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There are no direct flights to Buenos Aires from Minsk, as well as from most other cities. The best option is to fly from Minsk to Buenos Aires on Turkish airlines. You have two stops: one transfer in Istanbul for several hours, and another technical stop in Sao Paulo for just over an hour. A round-trip ticket will cost about € 900. For the same money, you can fly from Moscow with one transfer in Frankfurt on Lufthansa. Lufthansa also flies from Kyiv; a round trip ticket will cost € 700. Another option is Air France with a transfer in Paris.

There are interesting sales from the Latin airline Latam from European cities, for example, from Paris. In this case, the ticket will cost € 350. You can fly from Moscow on Aeroflot with a transfer in Madrid, the price of such a trip is € 650. A visa to Argentina for Belarusians, Ukrainians, and Russians is not needed.

There are several options for getting from the airport to the city. The first, the cheapest, but far from the most pleasant and convenient, is the colectivo (as buses are called here). The bus number is 8. The bus will take you to the center. Costs 20 pesos. Remember that city buses do not have stops: when you get on the bus, you tell the driver your stop, and then make sure where you get off. Considering the fact that you don’t know where to get off, you’ll have to use a map: the Argentine app como llego or a regular Google map.

Since this is public transport, you will need to purchase a metro card called SUBE. You can buy it at the airport or later in the subway or in regular stalls. Sooner or later you will need it to move around the city by subway or bus. In general, the metro significantly more convenient than buses– at least because there are stops there. But, for example, you can’t get to La Boca, the most tourist area of ​​Buenos Aires, by metro.

There are also buses from the airport Tienda Leon is a private transport company that provides transfers to airports. The bus will take you to the city center. You can pay at the station in cash or by card. Open 24 hours. The prices are very attractive - a trip to the center will cost 375 pesos (€ 8.5). If you order a remis here (Remis is the same as a taxi), it will cost 1000 (€ 23). At the airport you can order a taxi or a remis at a special counter. In this case, the trip will cost less than 1000 pesos.

It is convenient to get around the city on foot, by bicycle, by metro or bus (collective), or by taxi. A trip by metro costs 15 pesos, by bus depending on the distance, but about the same. Good old black and yellow city taxis are convenient if you don’t have too far to travel. You can use Uber.

Perhaps the best option is Airbnb. The main thing is not to make a mistake with the barrio (neighborhood). The absolute favorite is Palermo. It includes Palermo Hollywood, Palermo Soho, Palermo Viejo, Palermo Chico. This is a stylish, fashionable and not the cheapest area. There are parks, museums, bars, designer stores, various beauty spots and hangouts here. You can cheat a little and choose an area near Palermo. The closest to it and not so expensive: Almagro And Vizha Crespo (Villa Crespo).

San Telmo- a historical area with the inherent bohemian atmosphere of Buenos Aires, always lively. San Telmo is located very close to the center, but you shouldn’t walk alone at night - you might get robbed.

If you decide to show off, then the most modernized and new area cities are Puerto Madero.

Malevo Murano Hostel (Pasaje Russel 5050, CABA) - is located at the very epicenter of events - in Palermo. Bright, pleasant hostel with music in the evenings. Not too cheap due to its location. The owners modestly call the hostel the house of stories of Jorge Luis Borges. For a place in a four-bed room – 600 pesos (€ 14).

Art Factory Hostel– a modern art hostel located in several areas of the city. One of the options is San Telmo, a minutes walk from the center and with all the ensuing consequences. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, and free art walks. The hostel is also located: in Palermo, there is a guest house, there is a hostel option with its own bar - Art Factory Beer Garden, which offers 20 types of craft beer, excellent cocktails and DJs. Place in a four-bed room – 550 pesos (€ 13).

Hotel Bolivar (Bolivar 886, CABA)– and again San Telmo. An excellent solution for two, although there are rooms for 4 people. Pleasant and cozy atmosphere, nice patio, breakfast. Double rooms with private bathroom - 1300 pesos. Bonus - a weekly schedule of where to go and what to see, as well as free tours.

Hotel Costa Rica(Costa Rica 4137/39, CABA) – one of the best, but not wild expensive hotels in Palermo. It has a stylish, pleasant environment with all the amenities. A standard room will cost 3,000 pesos (€68).

Hotel Alvear Icon(Aimé Painé 1130, CABA) – located in the modern area of ​​Puerto Madero. Panoramic views, designer interiors, art, high level of service and excellent location. A suitable option for the most demanding.

Alvear Hotel (Avenida Alvear 1891, CABA) – an elegant and majestic not even a hotel, but a palace on Avenida Alvear. A symbol of the Belle Époque, the hotel is a historical monument that was opened in 1932. Emperors, kings, presidents and world-famous artists once settled here. The cheapest room will cost € 400. You can just pop in here to have a cup of coffee. In the luxurious conservatory you can order afternoon tea with treats (sandwiches, biscuits) on a three-tiered shining tray. Tea will cost you 1000 pesos.

Avenida Alvear is one of the most elegant avenues in the city. It began to be developed at the end of the 19th century - at a time when Argentina began to gain importance and wealth. During this period, the capital of Argentina tried to copy Paris in everything, sometimes taking this desire to the point of absurdity. That is why Buenos Aires is called the Paris of Latin America. Take a walk along Avenida Alvear and you will be convinced of this: continuous palaces.

Mad seekers of silver and gold, stopping at nothing, and owners of wonderful geographical intuition - the conquistadors - sent an expedition here for the second time in 1580, led by Don Juan de Garay. Here, out of nowhere, he said there would be a city and a port. The indigenous people of Buenos Aires call themselves porteños - from the word port.

