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Opposite the Casa Rosada on the Plaza de Mayo is the
resplendent former Spanish town hall, the Cabildo, a fascinating
old colonial building fronted by arches that once encircled the
plaza, back during the May Revolution in 1810. The guards outside
the building are members of the revered Regimiento de Patricios,
which was formed in 1806, and the changing of the guard every hour
is a popular attraction. They still wear their traditional
uniforms, designed nearly 200 years ago. The interior houses a
small museum, which displays some interesting architectural relics,
religious icons as well as watercolour paintings by Enrique
Pellegrini. see full details
Cabildo
Opposite the Casa Rosada on the Plaza de Mayo is the
resplendent former Spanish town hall, the Cabildo, a fascinating
old colonial building fronted by arches that once encircled the
plaza, back during the May Revolution in 1810. The guards outside
the building are members of the revered Regimiento de Patricios,
which was formed in 1806, and the changing of the guard every hour
is a popular attraction. They still wear their traditional
uniforms, designed nearly 200 years ago. The interior houses a
small museum, which displays some interesting architectural relics,
religious icons as well as watercolour paintings by Enrique
Pellegrini. see full details
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One of the world's most famous balconies juts out of
Argentina's Presidential Palace, known as the Casa Rosada. The pink
building has been the scene of many a political rally, particularly
during the regime of the notorious and tragic Juan and Eva Peron.
The Italian style building, fronted with palm trees and fountains,
was painted pink when it was converted from a Customs and Post
Office building into the presidential palace. President Sarmiento
decided to appease opposing political parties by merging red and
white into a pink colour scheme for the palace. Today the building
houses a small basement museum displaying some presidential
artefacts. Each evening a small platoon of mounted grenadiers
emerge from the guardhouse to lower the flag on the Plaza, adding a
touch of pomp and ceremony to the pretty building. see full details
Casa Rosada
One of the world's most famous balconies juts out of
Argentina's Presidential Palace, known as the Casa Rosada. The pink
building has been the scene of many a political rally, particularly
during the regime of the notorious and tragic Juan and Eva Peron.
The Italian style building, fronted with palm trees and fountains,
was painted pink when it was converted from a Customs and Post
Office building into the presidential palace. President Sarmiento
decided to appease opposing political parties by merging red and
white into a pink colour scheme for the palace. Today the building
houses a small basement museum displaying some presidential
artefacts. Each evening a small platoon of mounted grenadiers
emerge from the guardhouse to lower the flag on the Plaza, adding a
touch of pomp and ceremony to the pretty building. see full details
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Other important buildings around the Plaza de Mayo
include the Neoclassical Cathedral Metropolitana, which houses the
tomb of General José de San Martin, the revered hero who liberated
Argentina from the Spanish. The cathedral was periodically rebuilt
and renovated since the foundation stone was laid in the 16th
century. The current structure was finally completed in the
mid-19th century. The interior has recently been renovated and the
gilded columns, Venetian mosaic floors, and silver-plated altar are
in pristine condition. see full details
Cathedral Metropolitana
Other important buildings around the Plaza de Mayo
include the Neoclassical Cathedral Metropolitana, which houses the
tomb of General José de San Martin, the revered hero who liberated
Argentina from the Spanish. The cathedral was periodically rebuilt
and renovated since the foundation stone was laid in the 16th
century. The current structure was finally completed in the
mid-19th century. The interior has recently been renovated and the
gilded columns, Venetian mosaic floors, and silver-plated altar are
in pristine condition. see full details
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An unlikely tourist attraction, La Recoleta Cemetery
is well worth visiting to see its magnificent display of monuments
and the ostentatious tombs of Argentina's rich and famous. One of
the more modest, but by far the most celebrated, is the grave of
Eva Peron. Every day thousands of visitors come to leave flowers at
the door of the Duarte family mausoleum, where she is buried. Forty
years on, Evita remains both the most revered and reviled figure in
Argentina. Love her or loathe her, her spirit lives on in La
Recoleta. see full details
