Downtown - Puerto Madero Holidays, ArgentinaKey landmarks ring Plaza de Mayo, including the Casa Rosada presidential palace, Catedral Metropolitana de Buenos Aires, city hall, and the financial district. The city never sleeps along Calle Florida and Avenida Corrientes. With its many theaters, Corrientes is akin to New York’s Broadway or London’s Strand. Nearby, Puerto Madero’s waterside warehouses are now residential lofts and businesses.
Palermo Holidays, ArgentinaBuenos Aires’ largest neighborhood was once home to Jorge Luis Borges and Che Guevara. Today, it is where the well heeled shop and socialize—one part is nicknamed Palermo Hollywood. Palermo exudes European charm with its palatial homes, cobblestone streets, and well-manicured parks. Plaza Italia, the botanical gardens, and zoo are among its highlights. Jorge Newbery regional airport is nearby.
Recoleta Holidays, ArgentinaSilence surrounds this neighborhood’s main attraction: the Recoleta Cemetery. Many famous Argentines are buried here, including Eva Perón, the first lady whose life and ambition are dramatized in the musical Evita. Recoleta’s villas once housed the city’s elite. Today, embassies and galleries reside in the grand buildings. La Biela sidewalk café is a protected landmark popular for people watching.
San Telmo - La Boca Holidays, ArgentinaItalian immigrants arrived in Argentina via La Boca, and it is where the city’s Little Italy took root. La Boca is also the birthplace of Argentine tango. This rich heritage is on display at El Caminito, an open-air market and museum. Nearby, San Telmo is one of the city’s better-preserved historical areas. Plaza Dorrego’s Sunday antiques market also hosts tango dancers and street performers.