The most historical place and the beginning of all beginnings is May Square (Plaza de Mayo). Here the city began to be rebuilt. The square is the oldest in the city and the site of all the most important political events in Argentine history. The name of the square is a tribute to the revolution of May 25, 1810, which began Argentine independence from the Spanish colonial government. Around Mayskaya Square there are:

Cabildo- the oldest colonial building, where the administration of the Spanish colonial government was located since 1580.

Buenos Aires Cathedral– an eternal flame burns here in honor of the Argentine national hero and father of independence José de San Martin. It is also a museum of honor to Pope Francis, who at one time was the Archbishop of Buenos Aires. Pope Francis, or before his consecration, Jorge Bergoglio, is the first pope in the history of Latin America, of whom many Argentines are proud.

May Pyramid (Pirámide de Mayo)- a pyramid built in 1811 to celebrate the first anniversary of the revolution. The figure symbolizes freedom. But main story A related story is the story of the March of the Mothers of Place de Mayo. From 1976 to 1983, a military terrorist regime existed in Argentina. The operation to destroy the opposition was called Operation Condor. The suspects were kidnapped, tortured during interrogations, and then, having learned all the necessary information, thrown from helicopters into the river. These were called "death flights." Children who were born to suspects were sent to military families. About 30,000 people were missing. Mothers whose children were kidnapped walked around the pyramid every Thursday, wearing white scarves. This demonstration is repeated today. In honor of them, white scarves are drawn on the ground. This is how the Association of Mothers of May Square was formed. Its symbol is white scarves, images of which are found everywhere in the city.

Government Pink House (Casa Rosada, Balcarce 50, CABA) - not only a government house, but also a museum with objects associated with the presidents of the country. The main detail is the famous balcony, from which the most important and famous people of the country spoke.

San Telmo- a historical barrio where the past intertwines with the present: colonial buildings, workshops and antique shops, tango bars, street musicians. At first it was an aristocratic area, then it became emigrant, and in the end it turned into a bohemian area, where tango was born in the collective unconscious. On Saturdays, artisans display their crafts around the café tables in the famous Dorrego Square. Be sure to find Ashko Iyan, a native Argentinean, and buy some recycled jewelry from him. Ashko is a representative of the indigenous people, he speaks Guarani and Quechua, walks barefoot and can tell a lot of interesting things (though in Spanish). The Argentine government in the second half of the 19th century decided to populate the then half-empty country and opened the doors to immigrants. By the end of the 19th century, more than 50% of Argentina's population were foreigners. Of course, this phenomenon completely changed the consciousness of Argentines.

La Boca- one of the most popular tourist areas Buenos Aires. The port quarter, where settlers (poor seekers of happiness) settled. The place where tango was born in dirt and cramped conditions and where at some point poets, artists and singers began to settle.

Argentine Penitentiary Museum Antonio Balve (Museo Penitenciario Argentino "Antonio Ballvé", Humberto Primo 378, San Telmo, CABA) – the first women's prison: stories about Jesuit monks, vicious women and nuns-prison guards, as well as the mystery of the origin of the nickname “Raulito”. In addition to all this, in the museum you can look at items confiscated from prisoners.

El Zanjónde Granados (Defensa 755, San Telmo, CABA) - the site where excavations of the ruins of the original city of Buenos Aires are being carried out. Archaeological site, recently discovered: ancient objects and tunnels. Nearby in the same alley is La Casa Minima- a house that is reputed to be the narrowest building in Buenos Aires: its width is only 2.5 meters.

Pedestrian street of Defense (La Defensa)– on Sundays from 10 to 17 o’clock there are shops of local merchants here: a lot of people, noise and tango. For a more peaceful walk, it is better to choose a weekday or at least a Saturday. Then you can lie low in one of the cafes, look into some open antique shops, wander around the oldest San Telmo market(Mercado de San Telmo) and be sure to go to Casa del dulce de leche – home of Argentine condensed milk (Defensa 733, CABA) to try all possible flavors. While walking around Defensa, be sure to stop by the small courtyard at Defensa 1179, CABA– there are Argentine products, llamas, vintage, a cafe and a cute little bar – Club Cambalache, where you can take a breath and drink wine.

Museum of Modern Art (El Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno) – contemporary art and invigorating coolness after a long walk along Defensa.

Walk to Recoleta. Recoleta is part of the barrio of Palermo. Recoleta is an elegant and prestigious district of Buenos Aires, which is famous for its most famous cemetery in Argentina - cementerio de Recoleta. At the beginning of the 18th century, on the outskirts of what was then Buenos Aires, which at that time was still a Spanish colony, Franciscan ascetics settled, and here in 1732 they built the El Pilar church and the churchyard attached to it. The area was named Recoleta (from the word Recoleta - ascetic). IN mid-19th century century, the yellow fever epidemic that swept through Buenos Aires became a real disaster for the city: it claimed 500 lives a day. The Argentine aristocracy fled the city and moved here - to the outskirts. Soon Recoleta became part of the city, and an elite one at that. The elite began to rebuild their palaces here, and being buried in the local cemetery became the prerogative of wealthy families.

National Museum of Fine Arts(Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Av. del Libertador 1473) – one of the largest museums in the country. On the lower floor you will find world-famous paintings, but on the floors above something more unusual begins - Argentine art: magic, surreal and space.

Recoleta Cemetery (Cementerio de la Recoleta, June 1760, CABA) – inside you can see elegant and luxurious mausoleums, decorated with marble and elaborate carvings. It's nice to walk here, but you can easily get lost. Eva Peron's body was buried here 20 years after her death, but that's a completely different story. If you meet a bald, tattered cat with different eyes and one ear, keep in mind that this is good luck.

Malba (MALBA, Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 3415, CABA) – a museum of contemporary Latin American art, as well as a cinema with an excellent selection of documentaries and old films. The exhibitions here are constantly changing and you never know what form of Latin American art you will come across. Inside Malba there is a cool, but not at all cheap cafe Nina with a good selection of food and drinks.

