This former post office turned cultural center is one of the largest in the world, and a beautiful example of French Second Empire architecture. The building itself covers an entire Buenos Aires city block, and inside it’s full of art galleries, events spaces, and the Ballena Azul concert hall, known for its exceptional acoustics.
A burgeoning foodie hot spot, the lively barrio of Villa Crespo has become a fashionable haunt for the city’s young and hip. The district is most notable for its array of bars and eateries—just as chic yet more affordable than those in neighboring Palermo to the northeast—which make it an atmospheric option for an evening out in Buenos Aires.
Composing part of the border between Argentina and Uruguay, this 180-mile (290-km) long estuary is formed by the confluence of the Uruguay and Paraná Rivers. After multiple explorations by various Spanish navigators, the waterway came to be known as the Rio de la Plata (River of Silver) for the promise of riches thought to lie upstream.
While Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina, La Plata is the capital of the Buenos Aires province. Its crowning glory is the neo-Gothic Catedral de la Plata that reigns supreme over its central square, Plaza Moreno, and reflects the grandeur of a city whose name translates as “silver.” It’s also famous for its diagonal streets and being a miniature Buenos Aires.
Every Monday, the percussion group La Bomba de Tiempo plays at Buenos Aires’ Ciudad Cultural Konex. It’s one of the more unusual attractions in the city, but more than five million people have seen the show over the past 12 years. Join the crowds dancing to the rhythms of the drummers.
Bridging the gap between Plaza Italia and the sprawling Tres de Febrero Park, Buenos Aires Eco-Park forms a stretch of Palermo’s green lung. Once an urban zoo dating back to the late 19th century, the park has undergone an eco-friendly makeover, transforming into an enclosure-free eco-park with lush gardens, interactive exhibitions, and free-roaming animals.
Discover the heart of Buenos Aires at Plaza de la Republica. Situated in the bustling San Nicolas neighborhood, this historic square holds a special place in the city's identity. This is most notably presented in the towering obelisk at the center of the square, commemorating the city's quadricentennial.
Less than an hour from Buenos Aires, Aquafan is one of the largest water parks in Argentina. With more than 17 different rides and activities, the park has something to keep the whole family entertained, from daring water slides to palm-fringed swimming pools.
