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Sense Buenos Aires
SENSE BUENOS AIRES
Come and discover the city of Buenos Aires through your senses. Hear the timeless pulse of the tango, taste the delicious flavours of our food, see the elegance of our architecture, breathe in the fresh air of our open green spaces, and Sense the city’s cultural energy, youthful creativity and sporting passion.
Discover our beautiful city first-hand. We welcome you with open arms.
Horacio RodrĂguez Larreta Mayor of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires /horaciorodriguezlarreta /horaciorlarreta
Sense Tango’s timeless passion
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A rich history
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Creative spirit
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Electric nightlife
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Football Fever
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Outstanding gastronomy
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Green spaces
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Vibrant young people
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Artistic inspiration
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Aristocratic splendour
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Tango was declared part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009.
The nostalgia of the tango is alive and well in the historic neighbourhoods of La Boca, San Telmo, Boedo and Balvanera. Discover it for yourself as you wander the streets, passageways, cafes and bars of these emblematic “barrios”.
San Telmo
Pasaje Carlos Gardel
Abasto
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Tango’s timeless passion
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A rich history
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The Plaza de Mayo and its surroundings have witnessed the major historic events that make Argentina’s rich culture and identity what is it today. Explore the city’s historic centre and discover its most fascinating secrets.
Cabildo de Buenos Aires
Metropolitan Cathedral
Plaza de Mayo
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First City of Design named by UNESCO (2005).
Design shop in Palermo
Buenos Aires is a city that brims with creative talent. Bask in the modern architecture of Puerto Madero and Sense inspired by the creations of Palermo and Recoleta’s emerging designers.
Floralis GenĂŠrica
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Creative spirit
Galileo Galilei Planetarium
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Electric nightlife
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Avenida 9 de Julio
Avenida Roque Sáenz Peña
Be seduced by the city’s vibrant nightlife, when local theatres, concert halls and clubs teem with activity.
Obelisco
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Visit the Passion for Boca Museum and River Museum to learn more.
River Museum
Experience the city’s passion for soccer. The atmosphere at the legendary Boca vs River “superclásico” – possibly the world’s most hotly contested derby – is never less than electric.
River Plate Stadium
Sense Boca Juniors Stadium
Passion for soccer
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Buenos Aires is one of the cities in Latin America with the most award-winning restaurants, according to the ranking of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants.
El Obrero Restaurant
San Telmo fair
Taste the mouth-watering flavors of the city’s gastronomy, which combines the traditional Argentine barbeque with tantalising Spanish, Italian and Andean influences.
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Palermo Rose Garden
Botanical Gardens
Surround yourself with nature while you relax in the city. Breathe in the fresh air of the city’s 100 parks, eat healthily, and move around sustainably on public transport.
EcoBici is the city’s free public bike-share system.
Bicycle lane
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Green spaces
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Vibrant young people
Buenos Aires Extremo
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Rock BA Festival
Young people are the heart and soul of the ’porteño’ spirit. Come to study, express yourself and live life to the full in our vibrant city.
Costanera Norte Extreme Park
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Buenos Aires is the city with the most theatres and bookstores in the world.
Immerse yourself in the city’s seductive arts scene. Over 290 theatres, 130 art galleries and museums and 380 bookstores bear witness to Buenos Aires’ rich artistic and cultural heritage.
El Ateneo Bookstore
Museum of Latin American Art (MALBA)
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Artistic inspiration
Teatro Colรณn
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Aristocratic splendour
Palacio San MartĂn
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Avenida Alvear
Recoleta Cemetery
According to the Traveler’s Choice Awards (TripAdvisor), Buenos Aires is 17th in the top 25 most popular cities internationally, and the number one destination in Latin America.
Gape and marvel at the opulent, stately architecture and majestic public squares that characterize the neighborhoods of Retiro and Recoleta, all of which earned Buenos Aires its accolade of “the Paris of South America”.
City of Buenos Aires Tourism Board English edition: December 2016 FREE ISSUE MATERIAL Visitors: if you witness or are the victim of any sexual or material crime that violates the rights of children or adolescents, you can report it by calling the tollfree number 102. This number belongs to the Council of Children and Adolescents for the city of Buenos Aires (Law 2443).
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