Evita Peron Museum (Museo Evita, Lafinur 2988, CABA) . Eva Peron is an Argentine legend, a woman who knew how to win the hearts of the crowd with speeches and spectacular actions. She was very beautiful, artistic, herself from the “lower classes”, she died of uterine cancer at the age of 33. In the museum you will see her outfits, objects from that time, documentary footage of her funeral and other details of her life.

The main snack and fast food of Argentina is empanadas(empanadas) - pies with different fillings, medialunas(medialunas) - Argentine croissants and sandwiches de miga– typical Argentinean sandwiches. They are sold on every corner and, perhaps, these small eateries with empanadas, medialunas and other various tempting pastries are the cutest thing the city has in terms of food.

La Americana (Av. Callao 83, Av. Corrientes 1383, Av. Rivadavia 2786) – empanadas house, where you can taste all kinds of empanadas, as well as typical Argentinean pizza – the one made with a very thick dough.

1810 Cocina Regional (Mendoza 2312/20, Julian Alvarez 1998, Marcelo T. de Alvear 868) – all the traditions of Argentina in one place: meat, tender empanadas with ham, chicken or cheese, as well as homemade desserts, alfajores and, of course, dulce de leche. The elegant decor recalls Argentina's colonial past. Located in Palermo, Belgrano and the center.

The Coffee Store- a chain of coffee shops that are located on almost every street. It's nice and cozy here, they serve good coffee (they even have decaf), you can have a quick snack or take sandwiches and salads to go.

Che Taco (Balcarce 873, San Telmo, CABA) . One of best places Mexican cuisine in Buenos Aires. Here you will find many tacos, burritos, nachos and sandwiches, as well as various Mexican-inspired sauces. Che Taco is decorated in bright colors and is located in San Telmo.

La esquina de las flores (Gurruchaga 1630, CABA) – a cafe under the romantic name “Flower Corner”. A place for healthy eaters (who find it difficult in Buenos Aires): a large selection of salads and vegetable smoothies. In addition to the cafe, there is a grocery store here. The atmosphere is more than cozy: a lot of greenery, books, a cat and a piano.

Important: all restaurants in Buenos Aires are open from 12.00 to 16.00 and from 20.00 to 00.00. This rule, however, does not apply to cafes.

Gran Parrilla del Plata (Chile 594, CABA). Argentina is a meat-and-meat, meat-and-potatoes, meat-and-pasta country. Salad is for losers. But seriously, in Argentina you should definitely try the famous parilla (Paris) - absolutely all types of meat on one tray. Not a bad place in San Telmo, although there are a lot of tourists.

La Cabrera (José A. Cabrera 5127, CABA) – one of the most popular Argentinean restaurants in Palermo, it is better to reserve a table in advance.

Eros (Uriarte 1609, CABA)– cheap food, local flavor and the whole crowd of modern Palermo, where there is a divine love for chorizo. Same meat, just a little less choice. Very simple and pleasant place. There is also a sports club with the same tempting name.

Rabieta(Av. del Libertador 4101, CABA) – a stylish and spacious bar on Avenida Libertador. Located inside the hippodrome, which is a must visit. You can spend the whole day at the hippodrome. Here you have to sit back and watch the races with a smart look, as if you understand something about it. Be sure to bet on the most unpopular horse in the hope that you will hit the jackpot. Don't be upset if you lose, just go to the bar.

In the city, some bars and cafes have honorary titles "bares notables"(bares notables, which means wonderful bars). Each such bar or cafe has its own mythical forgotten history, mainly related to tango. They are distinguished by decorations in the Belle Époque style: dark oak wood, antiques, posters, photos of cinema and tango stars. The cuisine here is simple, but there is everything: medialunas with dulce de leche (baked goods with the famous condensed milk in wild quantities), hearty empanadas, large sandwiches with ham and cheese, main courses and, of course, wine and coffee. Some of these bars host tango shows with dinner in the evenings. Here are a couple of options for these cafe bars.

Buenos Aires(Spanish: Buenos Aires) is the capital, administrative, economic and cultural center of the state. It is the most Europeanized of all South American cities. Being the largest metropolis in the country, it is among the top ten largest cities South America: its population is about 3 million people, and together with its suburbs today it exceeds 11.7 million inhabitants.

The city has the status of a special state entity, being the Federal District (Spanish: Distrito Federal), which, in turn, is divided into 15 communes and 48 districts. Buenos Aires is the seat of the Argentine government. After the constitutional reform of 1994, the city gained the right to self-government, and its head is elected by universal suffrage.

According to the globalization level index (Global Cities Index), BA occupies a leading place in.

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Buenos Aires - The City of Many Names

The city has had its current shortened name since the 17th century. Previously, its official name was much longer, it looked like this - “Ciudad de la Santísima Trinidad y Puerto de Nuestra Señora de Santa María de los Buenos Aires”, which translated from Spanish literally means the following: City of the Most Holy Trinity and Port of Our Lady, Saint Mary of the Good Winds.

Argentines often call their capital "The City of Many Names." One of the most frequently used is the name “Capital Federal” (Spanish: Capital Federal - Federal Capital).

The city's charter in 1996 officially adopted the name "Autonomous City of Buenos Aires" (Spanish: Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, or CABA). Meanwhile, porteños (indigenous residents of the capital), especially young people, often call their city “ Byres"(Spanish Baires) or even shorter: simply BA(Spanish BA).

Geographical location

Buenos Aires is located on the flat central part of the state, replete with rivers and lakes, in the southern part of the South American continent, on west coast the large bay of Rio de la Plata (Spanish: Bahía de Río de la Plata), which is a continuation of the mouth (Spanish: Río Parana) - the second longest South American river.

