Five Places to Visit in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires is the largest city and also the capital of Argentina. The city is also rated as one of the 20 largest cities in the world. There are a lot of places to see and things to do in the city like you can spend your day visiting the city's museums to learn more about the history of the city and the country or wander around the neighborhoods or check out the coolest restaurants and clubs. Buenos Aires is also the birthplace of the newly elected Pope Francis.

Here’s a list of Five Places to Visit in Buenos Aires, Argentina:



1. Plaza de Mayo – Plaza de Mayo has been around since the 16th century and it is here where political protests and gatherings have taken place. There are lots of colonial type buildings surrounding the plaza and at the eastern end you can see the Casa Rosada or the Presidential Palace. A nice place to take a walk and just enjoy the background and feel of the plaza.



2. La Recoleta Cemetery – This place is also called the Cementerio de la Recoleta. It is one of the city’s main attractions because of its numerous monuments made from marble, dark granite and some are bronze, others are decorated with stone angels and statues of the Virgin Mary. Some of the famous and prominent people such as past presidents, writers and sports stars are buried on this cemetery. A great place to visit if you want to learn some of Argentina’s past.



3. San Telmo – This place is best visited on Sundays to attend the Weekly Street fair and flea market. Be aware though that the place is crowded during this time as well. If you like shopping then this place is right for you just be watchful for good deals and bring in your own water because it can get quite expensive here. On Sunday nights, there is also a tango performance in the plaza.



4. The Palermo Viejo District – A trendy neighbourhood with charming cobblestone streets. There are a lot of bookstores, bars, and boutiques in the area.



5. Teatro Colon – This place is an impressive seven stories opera house which was opened in 1908. There is also a small museum in the lobby and they offer guided tours in English. A good place to visit if you’re in to ballet, opera and listening to classical music.

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Photo Credits (Flickr Creative Commons): Buenos Aires by Martin Terber/Plaze de Mayo by seretide/ La Recoleta Cemetery by BrianMKA/ San Telmo by Denise Mayumi/ Palermo Viejo by Andrew Currie/ Teatro Colon by Roger Schultz