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Food, fun and, of course, dancing are all favourite pastimes for the average Argentine. Museums, galleries and buildings of historic significance are abundant and respectfully preserved. Great works of literature, opera, intelligent cinema, sport and a thriving theatrical tradition are all celebrated aspects of the rich and varied Latin culture that sparkles here day and night.

Buenos Aires Attractions

Catedral Metropolitana
Avenida Rivadavia y San Martín, Buenos Aires 1033
Tel: +54 11 4331 2845 | Fax: +54 11 43312846

The facade is neoclassical but the rest of the cathedral is much older. It is the last resting place of Argentina's most revered historical figure, General José de San Martín, the leading light in the country's battle for independence.

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Avenida del Libertador 1473, Recoleta, Buenos Aires 1425
Tel: +54 11 4803 0802 | Fax: +54 11 4803 4691

The most significant collection of 19th- and 20th-century paintings by Argentine artists. Also classic works by Van Gogh, Renoir, Rodin and Monet.

Museo Histórico Nacional
Defensa 1600, Buenos Aires 1143
Tel: +54 11 4307 4457 | Fax: +54 11 4307 1182

Argentine history is wonderfully illustrated here with paintings, weapons and documents charting the struggle to survive and win independence from the Spanish.

Casa Rosada (Pink House)
Hipólito Yrigoyen 211, Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires
Tel: +54 11 4343 3051 | Fax: +54 11 4344 3803

Home of the President of the Republic and famous for its pink exterior, statues and lush furnishings. The museum at Yrigoyen 219 holds an unusual collection of personal effects of past presidents. Today, the Grenadiers of San Martín in their smart red and blue uniforms stand to attention around the perimeter.

Cementerio de la Recoleta
Junín 1760, Recoleta, Buenos Aires 1116
Tel: +54 11 4803 1594

One of the city's 'must see' attractions with some fabulous architecture and the grave of Eva Perón. Generations of the wealthiest Argentines lie in elaborate yet tasteful splendour.

Galerias Pacifico
Calle Florida and Avenida Córdoba, Buenos Aires 1667
Tel: +54 11 5555 5110

Shopping takes on a new dimension here in Buenos Aires' finest retail complex. A magnificent example of modern architecture with an attention to detail that creates a luxurious shopping experience.

Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco
Suipacha 1422, Buenos Aires 1011
Tel: +54 11 4327 0228

This is a beautiful mansion built in colonial style and filled with important collections of silver, paintings and antique furniture.

Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo
Avenida del Libertador 1902, Buenos Aires 1425
Tel: +54 11 4801 8248 | Fax: +54 11 4802 6606

Located in the Errázuriz Palace; a fine example of French neoclassical architecture, with fine collections of antique furniture, artefacts and tapestries.