Victoria

Buenos Aires has a distinct Paris vibe. Porteños (Port People) live in a complex, energetic & seductive sea-port with wide tree-lined boulevards for strolling, leafy parks, grand buildings & monuments, varied culture & nightlife. Countless bistros & cafés overflow with patrons lingering over coffee & conversation. Food is serious in BA & not to be missed are the steaks, pizza, ice cream, tostados, alfajores & Malbec wine. The city districts are small & very unique, each one having its own colors & shapes. The multi-ethnic past of the city is embodied in its architecture, where Spanish Colonial style, Italian detail & French Classicism mix. Their cultures still paint the city & can be enjoyed in countless galleries, theatres, museums & fine eateries.

1. Obelisco, Avenida 9 de Julio, Casa Rosada, Plaza de Mayo & Palacio Barolo (vista)
2. Palermo: Palermo Viejo, Las Canitas, Botanical/Japanese Gardens, Bosques de Palermo & Evita Museum
3. San Telmo: Dorrego Square & Parque Lezama
4. La Boca: Caminito street, La Ribera theatre & La Bombonera
5. Recoleta: La Recoleta Cemetery, Eva Perón tomb & Del Pilar Church
6. Tribunales: Avenida Corrientes, Teatro Colon & Teatro San Martín
7. Puerto Madero: Puente de la Mujer & Costanera Sur
8. Monserrat: Café Tortoni & Casa de la Cultura
9. Montevideo, Uruguay (daytrip)
10. Estancias (ranch estates) in BA Province (overnite trip)

1. Buenos Aires has the highest concentration of soccer teams of any city in the world, see as many matches as possible on your trip.
2. Don't just watch Tango performed in clubs & on the streets, be as bold as a dancer & take tango lessons in its birthplace.
3. On the weekend go to Dorrego Square, in San Telmo, to watch tango in the streets & to shop for treasure at the Antique Fairs.
4. See the arts as BA has the largest concentration of active theatres in Latin America & Teatro Colon is its golden jewel.
5. Sail across the Río de la Plata to the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo in 1 hour on an express ferry to daytrip in another nation.