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The capital of Buenos Aires Tango - Argentina

Argentina - Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires the capital of tango and Argentina , always offers an endless list of attractions. Both for those who are around as to who comes first to discover this magnificent city. Buenos Aires has the power of sensual music and dance, the diversity of its shopping centers and outdoor fairs, the beauty of European architecture, the flavor meats and wines of Argentina .

The main neighborhoods are also the most famous sites such as the Centro, Retiro, Recoleta, Palermo and San Telmo, provide security for long walks. Buenos Aires holds several types of tourists, families with children, couples on honeymoon, from bohemian to collectors of books and rarities.

Casa Rosada, seat of the President of the Argentine Republic, Casa Rosada is well known for its pink color. Is located in place of the old Real Fortaleza San Juan Baltasar of Austria , its color is attributed to the fact that during its construction, cheap inks were made based on cow's blood. There is also a legend that says that the pink color is the union between red and white - colors that symbolize two of the most important political parties in Argentina. The Pink House has an international reputation for being the scene of major political and artistic manifestations of the porch were the main speeches made in Argentine history. Currently houses the Casa Rosada Government House Museum.

Metropolitan Cathedral, considered the main Catholic church in Buenos Aires, the Metropolitan Cathedral is the mother church of the archdiocese of the city. The sixteenth-century cathedral was rebuilt several times to reach its current state, which now has a beautiful architectural standard. The severe facade - in neoclassical style - has a great resemblance to a classical Greek temple: a church without towers and beautiful with twelve columns, symbolizing the twelve apostles. The interior presents the appearance of a Spanish colonial church with precious statues of the eighteenth century.

Plaza San Martin, known as Camp La Gloria, because of the heroic struggle of the people of Buenos Aires during the second British invasion, the Plaza San Martín is a historic square and one of the most beautiful city. The name is a tribute to General San Martín, the Argentine hero who led the army and led the Los Andes Chile and Peru to Freedom. Around the square is the imposing San Martín Palace, the Tower of the British, a Renaissance tower in English, Kavannagh Building, a building 120 meters high, which was once considered the tallest building in South America

La Boca: great attraction of the tourist circuit of Buenos Aires, the famous La Boca has a climate created by the eccentric picturesque houses painted in bright colors, which became the trademark distinctive feature of the neighborhood. Among the main attractions of the neighborhood is the famous stadium of Boca Juniors, the team with the largest number of adherents in Argentina.

Recoleta: considered an upscale neighborhood of Buenos Aires, the Recoleta neighborhood is home to many of the attractions of the capital. The most characteristic of the region is the famous Recoleta Cemetery, famous for being the oldest and most aristocratic of the city of Buenos Aires and Latin America.

Puerto Madero: located on the waterfront of the city, the region known as Puerto Madero is rich in proposals and attractions for tourism. The location worked many years the old port of Buenos Aires - now renovated and urbanized - became one of the most expensive and exclusive places in town.

Pacific Gallery: Known as one of the most sumptuous and magnificent galleries of Latin America, the Pacific Gallery is considered a valuable and beautiful artistic and architectural jewel of the city of Buenos Aires.

Café Tortoni, one of the main icons of Buenos Aires, Cafe Tortoni is known as the most famous and traditional city. During the first half of the twentieth century, coffee was an important place of refuge of politicians, artists, intellectuals and bohemians and was attended by very large Argentine and foreign personalities.

Bosques de Palermo, known as the lungs of the city of Buenos Aires, the Bosques de Palermo is the largest green area in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires.

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