BUENOS AIRES

Buenos Aires is one of the largest cities in the world with a population of over eleven million in both the city and the outskirts. Besides being one of the busiest cities in South America, it is proudly one of the most elegant too, boasting a deep European heritage and the purest Argentine identity..Visitors are fascinated by its unique atmosphere, the distinct character of each of its districts and the cordiality of its people when it comes to assist and make the visitor feel like at home. The broadest range of cultural and commercial options is available in a city that can surpass all your expectations. Buenos Aires, so close to the splendid countryside surrounding it, is the great cosmopolitan doorway to South America. OFF THE BEATEN TRACK- The islands of Paraná. The river Delta Tigre is the starting point to visit hundreds of islands as one sails up the Paraná River which flows into Río de la Plata (River Plate) together with the Sarmiento and Lujan rivers forming a beautiful Delta..ENTERTAINMENT- Museums of Buenos AiresThe city has important museums as well as numerous cultural centers and art galleries. The book "Buenos Aires: its museums" has further information.- The Tango It all began at the end of the 19th century with a mixture of various rhythms which were danced in the poorer areas. At first it was danced by pairs of men to the music of the flute, the violin and the guitar, the first two were then replaced by the "bandoneón" (a type of accordion) which was brought by the newcomers from Europe and gave it its distinctive sound. Gradually this sorrowful but hopeful music extended to the rest of the society to become, indisputably, the music of Buenos Aires. As years went by tango gave birth to extremely talented musicians who became ambassadors of tango to the world, such as Anibal Troilo or the brilliant Astor Piazzola.- Buenos Aires Nightlife Corrientes Avenue is the core of Buenos Aires nightlife and certainly the best place to watch a play at theatres such as the Teatro General San Martín, Paseo de la Plaza, Opera, Gran Rex, etc. This street also provides a variety of the best cinemas, restaurants and pizzerias, which are all open until early the next morning. Lavalle Street and Santa Fe Avenue also confirm that Buenos Aires is a great place to go out at night.More cultural options include the Colón and Cervantes Theatres, as well as the Borges and Recoleta cultural centers. Places Duch as Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo Viejo, Palermo Hollywood, Las Cañitas, Paseo de la Infanta, Arcos del Sol and Costanera Norte are ready to greet you with a superb gastronomic standard.