How many of you people have actually been to or planning to go on vacation in Buenos Aires, Argentina? For those who have been there, I know your experience is well worth it. For those who haven’t but are planning to go, I can’t tell you enough how much fun your Buenos Aires vacation would be. It all depends on your willingness to travel and your sense of adventure.
Before you start packing and embark on your Buenos Aires Travel experience, let me give you a brief backgrounder on the city of the “fair winds”. Buenos Aires, Argentina as it is called today was discovered in the early 15th century by a European navigating in the name of Spain thus the very obvious Spanish influence.
Today, Buenos Aires has grown into a city that sustains itself. It has also grown to become a very multicultural city. The people of Buenos Aires are called Porteños. Most of them are of Spanish and Italian descent. There are also a percentage of German, Greek, Irish, Portuguese, French, Croatian, English, Welsh and Asian immigrants. It’s a city that has a very rich history and tradition.
Buenos Aires, Argentina is a very stylish city and it still has a lot of interesting buildings built from the early 19th century that are still standing to this day. You don’t have to worry about where to stay because there are a lot of luxury hotels in Buenos Aires. There’s the Home Hotel which is considered one of the best hotels. There’s also the Faena Hotel & Universe just to name a couple.
Wining and dining in style is never a problem. There is never a shortage of fine restaurants in Buenos Aires with a wide assortment of menus and international cuisines. Beef is one of the specialties in Argentina so you can expect some excellent steaks and meat on the menu as well as Italian and Mediterranean specialty cuisines which reflects the rich ethnic heritage of many Argentines.
Let’s talk about the Buenos Aires Nightlife. I guess it’s safe to say that Buenos Aires hardly ever sleeps. There are some pubs that open as early as 6pm but serious partying and clubbing doesn’t start before 2am and often goes on until 7am or later of the next day. There are a lot of choices when it comes to the most popular entertainment areas in Buenos Aires.
If traditional entertainment is what you’re looking for, then the streets around the Recoleta cemetery is where you should go. This is where some of the traditional Buenos Aires attractions are still alive. It’s just sad that it seemed to have lost some of its appeal nowadays. It has become more of a tourist zone. You should not be disappointed since there are enough restaurants, clubs, bars and different Buenos Aires attractions to see and experience.
You might also find yourself thinking about what to wear for the trip? Immerse yourself and be part of the “IN” crowd by knowing what to wear and what’s in style in the Buenos Aires fashion sense. The Argentines love to dress in style. It would be wise to dress in layers since some nights could be quite cool.
If you’re thinking about shopping in Buenos Aires, you would be able to find a lot of shops and boutiques that sell clothes and accessories all over the city. These stores range from fashionable designer clothing to the more alternative skater look. Argentine fashion has gained respect internationally and there are a lot of designers who have their own stores in different locations around the city.
Author Resource:
Robert Murgatroyd is the co-owner of Jet Set Life http://jetsetlife.tv/home.htm where he reports on where the Jet Set stay, eat and play around the world. For more reviews, photos and videos check out http://snipurl.com/qllb4
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