Buenos Aires was a fantastic surprise when I visited in January of 2017, and these are the 3 Best Tourist attractions in my opinion. I did not expect the incredible European architecture, the cosmopolitan city, and the diversity of its citizens. My friend Annie and I very wisely chose a great, private tour company, Maria Corbalon Bespoke Tours, and we absolutely saw the best of Buenos Aires. Here are three places you must visit in order to really experience Buenos Aires!
Recoleta Cemetery is a sight that must be seen. Why, you ask, would one care about visiting a cemetery? Because of the statuary and the historical value of the cemetery, but most of all, the peaceful beauty of the art within. Recoleta is truly a historical treasure and a beautiful place to spend a day. While touring the cemetery, one learns a tremendous amount of Argentinian history. Wouldn’t you expect the burial spot of Eva Perron to be elaborate and prominent? I would. But it is not. However, it is heavily visited, with many flowers and offerings. Eva’s memory is evergreen in Buenos Aires.
San Telmo Markets on Sundays. San Telmo is the oldest barrio, or neighborhood in Buenos Aires. It is full of fresh market goods, jewelry, art…and the tango! The Argentinian Tango is danced everywhere in the city, but I cannot tell you how charming it is to see at the wonderful San Telmo Market!
The Rose Garden of Palermo. One of the most amazing attributes of Buenos Aires is the outdoor green space in the city. There is nowhere in the city more green and blooming than Palermo’s Rose Garden. Words fail, but photos will tell you the whole story! It is hard to believe that such a beautiful spot exists in a busy city!
These were my favorite spots in Buenos Aires, the ones that remain most embedded in my memory. Have you been to Buenos Aires? Are these among your favorite spots as well?
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