Buenos Aires, Argentina (Feb 25-26)



Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital, is known as the “Paris of South America.” We spent two glorious days here and were feted one evening with an extravaganza showcasing tango and other performance arts. Days were spent walking and touring sites we remembered from previous visits. Such as:

Casa Rosada (their White House). Bill kept singing “Don’t Cry for me Argentina” in memory of Eva Peron


La Recoleta, famous cemetery (where Eva is buried) and the fancy neighborhood around it



La Boca, and colorful Caminito Street. Birthplace of tango


San Telmo. Sunday antique market in Plaza Dorrego


Capitol building

Oblelisk at Plaza de La Republica


Cathedral, housing remains of San Martin, liberator of Argentina, Chile, and Peru

Navy Club


Exterior and Interior of Galeria Pacifico shopping mall


Palacio Barolo office building


Evening extravaganza 







Beautiful parks and monuments all around the city








Bye bye








Comments

  1. Michael BrayFebruary 27, 2023 at 8:33 AM

    Some great pictures and commentary. What an amazing city!!

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  2. Sally Stinson ColellaMarch 6, 2023 at 8:14 AM

    The photos of the city are amazing and I want Tango lessons!!

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