The Sights of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires is the capital of the Argentine Republic. The name means ‘fair winds’ in Spanish. It is one of the largest cities in Latin America, with much to offer culturally as well as serving as the hub for travel to the rest of the country. Inhabitants of Buenos Aires are called porteños, “people from the port.”

Buenos Aires is definitely a walking city, with many diverse areas and attractions all within close range of each other. Check out the Cementerio de la Recoleta, where wealthy Argentines are buried along with Eva Perón. Or explore the trendy Palermo Viejo district’s bookstores, bars and boutiques. It’s a good companion of—or alternative to, depending on your travel style—the cobblestoned district of San Telmo for a nighttime excursion.

A trip to Buenos Aires is not complete without experiencing the tango. La Boca and San Telmo are popular places to view this national dance. But you'll also find performers on the streets, and the best place to see real tango is in the “milongas,” the tango halls where locals dance.

The European-style hotel Rochester Concept is located approximately one block from the downtown shopping and entertainment area of cosmopolitan Florida Street and five miles from Aeroparque Jorge Newberry Airport. This location is also four blocks from the Obelisco, five blocks from Colon Theater, half a mile from Madero Beach and Recoleta, and two miles from la Boca and the zoo and botanical gardens. Hotel amenities include the complimentary full buffet breakfast with freshly brewed coffee, homemade pastries, fresh juices, cereal choices, and a variety of hot dishes made on the spot. Free wireless Internet access is available in the lobby. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. All rooms feature cable TV, safes, high-speed Internet access, and air-conditioning.

Located in Buenos Aires, the Museo Nacional del Hombre displays objects that were used by the people of different villages for social as well as entertainment. With a collection of over Seven Thousand pieces of valuable objects on display like works of wood, games, Argentinean archeology,musical instruments and jewelry, this is the best place to learn about the culture of the region. Besides this there are also collections from Africa and Latin America on display. Tours are conducted giving audiences insights into the historical importance of each item.

This monolith is a meeting place for political demonstrations, musical performances and celebrations over victories of the national soccer team. It was dedicated in 1936 to commemorate the anniversary of Buenos Aires' first foundation. It measures 70 meters (230 feet) high and is made of reinforced concrete. In its interior a 200-hundred-step stairway is used to perform maintenance jobs from the top. The obelisk brightens with white lights at night, but the gleams of surrounding neon billboards is what gives the area its unique and colorful glow.

This shopping complex features large areas distributed in its three stories. The premises house more than 300 stores, a roofed parking lot for 1,400 cars, a fabulous playing area for children, 4 movie theatres, and a supermarket. At the food area - that houses 1,000 diners in roofed areas and open terraces - the diverse dish selection is of excellent quality. Since 1992, Paseo Alcorta shopping mall patrons most of the last fashion trends. Argentine garments brands choose Paseo Alcorta for releasing their collections. Different events also take place at the premises: fine arts exhibits (by prominent artists such as Sara Cesari and Beatriz Makaroff), concerts, and cultural convocations for adults and children.

A unique place in Buenos Aires, as it constitutes a privileged cultural space. It features different shops that offer alternative music, books, old magazines and posters, crafts stores and food stands, among others. The restaurants and cafes at the Paseo gather occasional visitors and some celebrities as well. The complex boasts several theatres that offer the most important plays of the season, and an auditorium especially equipped for concerts. Its peculiar construction and decoration highlight different floor levels, arches, streets of paving stone, and plants. All these elements make up an ideal ambience in the heart of Corrientes Avenue.

Located in the upscale Retiro area which has pubs and bars on almost every nook and corner, Dada is a popular bar frequented by locals and tourists alike. Resembling an American joint, the ambiance is welcoming and makes one feel at home. Dada specializes in traditional food and creative concoctions. Porteño preparations, pastas and a lot of meat and seafood items are featured on the menu. Accompany this tasty fare with a cool glass of Absolute Maracuya, which is an interesting blend of Absolute vodka, mint, passion fruit and sugar. A great place to dine, drink and socialize, Dada's is a decent haunt for a fun time.