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B.A: European City of South America

Buenos Aires has beautiful architecture, great dining and wines, friendly people, big parks … what are you waiting for?

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Palermo Viejo: funky designer shops, trendy bars and diverse range of ethnic cuisines.

Don’t miss: Having a picnic in the greenery of Palermo’s Parque Tres de Febrero and dining at some of the best restaurants in the city.

Tips for parents: There is a playground at the north end of Palermo’s Botanical Gardens, but not in the Parque Tres de Febrero. Bring your own picnic and drinks as the park is vast with little on sale. Skip the zoo by the Botanical Gardens unless you want to see pumas or llamas (pronounced ZHA-mahs here). 

Recoleta: fine hotels, broad avenues and exclusive boutiques.

Don’t miss: Strolling through Recoleta Cemetery to see its impressive mausoleums and a trip to El Ateneo (Sante Fe 1860), a beautiful bookstore that is housed in a former theater, complete with stage and balconies. The basement is nearly all children’s books, with murals on the wall and some small tables and chairs—a great place to take a break from sightseeing.

  • The neighborhood known as the Recoleta is much newer that its cemetery namesake.
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Tips for parents: This is the safest place to stay in Buenos Aires, and nearly all travel agencies will house you here. Parts of the barrio are broad, leafy, Parisian-style avenues; other parts are tourist central with cheap fast food.

La Boca: colorful, picturesque port setting—the real birthplace of tango and the home of Boca Juniors, one of Buenos Aires’ two local fútbol (soccer) teams.

Don’t miss: Seeing the brightly painted houses of Caminito, visiting local artist Benito Quinquela Martín’s museum (Don Pedro de Mendoza 1835, discretionary entrance fee of A$5 for adults). There are multiple terraces at the top with sculptures and great views of La Boca.

Tips for parents: Caminito is a tiny street but a major tourist draw—visiting it and the art museum will take only about two hours. This is a very poor neighborhood so respect that; definitely a no-go at night.

  • La Boca is the brightest and most colorful neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
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Puerto Madero: modern, sleek high rises, converted warehouses and luxury amenities.

Don’t miss: Walking along the canals, window shopping and spotting the bird life at ecological reserve Costanera Sur. (Read about additional family activities in Buenos Aires.)

Tips for parents: Restaurants here tend to be overpriced but El Mercado at Philippe Starck’s Faena Hotel (Martha Salotti 445) is worth the price if your kids are up to more formal dining. There is a great park for kids over 6, with a trapeze rope, rope bridges and challenging climbing frames at Rosario Vera Peñaloza, just past Aime Paine.

Best Times to Visit

Argentina is in the Southern hemisphere, so seasons are the opposite from the United States. Early spring (September to November) and early fall (March to May) are probably the best times to visit—the heat and humidity in late December and January can be brutal, reaching 95-104°F and feeling worse. However, the great thing about Argentina is that it’s so vast and covers so many climates that somewhere is “in season” every month of the year.

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Travelin Tricia

Another Argentina Fan

by Travelin Tricia on June 13, 2008

I've traveled to Argentina several times with an infant, toddlers, while 6 months pregnant, to visit my extended family and I have always loved Argentina for family travel because THEY love families and kids. Don't be surprised if strangers pick up your kids and tickle them or blow them kisses - they genuinely love children and children are welcome at just about any restaurant. My other favorite thing about Argentina is that you'll see all the generations out together - on a Saturday night at 10 pm you'll see grandparents, parents, and kids having dinner together at a nice restaurant. It's fun, it's cheap, and it's full of beautiful things to see. Go!

SwissMissy

How Colorful!!

by SwissMissy on February 5, 2008

What a colorful and fun city Buenos Aires looks like! I agree with ATLPAL, Buenos Aires is my new must-see city.

ATLPAL

Now I want to tango!

by ATLPAL on January 31, 2008

Thanks for your wonderful discription and point of view of Buenos Aires. Base on your experience, Buenos Aires is now on my list of must visit places on earth. Thanks

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