Complete Guide to Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the most important and cosmopolitan city in Argentina. Known as: “The Queen of the Rio de la Plata” the city is recognized because of the varied artistic expressions that ornament and surprise tourists with different monuments, wall paintings, galleries and Art Museums. Among the most visited places in this beautiful capital city, you can find San Telmo quarter, Northern Coast recreative Areas and Southern Coast Natural Park. The tours and excursions that show the strong cosmopolitan spirit of the city are Caminito, Recoleta, la Boca, Mataderos Fairs, the Botanical Garden, the Zoo, the Japanese Garden and Holy Land Thematic Park being the first religious thematic park in the world. Other interesting places because of their historical value are the “Cabildo” (City Hall), the Cathedral, the City Palace, the Obelisk, Colón Theatre, the “Block of Lights” and the Planetarium. At night, “the city that never sleeps” offers concerts, shows, theatres, cinemas, floating casinos, discos, cafés and pubs. Due to all these reasons, and much more, Buenos Aires owns an open identity that offers an endless variety of alternatives for everyone.

A great Capital city, very beautiful for tourists and very busy for business minded people. Buenos Aires is one of the great cosmopolitan cities of the world. The city where Europe meets Latin America and the styles mesh beautifully.”

Buenos Aires has fifteen million inhabitants, which makes it one of the biggest cities in the world. It is also the busiest and most refined city in South America, somehow the synthesis of the diverse and heterogeneous Argentinean essence. Ever since its early days, Buenos Aires has had a remarkable cultural life, led by people who promoted education, founded the press, fostered literature, encouraged the arts and letters, simulated scientific development, and who, at the same time, welcomed universal culture. This legacy has been looked after by subsequent generations and has brought about what this city is today. Buenos Aires is a modern, active city. However, it has also kept its old traditions and cosy corners. The visitor feels fascinated by its environment, the different styles of its neighborhoods, and the warmth of its people and the wide range of cultural and commercial choices it offers.

The tourism offer is related to history and culture, which is always reflected in the French, Italian or Classical architecture, with numerous museums, and cultural centers. As it is the capital district, business has an important roll with companies head offices, international hotel chains, and great venues for congresses, conventions and events. Important shopping and art galleries are another attraction. Tango is the city’s trademark, and the nearby “Estancias” (gaucho ranches) should not be missed at all. In addition Argentina’s Football & Polo teams are recognized everywhere in the world, and offer a great show. Last but not least, we mention the Paraná River “Delta”, a UNESCO`s biosphere reservation, with unforgettable sites that will remain forever in the memory of its visitors.