La Recoleta Cemetery
An unlikely tourist attraction, La Recoleta Cemetery
is well worth visiting to see its magnificent display of monuments
and the ostentatious tombs of Argentina's rich and famous. One of
the more modest, but by far the most celebrated, is the grave of
Eva Peron. Every day thousands of visitors come to leave flowers at
the door of the Duarte family mausoleum, where she is buried. Forty
years on, Evita remains both the most revered and reviled figure in
Argentina. Love her or loathe her, her spirit lives on in La
Recoleta. see full details
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Plaza Dorrego lies in San Telmo, the bohemian artists'
quarter and the birthplace of tango. The tiny square is surrounded
by elegant houses, now mostly converted into antique shops and bars
whose tables overflow onto the street. On Sundays the plaza is the
setting for the ancient antique market, the Feria de San Pedro
Telmo. Though you are unlikely to discover any bargains you may
find an interesting souvenir or two. The stallholders pack up their
wares at 5pm and the square becomes the setting for informal tango
dances. This is as popular with the locals as it is with tourists
and even the inexperienced may be tempted to try it out. There are
numerous museums nearby the plaza worth visiting, including the
Museo Histórico Nacional and the Museo de Arte
Moderno. see full details
Plaza Dorrego
Plaza Dorrego lies in San Telmo, the bohemian artists'
quarter and the birthplace of tango. The tiny square is surrounded
by elegant houses, now mostly converted into antique shops and bars
whose tables overflow onto the street. On Sundays the plaza is the
setting for the ancient antique market, the Feria de San Pedro
Telmo. Though you are unlikely to discover any bargains you may
find an interesting souvenir or two. The stallholders pack up their
wares at 5pm and the square becomes the setting for informal tango
dances. This is as popular with the locals as it is with tourists
and even the inexperienced may be tempted to try it out. There are
numerous museums nearby the plaza worth visiting, including the
Museo Histórico Nacional and the Museo de Arte
Moderno. see full details
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The Teatro Colón opened in 1908 is the second largest
performing arts theatre in the southern hemisphere, second only to
the Sydney Opera House in Australia. It was designed by Italian
architect Francisco Tamburri and is an Italian Renaissance-style
building with a seating capacity of 2,500 (although more people
have been squeezed in at a time). It has hosted many international
performers including Nijinsky, Pavlov, Pavarotti and Domingo.
Guided tours take visitors to the theatre's workshops, rehearsal
rooms, auditorium and stage. see full details
Teatro Colón
The Teatro Colón opened in 1908 is the second largest
performing arts theatre in the southern hemisphere, second only to
the Sydney Opera House in Australia. It was designed by Italian
architect Francisco Tamburri and is an Italian Renaissance-style
building with a seating capacity of 2,500 (although more people
have been squeezed in at a time). It has hosted many international
performers including Nijinsky, Pavlov, Pavarotti and Domingo.
Guided tours take visitors to the theatre's workshops, rehearsal
rooms, auditorium and stage. see full details
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La Boca ('the mouth') is the most colourful
neighbourhood or barrio in Buenos Aires, original home of football
legend Diego Maradona and the tango. An assortment of brightly
painted low houses made of wood and metal line the streets,
including the famed main street Caminito, in this poor but happy
area full of artisans, painters, street performers, cantinas and
open-air tango shows. The neighbourhood was originally settled by
Italian immigrants, most of whom came to work in the docks. Today
it is frequented by crowds of tourists who come to soak up the
atmosphere. see full details
La Boca
La Boca ('the mouth') is the most colourful
neighbourhood or barrio in Buenos Aires, original home of football
legend Diego Maradona and the tango. An assortment of brightly
painted low houses made of wood and metal line the streets,
including the famed main street Caminito, in this poor but happy
area full of artisans, painters, street performers, cantinas and
open-air tango shows. The neighbourhood was originally settled by
Italian immigrants, most of whom came to work in the docks. Today
it is frequented by crowds of tourists who come to soak up the
atmosphere. see full details
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Two hundred and thirty miles (400km) south of Buenos
Aires, Mar del Plata is by far Argentina's most popular beach
resort. Around three million local tourists holiday here every
summer, drawn to its busy beaches and lively entertainment.
