Buenos Aires

Plazas, Palaces and pizzerias, parks and picket lines, belle époque landmarks and pestiferous landfill, some European elegance here, some South American exuberance there - welcome to the Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires. There is a lot to see.

Buenos Aires is a big city, covering some 200 km2 of what was once featureless pampas. Luckily for the visitors, however, most of Buenos Aires’s points of interest can be found on the eastern side of the city, in a corridor that runs from La Boca in the south through centre and in a northwesterly direction up the coast along River Plane.
Buenos Aires doesn’t have the instant “wow factor”. You have to be prepared to fall in love with Buenos Aires; having a quick fling just won’t do. So be patient. Talk to the locals. Walk in a random direction. Hop on bus. Find a special place that isn’t in the guidebooks.
Note that many museums and government-run sights are closed on Monday. A lot of museums close for a break in the Austral summer (January and February). Most museum and historical sites offer scheduled guided tours in Spanish. If you phone ahead, many larger museums will try to arrange guided tours with an English speaker.

 

A world-class theatre, Teatro Colón, is magnificent and if you don't get to see an opera, ballet or classical music concert, take a guided tour.

The Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA) is a must see for its brilliant private collection from Argentine multimillionaire Eduardo Costantini. The temporary exhibitions are always worth a look as well.

The Museo Evita is a very interesting and educational visit, all about the life of Eva (Evita) Peron. For something a little more peaceful take a trip to Iglesia Santa Catalina, a beautifully decorated church that was originally a convent.

If its nightlife you're looking for, Buenos Aires has it all and is open until the early hours of the morning. There are many nightclubs, a casino and numerous bars to keep you busy.

 

 

 

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