#1 Palermo
The chic, sprawling neighborhood of Palermo in north Buenos Aires is divided into three parts: Alto Palermo, Palermo Chico, and Palermo Viejo (which is further broken into Palermo Soho and ... Read more »
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#2 Fair of the Mataderos (Feria De Mataderos)
To get your culture fix, you'll want to head straight to the Fería De Mataderos. Here, guachos (similar to cowboys) saunter on majestic horses and market vendors offer a ... Read more »
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#3 Rose Garden Walk (Paseo del Rosedal)
When you tire of meandering down the bustling Avenue Libertador, take respite at the city's tranquil rose garden. Located in Palermo Woods (also known as Parque Tres de Febrero ... Read more »
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#4 Recoleta Cemetery
This beloved cemetery—located in the ritzy Recoleta neighborhood—is the resting place of many notable political figures and elites in Argentine history. Read more »
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#5 The National Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Belles Artes)
For art aficionados, the National Museum of Fine Arts is an aesthetic wonderland. The collection sprawls across 30 rooms and three floors, showcasing international art from the Middle Ages to ... Read more »
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#6 Puerto Madero
When visitors want to take an evening stroll, many head to Puerto Madero, where dazzling city lights illuminate the port that once served as a major destination for European trade ... Read more »
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#7 Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires)
With its extensive collection of avant-garde 19th- and 20th-century works, the Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA) is an essential stopover for art lovers. The museum features ... Read more »
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#8 Children's Museum (Museo de los Ninos)
Essentially a playground, this interactive museum is comprised of rooms where kids explore a miniature Buenos Aires. Complete with a hospital, a newsroom, a TV station, and a post office ... Read more »
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#10 San Telmo
If you came to Buenos Aires to dance, sashay your way over to this stylish southern neighborhood where tango has left its mark. Though its streets garnered a reputation for ... Read more »
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#11 Corrientes Avenue
For a taste of Argentine's exuberant spirit, take a stroll along Corrientes Avenue. This is where tango dancers have congregated since the booming 1930's and where Broadway-esque performers ... Read more »
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#12 Carlos Thays Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico Carlos Thays)
In this verdant, 18-acre botanical garden, you can take a rest from the hustle and bustle of the city and savor the scenery from a park bench. Boasting around 5 ... Read more »
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#13 La Boca
This fashionable neighborhood located in southern Buenos Aires brims with trendy boutiques and art galleries. Once a gritty shipyard bustling with European immigrants, this now vibrant port houses local artists ... Read more »
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#14 Colon Theater (Teatro Colon)
This opulent opera house is as pleasing to the eyes as its performances are to the ears. Inside this grandiose space, you'll behold European-style décor ranging from Italian-marble staircases ... Read more »
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#15 Palermo Hippodrome (Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo)
If you're feeling lucky, head over to this lavish French-style racetrack. Welcoming visitors since 1876, the Palermo Hippodrome hosts 10 horse races each month and features a casino, shopping ... Read more »
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#16 Plaza de Mayo
Tourists have flocked to this historic square ever since Argentina declared independence from Spanish colonial rule on May 25, 1810. One major draw is the Casa Rosada (or Pink House ... Read more »
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