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Palermo - Botanical Gardens: Botanical Gardens
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  • Updated By cjg1 on September 14, 2006
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    The Botanical Gardens in Buenos Aires is one of my favorite park settings I’ve found anywhere. I had such a good time here with Mike and Iwona on the last day of my first visit in 2005. We came here after an adventuresome cab ride. We three of limited Spanish finally got in a cab that wanted to be our tour guide. Finally I made the decision to just get out here. I mean, this is Buenos Aires, we can always find another cab. This left us at the Botanical Gardens. We went in and did a small tour. But the best part was sitting and while I filled out a couple post cards they both had books to read.

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  • Address: Av. Santa Fe 3951
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    Puerto Madero and Catalina's: A must-see spot: walking and dining
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  • The docks of Puerto Madero - Buenos Aires
    The docks of Puerto Madero
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    Both at night and during the day, walking around Puerto Madero is a must. This is something good to do after having eaten in one of the many excellent restaurants Puerto Madero has to offer.
    The view consists of a canal, some very modern buildings and a bridge called "Puente de la Mujer" (Woman's Bridge) that crosses the canal.
    Puerto Madero is a rather new spot in Buenos Aires. In the past these docks had been abandoned for many years. But in the 90s they were recycled and made into offices, bars, restaurants and apartments.

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  • Directions: Take line B subway and get off at Leandro N. Alem station. Walk to the east along Corrientes avenue, it only takes 2 minutes to get there.
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    San Telmo: The most picturesque neighbourhood
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  • By sabrina_florida on July 12, 2005
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  • San Telmo - Buenos Aires
    San Telmo
    by sabrina_florida
    The best time to walk around San Telmo is either on Saturday or Sunday, as the main streets become pedestrian. During the week there's traffic and many people rushing in the streets. It's true that at the weekend it becomes a tourist spot, but you'll also get to see one of the best antiques markets in town, as well as buskers singing and dancing tango.
    It's the cobbled-stoned streets and the old buildings which make this place unique and a must-see.
    BTW, at night the place is very nice too (lots of lights). It's got some good restaurants and bars.

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  • Address: San Telmo neighbourhood
  • Directions: Just ask a taxi driver to take you there. It's about 10 minutes from downtown. There's no subway going to that area, but you can take the 152 bus.
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    San Telmo: Market Madness
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  • Updated By cjg1 on January 3, 2009
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    My first time here was on Sunday afternoon late in the market day. But with enough time to stroll through and enjoy the neighborhood and its weekend market. What a madhouse! I loved it.Great idea and thanks for the tour Pilar.

    On this past visit we ventured into the markets. It was very crowded and full of activity. Tango dancers in the street, vendors, food....so much to see.

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  • Directions: An old charmed neighborhood
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    Plaza de Mayo: Two in One View-Casa Rosada & Plaza de Mayo
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  • Casa Rosada (background); Plaza de Mayo (monument) - Buenos Aires
    Casa Rosada (background);
    Plaza de Mayo (monument)
    by VeronicaG
    Our city tour paused at the main square--Plaza de Mayo--the tall monument in the photo commemorates the May Revolution of 1810 which led to Chile's independence from Spain (1816). It is the site of much political turmoil in past and recent years.

    The Casa Rosada seen in the background (The Pink House) is an executive administrative building where the President works. It also contains the personal items of former Presidents of Argentina. Hours are Tues.-Fri. 9 am-6 pm; Sun. 3pm-6 pm.

    The Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (city council) are located near this square, also.

  • Directions: the East side of the Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires near the financial district
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    Architecture: TEMPLO LIBERTAD
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  • By mtncorg on December 12, 2004
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  • Entrance to Templo Libertad on Libertad - Buenos Aires
    Entrance to Templo
    Libertad on Libertad
    by mtncorg
    Across Calle Libertad from the Plaza Lavalle and in between the Teatros Colon and Cervantes, the Templo Libertad dates over a hundred years in age, founded by Argentina’s oldest Jewish community – which dates to 1862. Style reflects that of late 19th century German synagogues. There is also the Buenos Aires Jewish Museum here explaining a bit about Judaism in Argentina.

