Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina is a Latin American city unique. It appeals to both its European and air retro atmosphere. Visitors also enjoy the sweet life of its neighborhoods, its cultural life and its vibrant nightlife.
Buenos Aires: Recoleta
With its parks, museums, restaurants and beautiful Parisian style building, Recoleta is one of the smartest districts of Buenos Aires. Plaza Francia, Recoleta Cemetery is the most visited site in the district for its tombs of celebrities, including the mausoleum of Eva Peron. Recoleta Cultural Centre is a place of intense activity with exhibitions, performances.
Do not miss the National Museum of Fine Arts, the largest art collection in Argentina, including a large place devoted to local artists.
San Telmo
Colorful old houses, cobbled streets and milongas tango … San Telmo charm visitors and attracts intellectuals and artists. The tango lovers will be thrilled with a wide range of shows. Plaza Dorrego, in its center, is the place to stroll with his Sunday flea market.
At the corner of Defensa street, you taste the ambience of yesteryear in the Plaza Dorrego Bar, which dates from 1880 and has retained its patina.
Puerto Madero
Puerto Madero is the newest neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Hikers walk in the walkways along the basins. The red brick docks have been converted into restaurants, offices and luxury apartment.
Take the bridge of the woman, the famous pedestrian bridge of 160 m long and 6 m wide, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. It symbolizes a couple dancing the tango.
La Boca
Class district and port, La Boca is one of the most photogenic of the capital. This area houses colorful tourist attraction in the driveway Caminito, with tango dancers, restaurants and craft stores, or tables.
La Boca is the neighborhood of the famous football club of Maradona, Boca Juniors La Bombonera stadium with her.
Plaza de Mayo
Plaza de Mayo, an area of about 3 hectares, is the oldest site of the city of Buenos Aires. It gathers around her numerous historic buildings, including the building of the Cabildo (the seat of government in colonial times), the Casa Rosada, seat of the current executive, and the Cathedral of Buenos Aires. From this spot, on the Avenida de Mayo, one can observe the Culture House, the Palacio Barolo and Café Tortoni.
Palermo
By day, this district enchants tourists for its low houses, cobbled streets and shady and designer boutiques. At night, it attracts all the night owls for its trendy restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Two exhibition areas of interest: Evita Museum, a tribute to Eva Peron and the Malba, the first museum devoted solely to Latin American artists.
Nearby, more than 80 hectares, the gardens and lakes of Palermo are a real lung in the city. Ideal for walking or playing sports.
It contains the botanical garden, zoo, Japanese garden, rose garden. Further, the racetrack, polo grounds and golf.