Things To Do In Buenos Aires, Argentina
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There are so many great things to see and do in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that you’ll be hard pushed to know where to start. That’s why it’s not a bad idea (in fact it’s a very good idea) to start your trip in Buenos Aires with a tour, then you’ll know exactly where things are, what things are and which things you’d like to visit again at your leisure. Experienced and knowledgeable tour guides really can help to bring the city of Buenos Aires to life – not that such a lively city as Buenos Aires needs any help in that department.
Buenos Aires Tours
There are many different types of tours available in Buenos Aires, so that you can visit different parts of the city in different ways. Choose from;
- walking tours
- bicycle tours
- bus tours
- some tours even include a ride on a catamaran
Anyway, whichever tours you choose it’s a great way to learn a little about the wonderful city of Buenos Aires, particularly for first timers.
Buenos Aires – Become a gaucho for the day.
Argentina is famous for very many things, and one of the things which you must do on your trip to Buenos Aires, is to take a trip through the pampas to a typical ranch (estancia). You’ll enjoy a typical asado barbecue, witness their legendary skills at horseback riding and possibly even learn a few dances and songs from Argentinian folklore. Okay, so it’s not exactly something to do in Buenos Aires, but it’s certainly something you must do when you visit Buenos Aires.
Fantastic don’t you think, and all of this so close to Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires Nightlife
Nightlife in Buenos Aires means really one thing . . . tango! There are loads of great dinner shows where you can see polished performances by professional dancers, and very often you’ll even be able to learn a few steps yourself. You really can’t visit Buenos Aires without learning at least a few steps of the tango . . . can you? Go on, be a devil, nobody is watching!
You see, they’re at it everywhere in Buenos Aires, they even tango in the street . . . which is just great for visitors.
Buenos Aires Museums
Buenos Aires has some very unique and interesting museums which often celebrate famous Argentinians.
- Car Racing Sanctuary – a visit to The Juan Manuel Fangio Car Racing Museum is a must for all motor sport fanatics and petrol heads the world over, celebrating the amazing quintuple F1 world champion . . . with more than 50 cars on display.
- The Pampas Museum – on the other hand, is in honor of things which live at a much gentler and more natural pace . . . the countryside.
- The World Tango Museum – well, where else would you expect to find it, other than in in Buenos Aires.
- The Museum of Weapons – boasts the largest display of weapons in the whole of South America. Certainly worth taking a look if you have the time.
- National Museum of Fine Arts – one of the oldest, and certainly one of the most respected attractions in the city of Buenos Aires.
- Municipal Palace & House of Culture – there are loads of things to see in these two public buildings.
Some real gems there don’t you think. Let’s look at him in action . . .
Wowee, fantastic!
La Boca, Buenos Aires
This is one very popular place with tourists, and when you get there you’ll know why. La Boca (meaning mouth – mouth of the river) has brightly colored buildings and a famous caricature of one of the most famous Argentinians – Eva Peron . . . “Don’t cry for me Argentina . . . . ”
It’s certainly unlike anywhere else on earth, well, anywhere that I’ve been to anyway.
Buenos Aires Cathedrals
There are lots of fantastic cathedrals, churches and other religious places of interest in Buenos Aires, but one of the most popular is the Cathedral on Av. Rivadavia and San Martin. Built in the XVIII century, this neoclassic cathedral is the resting place of the ashes of Liberator General Jose de San Martin. One of the most important people in the history of Argentina, he led many battles against the Spanish which eventually resulted in independence for Argentina – quite the hero really.
Buenos Aires Zoo
Every great city is home to a great zoo, and Buenos Aires is a great city . . . so guess what . . . yep, Buenos Aires has a great zoo, a fantastic place for the whole family to enjoy, meet the animals, learn a little about the animals and conservation and generally have fun. A trip to the zoo at Buenos Aires really is a brilliant day out.
They’ve certainly got the “awwwww” factor haven’t they?
So you see, there are plenty of things to see and do in Buenos Aires, whatever your age, whatever your passion, you’re assured of a brilliant time.
