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Why Buenos Aires.

What to do in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Argentina is one of the biggest countries in the world. You can travel from deep in the rainforest taking pictures of exotic animals and plants to watching opera in Buenos Aires, or to the mountainous region of the south in Patagonia where glaciers share their overpowering presence. The question isn't what you can see, but do you have enough vacation time to see it.

Explore Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. It is situated on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata.

Strongly influenced by European culture, Buenos Aires is sometimes referred to as the "Paris of South America".
The city has numerous museums related to history, fine arts, modern arts, decorative arts, as well as the preserved homes of noted art collectors, writers, composers and artists. It has many public libraries and cultural associations as well as the largest concentration of active theatres in Latin America. It has a world-famous zoo and Botanical Garden, a large number of landscaped parks and squares, as well as churches and places of worship of many denominations, many of which are architecturally noteworthy.

Buenos Aires architecture is characterized by its individuality and uniqueness, with elements resembling Barcelona, Paris and Madrid.
Italian and French influences increased after the declaration of independence at the beginning of the 19th century, though the academic style persisted until the first decades of the 20th century.

According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, tourism has been growing in the Argentine capital since 2002. In a survey by the travel and tourism publication Travel + Leisure Magazine in 2008, travelers voted Buenos Aires the second most desirable city to visit after Bangkok, Thailand.
The city offers a variety of cultural activities. Visitors may choose from visiting a tango show to enjoy the traditional asado in a steak house. Due to the favorable exchange rate, its shopping malls are frequently visited by tourists.
San Telmo is a visited neighborhood south of city, with its cobblestoned streets and buildings from the colonial era that attest to its long history. There are "Antique Fairs" in Dorrego Square, where the streets are filled with performers such as tango dancers during weekends.

Buenos Aires is never more alive than it is at night. It is what you'd expect from a city that invented tango. Avenues come alive with people on their way to restaurants and theaters, especially Puerto Madero or Recoleta. People like to dress up and stay out until dawn, and anyone who visits the city should go and see a tango show. We recommend Tango Palace in La Rural.
Tango music was born in the suburbs of Buenos Aires. Its sensual dance moves were not seen as respectable until adopted by the Parisian high society in the 1920s, and then all over the world.
Early tangos were known as tango criollo, or simply tango. Today, there are many tango dance styles, including Argentine Tango, Uruguayan Tango, Ballroom tango (American and International styles), Finnish tango and vintage tangos.

In Buenos Aires you can also enjoy food from different countries and several typical specialties. The city has specific areas where you can choose from a wide range of restaurants.
The dining options are endless. This is a city that takes dining seriously, and meals can easily last a few hours. Main courses usually consist of an asado, a barbecue of excellent quality beef. . The local wine is also good, especially Malbecs.

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