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Buenos Aires is the most European of all Latin American cities. With its wide boulevards, leafy parks, grand buildings and varied culture and nightlife, the city is reminiscent of Paris or Barcelona. The Porteños (‘people of the port’), as the residents of Buenos Aires are called, seem more European too – but this is hardly surprising considering that most are descended from European, predominately Italian, immigrants who settled here in the 19th century. With them came a culture and a cuisine that still flavours the city and can be enjoyed in countless art galleries, theatres and museums, as well as fine restaurants. But the city has also spawned its own art forms, notably the tango, for which Buenos Aires is famous.

Buenos Aires is the third largest city in South America and comprises 47 barrios (neighbourhoods) in which nearly three million people live. Situated in the east of Argentina beside the Rio de la Plata and surrounded by seemingly neverending flat land known as the Pampas, the vast sprawling conurbation is a true 24-hour city – there is always something going on to occupy the senses. The downtown area is as noisy and congested as any other major city but the city is really a pleasant place to walk around, designed as it is along a grid system that is soon easy to master.

Nuestra Señora de Santa Maria del Buen Aire was founded by the Spaniard Pedro de Mendoza in 1536. It was named after the patron saint of sailors, who is said to be responsible for the good wind or buen aire. Provisions ran low and five years later settlement attempts were abandoned until Juan de Garay refounded the city in 1580. In 1776, Buenos Aires was pronounced the Capital of the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata (River Plate region – a huge region that included what is now Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia and parts of Chile and Brazil). The Criollos (Argentines of Spanish descent) merchants, having successfully expelled British invaders in 1806 and 1807, realised that they need not be dominated by the Spanish either, so, in 1810, they began to rebel against Spain. It was only after the Declaration of Independence in 1816 that the city became fully free of colonial hindrance.

Following the city’s federalisation in 1880, mass European immigration occurred as workers were brought in to service agriculture and the railways. Development ceased in the mid-20th century as the country’s economy declined – mostly as the result of lack of investment from war-torn Europe. Immigrants arrived from other parts of Argentina and were forced to reside in shanty towns (villas de emergencia) or villas miseria as was the more apt description. Buenos Aires only re-emerged from its economic woes in the 1990s when the currency was stabilised. Those with money spent it and new buildings, shopping malls and entertainment centres emerged creating a new way of life for the inhabitants.

However, the future is again uncertain, following the economic crisis that has plagued the country since December 2001. Devaluation has made life expensive for the Porteños and job losses have plunged many into poverty, evidenced by the families of cartoneros (cart people) who take to the city streets each evening to rummage through bins for materials to sell for recycling. But Buenos Aires has actually emerged relatively unscathed from the headline-grabbing riots that followed devaluation. And, in spite of their financial problems, the Porteños appear to be putting a brave face on the situation and getting on with life as best they can. There are still a great number of people who can afford the pleasures of their former lifestyle, even if it has been toned down slightly. Diners still patronise classy restaurants each evening, and the bars and cafés are bustling with people until the early hours on weekends.

For the visitor from abroad, there has never been a better time to visit Buenos Aires. Devaluation has made it an incredibly cheap city to explore and enjoy and the division of the wealth remains largely invisible to the visitor sightseeing and shopping by day and dancing and enjoying gastronomic delights at night. With several new museums and a continuous agenda of cultural attractions and events, there is much for the visitor to see and do. Buenos Aires has a mild climate and is a year-round destination, although the city can get very hot and humid during the summer months (Dec-Feb). The city can also be quiet during summer as many Porteños take their holidays at this time.


