La Paternal Neighborhood Guide

La Onda (The Vibe): This is a very mellow residential neighborhood, with many small plazas that fill with families when the weather is nice. There is no subway nearby, but there are many bus lines and much less human traffic than the rest of the city. There are a few cute bars and cafes. Generally, La Paternal is a peaceful place to live and work.

La Paternal is bordered by Chacarita to the Northwest, and Villa Crespo to the Southwest. Both of which have a lot more going on as far as restaurants, nightlife, green spaces and cultural centers.

Attractions: You’ll find two main shopping streets at Av, San Martin and Av. Juan B. Justo (intersecting at a Santander Rio bank). A variety of commercial stores and restaurants can be found at both these locations.

Argentinos Juniors soccer stadium, where Maradona began his early career, is located off of Boyaca Street near the intersection of Boyaca and Av. Alvarez Jonte. Catching a game here will be an off the beaten path experience and well worth it.

La Paternal is within walking distance of Rivadavia Avenue where there are movie theaters and popular shopping areas in Caballito. Not too far in the opposite direction is Chacarita Cemetery, which is open for tours and notably larger than Recoleta Cemetery.

Bars and Restaurants: While the restaurant scene is La Paternal is mainly limited to small family joints serving standard Argentine fare, the restaurant scene in nearby Chacarita is booming. Cross through the cemetery and a world of international cuisine and trendy hotspots await you.

Click here for specific recommendations for the best eateries and bars in Chacarita.

History: La Paternal was founded in 1904 and named after the local train station.

Random Tidbits:
1. July 12 is the Day of La Paternal
2. Generally, La Paternal is a Jewish neighborhood and is the home of many synagogues