Attractions
Buenos Aires (meaning fair winds in Spanish) has several
enthralling attractions. Most siteseeing is best done by day, for
aesthetic and precautionary purposes, and walking is the best (but
by no means only) mode of transport in this intriguing city.
Visit the Cementerio de la Recoleta, home to the tomb of Eva
Perón, the actress married to Argentina's President Juan
Perón, or wander under the magnificent facades of the
downtown area, favourable for its marvellous old European
buildings. More enthusiastic sightseers can take a paddleboat from
the promenade in Palermo and stroll through a prolific flower
garden.
An absolute must for culture vultures is a trip to the Palermo
Viejo district, with its charming cobblestone streets, bookstores,
bars and boutiques, or an afternoon exploring the Caminito
pedestrian street's arts and crafts in La Boca. Enjoy watching
tango dancers in the cobblestone streets and take a tour of the La
Bombonera Stadium, experience El Puerto de Buenos Aires during the
day, or for a taste of history, visit the National Immigration
Museum.
Visitors wanting to catch a show can do so at the Recoleta
Cultural Center. Built in 1732, it was originally a convent
connected to the Basílica del Pilar. Today it is a cultural
center hosting concerts, live performances and screenings. The
historical building also accommodates sculptures, paintings and
photographs in different exhibitions, providing a fantastic
sightseeing experience for any visitor to this exciting city.
Cabildo
Opposite the Casa Rosada on the Plaza de Mayo is the resplendent
former Spanish town hall, the Cabildo, a fascinating old colonial
building fronted by arches that once encircled the plaza, back
during the May Revolution in 1810. The guards outside the building
are...
see full detailsCasa Rosada
One of the world's most famous balconies juts out of Argentina's
Presidential Palace, known as the Casa Rosada. The pink building
has been the scene of many a political rally, particularly during
the regime of the notorious and tragic Juan and Eva Peron....
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Other important buildings around the Plaza de Mayo include the
Neoclassical Cathedral Metropolitana, which houses the tomb of
General José de San Martin, the revered hero who liberated
Argentina from the Spanish. The cathedral was periodically rebuilt
and renovated since the foundation stone was...
see full detailsLa Recoleta Cemetery
An unlikely tourist attraction, La Recoleta Cemetery is well
worth visiting to see its magnificent display of monuments and the
ostentatious tombs of Argentina's rich and famous. One of the more
modest, but by far the most celebrated, is the grave of Eva...
see full detailsPlaza Dorrego
Plaza Dorrego lies in San Telmo, the bohemian artists' quarter
and the birthplace of
tango. The tiny square is surrounded
by elegant houses, now mostly converted into antique shops and bars
whose tables overflow onto the street. On Sundays the plaza is the
setting...
see full detailsTeatro Colón
The Teatro Colón opened in 1908 is the second largest
performing arts theatre in the southern hemisphere, second only to
the Sydney Opera House in Australia. It was designed by Italian
architect Francisco Tamburri and is an Italian Renaissance-style
building with a seating capacity...
see full detailsLa Boca
La Boca ('the mouth') is the most colourful neighbourhood or
barrio in Buenos Aires, original home of football legend Diego Maradona and the tango. An assortment of brightly painted low houses made of wood and metal line the streets, including...
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Floralis Generica is a working metal sculpture located on the
United Nations square in Recoleta. It was offered to the city by
Argentine architect Eduardo Fernando Catalano, who described it as
an environmental structure. Its metallic petals open and close
based on the incidence...
see full detailsNueve de Julio Avenue
At 127 metres wide, Avenida 9 de Julio is claimed to be the
widest avenue in the world, honouring Argentina's Independence Day
which falls on 9th July. The avenue runs from the Retiro district
in the north to Constitucion station in the south,...
see full detailsBuenos Aires Zoo
Home to over 350 animal species and known for some of its exotic
breeding, the Buenos Aires zoo is the perfect place for families, a
romantic date or tourists. With nine species of mammals, 49 species
of reptiles and 175 species of birds,...
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