Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbwenoˈsaiɾes]) is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent. Greater Buenos Aires conurbation, which also includes several Buenos Aires Province districts, constitutes the third-largest conurbation in Latin America, with a population of around 13 million. This city is really hot. Incredible food, fresh young designers, and a cultural scene that's thriving—all these Buenos Aires has. Here, a flirtatious glance can be as passionate as a tango; a heated sports discussion as important as a world-class soccer match. Its this zest for life that's making Buenos Aires Latin America's hottest destination.

Top Reasons to Go

1. Plaza de Mayo: The plaza has been the site of many important events throughout the nation's history. Today, it is an important site for ceremonies and mass protests.
2. Museo de Arte de Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires. MALBA is one of the cornerstones of the city's cultural life, with a memorable collection of 19th- and 20th-century Latin American Art.
3. Parque Tres de Febrero: Two hundred acres of lawns, copses, lakes, and trails make up this enchanting park, which also encompasses a crazy-quilt of smaller parks known as Los Bosques de Palermo.
4. Museo Evita: The exhibits here convey the extraordinary depth and pageantry (and the controversy) of the life of Eva Duarte de Peron, one of the most important figures in Argentine history.
5. Plaza Dorrego: Stately trees shade outdoor tables in the city's second-oldest square. The surrounding architecture provides an overview of the many historical influences that have shaped the city's history.