Guide Note

Buenos Aires is both the capital and largest city of Argentina. Located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent, Buenos Aires is the third largest city in Latin America with a population of nearly 13 million people.

Buenos Aires is strongly influenced by European culture and is sometimes referred to as the "Paris of South America". Residents of the city are called porteños and are noted for their warm and hospitable attitude.

Up until the peso crisis of December 2001, Buenos Aires was regarded as Latin America's most expensive city with prices in its Restaurants and Hotels rivaling those of Paris and New York City. After the Peso fell to a third of its former value and stabilized, tourists from all over the world began to flock once again to the city.

Many attractions greet visitors from the world famous Buenos Aires Botanical Garden to the Museo de Arte de Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires. Be sure to take advantage of being in the birthplace of the Tango by watching some of the world's best dancers in the many bars and clubs throughout the city or in the famous Plaza de Mayo.

If planning a trip, please see Buenos Aires Vacation, Buenos Aires Hotels, Buenos Aires Restaurants, and Buenos Aires Tours.

Fast Facts

1. Country: Argentina
2. Chief: Mauricio Macri
3. Language: Spanish
4. Population: 3,034,161 (2007)
5. Currency: Argentine Peso
6. Country code: +54
7. Time zone: ART
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