Buenos Aires Buenos Aires City
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Eclectic and multicultural, the attractions of Buenos Aires’ 48 barrios meet the demands of even the most seasoned travellers.
The “must sees” of Buenos Aires include: Recoleta with its cemetery (where Eva Perón’s tomb lies); the boutiques, bars and restaurants of fashionable Palermo; the seductive tango shows; the sprawling cafes and charming old fashioned restaurants; San Telmo’s antique fair; countless museums and art galleries, and the Hippodrome.
Other highlights not to miss: the Avenida de Mayo, with its fine examples of early 20th century porteña architecture, which links the Casa Rosada and Congress; the colourful port of La Boca, where the first Italian immigrants settled at the beginning of the 19th century; “La Bombonera” - Boca Juniors’ football stadium; and the Puerto Madero docks. To escape the accelerated pace of the city, explore the Ecological Reserve by bike, or stretch your legs in Palermo’s parks.
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- Inhabitants of Buenos Aires are known as “porteños” (people of the port).
- La Biela café in Recoleta is where Argentina´s greatest writers, artists and politicians have congregated over the years.
- Going to a Boca vs River -the two great rivals of Argentine football- match is an experience you will never forget.
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