Visitors can alternate between spending idle days people-watching
on the beach or enjoying a spot of culture at one of the city's
small galleries. There is also the bustling port to visit with its
numerous and colourful traditional fishing boats and noisy colony
of sea lions. For a taste of the good life, the Mar del Plata has
some excellent bars and restaurants and, at the height of summer, a
non-stop nightlife. Some visitors prefer to travel outside the peak
Christmas season when there are shorter queues for restaurants and
the like. Even in winter the city doesn't close down, as there are
half a million permanent residents. see full details
Mar del Plata
Two hundred and thirty miles (400km) south of Buenos
Aires, Mar del Plata is by far Argentina's most popular beach
resort. Around three million local tourists holiday here every
summer, drawn to its busy beaches and lively entertainment.
Visitors can alternate between spending idle days people-watching
on the beach or enjoying a spot of culture at one of the city's
small galleries. There is also the bustling port to visit with its
numerous and colourful traditional fishing boats and noisy colony
of sea lions. For a taste of the good life, the Mar del Plata has
some excellent bars and restaurants and, at the height of summer, a
non-stop nightlife. Some visitors prefer to travel outside the peak
Christmas season when there are shorter queues for restaurants and
the like. Even in winter the city doesn't close down, as there are
half a million permanent residents. see full details
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Floralis Generica is a working metal sculpture located
on the United Nations square in Recoleta. It was offered to the
city by Argentine architect Eduardo Fernando Catalano, who
described it as an environmental structure. Its metallic petals
open and close based on the incidence of solar rays and visitors to
the site will find the giant metal sculpture 'in full bloom' in the
heat of the day and closed at night. The sheer genius of the giant
flower makes it a sight worth seeing. see full details
Floralis Genérica
Floralis Generica is a working metal sculpture located
on the United Nations square in Recoleta. It was offered to the
city by Argentine architect Eduardo Fernando Catalano, who
described it as an environmental structure. Its metallic petals
open and close based on the incidence of solar rays and visitors to
the site will find the giant metal sculpture 'in full bloom' in the
heat of the day and closed at night. The sheer genius of the giant
flower makes it a sight worth seeing. see full details
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At 127 metres wide, Avenida 9 de Julio is claimed to
be the widest avenue in the world, honouring Argentina's
Independence Day which falls on 9th July. The avenue runs from the
Retiro district in the north to Constitucion station in the south,
roughly one kilometre to the west of the Rio de la Plata waterfront
and consists of 18 lanes of traffic, nine on each side. In the
middle of the street stands a 67-metre-tall obelisk marking the
heart of Buenos Aires. Visitors can climb to the top where they can
look out over the Avenida 9 de Julio through its four observation
windows. see full details
Nueve de Julio Avenue
At 127 metres wide, Avenida 9 de Julio is claimed to
be the widest avenue in the world, honouring Argentina's
Independence Day which falls on 9th July. The avenue runs from the
Retiro district in the north to Constitucion station in the south,
roughly one kilometre to the west of the Rio de la Plata waterfront
and consists of 18 lanes of traffic, nine on each side. In the
middle of the street stands a 67-metre-tall obelisk marking the
heart of Buenos Aires. Visitors can climb to the top where they can
look out over the Avenida 9 de Julio through its four observation
windows. see full details
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Home to over 350 animal species and known for some of
its exotic breeding, the Buenos Aires zoo is the perfect place for
families, a romantic date or tourists. With nine species of
mammals, 49 species of reptiles and 175 species of birds, the zoo's
goals are to conserve species, produce research and educate the
public. Disposable cameras are on sale and professional
photographers are on standby to capture all the memories. Animal
food can be bought at the entrance and other stations located
around the zoo to encourage visitors' interaction with the animals.
