Buenos Aires Neighbourhoods

Buenos Aires is one of the largest cities in the world; a megalopolis with over eleven million inhabitants in both the city and its surroundings. It is also the most elegant and the busiest city in South America which represents the Argentine essence.

In spite of its modern constructions and dynamic activity, it has managed to preserve old traditions and charming corners. Visitors are fascinated by its environment, the individuality of each of its neighbourhoods, the cordiality of its people, and its wide selection of cultural and commercial opportunities.

Buenos Aires, surrounded by Argentina's splendid countryside, is the great cosmopolitan doorway to South America. 

Lodging

The city of Buenos Aires offers a wide selection of accommodations, from very luxurious hotels to small pensions and hostels.

Recoleta

Elegant neighbourhood with a famous cemetery, the colonial church of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, and a nearby cultural and commercial centre.

Palermo

This is one of the largest and most attractive parts of the city because of its parks and tree-lined avenues. The district has three interesting routes which are worth visiting: Palermo de Bosques y Lagos (Palermo and its Woods and Lakes); Palermo Chico (Small Palermo), the Zoo, the Botanical Garden, the Sociedad Rural; and

Palermo Viejo (Old Palermo) with a nostalgic atmosphere, better known as the Palermo of Borges and Carriego.
Enthusiasm for horses is witnessed at the Argentine Racetrack, and in polo tournaments or "Pato" matches - a genuine Argentine sport -, both played on the Polo field.

San Telmo

One of the oldest parts of the city with renovated colonial houses, where artists and artisans live. There are many tango dance halls in this area, and the picturesque Antique Fair of San Pedro Telmo is held every Sunday at the Plaza Dorrego.

Puerto Madero

This district is located downtown by the river. Old docks and warehouses have been completely refurbished and converted into modern office buildings and luxurious restaurants.

La Boca

This is the district where the first Genoese immigrants settled. Stroll down Caminito Street and go by "La Bombonera" football stadium - headquarter of Boca Juniors Football Club- , where you may have the chance to watch a match between the eternal rivals: Boca Juniors and River Plate.

The islands of Paraná River Delta

Tigre is the starting point to visit hundreds of islands forming up the Paraná River Delta at the mouth of Río de la Plata (River Plate), where lots of residences, hostels and sports clubs are located. Tours along the Delta and to Martín García Island - a natural and historical reserve - start from the river port of Tigre.

It is advisable to take the Tren de la Costa (coastline train), which 15-Km-long journey bordering the coast of Río de la Plata takes you through the districts of Vicente López, San Isidro, San Fernando and Tigre, where you will see some historical mansions. Train stations have shopping malls or coffee shops and restaurants. Parque de la Costa, an amusement park located at Delta station, offers different shows and outdoor entertainment. You can also go on catamaran rides along the Delta.

Horseback riding activities at the San Isidro racetracks are also interesting.

Source: http://www.turismo.gov.ar/