Argentina Travel and Tours Guide

Marble Memorial in the Palermo District in Buenos Aires – 24.5 meters high, created in marble from Carrara and brass.
In Spanish “El Monumento de los Españoles”, it got its name because it was a gift from the Spanish community. The top sculpture represents the “Republic”. It was built by sculptor Agustín Querol y Subirats.
This is [...]

Clarry Smits is one of the top tango dancers and instructors in Vancouver, Canada. He also runs Tango a Media Luz, a popular Vancouver milonga that features Golden Age tango every Friday night.
Clarry recently visited Buenos Aires and I asked him about his tango experience in “the Paris of South America”. He offered some wonderful tips [...]

European atmosphere, great nightlife
After the 2001 economic collapse, Argentina went from being one of South America’s most expensive cities to the cheapest almost overnight. Nearly 10 years later, the dollar is still strong against the Argentine peso, making vibrant Buenos Aires (known as the “Paris of South America”) a cosmopolitan city that is just as [...]

American Express: Arenales 707. Mon to Fri, 9 am to 6 pm. TE: 0810-5552639 (24 hours)
Cabal: Lavalle 341. Mon to Fri, 9 am to 5 pm. TE: 319-2525 (24 hours)
City Corp (ex DINERS): Villa Adelina neighborhood. TE: 4708-2484 (24 hours)
Mastercard: Perú 151. Mon to Fri, from 9.30 am to 6 pm. TE: 348-7070 (24 hours)
Visa: [...]

A single Jewish tomb reminds visitors of the multi-denominational character of Buenos Aires. Although it sits unoccupied today, this is the only tomb in Recoleta Cemetery decorated with a Star of David:
When the cemetery was founded in 1822, the majority of the city’s population was Catholic so it was blessed accordingly. During the presidency of Bartolomé [...]