Buenos Aires, located in Argentina, is the country’s capital city as well as its largest city. It is a big city with well over 3 million residents & is a popular tourist destination year round. Buenos Aires is actually the most visited city in all of South America. Buenos Aires boasts more than 280 theaters which is more than any other city in the world. It is also home to more than 250 parks and green spaces as well as historic areas such as Playa de Mayo.
The city is divided into 48 separate districts that are called barrios (a/k/a neighborhoods.) As large and busy as the city of Buenos Aires is, you may have a difficult time deciding where to go and what to see and do while you’re visiting.
La Boca: From the brightly colored buildings painted with local artists’ murals,to the La Bombonera soccer stadium, this is a great place to spend some time. Spend time on Caminito Street to see colorful facades, cobblestone streets, local craft vendors and street artists. La Boca is one of the prime destinations in Buenos Aires to experience the customs and traditions that originated
Puerto Madero: Recycled docks facing the river, where you can now find luxury hotels, shops & restaurants along with the most modern intelligent buildings of the city. Crystal towers in which the most important companies as well as national and international holdings gather.
San Telmo
Recoleta: This it he place for luxury, art, culture and good food. Visit its historic cemetery, the National Fine Arts Museum, Palasi de Glace and Recoleta Cultural Center.
Palermo: Palermo Soho is known for its narrow streets and old recycled hoses. It is home to many fashion and design shops, as well as art galleries that set trends in Buenos Aires. There are also many different types of cuisines available in this part of the city with popular restaurants & bars. Hollywood starts across Juan B Justo Avenue to the north.
Montserrat
If you’re planning a trip to Buenos Aires some time soon, here are a few things you won’t want to miss.
- Plaza de Mayo. The main square of the Monserrat barrio, the Plaza de Mayo was the scene of the May Revolution in 1810 that led to Argentina’s independence. Since that time, the Plaza de Mayo has been a politically significant spot for the people of Argentina. This is where protesters gathered to force the release of Juan Peron – who later became president — from prison. Traditional Peronists still gather there on October 17th every year for Loyalty Day. The Plaza has continued through the years to be a place of protest and demonstration, with a major demonstration having taken place there as recently as 2001. Near here you’ll also find the Casa Rosada, where the executive branch of the government is located, and the May Pyramid, the city’s oldest national monument, which was built to commemorate the May Revolution.
- Open-air markets. If you plan on shopping in Buenos Aires, you’ll want to visit some of the city’s open-air markets. Find artisan goods in Recoleta and Palermo, or antiques in San Telmo and San Isidro. The book markets in Parque Rivadavia are experts in finding unusual or hard-to-find books, and they sell both new and used books at fair prices. The San Fernando allow you to buy goods directly from producers, who create their wares using socially and environmentally conscious methods. Here you can find everything from food to clothing to musical instruments.
- Tango. The tango is Argentina’s national dance, and if you don’t participate in or at least watch a tango dance while you’re in Buenos Aires, your trip is not complete. To enjoy watching authentic tango dancing, go to Confiteria Idéal Suipacha 384. If you want to participate, you can pick up a TangoMap Guide, that will tell you where to find the milongas – places you can go and participate in tango dancing. These handy guides can also lead you to tango instructors and shops. For dinner & a show, watch Rojo Tango at the Faena Hotel.
Buenos Aires has a rich and interesting culture, and a fascinating history. Make sure that while you’re visiting, you take advantage of the opportunity to experience and learn about the interesting activities, information, and entertainment that the city has to offer.
