Buenos Aires Travel Guide
Buenos Aires Travel Guide
Buenos Aires Local History
Europeans first arrived in the 16th century but were discouraged by the local Indians to settle. Spanish forces established Buenos Aires around 1580 and secured large areas of the best land for agriculture and cattle. Thereafter, for almost 2 decades, the people of Buenos Aires followed a highly contraband trade with Brasil (Portuguese) and European powers.
British troops came and went in the early 19th century and the people of Buenos Aires celebrated this by the revolution of May 25th 1810. The Spanish were expelled by the 1820's and formal independence was declared in 1816. By 1880, Argentina became a major producer of cereal crops for export, and by 1890, the economy was dominated by British capital which went towards building infrastructure such as roads and railways. In the 20th century Eva and Juan Peron ruled Argentina up to 1955 when Juan was expelled to Spain. Evita died in 1952.
Buenos Aires Attractions
Top Attractions
Chimichurri - This sauce is commonly served in Argentina with grilled beef. Great stuff to add on your Argentinian beef!
Buenos Aires Restaurants and Bars
Mainly meat, lamb, beef, chicken from the Pampas, but some Argentineans have gone veggie
Buenos Aires Restaurants
Broccolino located on Esmeralda 776; it offers a bewildering variety of pasta sauces, with service delivered by polite and English-speaking staff.
Pizzirea Guerrin found in Corrientes 1372; they sell very inexpensive slices of great fugzetta, fugaza, as well as superb empanadas, cold lager, and many desserts, all of which are mouth-watering.
Cervantes II located in Peron 1883; they serve huge portions of standard Argentinean food, beef, chicken, at really low, low, prices and it's very popular.
Morocco found in Hipolito 851; a popular place for Argentinean and other Spanish-speaking pop stars. A great place for eating and drinking at a very reasonable price.
Buenos Aires Bars & Clubs
Remember located on Av. Corrientes; it's basically a pub, very informal, but has great jazz bands, and sometimes, occasional live theatre.
Buenos Aires Weekend Breaks
Top 10 things to do in Buenos Aires for a weekend.
Buenos Aires Tours
Looking for organised tours in Buenos Aires?
Featured Hotels in Buenos Aires
- Melia Buenos Aires Boutique Hotel Reconquista 945 Buenos Aires
- Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel 351 Macacha Guemes Buenos Aires 418 Rooms
- La Cayetana Hotel Boutique 1330 Mexico Buenos Aires 11 Rooms
- Portal Del Sur Hotel 855 Hipólito Yrigoyen Buenos Aires 100 Rooms
- Four Seasons Buenos Aires Hotel 1086 Posadas Buenos Aires 165 Rooms
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