First Timer鈥檚 Guide to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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As we prepare for our first visit to Argentina鈥檚 capital city, we鈥檝e been poring over countless travel blogs, official tourism websites, chatting with other travelers and locals, and reviewing local recommendations to create the ultimate first-timer鈥檚 guide to Buenos Aires. In this post, we鈥檒l share everything we鈥檝e learned (and are learning) about Buenos Aires 鈥� from its wide, tree-lined boulevards to its pulsating tango halls. We鈥檙e excited to explore this city that promises a blend of European elegance and Latin American passion, and we want to help other first-time visitors navigate it with confidence. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: First Timer鈥檚 Guide to Buenos Aires
Guide Location: Argentina » Buenos Aires
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sandra & Jeff Mayernik
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Palacio Duhau 鈥� Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Park Tower Hotel Buenos Aires
Plaza de Mayo
Casa Rosada Museum
Recoleta Cemetery
Teatro Col贸n
Metropolitan Cathedral
San Telmo Market
La Boca
National Historic Museum
Immigration Museum
Quinquela Mart铆n Museum
Florida Street
Palermo Soho
San Telmo

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