The best time to visit the zoo is on a sunny weekday afternoon,
when time can be spent lounging in front of the white tiger
enclosure, for which the zoo is well-known, or elephant house with
only a few other people to contend with for the best
view. see full details
Buenos Aires Zoo
Home to over 350 animal species and known for some of
its exotic breeding, the Buenos Aires zoo is the perfect place for
families, a romantic date or tourists. With nine species of
mammals, 49 species of reptiles and 175 species of birds, the zoo's
goals are to conserve species, produce research and educate the
public. Disposable cameras are on sale and professional
photographers are on standby to capture all the memories. Animal
food can be bought at the entrance and other stations located
around the zoo to encourage visitors' interaction with the animals.
The best time to visit the zoo is on a sunny weekday afternoon,
when time can be spent lounging in front of the white tiger
enclosure, for which the zoo is well-known, or elephant house with
only a few other people to contend with for the best
view. see full details
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Located inside the Abasto Shopping Centre, the Museo
de Los Ninos is a great way fro children to explore a multitude of
future careers by means of interactive exhibits. The exhibits
include a miniature TV station with working cameras, doctor's
office, radio station and even a newspaper office. Children will
love experiencing a 'day in the life' of one of these
professions. see full details
Museo de Los Ninos
Located inside the Abasto Shopping Centre, the Museo
de Los Ninos is a great way fro children to explore a multitude of
future careers by means of interactive exhibits. The exhibits
include a miniature TV station with working cameras, doctor's
office, radio station and even a newspaper office. Children will
love experiencing a 'day in the life' of one of these
professions. see full details
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A real-life version of Punch and Judy takes place at
the Centreo Cultural del Sur and regular puppet shows and puppet
making classes are guaranteed to keep children occupied for hours.
Children will love the chance to interact with other kids as well
as creating their own puppets and imaginary worlds. see full details
La Calle de los Títeres
A real-life version of Punch and Judy takes place at
the Centreo Cultural del Sur and regular puppet shows and puppet
making classes are guaranteed to keep children occupied for hours.
Children will love the chance to interact with other kids as well
as creating their own puppets and imaginary worlds. see full details
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The inner-city park of Bosques de Palermo is a great
place for families to relax and unwind on a warm summers afternoon.
The park offers plenty of space for kids to run around and play and
other family-oriented activities to be enjoyed include rental
paddleboats, bikes and carts. The park is also home to two manmade
lakes, sculptures, rose gardens, the Eduardo Sívori Plastic Arts
Museum and the Galilieo Galilei Planetarium. see full details
Bosques de Palermo
The inner-city park of Bosques de Palermo is a great
place for families to relax and unwind on a warm summers afternoon.
The park offers plenty of space for kids to run around and play and
other family-oriented activities to be enjoyed include rental
paddleboats, bikes and carts. The park is also home to two manmade
lakes, sculptures, rose gardens, the Eduardo Sívori Plastic Arts
Museum and the Galilieo Galilei Planetarium. see full details
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The Galileo Galilei Plantarium is located inside the
Bosques de Palermo and its massive dome rises out of the horizon,
making it almost impossible to miss. On any given day, this
planetarium is abuzz with the chatter of children and inquisitive
young minds coming for a spot of stargazing. This is a must for
children of all ages and anyone with a love of stars, space and
planets. see full details
Galileo Galilei Planetarium
The Galileo Galilei Plantarium is located inside the
Bosques de Palermo and its massive dome rises out of the horizon,
making it almost impossible to miss. On any given day, this
planetarium is abuzz with the chatter of children and inquisitive
young minds coming for a spot of stargazing. This is a must for
children of all ages and anyone with a love of stars, space and
planets. see full details
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Lined with trees, flowers and other indigenous plants,
the Buenos Aires Botanical Gardens are a great place to take the
kids for a day out. With plenty of open space to run around, the
gardens make an ideal location to relax with a picnic or just take
a leisurely walk with the family. The central greenhouse is also
great to explore fo rthe more inquisitive-minded
children. see full details
Botanical Gardens
Lined with trees, flowers and other indigenous plants,
the Buenos Aires Botanical Gardens are a great place to take the
kids for a day out. With plenty of open space to run around, the
gardens make an ideal location to relax with a picnic or just take
a leisurely walk with the family. The central greenhouse is also
great to explore fo rthe more inquisitive-minded
children. see full details
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