Introduction Tigre Delta is located in the Buenos Aires Province. It is a delta region formed by the Paraná River and the Uruguay River as they flow into the Río de la Plata in Argentina, covering an area of 220 square kilometers with a population of around 6,000. The delta has strict ecological protection, a well-preserved ecosystem, and a high-quality natural environment, earning it the nickname “Venice of South America.”
Introduction I don’t know why, but lately I’ve been obsessively thinking about San Telmo. It’s an ancient neighborhood nestled in the heart of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. If you’ve seen the movie “Happy Together,” the bar where Tony Leung worked is there. No, that’s not entirely accurate—it’s actually the place where Tony Leung and Leslie Cheung met, and also where they went into self-imposed exile.
Introduction The Argentine Congress Building is located at the western end of Congressional Plaza. It is an Italian Academic-style building, constructed between 1887 and 1906. The main structure has four floors, with white marble cladding its walls and ornate Greek-style columns surrounding the entire edifice. At the center of the building rises a grand dome-topped tower, halfway up which a bronze chariot with four horses appears to soar through the air, while at the very top sits a 20-meter-diameter bronze dome. The building’s grandeur and exquisite detail rival those of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Monument to the Two Congresses, standing majestically in front of the building, is both imposing and finely crafted.
Introduction Refers to the area around the mosque where Jews used to live. It is filled with winding, labyrinthine narrow alleys, homes with pink-and-white walls, windows adorned with vibrant flower pots, and courtyards visible through open doors — all showcasing the distinct Andalusian charm. At the northwest end of the alleyways lies the well-preserved...
Introduction In Buenos Aires, known as the "Paris of South America," the famous Plaza de Mayo attracts numerous domestic and international tourists with its unique charm. Plaza de Mayo is the heart of Buenos Aires. At the center of the square stands a 13-meter-high pyramid-topped monument, built to commemorate the patriots who sacrificed their lives during the May...
Introduction Known as the "Casa Rosada," Argentina's presidential palace features an Italianate architectural style, with the entire building's walls painted a distinctive pink. It was here that former First Lady Eva Perón, also known as Evita, delivered her famous speeches. The iconic balcony where American singer Madonna performed the song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" in the film "Evita" was specially authorized for use during the movie's production. While the song has since become world-famous, the film was never screened in Argentina because the public disliked seeing their much-respected national icon portrayed by an American singer with a "controversial reputation."
The Obelisk of Buenos Aires is a landmark of the city, located at Plaza de la República where Corrientes Avenue and 9 de Julio Avenue intersect. Designed and built in 1936 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Buenos Aires, the obelisk stands 67.5 meters tall with a base area of 49 square meters. Originally...
La Boca is the first port of Buenos Aires. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, a large number of European immigrants settled here, mainly from Genoa, Italy. The area is famous for tango, brothels, and cafés, and is one of the birthplaces of tango in Buenos Aires. In...
Seventh-Ninth Avenue (Av. 9 de Julio) is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is named after Argentina's Independence Day (July 9, 1810, when Argentina declared independence). The avenue runs north to south across the city, is about 140 meters wide, and is said to be the widest street in the world. Seventh-Ninth Avenue is the short…
The Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires opened on September 21, 2001, primarily to preserve, research, and promote Latin American art from distant eras. …
Avenida de Mayo (abbreviated as Av. de Mayo) is located in the downtown area of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is named after Plaza de Mayo. Plaza de Mayo holds great historical significance, as it was the site where Argentina erupted in the May Revolution of 1810 against colonial...
Introduction Heading west from Plaza de Mayo and following Avenida de Mayo all the way to the end, you’ll come to the capital’s largest square—Congress Square. This square is the symbolic geographical center of the nation and features a Zero Kilometer Monument, which marks the starting point of all national highways. At the western end of the square stands the magnificent and splendid Congress Building…
After The Beatles became a global sensation and rose to international stardom, music fans in Argentina were inspired to establish a museum dedicated to the legendary quartet. Thus, The Beatles Museum was born in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, and opened to the public in 2011. The museum was founded by Rodolfo…
Tigre is located in the northern part of Greater Buenos Aires in northeastern Argentina, on the Paraná River Delta. It is an important tourist destination and a popular weekend getaway in Argentina. Situated on small islands formed by several rivers, Tigre was established in 1820 and named after a “tiger” that was once caught by residents. Tigre...
La Boca is a district in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, located in the southeastern part of the city. It has a distinct European flavor, as its early residents mostly came from Genoa, Italy. The picturesque streets and colorful buildings are the most distinctive features of La Boca—and also the main reasons for its popularity.
Juan Manuel Fangio (June 24, 1911 – July 15, 1995) was a world-renowned Argentine race car driver. Between 1951 and 1957, he won the Formula One Drivers' Championship five times driving for...
The Teatro Colón is located in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is considered one of the top five music performance venues in the world for its acoustics. The first Teatro Colón opened in 1857, while the current theater was constructed starting in 1890, completed in 1908 after an eighteen-year construction period, and officially opened on May…
Also known as the Cemetery of the Aristocrats, La Recoleta Cemetery was established in 1822, covering an area of 10 acres. It is the oldest cemetery in Buenos Aires and one of the world’s ten most famous burial grounds. Beautiful, serene, and picturesque, La Recoleta Cemetery features long creeping vines, lush green grass, deep tomb-lined pathways, and...
Woman’s Bridge was completed in 2001 and designed by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The bridge is 160 meters long, 6.2 meters wide, and weighs approximately 800 tons. It is a bridge with ingenious design, exquisite shape, unique style,...
El Ateneo Grand Splendid, located on Avenida Santa Fe in the Barrio Norte district of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is one of the country's most renowned bookstores. Originally opened as a grand theater in 1919, it was converted into a bookstore in 2000 and has since become the largest bookstore in South America and the second-largest in the world. El Ateneo...