In the east and south, the natural boundaries of the city are the Rio de la Plata Bay (Spanish: Río de la Plata) and the Riachuelo River (Spanish: Río Riachuelo). The remaining part of the perimeter is occupied by the highway Avenida General Paz(Spanish: Avenida General Paz), which borders the capital in a semicircle from north to west, except for the 2-kilometer section between the highway and the bay, where the border with.

The region where the city is located is occupied by a steppe evergreen pampa covered with herbaceous cereals. This pampa is the main agricultural area of ​​the country, which is used mainly for raising livestock, because the local soils and pastures are unusually favorable for the development of cattle breeding. Cows of a special Argentinean breed are bred here. Argentinean meat, unsurpassed in taste, has become a kind of calling card of the state.

Climate

The capital of Argentina is located on flat terrain, in the northeast of the country, in a subtropical zone with a humid, monsoon climate. The long summer (December - February) in the region is very hot and muggy, with characteristically heavy rainfall. And winter (June - August) here is mild, with prolonged rain and infrequent light frosts. Snow is extremely rare here. Average temperature air temperature in July is about +10°C, and in January - up to +24°C.

You can come here in any season; it delights its guests all year round.

Transport

BA has a well-developed bus and tram network, as well as minibuses and taxis. There are several lines operating here connecting the city center with the outskirts. operates almost around the clock.

22 km. located from the center International airport them. Ministro Pistarini (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini), the largest airport in the country, serving up to 85% of all international flights. In total, there are 3 airports in the vicinity of the capital of Argentina.

Population, ethnic composition, language, religion

The capital's population is constantly increasing, mainly due to numerous migrant workers from neighboring countries. The urban population is very multinational: most of it is Spaniards and Italians, about 30% are mestizos. The rest are representatives of various communities: Arab, Jewish, English, Armenian, Japanese. In recent years, the number of immigrants from Korea, China and Africa has increased.

People from different European countries created a special national gene pool, and in South America A “white” country appeared, Spanish-Italian in mentality, Catholic in spirit, and almost European in lifestyle.

Capital residents in Argentina are called " porteños"(Spanish: Portenos - “port residents”). Almost all porteños are white-skinned, because, unlike other countries in South America, mixing with indigenous Indian tribes was not observed here.

Avenida Corrientes

The official language is Spanish, but most residents speak Italian, Portuguese, English, French and German.

Among the believing townspeople, the majority are adherents of the Christian Catholic religion.

A little history

The city was founded twice, the first time - in 1536 by a Spanish conquistador with the title of adelantado (Spanish: Pedro de Mendoza; 1487 - 1537). However, it was soon burned by the Indians and was restored only in 1580 by another Spanish conquistador and explorer, Juan de Garay(Spanish Juan de Garay, ca. 1528 - 1583). "Buenos Aires" translated from Spanish means "Port of Good Winds". Initially, the full name of the city sounded like “Ciudad de la Santissima Trinidad y Puerto de Nuestra Señora de Santa Maria de los Buenos Aires,” as the Spanish conquistadors expressed respect to their saint, the patroness of sailors.

Initially, the city was part of the Viceroyalty, which was part of the powerful Spanish Empire, and only in 1776 did Buenos Aires acquire the status of the capital of the newly formed Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata (Spanish: Virreinato del Río de la Plata). And in 1810, as a result of the famous, the Spanish governor was overthrown in the city and the I Junta was formed, which became the first state government of Argentina.

BA became the capital of Argentina in 1880 - from this year the rapid growth and development of the city began. It was during this period, in the wake of the “meat boom,” that elegant squares and wide avenues appeared here, many delightful fountains, monuments and buildings created in the “Parisian” style,” and the capital itself was awarded the unofficial but honorable title “Paris of South America.” .

Central Plaza Maillot

At the beginning of the twentieth century. mass immigration began to the capital of Argentina from European countries, which determined the peculiarities ethnic composition Argentine population. The fantastic mixture of cultures of different nationalities has turned it into a unique European national community, formed on a colorful Latin American basis. Greater Buenos Aires has become one of the largest centers immigration on the South American continent.

In 1913, construction began on the subway, which became the very first in Latin America.

Today Buenos Aires is the most beautiful city South America, the main economic, political and educational center of Argentina.

Buenos Aires: Today

Today BA, or in common parlance simply Byres, divided into Buenos Aires capital and Gran Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires capital has clear boundaries and is not growing like Moscow or Kyiv; just over 3 million people live in the capital. Gran Buenos Aires is located close to the capital and consists of the so-called barrio, suburban areas, about 12 million people live here.

Buenos Aires capital is a beautiful, energetic city, with wide avenues, uncharacteristic of European cities, that radiate away from the central Plaza Mayo, dividing the city into neighborhoods ( zone in capital, and barrio in Gran Capital, there are 47 “zones” and “barrios” in total), many of which have a rich history, distinguished by interesting architecture and dynamics of life (San Telmo, Recoleta, etc.).

The entire city is divided into squares of 100 by 100 meters; these neat squares can be clearly seen right from the window of your plane when approaching the city (one of the two airports is located in the very center). Thanks to such a successful layout, you can calmly walk along the streets without fear of getting lost.

As a rule, BA in people's minds is associated with tango and football. Indeed, it is impossible to imagine the city without them (you can meet people dancing tango here, or fans dressed in the uniform of the capital’s football clubs Boca Juniors and River Plate, or the Argentina national team at almost every turn).

However, in fairness, it should be noted that Byres is a real city of many contrasts. Its old part resembles a mixture of Madrid, London and Paris. And the new fashionable areas represent an ultra-modern, dynamically developing city, densely lined with rosewood trees, which add an easily recognizable appearance to the capital.

