Tag Archives: History Buenos Aires
History of the Growth of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a city made up of an eclectic mix of architecture and city planning. However it’s not only the physical urban landscape that makes it so unique, it’s also the
A Glimpse of Argentine Women
How are YOU celebrating for International Women’s Day? If you answered that question with an unenthusiastic shrug, well…you’re probably not alone. However, it is a day worth celebrating, so check out discounts
Tango in Buenos Aires – An audio guide
Buenos Aires is the birthplace of the famous dance of passion, the Tango. Part of the beauty and irresistible charm of Buenos Aires has a lot to do with the city’s love of tango –
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
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
Independence Day in Buenos Aires!
Next Monday, 9th July 2012, the locals of Buenos Aires are celebrating a very important event: el Dia de la Independencia (Independence Day)! This means that no one be working on that day for they will be making
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,
International Womens Day: Here Come the Girls!
Today, is International Womens Day and each year, the UN decides on the theme of International Womens Day with 2012’s theme being, ‘‘Empower Women: End hunger and poverty’’. Countries around the world celebrate and acknowledge the contributions made
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
