Buenos Aires Travel Highlights by William McLaren

Buenos Aires Travel Highlights

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The Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, is one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America. It combines colonial and art-deco architecture with an elegant European feel, thanks to the many immigrants that came to Argentina in the 1800s. The city has undergone major renovations in order to preserve its architectural heritage while adding modern amenities. Some of the most important attractions are the Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada (presidential residence) and Teatro Colón (opera house). Also take some time to explore the the Recoleta Cemetery, home to some of the city's most celebrated former residents.

Including Casa Rosada (Pink House), Caminito, The Obelisk, Recoleta Cemetery, Japanese Garden, Floralis Generica, Women's Bridge, Florida Street, Plaza de Mayo (May Square), Rose Garden Walk, Mafalda Museum, Pacific Gallery Shopping Mall, Botanical Garden of Carlos Thays, Columbus/Colón Theatre, San Telmo Flea Market, Galileo Galilei Planetarium, Palermo Woods Park, Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires (MALBA), La Bombonera (Boca Juniors Football Stadium), National Fine Arts Museum, San Martín Square, Cabildo, Recoleta Cultural Centre (CCR), Torre Monumental, July 9 Avenue and many more sightseeing highlights of Buenos Aires.

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