One of the most charming, magical, and seductive cities in South America, Buenos Aires, the Argentinian capital, boasts happening nightlife, high-rated restaurants, great cultural scene, and of course, its very own, Tango!
Buenos Aires has two previous names viz., Santa Maria de los Buenos Aires or Holy Mary of the Fair Winds and ...
... Ciudad de la Santísima Trinidad y Puerto de Santa María del Buen Aire or City of the Most Holy Trinity and Port of Saint Mary of the Fair Winds ...
... before its name was formally changed to Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, and then shortened to Buenos Aires.
Recoleta Cemetery is the most-visited tourist attraction in Buenos Aires.
Founded in 1822, it has about 5,000 mausoleums and tombs of some of Argentina’s most beloved icons.
Buenos Aires is the city of bookworms. It has the highest number of book stores per capita in the world – about 25 per 100,000 people.
The widest avenue in the world is in Buenos Aires. Tearing right through the center of downtown Buenos Aires, the Avenida 9 de Julio is 460 feet wide and has 22 lanes.
Buenos Aires also has the highest number of pets per capita in the world.
Dogs are particularly popular – almost 60% of households in the city have at least one dog.
The world-renowned dance form, Tango, was born in Buenos Aires.
Originating from the city’s seedy brothels, it gradually became world famous as more and more artists of international repute began adopting and improvising the art form.
Buenos Aires is also one of the cities with the highest number of psychologists per capita ...
... and it is pretty normal for people there to see a shrink to resolve their personal issues.
The Presidential Palace, Casa Rosada, is pink in color.
According to one theory, it has been painted in cow’s blood, an effective insulator against heat and humidity that was used commonly back in the day.
Jardín Japonés in the city’s Palermo district of Buenos Aires are the largest Japanese Gardens outside of Japan.
Buenos Aires has been rightly called the “Paris of the South”.
Boasting stunning architecture, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and a romantic vibe, this city impresses every step of the way.