Buenos Aires!

Featuring a wonderful and unique combination of European flair and South American fun "way of life", Buenos Aires' cultural scene matches the ones of world capitals such as New York, London or Paris. Besides the great number of festivals and events going on all year round, in Buenos Aires art is present in every corner. From the French-styled buildings in Recoleta to colorfully painted metal houses in La Boca, from internationally renowned concerts to bohemian street artists, from luxurious shopping centers to the flair of artisan markets...in Buenos Aires there is always something different to discover!

Approximately 15 million people live in this cosmopolitan city and its metropolitan area, making it one of the 10 most populated urban centers in the world. In such a crowded and fast environment, one may expect people to be cold and only interested in their own business, but Porteños (as inhabitants of Buenos Aires are called in Argentina) are actually warm and hospitable. They enjoy the contact with foreigners and will be glad to help if you seem in trouble.

Places you should definitely visit in Buenos Aires include the traditional Plaza de Mayo (surrounded by the Pink House (Government House) [ ] , the old Cabildo and the Cathedral [ ] , the Congreso de Buenos Aires (Parlament House), Galerías Pacífico [ ] (a modern shopping center created in an old baroque style building), Puerto Madero (fancy restaurants area near the Río de la Plata), the emblematic Obelisk and the Teatro Colón (Buenos Aires Opera House) [ ] .