Buenos Aires Neighbourhoods

Buenos Aires, the capital of the Argentinean Republic, is a city of over 3 million people. It offers an abundance of cultural activities, and is a primary point of departure for traveling throughout the rest of the country, as well as around South America. Strongly influenced by Europe, many consider Buenos Aires to be the “Paris” of South America however the city has its own personal and unique charm. It is chic, cultured, cosmopolitan, sophisticated and eclectic which combines the elegance of its European heritage with the melancholy of tango and a unique Latin American personality.


Buenos Aires offers wonderful ambiance through friendly and vibrant people and the French-style architecture found in many streets and buildings as well as he multitude of restaurants, sidewalk cafes, pubs, fashionable boutiques and numerous parks. An added bonus for travelers is that due to the present currency exchange rate, Buenos Aires is a convenient and affordable place to visit. All of these facts make Buenos Aires a wonderful destination for tourists and business travelers alike around the world.

Buenos Aires Neighbourhoods

Monserrat: The oldest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires includes the most important historical sites including the President’s residence Casa Rosada (Pink House), Plaza de Mayo, Cathedral and many beautiful streets and avenues with sidewalk cafes, buildings and churches. Down Town: Commercial and financial area of the city with lot of banks, offices, malls, restaurants and hotels.
Puerto Madero: Old port area in the late 1800s with docks, bridges, cranes and parks which have been converted and merged into the new urban patterns of the 21st Century. Puerto Madero is the best example of the contemporary and modern Buenos Aires district.
San Telmo: Traditional residential area until the end of the 1800’s and the seat of the most important religious orders. Typical "porteño" district, cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, old houses, and the atmospheric home of the Tango. On Sunday the famous antique Market.
La Boca: The Italian district where a large number of immigrants lived since the 19th Century. The old port of Buenos Aires with a large colourful area filled with artistic activity and history. Caminito is the main street that is typically full of colour, tango dancers and artists.
Recoleta and Retiro: Fashion and French district. The most elegant and prestigious area of the city, where Buenos Aires clearly expresses its Parisian character through its architectural styles and beautiful urban design. Recoleta Cemetery is one of the world's extraordinary graveyards, being one of the fundamental architectonic pieces of Buenos Aires city. This Cemetery is the resting place of Evita Peron and many other important persons of Argentina.
Palermo: is the Buenos Aires largest district, which combines the older - working class neighbourhood with contemporary design: trendy restaurants, bars and shops. It’s plenty of parks and gardens: The Zoo, Botanical and Japanese Garden, among others.
Belgrano: Residential district of the city, which combines English and German style old houses, with sophisticated and comfortable apartments in a modern area. The "Barrancas de Belgrano" is one of the most beautiful parks in the city, where locals dance tango in a bower “Glorieta” located in the upper area of the park. You will find The Chinatown on the other side of the train station, just one block from the park.
	Pictures by Kevin Jones