BUENOS AIRES

More than 400 years old, the city is famous for its outstanding cultural life and its European-influenced architecture. With its wide, European-style boulevards, incredible food, raucous nightlife, Buenos Aires is a city unlike any other.

TOP 8 PLACES TO SEE

1.CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

The museum is comprised of rooms where kids can explore a miniature Buenos Aires - complete with a hospital, a newsroom, a TV station, and a post office, they can run around replicas of city landmarks. Kids particularly love climbing through the mock plumbing system and playing doctor, reporter, and other professions.

2.EL ZANJON DE GRANADOS

The museum give you an insight into Buenos Aires' far-stretching, 500-year history. From the outside, the building looks like an immense, lavish mansion. But beneath this glamorous structure, you'll catch a glimpse of Buenos Aires' past as you traverse a maze of ancient Spanish settlements. Admire the ancient artifacts, old walls, and flooring and decide what to believe for yourself.

3.COLON THEATRE

Inside this grandiose space, you’ll find European-style décor ranging from Italian-marble staircases and Venetian mosaics to French stained glass and a gleaming grand chandelier. A slew of world-class artists such as Richard Strauss, Igor Stravinsky, and Luciano Pavarotti all performed here.

4.MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART

The museum is an essential stopover for art lovers with its extensive collection of avant-garde 19th- and 20th-century works. The private collection of Eduardo Costanini is on exhibit as well as works of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Antonio Berni. The museum also hosts film and lecture series as well as temporary exhibits.

5.PALMERO

The Palmero neighborhood is divided into three parts: Alto Palermo, Palermo Chico, and Palermo Viejo. 1. Alto Palermo is known for its museums and urban parks.2. Palermo Chico hosts extravagant mansions.3. Palermo Viejo you'll encounter the most color and local flair. There's plenty to do in Palermo. The only question is where to start.

6.EL OBELISCO

Built in 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of the city and the site where the Argentinean flag first flew, El Obelisco is a much loved attraction.

7.PLAZA DORREGO

The plaza is one of the oldest public squares, started in the 18th century as a market where farmers sell the produce on Sundays. The present antiques market started in the early 1970’s. You can also visit the surrounding areas as San Telmo is the capital’s antique district.

8.CAMINITO

Originally a dried up stream, railway tracks were built on the dry bed. It become one of Buenos Aires’ most colorful streets when the railway tracks was removed. The street is a good place to watch artists at work and view their completed works. It’s also known for inspiring Juan de Dios Filiberto to write his famous tango, “Caminito.” Several museums also are located along the street.

OTHER PLACES TO SEE

1. Plaza de Mayo
   
2. Palermo Hippodrome
   
3. La Boca
   
4. Carlos Thays Botanical Garden
   
5. Corrientes Avenue
   
6. San Telmo
   
7. Puerto Madero
   
8. Rose Garden Walk
   
9. Fair of the Mataderos
   
10. Recoleta Cemetry
    
11. The National Museum of Fine Arts
    
12. Malba
    
13. Casa Rosada
    
14. Parque Tres de Febrero
    
15. Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
    
16. Belgrano, Beuenos Aires
    
17. Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve
    
18. Puente de la Mujer
    
19. Plaza Dorrego
    
20. Palacio Barolo
    
21. Galerias Pacifico
    
22. Beunos Aires Cabildo
    
23. Acenida Alvear
    
24. The Water Company Palace
    
25. Piramide de Mayo
    

The best way to get around in Buenos Aires is by subway. Other transport is by bus, taxi, car and remis.

The weather in Buenos Aires is ideal from March to May and September to November. The most beautiful time to visit, however, is in October and November when the jacaranda trees are in bloom.