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| República Argentina |
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| 2,776,890 sq km (1,083,000 sq mi) |
| 37,813,000 |
| $10,200 (2002 est.) |
| Buenos Aires (pop 12 million) |
| 85% European descent, 15% mestizo , Indian and other minorities |
| Spanish, plus 15 indigenous languages |
| 93% Roman Catholic, 2.5% Protestant, 2% Jewish, 1.5% Ukranian Catholic, 1% Orthodox |
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| Nestor Kirchner |
| Since Argentina is an enormous country the weather varies throughout the nation. For Buenos Aires an average summer (January-March): 20°C - 35°C and an average winter (June-September): 0°C - 15°C |
| Food processing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals, printing, metallurgy, steel, agribusiness |
| Brazil, USA and the European Union |
| In cosmopolitan Buenos Aires is famous world wide due to all the variety of entertainment it offers to its residents as well to its visitors |
| 4.88 million users |
| Good public services. Small subway/metro/tube network with very large bus network (over 400 bus lines) |
| Most of them are closed on Monday |
| At the airport you can get back 21% of the IVA (impuesto al valor agregado). This takes place when you purchase national products for the amount of U$ 200 or more (per bill) at the different shops identified with the "TAX FREE" sign |
| These shops are not easy to locate, most are in shopping malls and centre. |
It's nearly hard to see everything Buenos Aires has to offer in a single visit. However, watching a soccer match or taking a leisurely espresso at a local café is a great way to begin your vacation. You'll want to shop, see a street-side dance performance, and wander through the vibrant Caminito in La Boca and San Telmo. However, don't miss the MALBA's collection of modern art or the Colón Theater's stunning performances. You should also set aside time to see hidden jewels like El Zanjón de Granados and the Zen-like Rose Garden Walk (Paseo del Rosedal). Below we have listed a few of the important things that you can do when you visit Buenos Aires.
Although BA is renowned as the "Paris of the South," it is easy to find almost every style from around the world on exhibit. On your journey to Buenos Aires, see them all!
Argentina is best renowned for its Malbec, although the country's diverse geography produces a wide range of grape varieties. Buenos Aires is fortunate in that it offers a flavor of every region of the country. Throughout your journey, you can choose to enjoy a glass or two of cava with dinner or go all out.
Argentina is known for its parrillas or barbecues. Fogon Experience mixes a teppanyaki-style grilling display with a variety of ways to beautifully cook meat, complementing it with exquisite Argentinian wines. It's a fun opportunity to sample gourmet foods and beverages while still being entertained.
Recoleta Cemetery is one of those places that will stay with you for years. It's a destination for story lovers, a little on the macabre side! Almost every burial and mausoleum has an interesting story to tell, so we recommend going with a guide so they can share them with you.
San Telmo transforms into a huge market with more avenues than you can walk in a single afternoon. You'll be wide-eyed the entire time as you peruse the various artisan products, antiques, and curiosities for sale. Bring cash for this one, but keep it safely hidden in the crowded market streets.
Bicycling tours are one of the most enjoyable and environmentally responsible methods to view Buenos Aires' famous sights and colorful streets. On two wheels, you can travel a lot of ground in a short amount of time!
On history and local culture bike tour with a local guide, you can explore some of the city's oldest and most renowned landmarks. Biker Street offers a half-day cycling tour of Buenos Aires' south side, as well as a full-day north and south tour.