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Top 5 landmarks around Plaza de Mayo
Plaza de Mayo, as the political and historical center of the city, should be one of the first places you see in Buenos Aires. Home to multiple monuments and the gathering spot
Buenos Aires Landmark: Palacio Barolo
Palacio Barolo an unexpected Buenos Aires Landmark A visit to Palacio Barolo should be at the top of any architecture enthusiast’s list of activities in Buenos Aires. Palacio Barolo is an incredibly surprising
Tips for travelling to Buenos Aires by Cruise
The cruise ship season on the Southern hemisphere has started! And it’s becoming more and more common for tourists to visit Buenos Aires on a stop off during a cruise. How to take advantage of the
Travel from Buenos Aires to Montevideo
Buenos Aires attracts thousands of tourists every year – a whopping 5 million to be exact! Its distinct porteño culture has enough to keep any traveller entertained for weeks. However if you do fancy a
Immigration in Buenos Aires
If you are on vacation in Buenos Aires, you might have noticed the city to be unusually quiet this past Monday; Buenos Aires commemorated its yearly Dia del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural (Day of
Things to do on the 25th of May
We’re only half way through the week, and the weekend still seems a long way away… But hold on just one moment! This Friday, no need to go to the office because
Inside The Buenos Aires Obelisk
The familiar sight of a tall, needle-like Obelisk can often be seen in the majority of large, famous cities around the world. The original monuments date back to Egyptian times and the landmarks paid respect to
Confiteria Del Molino: Visit before it vanishes
As you walk around the city of Buenos Aires, it is not hard to be taken aback by its architectural beauty and grand, historical buildings that tower over the streets of Buenos Aires. Due to the influence of
Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
Saturday 24th March 2012 is the Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Día de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia), one of the most important public holidays for Argentineans as the day commemorates
9 de Julio: Widest street in the world and more
Every major city in the world has a famous main avenue, New York has 5thAvenue and Paris has the Champs Elysees. Buenos Aires is no exception to the rule and like its steak sizes,
El Ateneo Theatre: Now an Elegant Bookstore
Bookstores are not usually on a traveller’s sightseeing list however, in a city like Buenos Aires where reading is a huge part of its culture, with people reading books constantly whether walking in the street or standing
La Confiteria Ideal: Elegance of Cafe Notables
Buenos Aires is well known by its large amount of classic cafes that remain in the city from the golden Tango years. The city council has declared 60 places all over the city, as
A Boca Landmark on The South Side
One of the things you have to do whilst in Buenos Aires is to visit La Boca landmarks. Whether it is going to see a football match or taking a tour around the Boca Juniors Stadium
May Revolution: More than a National Holiday
May 25th (25 de Mayo), known as el Día de la Revolución de Mayo, or the Day of the May Revolution, is an important date in the Argentina calendar because it marks