In BA you can everywhere find many monuments, cathedrals, various ancient buildings, often adjacent to modern skyscrapers (the tallest buildings are 45 floors, there are only 2 such buildings in Argentina), as well as a huge number of museums, of which there are more than 120!

There are also a lot of beautiful green squares and parks here. Many of them are literally sandwiched among high-rise buildings. All parks are equipped with benches and enclosed areas for children, and many parks have plenty of picnic space with tables and benches. Almost everywhere is clean. Almost no one drinks alcohol in these places. Tea, mate, Coca-Cola. There is a rental of roller skates, bicycles, and, if there is a pond, catamarans. Everything for the people. The largest and most visited of them is the magnificent Park named after February 3rd(Parque Tres de Febrero).

In addition, Byres is famous for its incredibly bright and eventful life, which does not stop for a second. A great variety of shops, exhibitions contemporary art, cinemas, restaurants, parilla cafes, casinos, bars and nightclubs, where various theme parties and performances by fashionable DJs are constantly held, provide the city with an incredibly vibrant and dynamic life day and night.

Cultural significance

BA is also the largest cultural center countries. The city has a University, a National Institute (Spanish: Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires), an Institute of Technology, a Conservatory (founded in 1893 by composer Alberto Williams), an opera house (Spanish: Teatro Colon), and several research institutions.

The capital of Argentina is home to the largest state libraries: the National Library (1810), which stores about 700 thousand volumes of books and ancient manuscripts; Library of Congress; as well as the Central Library “Juan Jose Montes de Oca” (Spanish: Biblioteca Juan Jose Montes de Oca; 1863).

The country's main museums include: the National Museum of Fine Arts (1895), which displays paintings and sculptures by Latin American masters; National History Museum (1889); Miter Museum (Spanish: Museo Miter; 1907); National Museum of Natural Sciences "Bernardino-Rivadavia" (Spanish: Bernardino-Rivadavia; 1823); Museum of Colonial Art “Isaac Fernando Blanco” (Spanish: Iisaac Fernando Blanco) with a rich collection of silver from the last 3 centuries); National Museum of Decorative Arts with an extensive exhibition of French paintings, sculptures and furniture from the Renaissance.

Sights of Buenos Aires

For tourists to explore local attractions the best option Of course, there will be an appointment for a review. If you don’t have the desire/opportunity to part with such a sum of money, then you can always buy a city guide and feel free to hit the road, especially since the local public transport is quite well developed. For example, by taking one of the 144 routes of the so-called buses, at any time of the day, for less than $1, you can get to almost any point in the city and its outskirts.

Interesting tourist places in Buenos Aires are:

Buenos Aires is deservedly considered the city of national holidays, various sporting events and colorful festivals. Tourists coming to the capital of Argentina on national holidays are interested in seeing the races of thoroughbred horses in traditional equestrian competitions. Cockfights are often held here and one of the most popular games in the country, pato, takes place.

A significant event in the capital of Argentina is the cattle exhibition, which is organized annually in Palermo Park (Spanish: Parque Palermo).

Curious facts

• Argentina is associated in the world with football and tango. Argentine tango has become one of the unique calling cards of the country. The popular dance originates from the outskirts of Buenos Aires, where at the end of the 19th century. In search of a better life, people came from many countries of the world, bringing with them their musical traditions. Thus, in poor urban areas, as a result of the mixing of many cultures, a new dance was born that conquered the whole world.
• Today it is impossible to imagine BA without tango, it sounds everywhere here: in shops, in cafes, just on the streets. Every evening, hundreds of people dance it at countless milongas (Spanish: Milonga - dance evening or platform where tango and other dances are danced).
• It seems that the very air of the capital is saturated with the mesmerizing sounds of tango. This intriguing, passionate and sophisticated dance is perhaps the most significant that was born on Argentine soil.
• Football in Byres is the most passionate hobby of its residents. And the name Diego Maradona (Spanish: Diego Armando Maradona) is one of the sacred names for every Argentine.
• Although BA is one of the most beautiful capitals world, however, it was not spared the problems inherent in all megacities: pollution, traffic jams, unemployment, illegal emigration and the poor.
• Residents of the capital of Argentina are extremely pleasant to talk to. They are also distinguished by their special ease, self-confidence, the presence of their own opinions on any issues and the ability to maintain a conversation on any topic, as well as a passion for living on display. Porteños love to live brightly and cheerfully. Hence their lifestyle, with regular visits to theaters, cafes and restaurants, and the passion for travel is in the Argentines’ blood.
• The capital's architecture is surprisingly reminiscent of Paris. However, there is nothing strange in this, because the central part of the city was built according to the designs of French architects.
• The first museum in Argentina dedicated to a woman is the Museum (Spanish: Museo de Evita Peron).
• Due to the significant influence of Italy on local culture, Porteños speak a distinctive Spanish with an Italian accent.
• If you are lucky enough to get to Buenos Aires, be sure to stop by the United Nations Square to see the man-made stainless steel miracle - Floris Genérica. The size of the flower is truly impressive. Each of the 6 petals is 13 m long and 7 m wide. The metal flower was presented to the city by the architect E. Catalano, who thus expressed his love and gratitude to his hometown.
• BA is good for its diversity - everyone will be interested here. The city has magnificent architecture, educational museums, bars, clubs, discos, concert halls, as well as the best theaters on the continent and the best bookshops.
• There are very few ancient buildings in BA, such as, for example, in or in. Most of the buildings here are mansions of the 19th and early 20th centuries, but there are a lot of them here. You can walk all day long and enjoy their beauty!
• To the Pink House - Presidential Palace— on weekends you can go inside and even look around the office.
• May Avenue (Spanish: Avenida de Mayo) is very interesting in terms of historical development, and Argentines consider “9 July Avenue” (Spanish: 9 de Julio) the widest in the world (its width is 120 m and its length is 2600 m). Although, in fact, there are wider streets.
• In order to fully understand the meaning of the name “City of Good Winds”, you need to take a walk around the evening BA. Carrying away the heat of the day, the fresh wind brings with it the aromas of flowers and the delightful smells of flowering trees. And the morning breeze goes to reverse direction- from the shore, admonishing sailors on a good voyage and filling the sails with a fair wind.

