Buenos Aires Travel Guide
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Clearly defined in the popular tango — " Buenos Aires, la reina de la Plata " — Buenos Aires is the Silver Queen. Along the banks of the Río de la Plata, the city spreads out its eclectic culture of art, music and incomparable nightlife. Buenos Aires was born with its eyes looking toward Europe, and as a result, it displays a touch of Madrid and … Read Buenos Aires introduction
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Alvear Palace Hotel
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Since its opening in 1932, this hotel has maintained a lofty reputation as one of the most prestigious hotels in town. Seemingly untouched by time, it is …
Cafe Tortoni
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This historic cafe resides on one of Buenos Aires' most beautiful avenues. Founded in 1858, it boasts the most active cellar in the city with superb tango and jazz shows, live radio broadcasts, conferences and literary events. The second …
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i live here,in argentina of course,and i think that is a very very beautiful country.i know that in other countrys we are see with bad eyes,but i think that it isnt true.we are very happy with our ... more
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Introduction
More European than South American in flavor, Buenos Aires' heart boasts bustling streets, grand avenues, old-time cafes and stylish restaurants. It's a city of tragedy and elation; a vibrant, cosmopolitan capital where locals are renowned for their flair and cockiness, even in times of …
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Cabildo de Buenos Aires Built in 1725, this was the original seat of government and the birthplace of the struggle towards independence from Spain. Its current arcade, built in 1940, is a restoration of the original 11 arches that stretched across the width of Plaza de Mayo until they were …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 13000000 Area : 4326km² Longitude / Latitude : -58.45 / -34.62 Currency : Argentine Peso (ARS) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there A major arrival and departure point for the southern part of South America, Buenos Aires enjoys good air, sea and land access. The city has two airports: Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarni (known as Ezeiza), which services international flights, and Aeroparque Jorge …
History
Recent History In 2003, Néstor Kirchner became president, managing to suspend Argentina's debt to the IMF and negotiate better terms. In 2006, the country paid off its entire IMF debt (its debts to private investors, however, are still a billion-dollar headache). Over the last three …
Weather
The climate in BA varies from pleasant to oppressive. Late spring (October and November) and autumn (March to May) bring hospitable weather with temperatures averaging 24°C (75°F) during the day. In summer, the mercury has been known to hit a scorching 40°C (104°F) - a good …
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Overview of Buenos Aires
The elegance of Europe and the spirit of South America live side by side in Buenos Aires. Founded by immigrants along the shores of the Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires built its identity on Spanish, Italian, and French influences. Take a walk through neighborhoods like Recoleta and Belgrano, for …
Overview
Buenos Aires, the ninth-largest city in the world, is a sprawling metropolis rising from the Rio de la Plata and stretching more than 200 square km (75 square mi) to the surrounding pampas, the fertile Argentine plains. With more than one-third of the country's 39 million inhabitants living in or …
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