Tobias lived in Buenos Aires for five years, and now visits every year to meet friends and family. Read on to discover his top tips for experiencing the city like a local. Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital of Argentina, is a city of superlatives and striking contrasts. Its towering urban canyons and bustling traffic blend seamlessly with the melancholic rhythms of tango and the charmingly old-fashioned manners of its people.
The spirit of this port city mirrors the intricate, dynamic compositions of Astor Piazzolla—unconventional and full of flair. It is renowned for being the birthplace of tango, Pope Francis, and the legendary Diego Maradona. No description of Buenos Aires would be complete without mentioning its fiery soccer obsession, which few other cities can match, even in the soccer-crazy continent of South America!
This is a superb example of an Art Nouveau building with a tower, elaborate stained glass windows and the eponymous windmill wings. If you are a book lover, you must visit the El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookshop, which is housed in a former theater dating from The colorful neighborhoods of La Boca and San Telmo are also worth a visit.
La Boca was once inhabited by sailors and dock workers. Today, the area is famous for its brightly painted houses, and for being the home of the popular Boca Juniors soccer team. If you decide to buy a souvenir during your exploration, make sure to ask about the price before expressing that you want to buy it. This advice is especially relevant in antiques markets such as the Feria de San Telmo. Your Argentinean adventure begins in Buenos Aires, where you will visit historical landmarks such as the Colon Theater, the National Congress, and the Recoleta Cemetery.
Marvel at the majestic Iguazu Falls and the famous Salinas Grandes salt flats before heading for…. While here, you will also…. This is a popular recreational area with dense vegetation and countless islands that can be explored by boat. The vegetation of this wetland biotope is comparable to the pampas region, and rests on the rubble of what was once a bustling leisure hotspot in the s.