Buenos Aires, the city of "good winds" is the vibrant and dynamic capital of Argentina. A city of tango, mate and football, where the warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest are May, June and July. However, you can go to this city at any time of the year; it will always find something to surprise its guests.

Argentina, according to legend, owes its name to an erroneous rumor about countless deposits of silver (argentum). The country is located in the southeastern part of South America, right down to the southernmost point and in terms of area occupied among Latin American states it is in second place, confirming its right to the “silver” prize.

The formation of the state and its people began in the 16th century with the conquest of the ancestral Indian territories along the Atlantic coast, mountain peaks The Andes, Tierra del Fuego and the plains of Patagonia by the Spanish conquistadors. They exterminated the Patagonian Indians, and the imported African slaves died in wars with Brazil and Paraguay. Almost the entire population of modern Argentina are descendants of European emigrants: Catholics in spirit, Spaniards and Italians in expression of thoughts, Europeans in lifestyle. 90% of Argentines live in cities, of which 40% are residents of the capital, which puts Buenos Aires among the twenty largest agglomerations in the world. This port city consists of contrasts of colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers, respectable neighborhoods and dangerous poor slums.

The country's relatively short but turbulent history is associated with Argentina attractions, which you can meet in the central area of ​​the capital.

Obelisk of Buenos Aires, built in 1936 from white Spanish stone exactly in the center of the metropolis on Revolution Square in honor of the 400th anniversary of the founding of the city, rose almost 70 m high and has long become a symbol of the capital. The stela resembles a giant pencil, the four outer sides of which are marked with historical dates. The monument was erected at the intersection with the Avenue 9 July highway, the world's widest avenue (140 m), with two-way traffic on 14 lanes. The place was not chosen by chance - the flag of Argentina was raised here for the first time. Townspeople come here to celebrate a festive event, for example, the victory of a football team, and lost tourists use it as a landmark or convenient place meetings.

Argentina has come a long way from the declaration of independence in 1816 to the creation of the federal Argentine Republic. The head of state was the president, and the highest legislative body was the National Congress. The Casa Rosada Presidential Palace is located at the eastern end of Plaza de Mayo and is free to visit. According to legend, the unusual pink coloring that transformed the building in 1862 symbolizes the reconciliation of the warring parties of the “red” federals and the “white” uniates. The pragmatic version of events: the secret of adding bull's blood to the paint was applied to ensure the durability and stability of the walls.

The countries of Latin America are united not only by geography, but also by linguistics. They speak Spanish, Portuguese, French, the basis of which is Latin. Another important unifying factor is common religion. The majority of Argentina's population is Catholic.Main Catholic Church - cathedral Buenos Aires is located in the center of the capital in the San Nicolas district on the corner of San Martina and Rivadavia streets.

The original temple that previously stood on this site was built of wood almost immediately after the founding of the city. The cathedral that we see now was opened in 1791, but the columns of the facade, symbolizing the 12 apostles, were erected later.Since 1942, the cathedral has been officially recognized as a cultural heritage and included in the list of historical monuments of Argentina, while remaining a functioning temple, where services are held three times a day and parishioners can confess. But tourists come here not only to admire masterpieces of art or listen to the organ. One of the relics is the tomb containing the remains of General José de San Martin, a national hero who liberated Argentina, Peru and Chile from Spanish rule. When exploring the sights of South America, you should pay attention to this object, which has an enduring cultural and historical significance that exceeds the scale of one country.

A walk through the central Plaza de Mayo would not be complete without visiting the Old Town Hall, a landmark dating back to 1725. It was here that Argentina’s independence from Spain was declared in 1810, and those wishing to visit the museum located inside will be told in more detail by its exhibits.

On Avenida de Mayo there is office building, unique from an architectural point of view, with national status historical monument. According to the architectural design, the mausoleum of the great Italian poet Dante Alighieri was planned here, whose remains were supposed to be transported to Buenos Aires. The 22 floors of the hundred-meter building represent an allegory of hell, purgatory and heaven from Dante's Divine Comedy. After the name of the first owner and customer, this structure is called Barolo Palace. Every month on the 25th, the lighthouse on the tower turns on and illuminates the night sky over Buenos Aires for half an hour. Interesting fact is the existence of a twin palace called Salvo in the Uruguayan capital Montevideo.

The forests of Palermo will give you the opportunity to take a break from the city noise, heat and bustle associated with the understandable desire to see everything and be on time everywhere. The green area of ​​Palermo belonged to the Argentine dictator Juan Manuel de Rosas, and only after he was overthrown in 1852 did it become common property. This place is very popular with the local population. It includes a rose garden, a Japanese garden, a botanical garden, a zoo and a planetarium. Entrance to the Japanese garden is paid, but unlike other places, it is open even on Monday.

Another mystical and world-famous attraction will allow you to escape from the hustle and bustle - Recoleta Cemetery.

The architectural ensemble of parallel and perpendicular streets, where 200 years of Argentine history rest in peace, is located in a prestigious urban area. The most prominent or very wealthy citizens of Argentina find peace in the “city of angels”, which amazes with the beauty of the statues and the richness of historical characters. The guide will tell the story related to the May Revolution, the Paraguayan War, and will tell you why the image of Evita Peron lives in the imagination of Argentines even after death, and her grave is one of the most visited.

