Metropolitan Cathedral Pope Francis' church!…read more On the outside, this doesn't look much like a church. It's the least holiest national church I think I've ever been in. It looks like the US Treasury Building, or the Parthenon, like a Greek Temple, with classical designs, mixed with modern along the bottom of the building. Architecturally, it looks like it was designed by someone who had ADD, or there was a committee that couldn't agree on anything. It's a mishmash of weird that's not a church. There's subtle catholic markings on the outside of the church. On the inside, it's completely different! It's fantastically beautiful! Be sure to check out the tomb of San Martin. It's like the holiest of holies for Argentina. They have a standing guard at all times. When I went, they happened to be doing the changing of the guards, which involved a lot of marching and saluting. Really cool. The artwork here is wonderful! Every niche, every surface is either covered in a beautiful tapestry, gilded, fresco, mosaic, or a masterpiece painting. There are places to sit and contemplate in the pews. It's a working church. It's free to enter. The church is right on the Plaza de Mayo, where the Casa Rosada is. This is like the Zocalo in CDMX or the National Mall in DC. Parking is going to be a problem.

It is not much to look at from the outside, but it is stunning once you are inside. We were here on…read moreEaster so it was packed, as you can imagine, so we did not stay too long. Definitely worth a visit, whether you are religious or not.

Known as the birthplace of the tango, this one-time shipyard has a famous walkway, the Caminito,…read morewhere tango dancers perform and artists exhibit their work. La Boca is a working-class area with a cluster of attractions near the Riachuelo River. Steakhouses and street artists surround Caminito, a narrow alley flanked by brightly painted zinc shacks that evoke the districts early immigrant days. A cauldron of noise on match days, La Bombonera is the home ground of Boca Juniors soccer team. Modern art museum Fundacin Proa has temporary exhibits and views of the old docks. We enjoyed the colorful houses in Caminito (little walkway in English) and see how local painters bring their area to life on a white canvas. Caminito is located in the neighborhood "La Boca". La Boca was in the mid-19th century the home of Spanish and Italian immigrants. The colorful houses came from the leftovers of paintings that they could get. Some say that the Tango was first danced here between two men. Many watched Tango shows while having lunch in one of the bars. We entered the galleries to see all the shops, taking the stairs up. Here we saw how life before was and where they lived. On the way out, we passed the huge closed La Bombonera stadium and the La Boca Museum. Tickets can be booked here in advance.

I could see this being a fun stop to get a flavor of Buenos Aires and especially tap into the…read morefootball energy. Our visit was just OK. It was super hot and crowded and I did not enjoy it too much. There are a lot of touristy stores and cafes and we saw a tango performance as well.

Interesting Tale of Architectural Revenge…read more According to urban legend, Corina Kavanagh represented "new money" and fell in love with a wealthy, aristocratic son from the Anchorena family. The Anchorena family had built a private church that they could view from their palace but had planned on building a newer mansion closer to the church. Ultimately, the mother Mercedes Castellanos de Anchorena, who strongly opposed the relationship, managed to end the engagement. Corina Kavanagh, heart-broken, hurt and humiliated, decided to take out her revenge by building a reinforced concrete high-rise that would completely obstruct the view from the Anchorena's palace. Corina had to sell three estancias in Venado Tuerto to finance her project and buy the land next to the church when Mercedes was on vacation. In 14 months, the Kavanagh Building became the tallest reinforced concrete structure in the world and for many years remained the tallest building in Latin America. The 33-floor building was the first in Argentina to boast central air conditioning. The 12 elevators, five staircases, a ground floor shopping center and underground parking made it a very desirable property. Other unique features included a swimming pool, integrated drycleaner service, cold storage for furs and carpets, and a central telephone system. So interesting to be able to visit this landmark architectural feat again and be reminded of this urban legend.

We thought it was an excellent evening tour. If you're looking for the sunset photos up top of…read morePalacio Barolo, the 5 pm "day" tour is what you should book. If you book the evening tours, you will miss the sunset. If it's your first time in Argentina, you may find it somewhat challenging to get tickets. We go to Argentina every year so this has been on my list of to-dos for a while now. You can purchase your ticket online. Then you will have to email their office (which is on that confirmation email of your tickets) and ask them to send you a PayPal link to pay for your tickets - this sis specifically for foreigners with non-Argentinian bank. We did that and it was pretty easy. If you're confused, you can also contact them via their WhatsApp and they can help with your tickets. The tour - the tour was excellent. I learned a lot. This is not a palace but more so a tall building which is also a work office building during the day. The elevators are super cool and are very old and reminds me of Harry Potter. The views from the top were fantastic especially during sunset. I got some really cool photos. They also have a photographer on the top you can hire if you want better photos. I think it was like $10 per photo. The lighthouse was also super cool and old. You can see the BA skyline from there and had excellent views. Our guide spoke perfect English and he actually knew so much about art and architecture!

