Rapanui, Ice cream parlor and café in Recoleta, Argentina.
Rapanui is a café, restaurant, and ice cream parlor in Recoleta that offers both indoor seating and a garden area beneath a large tree. The menu includes handmade chocolate and gelato available in various flavor combinations.
The business started as a chocolate workshop run by a family of chocolatiers from Bariloche and later expanded to Buenos Aires. Today the family operates multiple locations in the city using products from their original region.
The place serves ice cream flavors that reflect Argentine tastes, including dulce de leche and flan. These preferences for creamy desserts run deep in local food culture.
The location sits in central Recoleta and is easy to reach on foot. Hours extend until late evening on weekdays and even later on weekends, giving visitors flexibility in planning their visit.
Guests can purchase ice cream by weight and combine multiple flavors in one container. Many ingredients come directly from the original region of Bariloche.
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