The transience of time will sooner or later end any journey. But the impressions that will give Argentina, photo and souvenirs will make them unforgettable. From here they bring leather goods, silver jewelry, mate sets, and stone figurines. Souvenirs can be purchased at La Boca area- a favorite place for tourists to visit.The history of the settlement, founded in 1536 by Pedro de Mendoza, began from this eastern outskirts. Here are the origins of Argentine football and the birthplace of tango. Tango shows are held on the main street of Caminito; life is bustling at any time of the day - right on the street, artists paint pictures, musicians play, dancers offer Argentine tango master classes. Multi-colored houses create a unique flavor. The area is not safe for tourists; it is better to come here by taxi and not move away from the center.

To end your visit to Buenos Aires, it’s nice to watch the sunrise over a cup of mate on the shores of the Rio de la Plata Bay.

Buenos Aires is usually associated with Argentine tango, football and mate tea. However, in fact, this is a real city of contrasts, where ancient Spanish neighborhoods coexist next to huge skyscrapers, and slums lie not far from fashionable areas.

The old part of Buenos Aires resembles a mixture of Paris, London and Madrid, while its new areas are a modern, dynamic city with many storefronts, glass buildings, business centers and ultra-modern buildings.

In fact, Buenos Aires looks like a multi-colored mosaic, so it is difficult to find any dominant monument that would symbolize the city. Instead, it is made up of many districts, each with its own distinct flavor.

Although it is worth noting that the general development of Buenos Aires has retained the features of the colonial period, and its central part is replete with monuments and landmarks, as well as parks and boulevards.

Region	District Federal Capital of Buenos Aires
Population	2,891,082 people (2010)
Population density	14,312.3 people/km²
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Climate and weather

Dominates in Buenos Aires subtropical humid climate, however, due to the fact that there are many rivers and lakes in the vicinity of the city, it has some distinctive features. Summer here is very muggy, with heavy rainfall and hot weather. The most warm month January is the month of the year, with an average monthly temperature of about +30 °C. Well, the coldest weather here occurs in July, when the thermometer drops to +15 °C and even lower. In autumn and spring, the air temperature is quite comfortable and acceptable (+18 ºC), but depends on the time of day. Precipitation occurs almost all year round, although the rainiest seasons are spring (September to December) and autumn (March to June). It is worth noting that most often seasonal rains do not last long, so they are not an obstacle to traveling to Buenos Aires.

Nature

Buenos Aires is located in the east of Argentina, 275 km from the Atlantic Ocean. The city lies in the bay of an estuary (river bay) La Plata, on the bank of a narrow and not very clean river Riachuelo. On the opposite coast of La Plata, 220 km from Buenos Aires, there is a city Montevideo, capital of Uruguay. It is worth noting that the region in which Buenos Aires is located is a seismically quiet area and is characterized by a large number of rivers and lakes.

Attractions

Buenos Aires is famous for its wide variety of architectural monuments, theaters, museums and galleries, which will take several very busy days to explore. The heart of the city is the square Plaza de Mayo, where the most important and notable buildings are located:

• Cathedral,
• City Hall,
• La Casa Rosada ("The Pink House") building, which serves as the seat of the Argentine government.

The most famous monument in Buenos Aires is a huge Obelisk(67 meters), which proudly stands on Republic Square. And not far from this grandiose building is the museum of the famous Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges. Another world famous landmark of the city is Teatro Colon(1908), which has its own museum and ancient library. One cannot help but pay attention to House of Culture La Prensa, the Golden Hall of which is an exact copy of the hall of the Palace of Versailles.

One more remarkable place Buenos Aires has become Avenue 9 July, on the territory of which there are beautiful ancient buildings. Of these, it is worth highlighting Cabildo building, within the walls of which are located National Museum and the Museum of the May Revolution. It is also recommended to take a walk around French Quarter, whose attractions include the Iglesia del Pilar church and the ancient cemetery.

Well, among the many museums in the city it is worth visiting:

• Museum of Natural Sciences,
• museum complex Caminito,
• Museum of Fine Arts,
• Fernandez Blanco Museum
• Film Museum, National History Museum,
• National Museum of Art.

Nutrition

Buenos Aires is a truly cosmopolitan city that offers a great variety of restaurants serving European, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Jewish and Latin American cuisine. In addition, there are restaurants such as McDonald's, vegetarian establishments and numerous pizzerias. However, in the capital of Argentina, first of all, one should pay tribute directly to the national cuisine. The most common and popular dishes that you can try in any restaurant here are “ parrillada" (a mixture of offal, steak and sausages), roast beef " bife de lomo», « Yugoso"(meat with blood), chicken in beer and vegetable soup" gazpacho" In addition, it is recommended to try fried shrimp Roman style, spicy oysters and smoked eel, as well as such rather exotic dishes as ostrich meat, fried oxtail and stewed armadillo. Well, for dessert they usually offer fruit pies, jelly " pankikes", ice cream " helado" and caramel " dulce de leche».

The national drink of Argentina is considered to be a tonic mate tea made from Paraguayan holly leaves. As for alcoholic drinks, it is worth trying the world-famous Argentinean wines made from the Torrontes and Malbec grape varieties. The local whiskey and gin are also quite good.

Accommodation

Buenos Aires has a great variety of hotels of any category, so finding temporary housing here is not at all difficult. The most unpretentious and cheap establishments are located in the area San Telmo, For example, Tanguera Hostel(from 12 $) or Tango & Bandoneon(from $16).

In the area Ricoleta high-quality four-star hotels are concentrated ( Dazzler Tower Maipú, Dazzler Tower Recoleta, Intersur Recoleta etc.), well, the area Palermo boasts high-end designer hotels, very beautiful and very expensive ( Hotel Madero, Mio Buenos Aires, Casa Sur Art Hotel, Faena Hotel Buenos Aires).