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  • Address: 785 Calle Libertad
  • Phone: 4372-0014
  • Directions: Looking every building in Buenos Aires it's a must!
  • Website: http://www.traveljewish.com/urbantrex04.shtml
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    La Boca: ESTADIO DEL CLUB BOCA JUNIORS
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  • The east side of la Bombonera from the cheap seats - Buenos Aires
    The east side of la Bombonera
    from the cheap seats
    by mtncorg
    Another look into the soul of La Boca is found a few short blocks north of the Vuelta de Rocha at the Boca Juniors Stadium. This is also known as La Bombonera – the Chocolate Box – because of its shape. An entrance mural painted by Quinquela Martin depicts the story of how Boca adopted its blue and yellow colors. Originally, the colors were red and white, but those were also the color of the River Plate team. Those colors were retained by River Plate when they beat Boca in a game to decide who would wear what. It was decided in La Boca afterwards, that they would adopt the colors of the first ship that entered the harbor and that was a Swedish ship. Boca Juniors have a long and storied history, though they might always be known as the team of Diego Maradona, the Argentine answer to Pele.

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  • Address: 805 Calle Brandsen
  • Phone: 4362-1100
  • Directions: Just a couple of blocks north of the plaza at the Vuelta de Roca
  • Website: http://www.bocajuniors.com.ar
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    Puerto Madero and Catalina's: GRAN HOTEL DE INMIGRANTES
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  • Immigrant Hotel - Buenos Aires
    Immigrant Hotel
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    Argentina, like the USA, is a country made of immigrants. If the Casa Rosada is Argentina’s White House, here is its version of Ellis Island. The complex is on the north side of the Darsena Norte and it is where millions of immigrants first came ashore in Argentina. The majority came from Italy and Spain, but many other countries are represented, as well. The Immigrant Hotel is where the people cleared customs and immigration, received food, shelter and medical care. Built in 1905-1911 to replace a smaller building – not at the same site – there is a museum within the main dining hall of the hotel. Guided tours are available. See my TL for more.

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  • Address: 1355 Avenida Antartida Argentina
  • Phone: 4317-0310
  • Directions: North side of Darsena Norte, across from the Buquebus terminal
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    Recoleta - Avenida Alvear: AVENIDA ALVEAR
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  • Palaces, trees and shops along Avenida Alvear - Buenos Aires
    Palaces, trees and shops along
    Avenida Alvear
    by mtncorg
    Beginning one block north of the Basilica del Pilar - and one block north of the institution that is La Biela - Avenida Alvear is one of the more upper class streets to be found in the City. The avenue runs for only seven blocks, ending at the French Embassy near the north end of the Avenida 9 de Julio. Huge palaces can be found along the street – many of the most ostentatious being used today as embassies – Brazil, France, Vatican City, Hyatt. Shops, tres chic, can be found along the avenue – Galeria Alvear at 1759-1779 Av Alvear, a fine example. Both the National House of Culture – Casa Nacional de Cultura – and the National Academy – Casa de las Academias Nacionales –are along this street. The Alvear Palace Hotel – one of the most magnificent and expensive in BsAs – is located one block off the Recoleta parks and the Park Hyatt is just off the eastern end.

    I never found out exactly which Alvear the Avenue is named for. The family's history is very long and several have made big names for themselves both in Argentina and BsAs - from collaborators of San Martin to Argentine presidents. The family tomb greets you on the right as you walk into la Recoleta.

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  • Directions: Runs from la Recoleta towards the heart of the Retiro
  • Website: www.alvearpalace.com
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    Plaza de Mayo: AVENIDA DE MAYO
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  • Flag and Palacio Barolo at the west end Av de Mayo - Buenos Aires
    Flag and Palacio Barolo
    at the west end Av de
    Mayo
    by mtncorg
    Much like Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, Avenida de Mayo links the legislative branch to the executive branch in a very literal fashion. The avenue is lined with trees and many important hotels, buildings, and cafes – Café Tortoni for one – can be found along its length. As well, lying underneath is BsAs first subway line – the A line – which dates back to 1913 – the first subway in Latin America.

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  • Directions: The avenue runs from the Plaza de Congreso to the Plaza de Mayo
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