Cosmopolitan and vibrant, Buenos Aires is a modern
capital city with a distinctly European feel. The architecture is striking;
there are many good museums, and plenty of green open spaces. Away from
the centre, several of the traditional neighbourhoods still remain. San
Telmo has a quaint faded appeal; the cobbled streets really come alive
on Sundays when the weekly antiques market is held. Established by Italian
immigrants, the buildings of La Boca are a profusion of colour. Synonymous
with Argentina, Eva Peron’s final resting place can be seen amongst
the grand and ornate surroundings of the Recoleta Cemetery. In the evenings
you can dine out at any number of excellent restaurants, watch a production
at the world famous Colon Theatre or sip a glass of wine and enjoy a
traditional Argentine tango.
Properties
Alvear Palace
Completed in 1932, the Alvear Palace is a beautiful and elegant hotel. All of
the rooms are opulently decorated and the level of service and personal attention
is truly world class.
Argentina is a vast country and much of the land is virgin territory.
From windswept Patagonia in the south with its stunning glacial and mountain scenery, through cosmopiltan Buenos Aires to the mighty Iguazú Falls in the tropical north-east, Argentina is a country of
great diversity.
