Travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina – The Wanderer’s Take on Latin America

Adventurer Steve Barrymore is a frequent voyager and expert on travel to South and Central America and the Caribbean. Steve blogs regularly as The Wanderer and has generously agreed to tell us a little about his favorite destinations in Latin America. Today’s post on Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the first in a series covering Steve’s top five travel cities.

Thanks for reading.  -Charlie

Everyone has their favorite part of the world. Mine happens to be Latin America, which includes Mexico, Central and South America. I realize that certain cities have characteristics that may be appealing to me, but not to others. Since this is a list of MY top 5 Latin Cities, I will point out what I like about each one, and hope some of those things may appeal to you as well.  – Steve Barrymore

Buenos Aires, Argentina:  “BA” has many times been referred to as the “Paris of Latin America” which we certainly found to be true. There is a definite European influence in this city. 

There are plenty of things to do; from trying to dodge traffic on the 12-lane Avenida 9 de Julio, to just hanging out in the sidewalk cafes while watching the people of BA hurry by. While it is a large city, it is also great walking city. On the streets you get a sense of that “flirty, romantic” Latin flair. I suppose the influence of the Tango may have something to do with that feeling. 

BA has plenty of chic shopping areas such as Avenida Florida and the Recoleta neighborhood. It also enjoys a “Broadway connection” because of the famous story of Eva Peron in “Evita.” Her grave in Recoleta Cemetery happens to be a very popular tourist site. 

BA has great restaurants. If you enjoy beef, then this is the place for you. If you enjoy any other type of food, then this is still the place for you.

If you want to escape the hustle-bustle of the city, the sleepy little town of Colonia, Uruguay, is just an hour or so boat ride across the Rio de la Plata.

If you want Europe without the time difference then Buenos Aires may very well be a great place for you to visit.