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Personal experiences & helpfull hints   Buenos Aires

Personal experiences & helpfull hints, Buenos Aires

 95 Reviews  Vicente López a must see: absolutely NOT !! Vicente López pleasant to stay: absolutely YES !! Vicente López is a residential neighbourhood in the northern part of (greater) Buenos Aires. About 25.000... 

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La Boca   Buenos Aires

La Boca, Buenos Aires

 29 Reviews  Some Bs As quarters has a lot of collapsed buildings but La Boca sounds like all is the same... in some features remember some places or buildings that everybody have seen in La Habana....mostly are... 

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Plaza de Mayo, Goverment House, el Cabildo The Cathedral, etc.   Buenos Aires

Plaza de Mayo, Goverment House, el Cabildo The Cathedral, etc., Buenos Aires

 25 Reviews  Among Casa Rosada located in plaza de Mayo and Puerto Madero this huge square split in two areas this part of the city... its a crowded area with lot of traffic in each direction ,,be careful crossing... 

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San Telmo   Buenos Aires

San Telmo, Buenos Aires

 10 Reviews  San Telmo is my favourite neighbourhood in Buenos Aires..perhaps it reminded mi clearly to Gracia quarter in Barcelona......the streets ..squares like Dorrego ...were so similar and really nice to... 

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Recoleta   Buenos Aires

Recoleta, Buenos Aires

 20 Reviews  I finally arrived in the cemetery. and to tell you by the truth, when some woman offered me a map of the cemetery. i really regreted not to do. yeah, all the locations are almost similar the most... 

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Monuments   Buenos Aires

Monuments, Buenos Aires

 9 Reviews  This flower like monument stands at the Plaza of the United Nations. I think this is one of the most unusual sculptures that I've seen. "Floralis Generica" by architect Eduardo Catalano is a gigantic... 

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Florida Street   Buenos Aires

Florida Street, Buenos Aires

 7 Reviews  Its a pedestrian boulevar that cross microcentro area with two ends, the first just over Plaza de Mayo and the other in Parque San Martin on the way to Retiro ...my first impression there was "WOW" i... 

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Palermo   Buenos Aires

Palermo, Buenos Aires

 18 Reviews  Of course here you can assist horse races, but there's also a casino there, only with slot machines. It is worth a visit, the building is amazing! Por supuesto que aca se pueden ver carreras de... 

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Tango   Buenos Aires

Tango, Buenos Aires

 7 Reviews  Because tango is porteno and porteno only, you will find it all around Buenos Aires. Street performers, some of the, very very good, paintings, names of streets of famous tango songs, famous boliches... 

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9 de Julio's avenue   Buenos Aires

9 de Julio's avenue, Buenos Aires

 8 Reviews  The widest in the world ... looks great....the first time i saw it i was attonished wow!! such a wide place and long at the same time...wider than Champs Elysées in Paris and crowded by cars going up... 

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Aerial sights of Buenos Aires   Buenos Aires

Aerial sights of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

 3 Reviews  Have your camera ready while landing in Buenos Aires in the day time, especially at dawn or sunset. As plane will go parallel to the River Plate, you'll be able to take some nice landscape... 

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Belgrano   Buenos Aires

Belgrano, Buenos Aires

 5 Reviews  Barrancas of Belgrano it's located (obviously) in Belgrano. On weekends many people can be seen dancing tango and salsa. Barrancas de Belgrano queda (obviamente) en Belgrano. Los fines de semana se... 

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Retiro   Buenos Aires

Retiro, Buenos Aires

 9 Reviews  the famous argentian plastic artistic marthe minujin create the tower of book with 7 floor ,name babel is in the square san martin, in retiro, the entry is free and there are more of 200.000 books is... 

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Architecture   Buenos Aires

Architecture, Buenos Aires

 6 Reviews  I loved the architecture of Buenos Aires. I've never been to Paris, but I imagine the buildings must look a lot like some of the buildings in Buenos Aires. They had ornate wrought iron fencing,... 

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The National Congress   Buenos Aires

The National Congress, Buenos Aires

 3 Reviews  Located at the end of Avenida de Mayo its a lush green square full of trees and gardens where people use to have a bite there or feed pigeons.... Walking by Av Mayo you find the Congreso sq at the end... 

