Almacén Los Principios

San Antonio de Areco


Stop for a beer at this charming general store and bar, which remains much as it was when it first opened in 1922. Dusty jars and tins line the wooden shelves and vintage advertisements adorn the walls (it's a look many hipster bars aim for, but this place is the real deal).

Owner Américo Fernández, now in his 80s, has lived here all his life.


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