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BUENOS AIRES
Latin America's Passionate City
Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a slice of Europe in the Americas when you look at its grand Parisian boulevards, feel the Italian spirit in La Boca and San Telmo neighborhoods, or sense the Spanish genes in the lively nightlife. But Buenos Aires also has its very own seductive soul, and not just through its sensual tango dancing. It's a city that continues to shine through its rich arts scene and creative energy fuelled by young contemporary designers, artists, and chefs.

There's the famous Recoleta Cemetery, the Casa Rosada, and the landmark Obelisk, but the more recent MALBA museum should also top the list of attractions. It symbolizes the city's new identity as a dynamic and cutting-edge destination, as do the new centers of contemporary culture and architecture in Puerto Madero.

Add the world-class steakhouses and intelligent fusion cooking, mix the colorful cafés and street tango, and you have one of the world's coolest and most passionate cities.

Buenos Aires

Top 10

  1. A walk around PLAZA DE MAYO.
  2. The art of the European masters inside the Fine Arts Museum.
  3. Tango in PLAZA DORREGO.
  4. The best of Latin America's contemporary art in the MALBA Museum.
  5. Shopping on CALLE FLORIDA.
  6. Going down AVENIDA 9 DE JULIO to the landmark OBELISCO.
  7. The striking RECOLETA CEMETERY, Evita Peron's famous resting place.
  8. An opera performance or a guided tour of the Colon Theater.
  9. A night out in PUERTO MADERO.
  10. Browsing through the atmospheric SAN TELMO MARKET.



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DESIGN HOTELS:
Faena Hotel + Universe is Buenos Aires' hottest hotel, although Esplendor de Buenos Aires also provides similar stylish sophistication when it comes to interior design. Discover these and other Design Hotels in Buenos Aires HERE>>

BOUTIQUE HOTELS:
Bo-Bo Hotel only has a few rooms, but each one is different and special. The same goes for 1551 Palermo, offering seven elegantly decorated suites and apartments. Get to know these and more Boutique Hotels in Buenos Aires HERE>>

CHARM HOTELS:
With a carefully preserved 19th century façade and period details, Vida Baires is an ideal place for couples on a romantic trip. Get more details about this Charm Hotel in Buenos Aires HERE>>

LUXURY HOTELS:
To experience one of the city's grandest old hotels choose the Alvear Palace, while the Castelar Hotel is a cheaper but also classy alternative. See these and more Luxury Hotels in Buenos Aires HERE>>

CHEAP HOSTELS:
Independent travelers enjoy meeting other guests at 06 Central Hostel and at the equally affordable Milhouse Hostel. Know more about these and other Cheap Hostels in Buenos Aires HERE>>

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Hotels & Hostels
The city's best design, boutique, charm, and luxury hotels, as well as cheap hostels with easy online booking at special rates. All of the best, special, and hip places to stay are HERE (Buenos Aires Hotels & Hostels Guide)>>

Sights & Activities
The city's must-see landmarks, classic and modern art, striking architecture and ancient sites, street life, daytrips, and tours -- it's all HERE (Buenos Aires Sightseeing Guide)>>

Cafés & Restaurants
Have coffee at an old classic café, look for the best Argentinian beef, and experience the latest hip gastronomic destinations in Buenos Aires following the recommendations found HERE (Buenos Aires Restaurants Guide)>>

Bars & Clubs
Argentinians dance to more than just the tango, and you'll confirm that in their capital's European-style clubs. Before you step onto the dancefloor have a drink at a bar or lounge surrounded by a young and attractive crowd, and the exact places to go are recommended HERE (Buenos Aires Nightlife Guide)>>

Body & Soul
The Porteños' obsession with looking good and toned bodies is reflected in the standard of the city's gyms and quality of the new spas that have appeared in the city lately. These are top choices:
Aqua Vita Medical Spa - With an emphasis on water-based treatments, this body and soul retreat in the Recoleta neighborhood offers shiatsu, Ayurvedic massages, facial and corporal treatments, a steam room and sauna, and lymphatic drainage among a number of other services to promote relaxation inside and out.
Castelar Hotel Spa - Using pure substances, this spa offers a number of original treatments. Go for the Finnish, Turkish, or Sauna bath, or the Scottish shower which uses the pressure of water to improve circulation of the blood and fight cellulite and flaccidity. Facials and body massages are also available, as is fangotherapy, electrostimulation, reflexology, and ozonetherapy.
Markus Day Spa for Men - With a Scandinavian-flavored interior, this men-only spa leaves men groomed and pampered from head to toe, including a teeth whitening service supervised by dentists. Pretty much every part of the body is catered for, from body scrubs, to acne treatments, to massages which include the "Sutra," an Indian technique to "awaken sensuality and erogenous channels."

Shopping
Look for antiques in Plaza Dorrego and for the world's major fashion labels in Avenida Alvear, but dedicate most of your shopping time in the city checking out the styles of Buenos Aires' designers which we tell you about HERE (Buenos Aires Shopping Guide)>>

Gay & Lesbian
An attractive city with an attractive population, sophisticated accommodation and nightlife -- all the necessary ingredients to make a city a major gay destination, and Buenos Aires has got them all. Know where to find them HERE (Buenos Aires Gay Guide)>>

Getting Around
How to go from the airport to the center of the city and back, how to get around using public transportation, and city map HERE (Buenos Aires Airport & Transportation Guide)>>