Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina, on the western shore of the Río de la Plata. The city is one of the largest in South America and has a population of around 3,059,122.
Pedro de Mendoza discovered the city in 1536 and it was originally called Ciudad de Nuestra Señora Santa María del Buen Ayre (“City of Our Lady Saint Mary of the Fair Winds”).
Buenos Aires’s name translates to “fair winds” or “good airs”.
48 districts or neighborhoods make up Buenos Aires. With some of the popular ones being Microcento, La Boca, and San Telmo. La Boca is a colorful neighborhood with houses that have rich vibrant colors. So with its picturesque senary it makes for a top place for tourists.
The neighborhood of Microcentro is downtown and close to the main historical spots. Also, it has places to shop and is well catered to tourists.
San Telmo has colonial-style houses with cobblestone roads which consequently help make up its European feel. The businesses that line the cobblestone streets are cafes, tango parlors, and antique shops. Also, the streets are full of artists and dancers.
The capital city is also home to the Buenos Aires Underground. It was open in 1913 making it the oldest underground system in the Southern Hemisphere and consequently the oldest in the Spanish-speaking world.
Often called the Paris of South America due to the amazing architecture. It makes for a great place for photos and inspiration.
So this might be why the city is a creative paradise with a major art scene and around 300 active theaters. That is more theaters than Paris, London, and New York.
Football (soccer) is also very popular in Argentina and the country is famous for its football players and teams. Buenos Aires and the surrounding suburbs are home to more than 15 Primera league teams. The two most popular are Boca Juniours and River Plate.
The national dance of Argentine is the Tango. As a result, you can learn the dance at one of the many dance studios in the city.
You can also catch a ferry to Montevideo the capital city of Uruguay to see another one of South American’s amazing cities.
Buenos Aires is full of things to see and do along with so much to eat and drink. It is no wonder the city is the second most visited Spanish-speaking city in the world.
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