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Cafe Tortoni   Buenos Aires

Cafe Tortoni, Buenos Aires

 3 Reviews  Its one of the most famous or the most famous bohemian and glamorous places in Bs As located in Avenida de mayo between Piedras and Peru "subte" stations has a great fame among the locals and as some... 

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Teatro Colon   Buenos Aires

Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires

 2 Reviews  On our first major walking expedition in the downtown area, after checking out the Obelisk on Av. 9 de Julio, we decided to get away from the busy traffic on this huge thoroughfare. It happens that... 

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El Obelisco   Buenos Aires

El Obelisco, Buenos Aires

 7 Reviews  Such a beauty ...amazing...spectacular at first sight and could be seen from the 4 ends of 9 de julio Avenue and southern part of Corrientes boulevars and 20 blocks upwards ....The place is Plaza de... 

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Puerto Madero and Catalina's   Buenos Aires

Puerto Madero and Catalina's, Buenos Aires

 8 Reviews  This place is the old harbour now reconvert like leisure place crowded of chic restaurants and terraces but keeping the huge crane towers destinated to empty the load ships Its located closer to... 

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Las Cañitas   Buenos Aires

Las Cañitas, Buenos Aires

 1 Review  A new and trendy eating and nightlife area is Las Canitas, located between Avenidas Luis Maria Campos and Libertador in the Palermo District (named because there were once wild sugar canes growing... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Death

by Sharrie

It was in S. America... specifically, Punta Arenas & now Buenos Aires that I first "toured" the cemetries... Cemetries that are so huge & glamourous rivalling homes of those alive today.Made me wonder...Made me exclaimed...These "people" even in death are still taking up prime real estate space in "this life"!Are these truly necessary?Everyone has loved ones & family who may no longer be around in our world.Yet, they will always be with us whenever we remember our love for them.I don't know about most people, but when I die one day, if a friend or family just remembered me & shed a tear for me, that'll be enough.No need to "house" me in such a worldly space. I want to be free when I die, not locked up!!! Imagine having to stay in a human compound for the rest of your "lifetimes"!!!Thanks, but No thanks!Grand Canyon comes to mind :-))May the wind carry me wherever I wish to venture!F R E...

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Eternal Sunshine

by Sharrie

The Legend of Evita - Señora María Eva Duarte de Perón : Loved & hated by many; reminded me of our friend here on VT.One of the most famous & powerful women from Argentina, if not the most.Yet, many had probably not heard of her until the entertainment industry began to write songs & musicals. Consequently, we the majority of the world population gravitate towards what words cannot touched with our hearts & souls but what music can easily weaved itself into the very deep recess of our inner beings.For an indepth readings of this woman who had shaped this part of the world, please proceed to:Maria Eva Duarte de Peron &Evita Peron Historical Research Foundation.

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Don't Cry For Me, Argentina!

by Sharrie

The first time I ever learn or rather hear the name "Argentina" was when I was very young. A song... a very famous Evita.For years, I didn't think or have anything to do with Argentina.Yet, I've always like the way the name sounded, ARGENTINA, a very feminine, regal & strong name. I just like the sound of it...I finally made it to Argentina beginning of this year... not to see Argentina but to embark on the most ambitious of my trips, to the last of the 7 continents, the ever-so-mystical Antarctica. Having been to just Buenos Aires & Ushuaia, I can't even claimed to have known this country. But what I saw, I love.What I love, will live.So, "don't cry for me, Argentina!".

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Demo

by Sharrie

I had been lucky to witness this.A demonstration while I was in Buenos Aires.It's not something I get to see everyday.So, it's kinda exciting for awhile.I didn't get too close since I didn't want to get involved. Afterall, I don't even know what they are protesting against!I was told it's a common occurence here, in Buenos Aires.I suppose there's a lot to "fight" for & to voice one's dissatisfaction.We know what happened in recent years & recent months to world stability & world peace.A lot of people had family & friends injured or even killed as a result.What is right & what is wrong?Are we ready to fight for what we believed in?Assuming we do believe in something.If so, why does the world still repeat the same mistakes?Unfortunately, I have no answers.Just a bunch of unproductive questions.

