Buenos Aires is one of the largest cities in the world; a cosmopolitan city with over eleven million inhabitants in both the city and its surroundings. It is also one of the most elegant and hectic cities in South America.

In spite of its modern constructions and dynamic activity, it has managed to preserve old traditions and charming corners. Visitors are fascinated by its environment, the individuality of each of its neighborhoods, the cordiality of its people, and its wide selection of cultural and commercial opportunities.

Buenos Aires, surrounded by Argentina’s splendid countryside, is the great cosmopolitan doorway to South America.

CITY OF BUENOS AIRES

Buenos Aires (Federal District)
Area: 203 Km²
Population: 2,776,138 inhabitants
Density: 13,679.6 inhabitants per square Km

PLACES TO VISIT:

AVENIDA DE MAYO. It is interesting to see the variety of cupolas and building styles along this beautiful main road leading to Plaza de Mayo (Mayo Square). There you can see the Pirámide de Mayo (May Pyramid), which commemorates the first Argentine government’s independence. Other important buildings are the Cabildo (Town Hall from colonial times), the Cathedral, and the Casa Rosada (Government House), seat of the President of the Argentine Republic. Lying by the river, the renovated Puerto Madero where the ancient docks have given place to newly refurbished first class restaurants and hotels.

FROM AVENIDA DE MAYO TO SAN MARTIN SQUARE. Starting from Corrientes Avenue, Buenos Aires’ nightlife centre, you can see the Obelisk, symbol of the city. Further beyond, you will find Florida Street with its shops. Some of the most representative buildings of Buenos Aires are located in front of San Martín Square.

LA BOCA NEIGHBOURHOOD. Its streets and brightly colored houses are unmistakable. Caminito Street served as inspiration for the tango, with its bohemian street artists demeanor.

RECOLETA. An elegant and exclusive neighborhood with tree lined streets, cafés and restaurants, antique shops, a cultural centre, and Recoleta Cemetery considered a history and sculpture museum.

PALERMO. It is one of the largest and most beautiful green areas in the city, and the traditional site chosen by diplomatic representations in Buenos Aires.

DELTA OF PARANÁ RIVER: Departing from Tigre, there are sailing tours along the Paraná river, to discover the innumerable islands of this Delta, with its lush vegetation and colourful week-end residences and cottages as well as rowing and yacht clubs and marinas.

Highlight of the region : City of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a city with its own personality, open to the World's architecture, culture and art; cosmopolitan and contradictory, dynamic and traditional, historical and avant-garde.

It offers a wide variety of attractions: monuments, churches, museums, art galleries and theatres; squares, parks and gardens with ancient trees; typical neighborhoods; large commercial centres, traditional and modern hotels, typical restaurants and international cuisine.