 

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Gran Hotel Orly
city center
The Gran Hotel Orly's 35 year experience supports your choice and makes us one of the best options among 3-star hotels in Buenos Aires...from 30.00 USD 
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Hyde Park
City Center
Hyde Park Hotel offers you the best location in town and all the confort to make your stay enjoyable ...from 33.00 USD 
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Lafayette Hotel
City Center
Recently modernized and renovated, this splendid hotel offers 83 spacious rooms. The outstanding location of our Lafayette Hotel is ideal for tourists and...from 46.00 USD 
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Amerian Buenos Aires Park
City Center
Whenever you go in the downtown area of Buenos Aires, just on the corner of Viamonte and Reconquista street, you will be able to appreciate the magnificient...from 87.00 USD 
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Dazzler
City Center
The Dazzler Hotel is located in a privileged location in dowtown Buenos Aires, in front of Plaza Libertad, just a few steps away from 9 de Julio Avenue and...from 59.00 USD 
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Dolmen
City Center
The hotel is ideally located in the fashionable Florida Street area, steps away from San Martin Square and Galerías Pacífico Shopping Mall. ...from 72.00 USD 
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Grand Boulevard
City Center
Its strategic location makes Grand Boulevard Hotel the best option for those who arrive in Buenos Aires for business or pleasure. With a splendid view of...from 55.00 USD 
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Hosteria Posta Carretas
City Center
The Hostería Posta Carretas is located in the center of the city downtown and here you will find all the services to make your stay in Buenos Aires just what...from 58.00 USD 
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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel-Florida Street
City Center
The Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel-Florida Street enjoys a privileged location in the heart of Buenos Aires, just 30 meters from the traditional Plaza San Martin...from 70.00 USD 
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Loi Suites Recoleta
Recoleta Area
The Loi Suites Recoleta is a brand new deluxe hotel. Our Rio de la Plata view rooms let you appreciate Recoleta Cemetary, Recoleta Park and Shops...from 117.00 USD 
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Melia Buenos Aires Boutique Hotel
City Center
The Melia Confort Buenos Aires is located in the financial and commercial centre of Buenos Aires, only 30 minutes from the Eseiza international airport and 15...from 92.00 USD 
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NH Florida
City Center
Hotel NH Florida is located in the center of Buenos Aires, near Florida Street and Cordoba Street and only a few minutes walk from Plaza San Martin...from 103.00 USD 
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NH Jousten
City Center
The NH Jousten is located on the corner of 25 de Mayo Street and Corrientes Street, in the center of the city and near the Bolsa de Comercio and the new Puerto...from 117.00 USD 
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NH Latino
City Center
This newly built hotel in the heart of the financial district is just a short walk from the Florida Street and the most prestigious shopping malls...from 117.00 USD 
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Rochester
Located near the Financial District.
The Rochester Hotel is located in the very center of Buenos Aires, close to the fashionable and prestigious Florida and Lavalle streets which are famous for...from 48.00 USD 
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Claridge
City Center
The Claridge, located in downtown Buenos Aires, is just a few steps away from the main points of interest, such as the traditional Florida Street, the elegant...from 110.00 USD 
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Crowne Plaza Panamericano
City Center
Located in downtown overlooking the beautiful 9 de Julio Avenue, facing the Obelisk and the Opera House, in the financial and commercial district...from 110.00 USD 
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Emperador
City Center
The Emperador has an strategic location in Buenos Aires. It is excellent for business men, tourists. Also, the hotel has an easy and fast access to...from 143.00 USD 
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Nh City
City Center
The NH City is in the heart of the city's tourist, shopping and financial area. The hotel is conveniently located close to the Manzanas de las Luces and the...from 117.00 USD 
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Sheraton Libertador
City Center
The Sheraton Libertador is in downtown Buenos Aires, close to the financial and commercial district, which also includes the main stores and theatres, such as...from 111.00 USD 
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  3 Stars Superior Buenos Aires Hotels
 
Castelar Hotel & Spa
City Center from 35.00 USD 
The Castelar Hotel & Spa is located in the cultural area, leaving guests to enjoy ample and sumptuous suites, elegant halls and a cordiality that its seal...
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Golden Tulip Savoy Hotel
City Center from 47.00 USD 
Built in 1910, the Savoy Hotel is one of the most traditional hotels in Buenos Aires. ...
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Republica
Near City Center from 32.00 USD 
The Hotel Republica is the largest Four Star Hotel in Buenos Aires, featuring 209 newly renovated rooms in the most desirable location, near business,...
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