Buenos Aires Travel Guide
The capital of Argentina, on the Rio de la Plata - River Plate, was first settled in 1536 as "City of Our Lady Saint Mary of the Fair Winds”. The attacks by the indigenous peoples forced the Spanish settlers away, and in 1541 the site was abandoned. The second and permanent settlement was founded in 1580. Formal independence from Spain was declared in 1816.
Buenos Aires is one of the most important tourist destinations in South America known or its European style architecture, rich cultural life, world-class museums and galleries, music and food.
Buenos Aires is also famous for being the capital of tango, which was developed here in the poorer neighborhoods. The nightlife in Buenos Aires is evidently renowned in South America, and there are specific establishments where you will find tango at night.
Buenos Aires is also renowned for its shopping centers such as Alto Palermo, Patio Bullrich, Paseo Alcorta, Abasto de Buenos Aires and Galerías Pacífico. The main tourist shops in downtown are around Florida Street and Lavalle Street, while Murillo Street specializes mostly in leather goods.
The most frequently visited by tourists, attractions in Buenos Aires include the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Museum of History or the Obelisk, an iconic landmark and a venue for cultural activities or other events.
Buenos Aires is one of the most desirable cities to visit in the world, lively, liberal, and rich in culture and history.