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Few cities get under your skin like Buenos Aires. Sexy, alive, supremely confident yet passionately romantic, this beautiful, vibrant city is unforgettable. Discover old-world cafes, colonial architecture, outdoor markets, and nightlife that will keep you swinging all night long. And the best news is that Buenos Aires remains a surprisingly affordable destination for travelers.
Rub shoulders with Recoleta's rich and famous while you visit its fascinating necropolis. Hunt for that antique gem in a dusty San Telmo shop, wander Boedo's bohemian streets, or take in a theatrical production around Av Corrientes. You'll soon see why so many visitors have fallen in love with this elegant, seductive city.
Best of Buenos Aires: Top 3 Must-Do Experiences
Best of Buenos Aires: Suggested Itineraries
Buenos Aires' famous barrios are bursting with exotic charm: the grand buildings of the Microcentro, the brightly colored buildings of La Boca, the tango neighborhood of San Telmo, the faded splendor of Recoleta and its magnificent necropolis, and the gardens of Palermo, destination of choice for a leisurely Sunday-afternoon stroll.
To help you get to know this seductive city, the following itinerary gives you a taste of things to do in Buenos Aires that will keep you busy all day and all night.
For the perfect overview of what lies in store, start your day with a quick sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires and its vibrant neighborhoods. Then get up close and personal with a Recoleta walking tour and discover the city's most sophisticated, ritzy locale.
In the evening, learn how to tango at a Tango Dinner Show or be dazzled by the Opera Pampa dinner and gaucho extravaganza.
Next day, leave the city for the day to experience the beauty of the Pampas and the estancia lifestyle of its cowboys on a Gaucha Day Trip. It's a day of gaucho folklore and horse-riding skills, traditional Argentinean barbecued food, and gorgeous Pampa landscapes. Or chug along the coast on the Tren de la Costa train to Tigre, and cruise along the Parana River delta.
Day 3: Excursions from Buenos Aires
For a true South American experience, travel from Buenos Aires to Mendoza, one of Argentina's most beautiful cities at the foot of the Andes. You'll visit Aconcagua, the highest point in the Americas, and savor fine wines in Argentina's famous wine cellars. Or explore Argentina's sublime Lake District on a six-day expedition into Patagonia. This tour takes you across the Argentine Pampas past ancient glaciers and the endless Andes to remote national parks.
Best of Buenos Aires: Top 3 Hotels
For boutique hotel splendor in the city center, the aptly named Esplendor offers on-site dining and imbibing, spa tubs, chaise longues and heaps of minimalist urban style.
Resplendent, sumptuous, grandiose, historic - choose your adjective to describe Buenos Aires' most famous hotel. The style is classic French but the amenities are cutting-edge, from wi-fi in the bedrooms to 'smart clocks' and plasma-screen TV over the bathtubs.
Dare to enter the exotic and erotic fantasy world of Philippe Starck's dreamland for adults. This luxury hotel-apartment confection is the most decadent, sumptuous, sexy, over-the-top hotel in town. Not a detail is missed, from the swan-head faucets in the marble bathrooms to the bedrooms' giant white claw-footed beds looking out over the city. Don't miss the outdoor pool and luxury spa.
Best of Buenos Aires: Top 3 Restaurants
While visiting the exuberant San Telmo neighborhood, drop into this lively brasserie for superb French cuisine with Spanish accents, convivial company and a superb selection of wines.
Renowned as the best place in town to feast on Argentina's famous grilled meat - make sure to bring an empty stomach.
Light, bright and minimalist to the hilt, this sophisticated white space is the elegant setting for fantastic fare like Patagonian lamb and French-Argentinean fusion, or house specialty cocktails at the bar.
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