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Capital and most populous city of Argentina
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Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and one of Latin America's most culturally significant cities. It is a city of beautiful parks and belle epoque architecture, a place of big historical events, and a city of intimate cafes and cosmopolitan nightlife.
City centre with many of the major tourist attractions, like Florida pedestrian street, Casa Rosada, Teatro Colón and the renewed part of Puerto Madero.
Palermo is a hip residential neighborhood of tree-lined streets and intersections packed with restaurants, bars, and boutiques. Recoleta is considered one of the finest and most expensive areas of the city. It boasts many French style buildings, large green spaces, and first class restaurants. The Recoleta Cemetery is well worth a visit.
La Boca is considered Buenos Aires's most colorful neighborhood with a very outgoing personality. Tourists favor this picturesque district for its rich history and vibrant colors: greens, yellows, reds, and purples highlight the urban scenery. The football stadium La Bombonera of Boca Juniors is here. In the street Pasaje Lanín in Barracas, all houses are decorated with colorful tile mosaics.
Mostly residential and not very heavily touristed, but some of these neighborhoods do include important tango clubs and historic architecture, as well as parks and cheap shopping.
Ancient, authentic and full of character.
All sorts of artisan products, from jewelry to shawls.
comes alive in the afternoon with more artisan's handiwork and freelance clothes designers. Another nearby Plaza (in Palermo viejo) between Malabia, Armenia, Costa Rica and Nicaragua streets has stalls with items for sale. The Último Taller at Jorge L. Borges 1975 (between Soler and Nicaragua streets) sells funky candles and street address plates and markers; there are charming cats, and photos can be etched onto these plates as well.
offers tango and antique products. Defensa street from Chile to San Juan comes to life with live performers and vendors. The crowds are thick, so keep an eye on your possessions.
has a nice atmosphere. It offers nearly 70 stands of antiques, from toys to books and stuff for your home.
This is a market where you will be buying items directly from producers, with the condition that goods are produced with social and environmental ethics in mind. You'll find books, vegetables, handmade clothing, musical instruments, etc. If you plan to buy things, remember to bring your own bag.
By train
Long-distance trains are slowly returning to Argentina, but they are yet few in numbers and limited compared to the by inter-city bus network.
By car
You can get to Buenos Aires from any of the neighboring countries by car, but it is far away from most of the borders. It is only common to travel there from Uruguay and Southern Brazil.
By bus
With an almost non-existent railway system and plane ticket prices that are somewhat expensive, the long-distance bus system is widely developed.
By boat
There are daily journeys to and from Colonia and Montevideo in Uruguay.
On foot
Walking is a great way to get around Buenos Aires during the day. With the grid system it is relatively easy to get around and because of the traffic it may even be quicker than a taxi or bus.
By taxi
Taxis are not the quickest way to move around the more congested parts of the city, especially during rush hour, as traffic jams are common.
By bus
The principal means of public transportation within the city are the buses (colectivos).
By Subte (subterraneo)
The city has a subway network ("subte", short form of "tren subterráneo", which means "underground train"). It is very efficient and you can save a lot of time by using it.
By train
There is a good deal of railway connections to the suburban area and nearby provinces (commuter trains) laid out in such a way that it resembles a shape of a star.
By car
If you are truly adventurous (and a bit of a risk-taker), cars are available to rent in Buenos Aires. There are several things to keep in mind before renting a car in Buenos Aires.
By bicycle
Buenos Aires is not the most suitable city for cycling. Traffic is dangerous and hardly respectful toward bicycles; the biggest vehicle wins the right of way, and bikes are low on the totem pole.
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