The city
of Buenos Aires, one of the most important Latin American
cities, is a great cosmopolitan and many-sided metropolis. This
city astonishes the tourist with its evident universal influence.
It is the capital of the Argentine Republic and the vital bond of
the nation.
As long as European arquitecture is concerned, many streets recall
those of Paris.
Its numberless museums, exposition and comference centres, art galleries,
cinemas and theatres with national and international spectacles
of high quality, are witnesses of its important cultural life.
The Colon Theatre, one of the most important lyrical theatres in
the world, is seat, together with some other scenaries, of an intense
musical activity that comprises all genres including, of course,
the famous and typical Tango; besides, the city is frequently visited
by orchestras, groups and soloists from all over the world.
Financial, stock-exchange and economical seat of the country, Buenos
Aires is the main port of the nation. It has an intense commercial
activity, reflected in numberless shops of the main worldfamous
branches, shop centres and commercial shoppings.
Its nightlife is quite varied and extends up to the ealy hours.
Discos, restaurants, cafeterias and many other attractions for all
tastes are spread all around the city offering the tourist a large
number of options.
Its accomodation capacity ranges from luxurious 5 stars hotels belonging
to international chains up to modest lodgings, including all the
economic levels. |