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.

Located in the La Boca neighborhood, Caminito is a popular and colorful street that is popular…read moreamongst tourists. La Boca has historically been known as a poorer area of the city. Local artists decided to paint the tenement buildings, thus creating Caminito. You will see street vendors, tango dancers, artists, souvenir shops and restaurants. Some reviews mention that this area is dangerous but I did not feel that at all. It was as safe as anywhere else in the city (at least in the daytime). Even though I did not buy anything here, it was still fun to to walk down an entire street that had basically been turned into an art exhibit.

Colorful and traditional, this walkway in the La Boca area is dominated by tango dancers and…read moreartisans. Street performers were asking for money. Many were eating & drinking outside on tables. There were tables with crafts & indoor craft booths. There was no air conditioning and it was around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. There were no banks nor atm's and everyone wanted cash. There were many murals of Messier & the Pope.

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.

This is the National Congress of Argentina. Similar to the United States Congress, there are two…read morechambers to pass laws in this country to check and balance each other - the 72 seat Senate and the 257 seat Chamber of Deputies. Besides admiring the nice architecture from outside, you can also take free guided tours of this building that are offered in both English and Spanish. The guided tour is on the first floor only but will take you through the rooms of both chambers, and as well as several other rooms. The tour is only 60 minutes long and takes place several times a day, on weekdays only.

This is the political heart of Argentina, Congress. Argentinians are very passionate about politics…read moreand talk about it every moment that they can, sometimes with a lot of passion. From the outside, I was impressed by the architecture. Sometimes tours of the Congress are available, especially during the Night of the Museums.

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.

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.

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.