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Guide to Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Buenos Aires, a city of busy streets, beautiful and unique architecture, and lively people, no one can go wrong by taking a trip to the grandest hub of life and culture in Argentina. The atmosphere is full of excitement from the portenos (Buenos Aires citizens), and aromas from the many wonderful restaurants, pubs, and cafes. It is a city with deep roots, many modern advances (evident in the number of cell phone wielding pedestrians), and of course, the birthplace of the tango!
When to go:
Buenos Aires is peculiar with weather. Summers are brutally hot (a reason why most people flock to the beaches), and winters arent all that exciting, and theres just not much to do, so youre left with spring and autumn as the ideal times to travel. Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are the most pleasant times, with comfortable temperatures and nice long days. We do favor autumn though, simply because more events such as the annual book fair and the Feria de Galerias de Arte exhibition take place during this season.
Getting there and around:
Buenos Aires is a major Argentinean hub for both domestic and international flights. Buenos Aires Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarni (Ezeiza) receives the majority of international flights, and Buenos Aires (Aeroparque Jorge Newbery) receives domestic and regional flights.
If youre reading this, youll most-likely be arriving at Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarni, and a downside to this is the travel time to the city center (Aeropuerto is ~35km from city). A bus ride with take more than an hour. A taxi may take less time, though the fare will cost more. So you may want to have reading material or a portable music player with you to pass the time, whichever transport you choose.
Getting around the city is simple, because most attractions are in walking distance of each other. If you must travel long distances, there are: the Subte (Underground) subway system, or city buses. The subway is recommended. It is quicker and more tourist-friendly.
Where to go:
A cemetery isnt exactly what youd call an attraction, yet many tourists seem to find interest and visit the Cemeterio de la Recoleta often. The Cemeterio sits in the rich neighborhood of the Recoleta, and, as you will see, is full of elaborate statues and marble structures and memorials. An interesting yet somewhat strange fact is that only a select few high-class families and/or individuals can reserve a place here. Hows that for warped?
If you visit the Plaza de Mayo, you notice the Casa Rosala (Presidential Palace), where, on a huge balcony overlooking the plaza, important figures and politicians spoke (and still do) to the crowds below. The plaza is also used for political rallies and such. An architecturally beautiful building in the vicinity is the Museo del Cabildo (town council building). The Cathedral Metropolitana is also here, and is of both religious and historical importance. Lying inside is the tomb of Argentinas hero General Jose de San Martin.
Where the tango is said to have originated, the Plaza Dorrego is still full of life and excitement. The Plaza Dorrego holds an abundance of cultural heritage and tradition, and the antiques market has lots of cultural trinkets and memorabilia for you to take with you. The streets in the Plaza are almost always full of performers and dancers too. The Museo Historico Nacional is nearby, documenting Argentinas history, with displays for important and revered independence figures.
The Teatro Colon is a place very much worth visiting too, with world renowned theatre, and guided tours to all the rooms and workshops within the theatre where the magic of the theatre is made.
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