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Innocence

by Sharrie

We travel in search of new experiences & sights to impress us.Occassionally, it's nice to just observe children. They are some of the most interesting subjects for me.I knew I could return to that childhood innocence of mine if I just try to remember myself at that age... the age of innocence.When I was ever so trusting & hopeful; ever so stubborn & tyranncal; ever such a brat & yet was loved by almost everyone.Those were the times where I could do no wrong ;-)

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Passion

by Sharrie

I haven't been to Argentina long enough to know its people well.Just some observation I had while there.People are passionate... can see that from the way they tango.People are deeply religious... from what I felt while seeing them pray.People are fun-loving... Passionate, fun-loving & deeply religious!I like these people :-)

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Ernesto Sábato

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Ernesto Sábato was born in Rojas, Provincia de Buenos Aires in 1911; he began to study Physical-Mathematics Sciences 1928. In Paris, in 1936 he wrote his first novel "La fuente muda" (The dumb fountain), and in the same city, he got his doctorate in Physics. Back in Argentina, he taught at Buenos Aires University, until a personal conflict between the science and the literature made him leave his scientist career, and embrace his literary vocation. Nowadays he does not write anymore, but he is still one of the most brilliant intellectuals of his country. Some of his works are "Sobre héroes y tumbas" (novel), "Entre la letra y la sangre", "Antes del fin" (essays). Ernesto Sábato nació en Rojas, Provincia de Buenos Aires en 1911; comenzó a estudiar Ciencias Físico-Matemáticas en 1928. En París en 1936, escribió su primera novela, "La fuente muda", y en la misma ciudad, obtuvo su doctorado...

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Astor Piazzolla

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Astor Piazzolla (1921 - 1992) was born in Mar del Plata (Provinica de Buenos Aires); he spent his childhood in New York, where he began to study piano and bandoneón (large accordion). Back in Argentina in 1937, he started his brilliant career as large accordion player and tango composer. His unusual talent soon started a controversy: "That is not tango!" Nowadays, his stroke of genius is well known, and his masterpieces like "Libertango", "Adiós Nonino", "Balada para un loco", "María de Buenos Aires", and much more, are a pleasure for the spirit. Astor Piazzolla (1921 - 1992) nació en Mar del Plata (Provinica de Buenos Aires); pasó su infancia en Nueva York, en donde comenzó a estudiar piano y bandoneón. De vuelta en Argentina en 1937, comenzó su brilante carrera como bandoneonista y compositor de tango. Su talento inusual pronto despertó la polémica: "¡Eso no es tango!" En la...

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Atahualpa Yupanqui

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Atahualpa Yupanqui (Héctor Chavero) was a composer, guitar player, singer, writer; he is the most outstanding folklore musician of Argentina. He was born in 1908 and died in 1992.Atahualpa Yupanqui (Héctor Chavero) fue compositor, guitarrista, cantante, escritor; es el más destacado folklorista argentino, sin dudas. Nació en 1908 y falleció en 1992. Porque no engraso los ejesme llaman abandonao ...Si a mí me gusta que suenen,¿pa' qué los quiero engrasaos? Es demasiado aburridoseguir y seguir la huella,demasiao largo el caminosin nada que me entretenga. No necesito silencio,yo no tengo en qué pensar.Tenía, pero hace tiempo,ahura ya no pienso más. Los ejes de mi carretanunca los voy a engrasar ..."(Los ejes de mi carreta)

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Jorge Luis Borges

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Inspired, controversial, the Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) is one of the best in Spanish language. He wrote short stories, essays and poetry; some of his works are "Universal history of infamy", "Anthology of fantastic literature" and "Fictions".Genial, polémico, el escritor argentino Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) es uno de los mejores en lengua española. Escribió cuentos, ensayo y poesía; algunas de sus obras son "Historia universal de la infamia", "Antología de la literatura fantástica" y "Ficciones".

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Top 3 Hotels in Argentina

The Glu Hotel  Buenos Aires

 1 Review and 223 Opinions  I was snookered by the website and photos. The hotel is not what is seems. Its located in Palermo,... 

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Huentala Hotel Boutique  Mendoza

 4 Reviews and 134 Opinions  This is a good hotel, clean, friendly and well located. Staff are helpful. 

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Tierra de Leyendas  Ushuaia

 6 Reviews and 250 Opinions  Have to give this place 5*s. lovely accomadation, great hosts that really look after you. A short... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  hey guys i'll be in BsAs from 15th of december until end of january. sadly i don't have really time to travel around, only 4... 

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A: Only one night in Ushuaia! You're joking! All that way! There is so much to see on both land and water. I suggest that you look at the travel guides section of VT as... 

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