If you are visiting Buenos Aires, make sure to add the Palacio Barolo tour to your itinerary…read more Located right on Avenida de Mayo, this iconic landmark offers a really fun and unique peek into both history and daily local life, as the building is still actively used for office spaces. The experience itself is fantastic, you ride the old-school historic elevators, walk through the halls, and even stop inside an active office to see how the space is used today. The climb up to the lighthouse at the peak gives you unbelievable views across the entire city. Plus, the tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, providing great context on the building's rich history and design significance. Highly recommended!

A fascinating piece of art and architecture to see. El Puente de la Mujer translated is Women's…read moreBridge and the bridge is a famous landmark in Buenos Aires. It is located the neighborhood of Puerto Madero, crosses over the Rio Dique and is not too far from Casa Rosada. This rotating footbridge was the first work from Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava in Latin America. The key attribute of the bridge is that it represents a couple dancing tango, with the white mast symbolizing the man and the curve of the bridge, the woman.

Another iconic landmark in Buenos Aires. It is in a great area (Peurto Madero) and is a wonderful…read moresight especially in the evenings with great lighting.

Casa Rosada in Monserrat, Buenos Aires is an iconic and striking building. The pink façade is even…read moremore impressive in person, and the history behind it adds real weight to the visit. Standing in the Plaza de Mayo gives you a great sense of the country's story and energy. Definitely worth a stop if you're exploring central Buenos Aire

Casa Rosada is labeled as the "presidential palace", but it is not where the President actually…read morelives. It is just where his office is, as well as other government offices. I found the building rather unimpressive for such an important building. It can be compared to the White House of Argentina, but it is much smaller and looks worn down. There is a fence around it, so you cannot get inside without a tour. I tried to book a tour for this, but they only do tours on weekends and they fill up fast. Maybe if you are a history buff and want to look at some offices, you should try to book in advance. But based on all the reviews online, I did not feel like I was missing much.

This is a must visit for all. It is the most extravagant cemetery I have seen in the world, very…read moregothic and bizarre. Additionally, it is the eternal home of Eva Peron. It is not as quiet as most cemeteries, it is in the center of town and touristy, but there are some quieter spots available, if you know what I mean. Bwahaha!!!

From Wikopedia: "La Recoleta Cemetery (Spanish: Cementerio…read morede la Recoleta) is a cemetery located in the Recoleta neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It contains the graves of notable people, including Eva Perón, presidents of Argentina, Nobel Prize winners, the founder of the Argentine Navy, and military commanders such as Julio Argentino Roca. In 2011, the BBC hailed it as one of the world's best cemeteries, and in 2013, CNN listed it among the 10 most beautiful cemeteries in the world." My words: I love to visit old cemeteries and this one is a very spectacular. Ever since the show {Evita} opened in the West End of London in 1979, it brought light to both Evita and Buenos Aires to me. I also knew that one day I would be able to visit. That day was now. BA was an amazing place and finally going to the Casa Rosado just paved a path to visiting Evita's family mausoleum. I was not familiar with Recoleta Cemetery nor the amount of people who are interred here. I did watch some you tube movies about visiting here and while it really helped, it did not prepare me for the overall scope of this place. In conclusion... this place is beautiful and the stories that go with many of the sites are just amazing and even haunting. Remember that there is an entry fee and a line which moved very quickly. I truly recommend having a guide to explain the monuments and stories as it adds so much more to the sites. KUDOs to the team and guides at Cementerio de la Recoleta

Plaza de Mayo represents the very center of the city. As a main plaza, I have to admit that it was…read morefairly boring. It was mostly empty and there was no activity going on even in the middle of the day. No street performers or musicians or vendors. That might be the way the city prefers to keep it, but it was a stark contrast to main plazas in other big cities. There is not even a proper park here - just a few random benches. In the end, it is what surrounds the plaza that makes it prominent. Casa Rosada sits here. That's the building that houses the Argentine national government. You'll also find the oldest cathedral and several museums surrounding the plaza.

Casa Rosada the Pink House stands at this plaza where cards in blue uniforms strut and parade…read moresurrounded by school children. White head scarves are painted on the ground commemorating the Madres de la Plaza de Mayo. Since 1980, grandmothers march on Thursday afternoons demanding information from authorities about their disappeared children. To the east of Casa Rosada are the recycled 19th center brick warehouses of the old port. It's now the popular area for working and dining. There was the national bank, statues & homeless sleeping outside.