The best option for tourists is the port area Puerto Madero, which accommodates many comfortable and not very expensive hotels: Unique Art Madero(from 56 $), Hotel de Las Luces(from $60) and many others.

Entertainment and relaxation

First of all, Buenos Aires is famous for its incredibly rich and vibrant nightlife, which almost never stops. Throughout the city you can find a variety of clubs, discos and bars, where interesting themed parties are held, fashionable DJs and performers perform, and exhibitions are held. In addition, the city has large number night theaters and cinemas. The main feature of Buenos Aires is the enchanting tango evenings, which simply fascinate with the beautiful outfits and skill of the dancers. One of the most famous and popular tango shows has become El Viejo Almacen, which combines live music (violin and bandoneon), professional dancing and luxurious decorations.

For fans of sports entertainment and active people, the city has numerous sports complexes, tennis courts and swimming pools.

In addition, Buenos Aires has a great variety of parks that are suitable for both active recreation and relaxing pastime. Of these, the largest and most visited is the most beautiful Park 3rd February. And in the immediate vicinity there is a planetarium and a zoo, as well as such interesting places for relaxation, like Andalusian courtyard, Japanese pavilion and Danish rose garden.

Purchases

The capital of Argentina has long been known as a great shopping destination with a huge selection of shops and fairly reasonable prices. Most of the upscale and luxury shops, as well as antique showrooms, are located on the streets Avenida Santa Fe And Calle Florida. This is where you can buy excellent leather goods, unique vintage goods, jewelry, gems and clothes from the most famous brands (Dior, Gucci, etc.). In addition, it is recommended to visit Palermo area, which is also famous for its excellent boutiques, where clothes from the most talented designers are sold and original suits are made to order. There are also a great many branded stores scattered throughout the city, offering items from more affordable brands (Cacharel, La Cost, etc.) at very attractive prices.

Buenos Aires is also famous for its large number of grandiose shopping centers, for example, Alto Palermo And Galerias Pacifico, in the pavilions of which you can literally buy absolutely everything - from souvenirs and children's toys to designer jewelry and luxury cosmetics.

The choice of souvenirs in the city is as great as its quantity. retail space. The most in-demand products include woven rugs, sheepskin, guitars, wines, mate tea accessories, vicuna wool clothing, gaucho pants and ponchos.

Most shops are open from 09:00 to 19:30, on Saturdays until 13:00, and are closed on Sundays.

Transport

Buenos Aires has a vast and developed transport system public transport, so you can always easily get to anywhere in the city. The fastest way to get around here is the metro, whose lines connect the center of Buenos Aires with its outskirts. Tickets for travel are sold at almost all stations, and their cost is about $0.5. Buses are also considered an equally popular form of urban transport ( Colectivo), there are more than 130 routes, including night ones. Travel tickets cost $0.65 and are purchased from drivers during stops. In addition, the city has two tram routes, however, they are not particularly popular.

It is worth noting that for tourists who arrived in Buenos Aires for the first time, it is initially more advisable to use one of the many taxis (on average $3-5 per trip).

Connection

In Argentina, communications and telecommunications are at a high level. For example, on the streets of Buenos Aires there are many public telephone booths from which you can make calls to anywhere in the world. Such devices operate on small coins or telephone cards, which are sold in post offices, supermarkets and tobacco kiosks. It is worth noting that the rates for international calls here are not too expensive, and there are discounts from 22:00 to 08:00.

Mobile communications, which are carried out here in the CDMA 800 and GSM 1900 standards, are also quite well developed. It is provided through operators Telecom Personal And Unifon, as well as their subsidiaries. Roaming is available to almost all guests of the country.

Network technologies in Argentina are developing no less intensively. You can easily find a public Internet cafe in the city ( Locutoria), where you can not only access the World Wide Web, but also make a call via IP telephony.

Safety

In terms of personal safety, the situation in Buenos Aires is quite calm, so there is practically no reason for serious concern here. However, it is worth noting that in the city, especially in public transport, pickpocketing is common, and there are also quite a large number of all kinds of beggars. In addition, cases of petty fraud against foreigners are not uncommon. In this regard, in this city, as in any other metropolis, generally accepted measures of personal safety and property safety should be observed. In addition, in Buenos Aires, mainly on the outskirts, there are poor and disadvantaged areas that are strongly discouraged from visiting.

Business climate

Buenos Aires is not only the capital and administrative center of Argentina, but also the main financial and industrial center of the country, as well as one of the largest ports in South America. The main offices of such major companies as Bridas Corporation, Zanella, Enarsa, Aluar YPF etc. In addition, Buenos Aires is the most important center of mechanical engineering, on the territory of which the concern’s factories are located Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, Peugeot, as well as agricultural engineering.

At the moment, the most promising investments are investments in the service sector (real estate, information technology, financial intermediation, business services, etc.), as well as construction.

Real estate

Now the Buenos Aires real estate market is on the rise and is quite popular. Thus, over the past year, housing prices here have increased by 12-15%, and the number of transactions has increased by 12.6%. Cost of luxury apartments in areas Recoleta And Puerto Madero is about 4-6 thousand $ per 1 m2, although it can reach up to 10 thousand. Housing at much more affordable prices can be found in the area Barracas: $1.6-2.2 thousand per apartment.

In Argentina, tourists are given the opportunity to have their value added tax refunded. This can be done if the total amount of local purchases exceeds $200, and all receipts are saved. Compensation is issued at the airport or in stores that are part of the " Global Refund" It is also worth remembering that fur and leather goods purchased in Buenos Aires, as well as art and antiques, can only be exported with receipts.