| The first Europeans to try and inhabit Buenos Aires | | | | Boca, which is anything but a museum. Caminito has a |
| were eaten by the natives in 1516. This hurt the | | | | strong Tango theme amidst the coventillos, or old |
| tourism industry for centuries to follow. But in the | | | | dwellings of the Italian immigrants that came to the |
| late 1700's, immigrants from Spain and Italy poured in | | | | city and worked on the docks. An artist named Jaun |
| and created much of the city that exists today. | | | | Quinquela Benito painted these small houses many |
| Buenos Aires has survived dictators, democracy, | | | | colors making this a vibrant and fascinating area of |
| inflation and devaluation over the last 200 years but | | | | the city. Here you will find tango cafes, arts and |
| still continues to be one of the most interesting and | | | | crafts and many tourists. This area closes early at |
| friendly cities in the world. | | | | 6pm and can be a little rough after dark. |
| There is a tremendous amount to do in Buenos Aires. | | | | 6. The Colon Theater is still one of the best opera |
| Here is a list of the top 10 Buenos Aires sightseeing | | | | houses in the world and has held that title for 100 |
| attractions. | | | | years due to the acoustical design and beautifully |
| 1. Buenos Aires Tango is the biggest cultural | | | | constructed interior. The Teatro Colon also houses |
| contribution Argentina has made to the world in the | | | | one of the most extensive costumes collections on |
| last 100 years and is currently enjoying a comeback. | | | | the planet. Tours of this Buenos Aires attraction are |
| There is hundreds of Buenos Aires tango shows to | | | | currently Monday through Friday beginning at 11am. |
| view as well as large nightly tango dances called | | | | 7. Buenos Aires Restaurants offer some of the best |
| "milongas". Tango lessons can be found in a variety | | | | beef and wine in the world. There is an entire district |
| of different forms and tango history is around almost | | | | along the old port called Puerto Modero specifically |
| every corner and city café. A Buenos Aires | | | | for great restaurants. The befe de lomo and befe |
| tango tour is the ticket to get the most out of the | | | | chorizo are the best cuts of the cow and go great |
| number 1 attraction in Buenos Aires. | | | | with a Mendoza Malbec. Buenos Aires also has a |
| 2. Plaza De Mayo has always been the centerpiece of | | | | café culture and the oldest and most |
| the city. Impromptu demonstrations are still held here | | | | interesting of them all is Café Tortoni. |
| weekly including the Mothers Of Plaza De Mayo who | | | | 8. La Boca Football Game - La Boca football is more |
| still mourn their children from the "Dirty War". This | | | | than a religion and should not be underestimated. The |
| public space is situated in front of the Casa Rosada, | | | | fanatics you will find here truly give the word "a fan" |
| or "pink house", where the president has his offices | | | | its full meaning. The cheering section alone is worth |
| and Evita performed her speech to millions. The old | | | | the ticket however tickets can be hard to acquire on |
| Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral also border | | | | your own. Make sure you are cheering for the home |
| the plaza and are worth a tour. The best way to see | | | | team and confirm if your seat is actually a seat, or |
| this attraction is on the daily Buenos Aires walking | | | | just a spot to stand in. Also, you should be careful |
| tours. | | | | when the game lets out because there has been a |
| 3. The Recoleta Cemetery in the elite neighborhood | | | | tradition of rioting. But if you manage to live through |
| of Recoleta brings to life the history of its country | | | | this experience you will never forget it. |
| like no other graveyard in the world. Presidents, | | | | 9. Florida Street is a pedestrian street located in the |
| dictators, legends, heroes and scoundrels are all | | | | center of the downtown and is always packed with |
| buried side by side in a gorgeous display of sculptures | | | | beautiful people. There are countless shops for just |
| and architectural masterpieces. Evita Peron is buried | | | | about everything you can think of including Argentina |
| here after her corpse was stolen and copied and | | | | leather, souvenirs, clothes and electronics. You may |
| stolen again. The cemetery is 13 acres and it can be | | | | also witness free Tango demonstrations going on |
| easy to get lost so a knowledgeable English speaking | | | | creating huge crowds. You will also find gigantic |
| tour guide is a must. | | | | shopping malls on this city street including one of the |
| 4. San Telmo is the most unique neighborhood in | | | | most beautiful in the world called Galaria Pacifico. |
| Buenos Aires with vintage Spanish architecture, | | | | Make sure you hold onto your purse or wallet while |
| interesting restaurants and nightlife including tango | | | | strolling this attraction and prepared to be bumped |
| shows. Also found along these cobblestone streets | | | | into a few times. |
| are antique shops and the history of Tango. On | | | | 10. Buenos Aires nightlife has a reputation of lasting |
| Sunday, Plaza Dorrego is filled with arts and crafts | | | | until dawn and indeed it will on the weekends. There |
| booths and in the evening, this historic square turns | | | | are some amazing nightclubs with laser light shows |
| into a giant tango dance called a milonga. This is the | | | | like Museum. You can also find excellent fashionable |
| arts district and bohemian area of Buenos Aires and | | | | bars located in the trendy Palermo district. A sure bet |
| although there are many tourists, it is a good idea | | | | for good people watching is in Recoleta near the |
| not to dress too flashy. | | | | Cemetery. And of course you must enjoy at least |
| 5. Caminito is the world's first outdoor museum and | | | | one tango show while in the unique neighborhood of |
| can be found in the working class neighborhood of La | | | | San Telmo. |