Buenos Aires Hotels

What marks Buenos Aires as special however, is the promise of a total experience. At 13 million people, the metropolitan fusion of Europe, South America and Latin America, with waves of recent immigration from Asia, caters to a vast array of caprices. The result is a cosmopolitan and sexy city, all in one funky package.

Attractions

The Catedral Metropolitana is the crown jewel of Buenos Aires. Adjacent to the famous Plaza de Mayo, the cathedral has undergone several renovations since the 16th century. The structure now evokes a Neoclassical and Baroque aesthetic, with a grand interior that contains several important monuments and works of art.

Avenida de Mayo is a veritable tribute to the Gran Via of Madrid. With sites around every corner, the street is the quintessential tourist walk of Buenos Aires. From the colonial era Cabildo government house to the Palacio Barolo, Chile Hotel and Rodin's Thinker at Congress Plaza, Avenida de Mayo has a number of superb photo ops and enough adorable caffé bars to keep you busy for one entire afternoon.

A collection of 48 barrios, Buenos Aires is far from one homogenous city. Within the Puerto Madero district is Corrientes Avenue, a main artery that ranks as one of the best in the world. The “Street That Never Sleeps” offers a plethora of welcome distractions over a span of 69 blocks. From the landmark Obelisk of Buenos Aires to elegant cafés, bookstores, theatres and shops, Corrientes is a prime area of the city.

The barrio of La Boca was the traditional haunt for immigrants from Genoa, hearty contributors to the development of Buenos Aires over the years. The area preserves a strong European air even today and offers some of the most remarkable architecture in the city. The pedestrian street of Caminito is a popular spot, with tango performances and myriad traces of master painter Benito Quinquela Martín, a La Boca native.

Events

The fervent passion for football on the continent of South America is legendary. Perhaps the best manifestation of this excessive zeal is a match between Boca Juniors and River Plate. The two Buenos Aires clubs form a rivalry unlike any in the world. If tickets to the epic confrontation become available, do not waver. Otherwise, a regular Boca match at the famous La Bombonera, or Chocolate Bowl stadium, will suffice.

The Teatro Colón is one of the premier concert halls in the world. The phenomenal opera house is a dream destination for performers around the world, who seldom play here before less than capacity crowds.

While the barrios of San Telmo and Recoleta come alive with popular annual festivals that celebrate traditional culture in Argentina, the Feria de Mataderos is the most authentic. With weekly events that run from April to December, the fair is a showcase of gaucho culture and folklore, with live music, crafts and food vendors.

Climate

Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate, with sporadic cold snaps in the winter. The months of January, February and March receive the most rainfall, with about 120 mm on average.

• Winter (June to August) 7.5-15°C

• Spring (September to October) 10-22.5°C

• Summer (November to March) 16-30°C

• Fall (April to May) 10-23°C