City of Events

Among the most important events, we may mention the Tango Festival, the World Tango Championship, the ATP Tour (international tennis circuit), the Book Fair, the Independent Film Festival, the Livestock Exposition, the Polo Open Tournament, the International Tourism Fair for Latin America (FIT), ArteBa and the Colón Theater opera season, one of the most celebrated in the world.

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123rd. Exhibition of Cattle Breeding, Agriculture & International Industry

The "Rural" exhibition is held every year and the 2009 version begins on July 23rd. until August 4th. at Av. Sarmiento 2704. Every day from 9 am to 8 pm.

La Exposición Rural (The Rural Exhibition), is an annual agricultural and livestock show held in the Palermo section of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event is organised by La Sociedad Rural Argentina (The Argentine Rural Society) and both the Exhibition and the Society are known locally as La Rural.

National Historical Museum of the Cabildo and May Revolution

Museo Historico Nacional del Cabildo y la Revolucion de Mayo

Did you know that May 25th. is the most important patriot day of Argentina history? And the Cabildo of Buenos Aires was the seat of the May Revolution of 1810. It was the main institution of the city during colonial times. And it is one of Buenos Aires' oldest buildings that suffered many modifications. It is guarded by Granaderos (the National Guard). The museum keeps the memory of Colonial times. At the museum we see pieces of furniture, personal objects and portraits of members of the Cabildo and Primera Junta de Gobierno, and historical documentation. Subway line E exit Estacion Bolivar.

Jewish Museum of Buenos Aires "Dr. Salvador Kibrick"

Museo Judio de Buenos Aires "Dr. Salvador Kibrick"

Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm to 6pm. Last call: 5:15pm - Admission: u$s 5, children free. Bring your ID with you.

Buenos Aires has the biggest jewish community of Latin America. In this museum you will find a wide collection of objects, documentation and testimonies of the Jewish people. Subway line D exit Estacion Tribunales.

Nightlife

Porteños never go early to discos, they wouldn't want to be seen before 2 am. Tango, too, gets going after midnight and never seems to stop. You can hit the clubs and tango, dine on grilled meats at a late night parrilla, and then relax in a cafe or continue the revelry at one of Costanera Norte's after-hours clubs. In addition to the enthusiastic club-hopping, Buenos Aires has a serious jazz musicians and appreciative audiences to go along with them. And if you're looking for something a little tamer, there's plenty going on in the arts-films, dance, and opera.

Cervantes National Theater

Teatro Nacional Cervantes
This is the only National Theater of Argentina, always playing something good. It is national heritage and it has an intense activity: it has an official season, international casts, courses, workshops, and theater seminars. Subte Line D exit Estacion Tribunales.

General San Martin Theater

Teatro General San Martin

One of the city's most important theaters. You can see classical plays (Shakespeare, Beckett, Moliere) or more modernist ones. There also are musicals and photo exhibitions. Subte Line B exit Estacion Uruguay

Corrientes Avenue (Avenida Corrientes)

Along this avenue we find the country's most important theaters, and you can enjoy all kind of plays. From Shakespeare's drama to the variety theater, with vedettes and risque humour. There also are many bookstores that remain open up to very late and hundreds of cafes where to sit and chat or simple hang out. A Street that never sleeps. Subte Line B exit at Estacion Carlos Pellegrini.

Obelisk (Obelisco)

Symbol of Buenos Aires, this "phalic" monument was built in 1936 to commemorate the 400th. anniversary of the city's first foundation. The Obelisk is built in the spot where the Argentinean Flag was hoisted for the first time.It has 67 mts. Subway Line B exit at Estacion Carlos Pellegrini.

New US Ambassador in Argentina

Vilma Martínez approved as new US Ambassador in Argentina.

The United States Senate unanimously approved the designation of Vilma Martínez as Ambassador to Argentina.
Martínez, nominated to the post by President Barack Obama, is prestigious lawyer of Mexican origin who has always defended the civil rights of the Hispanic community.

Colon Theater (Teatro Colon)

America's most important lyric theater. Enrico Caruso, Richard Strauss, Igor Stravinsky, Arturo Toscanni, and Luciano Pavarotti, among others, performed here. It was opened in 1908 after twenty years of construction. The Colon Theater is known as one of the Operas with the best acoustic in the world. We recommend the guided tours. Subway Line D exit at Estacion Tribunales.

Sports

Sports are an important element of every day life in Buenos Aires. This is shown in the following events that took place in the city: two volleyball world championships, one basketball world championship, one soccer world championship, countless Davis Cups, fights for the boxing world title, Formula 1 races, international rugby matches. Every year, the International Open Tennis Tournament and the Polo Open take place in the city.

In Buenos Aires, there are newspapers, supplements, radio and television programs exclusively devoted to sports. A characteristic situation in the city may be observed on a Sunday afternoon when people walk around with their radios close to their ear listening to the broadcast of soccer matches.

