Friday, December 5, 2008

Buenos Aires attractions

Considered as “The Pearl” of South America, Buenos Aires is a good holiday destination. Buenos Aires is a city that never sleeps, with an intense cultural life where tango, long coffee klatches and football (soccer). The warmth of the city is exuded in the lively attitude of people that is so endearing.

Visitors to Buenos Aires can look forward to several attractions including, monuments, churches, museums, art galleries and theatres; plazas, parks and public gardens with ancient trees; Barrio neighbourhoods, each with its own characteristic; huge commercial areas, traditional and modern hotels, as well as many first-class restaurants serving both local and international delicacies.

Visit Caminito Street Museum if you want to know about the local arts and crafts. The museum offer souvenirs, sculptures and free open-air tango demonstrations. Theater lovers must visit Colon Theater and be a part of a fascinating guided tour of the world-class opera, ballet and classical music facility.

Come here with your loved ones to spend your holidays in Buenos Aires.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Enjoy a plethora of top cuisines in Buenos Aires


Known as the South American Paris for its architecture and style, Buenos Aires is a much frequented place by visitors. Buenos Aires is a very affordable place to eat out. Buenos Aires restaurants offer wide variety of regional dishes and cuisines that are influenced by the immigrants who settled here from across Europe and Asia.

When you are in Buenos Aires, your gastronomy taste will get better as you end up having quality and good meal wherever you go. If you happen to be in Palermo Viejo (in Palermo), you can enjoy dozens of great, upscale restaurants serving a plethora of top cuisine. Buenos Aires is truly cosmopolitan in its cuisines having Italian, Spanish, Japanese, French, Nordic, Mexican Chinese, Arab, Turkish, and Armenian restaurants.

If you love food, then you must not miss the most popular meal "el asado" or "parrillada", a mixed grill of steak that will fill your palate. Cabana Las Lilas is an ideal place to relish your favorite steak. If you are looking for traditional Buenos Aires dishes, then Casa de Esteban De Luca will offer you in plenty. Savor the delicious dishes that are priced affordably.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Buenos Aires - The Paris of South America

Buenos Aires is the capital as well as the largest city of Argentina. It is more European in its taste rather than South American. In English, the meaning of Buenos Aires is “Fair Winds” or “Good Air.” The European influence can be seen in its architecture, food and life. This attractive port city stretches from south to north along the Rio de la Plata. It is called the “The Pearl” of South America and the travellers visiting Buenos Aires will be enthralled by the vibrant beauty of the city.

You can wander through the cobbled streets and glare at the beautifully painted architectural buildings and metal houses. The streets of Buenos Aires are lined with old-time cafés and stylish restaurants where people talk of world politics and fútbol. Buenos Aires is very multicolored and diverse in its culture.

San Telmo district of Buenos Aires has some examples of diverse and cosmopolitan architecture- a blend of Spanish Colonial design, French Classicism and Italian representation. Often referred as the “Paris of South America,” in Buenos Aires, you can discover the various colors of Argentina.