Every seasoned digital nomad knows that finding a nice place to work while traveling can be a sort of mathematical dance that involves a lot of trial, error, awkwardly asking for the wifi password and fighting over tables near outlets.
Luckily, in a big city like Buenos Aires, the international ambience has carved out a space for the many digital nomads who put down online roots here for months at a time.
Every time I set out for a digital nomad adventure in a new city, I dig into the cafe culture so that I can find some sweet work spots that aren’t the kitchen counter in my Airbnb. Although to be fair, I did end up spending a decent amount of time typing away there.
Palermo is the most popular neighborhood for tourists and digital nomads alike so if you’re toting your laptop to Argentina’s capital for some remote work followed by steak, tango, and red wine, I’d recommend accommodation in that area.
I lived in Palermo Soho for two months during Argentine summertime and spent many afternoons working away at the following cafes, which, in my humble opinion, are the best options for digital nomads in Buenos Aires.
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Nieva Cafe
I probably wouldn’t have discovered this petite gem of a cafe if it hadn’t been caddy corner to my Airbnb. This cafe is small, but fantastic for working remotely. It has free wifi with a good connection, delicious coffee and medialunas, and a very laid-back vibe. They have a full breakfast and lunch menu (the mushroom omelet was fab btw) here as well. My only call-out is that it does get busy around meal times so if you’re not planning on eating, you may have to give up your table to the harried hungry folks on their lunch breaks.
I came here often, both to work and just to relax with a book and a coffee. It was my very favorite cafe in Buenos Aires!
Padre Roasters
I didn’t even notice this place at first because the exterior is so different – it almost looks like a fancy office building from the outside. Padre Roasters is a very modern, large, and bright cafe that is a hot spot among locals and tourists alike. They offer a full menu, free wifi, and appear to be pretty unphased by digital nomads setting up shop at one of their many tables. Once again, it gets busy during meal times so be mindful of your schedule when planning to do work here.
Cocu Boulangerie
This charming cafe in Palermo Soho has a French-inspired menu and an atmosphere that’s conducive to the American work ethic. With a generous amount of tables, outlets, free wifi, and a delectable selection of baked goods, you can set up your digital desk here and spend the afternoon, workin’ and sippin’ without guilt.
Hacienda Coffee Co
This is probably the most standard digital nomad cafe in Palermo. I could tell they were extremely used to having the majority of their customers on their laptops and there’s no looming “get out of here” energy (iykyk). It’s a decent sized venue with a full menu (rhymes baby) and all of the international coffees you know and love as well as the classics. Once again, you’ve got the free wifi, both indoor and outdoor seating, and a substantial amount of tables – ahem, desks – to choose from.
Marika Cafe
Another digital nomad spot that I happened upon, this colorful place is an LGBTQ themed cafe and bookshop. It’s not massive inside, but I didn’t have trouble finding a table. They also serve food here and the coffee is tasty. I think I did have to ask for the password here, but every time I passed by I saw people on their computers working so it’s definitely pro-nomad.
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