get very crowded at peak commuter times, so plan your trip home by bus or taxi. The city's interactive map and its Cómo Llego app show routes by transport mode and the walking distance, which makes them the best way to check the nearest stop to Gorriti 5801.
The SUBE card
For buses and the subte you need a rechargeable SUBE card, loaded with credit before you ride. Cards are sold at subte stations, at the city's eight tourist assistance centres and at many kiosks, and can be topped up at subte stations, lottery outlets and some kiosks with automated terminals. If you plan to take a taxi both ways, you can skip the card. If you will ride a bus even once, buy one in advance, and load enough credit for the return trip as well. Trains also accept SUBE, though they mostly serve outer neighbourhoods and day trips.
Dinner before or after, in Palermo
Dinner isn't included, and the venue suggests arranging it before or after the visit. Palermo is known for its restaurants and bars, and the best-known restaurant districts are Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood. Book a table for the sitting that fits the start time on your confirmation, and tell the restaurant you have a show to reach so they can pace the meal. Wine is poured during the performance, so think about whether you want to eat before or after, and reserve accordingly. Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood are both within the same barrio, so you can pick the style of restaurant you prefer.
Getting home
Decide how you will leave before the show starts. Taxis hailed in the street are the simplest option late in the evening, and the BA Taxi app is useful if you want to book ahead. Buses keep running through the night, while the subte stops running late in the evening. If you are staying in a different barrio, ask your hotel what a normal fare to Palermo looks like, so you know what to expect on the way back. Because wine is served throughout the show, plan on a taxi or a bus rather than driving yourself home. Buses run 24 hours a day, every day of the year, so there is always a fallback.
Palermo by day
If you have the afternoon, Palermo has more to offer than its nightlife. The Palermo Woods, Bosques de Palermo, are the city's largest green area, with a Rose Garden, Japanese Gardens and a planetarium. The area is also known as the polo capital of the world, and it hosts the Palermo Open each November. The city's tourism site suggests that neighbourhoods such as Palermo Viejo and Soho are often best explored on foot. A slow afternoon there, then the show, makes a more relaxed evening than a rushed transfer from the other side of the city. The Rose Garden and the Japanese Gardens suit a slow walk before an evening show.
Apps and connectivity
Download the city's two transport apps before you arrive. Cómo Llego plans routes by transport mode and shows the walking distance, and BA Taxi, available for Android and iPhone, books regular taxis in advance and lets you rate the service. Wireless internet is free in subte stations and at some Metrobus stops, so a map is rarely out of reach on public transport. Keep your confirmation saved offline as well, because it holds the details you need at the door. The BA Taxi app also lets you estimate the fare and the ride time before you set off, which helps when you are comparing a taxi with a bus.
Who this isn't for
Travellers who need a step-free route should write to the venue through its website before booking, because the ticket doesn't state it. If you would rather not arrange your own transport, a show that sells hotel pickup will suit you better, since this ticket doesn't include it. If you plan to drive, note that unlimited wine is part of the evening. And if you are travelling with children under 14, the show isn't suitable for them.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Secreto Tango?
At Gorriti 5801, in Palermo, Buenos Aires. Your confirmation holds the meeting details for your date, so keep it on your phone along with the street address.
Is Secreto Tango easy to find?
It is billed as a hidden venue, so go by the street number rather than looking for theatre-style signage. Aim to be there a little ahead of your start time, and keep the street number in mind.
How do I get a taxi in Buenos Aires?
Licensed black-and-yellow taxis can be hailed on the street, and a lit libre sign shows a free one. The city's BA Taxi app books them in advance. Fares are paid in pesos.
Do I need a SUBE card?
For buses and the subte, yes. Sellers include subte stations, the tourist assistance centres and many kiosks, and credit goes on before you ride. Taxi-only visitors can skip it.
Is there somewhere to eat nearby?
Palermo is known for its restaurants and bars, especially Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood. Dinner isn't included in the ticket, so reserve a table before or after the show.
Can I take the subte home?
The subte doesn't run all night and can be crowded at peak commuter times. Buses run around the clock, and taxis are the simplest option late in the evening. The city's Cómo Llego app shows the options.
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