Pizzeria - Pizza

El Cuartito
Talcahuano 937 - Phone 4811-1751
Its walls are covered with pictures of famous artists and sportspeople. Zona Centro

Angelin
Av. Cordoba 5270 - Phone 4774-3836
A classic for lovers of firewood oven pizza. Zona Palermo Viejo

Banchero
Almte. Brown y Suarez - Phone 4303-3232
Buenos Aires' most traditional pizza chain. Zona La Boca y Zona Centro

Florida Street

This pedestrian street is always filled with people, it starts near May Square (Plaza de Mayo) and ends in the beautiful San Martin Square (Plaza San Martin). Ideal for seeing interesting people (like the living statues or couples tangoing), buying newspapers from all over the world, leather goods, souvenirs, etc. Subway Line A - Exit at Estacion Peru.

Eating Out - Grilled (Parrilla)

Cabaña Las Lilas
Av. Davila 516 - Phone 4313-1336 - Puerto Madero
Selected Argentinean beef. Room for smoking cigars

Siga La Vaca
Alicia M. de Justo 1714 - Phone: 4315-6801 - Puerto Madero
All you can eat restaurant. A very varied salad bar.

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Plaza de Mayo (May Square)

Located between Rivadavia and Hipolito Yrigoyen Avs. and Bolivar and Balcarce Streets. The first place to visit. Located in downtown, this is the city's most historical place. Argentina's most important events happened here. May Revolution of 1810, the Constitution of 1860, the massive Peronist concentration of 1945, the events of December 2001 ...

Every Thursday the Mothers of May Square gather here to claim for their missing children. In front of the Square we see the Casa Rosada (seat of the National Government), the City Hall and the House of Culture, the Cabildo and the Cathedral. Warning: watch out with the pigeons of the Square ... They can leave you a "present". You can buy corn or bread to feed them. Subway Line A exit at Estacion Plaza de Mayo.

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Metropolitan Cathedral

The city's most important church. Inside we can admire the remains of General Jose de San Martin, Argentina's national hero. Guided visits: Monday to Friday: 11am and Mausoleum and cript: Monday to Sunday: 3:30pm - Free Admission. Subway Line D exit at Estacion Catedral.

Microcentro

Buenos Aires downtown, also known as Microcentro, is the busiest place in town. Financial, institutional, and commercial center of Buenos Aires, its main streets are the popular Corrientes Avenue, Florida pedestrian street, and the beautiful De Mayo Avenue. The epicenter of political demonstrations and social events in the history of Argentina is the Plaza de Mayo (May Square), where the Casa Rosada, the national government, stands. From its balcony the country's leaders have addressed the people, as Eva Peron did. And a few blocks further, we find Buenos Aires' most representative historical monument, the Obelisk.

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Subway Lines and Railway Stations

There are many points of interest in the city of Buenos Aires for you to see, in different areas. Abasto, Av. Corrientes, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Palermo, Palermo Viejo, Recoleta, Retiro, Av. de Mayo, Plaza de Mayo, Monserrat y San Telmo. You may move around by subway in a fast and economical way.

Culture

At the city, you always can enjoy exhibitions of paintings, photographs, sculptures, digital art and installations. You can also find art works in public spaces, those that may go from classic sculptures to murals of tango motives for example in Caminito (La Boca) and along Jean Jeaurés alley (Abasto).

Buenos Aires City Zoo & Botanic Garden

CITY ZOO
It offers a great variety of animal species, an aquarium, a farm and a reproduction of the rainforest habitat.

Address: Avenidas Las Heras and Avenida Sarmiento.

BOTANIC GARDEN
It has been inaugurated on September 7, 1898, and occupies more than six hectares. The garden comprises about 5500 shrub species, arboreal species and herbaceous species. Additionally, there are several gardens of style and five greenhouses. Due to the design, order and botanic contents, it can be widely differentiated from the rest of the Buenos Aires city gardens.

Address: Av. Santa Fe and Las Heras.

Nature and Open Air in Buenos Aires

Woods and lakes. Squares. An ecologic reservoir. Two coastal areas or Costaneras (North and South). Willow and alder woods. Streets and avenues flanked by jacarandas, ash trees, poplars, paraísos and tipas. Buenos Aires, unlike other big cities, has a lot of green spaces. You can see this just by walking around the city.

SQUARES
There are many more than in other cities. They have trees and seats. Many also have playgrounds. Porteños usually read the newspaper, play truco and sunbathe there. In addition, squares are used to make protests.

Exploring Buenos Aires

If you have 3 days plan to spend half a day around Plaza de Mayo, El Centro, San Telmo, La Boca, Palermo, and La Recoleta. If you are in town on a weekend, visit La Recoleta on Saturday and San Telmo and La Boca on Sunday in order to visit the neighborhoods' outdoor arts-and-crafts markets. If you are in town on weekdays, stick to Palermo on Monday or Tuesday; its outdoor offerings will be open, whereas most museums are closed one of those two days. Schedule time for a siesta to allow you a lengthy night out at a club, bar, or performance, or an evening of tango.

Tango

The tango is manifested in the lyrics - many of the words used in the tango come from lunfardo (porteños’ slang); in the music - the large accordion provided the music from the Río de la Plata with that melancholic and somewhat sullen sound that characterizes tango today; and in the dance – which is seen in tango shows and practiced in milongas).

CASAS DE TANGO
Buenos Aires is full of tango houses with live orchestras and dancers. The most important places that offer live shows usually include dinner (with options in Argentine beef or international menus).