Buenos Aires, the Queen of the Plata, cradle of tango and gate to Argentina, is the most European city in Latin America. It was founded in 1536 and its identity is closely linked with the contribution made by immigrants by the end of XIX century and beginnings of XX century, mainly coming from Italy and Spain, but also including Arabs, Polish and English people, among other places. They have given the city the cultural and architectural diversity that makes it so remarkable. Its varied architecture mingles monumental modern structures with low buildings in residential areas, bringing together diverse styles, such as art noveau, neoclassicist, baroque and international styles.

Its neighbouroods
Its many different neighborhoods are a clear sample of this diversity. La Recoleta, chic and prominent, displays clear French and English reminiscences. La Boca, traditional and crowded, used to be the settling point chosen by Italian immigrants a century ago. Puerto Madero, the newest and most spectacular district, houses sophisticated restaurants and super night views. Palermo Viejo, bohemian and lively, combines the latest trends in design with the most refined cuisine. San Telmo offers its rich historical past, its antique stores and tango nights. And so many other districts, with their unique personalities and charm.

Its culture
The city is a remarkable cultural center of high intellectual level, a good example of this being its numerous national and private universities, museums, art galleries, libraries, exhibition centers and publishing houses. We should definitely mention the Colon Theatre, the most important temple of classical music of the South hemisphere and the one with the best acoustic in the world, according to a survey carried out among 22 first-class orchestra directors, surpassing even the Milan 's La Scala.
Its musical options encompass every genre, ranging from opera (symphonic and chamber) to folklore and rock and - of course - tango, romantic and sensual, universally acclaimed, which can be enjoyed in luxurious salons and in spontaneous street shows.

Its rhythm
Buenos Aires has been and still is the epicenter of the most crucial historical and political events in Argentina. The city concentrates the biggest commercial and financial activity of the whole country. Its downtown area boasts an intense banking and stock exchange activity, on par with the largest cities in the world. Its shipping activity is intense, characterized by the profusion of dams, warehouses and cranes that operate with cruises and freight ships coming from all over the world.

Its sports
Its countless sport events are permanently attended by crowds of fans who worship their all-time idols, such as Juan Manuel Fangio, Guillermo Vilas and Diego Maradona. No matter the sport, every event is crowded with both local and foreign spectators: soccer, tennis, car racing, boxing, basketball, golf, rugby and polo, all of which taking place in internationally famous sport centers.

Its nightlife
The night in Buenos Aires is a legend of its own, filled with lights, magic and mystery, with all kinds of shows and cuisine possibilities, with permanently open coffee shops and bookstores, with as many clubs, cinemas and theatres as you can find in the best capital cities in the world. Just walking along the city is a show in itself, with its streets and shop windows, displaying first-class designs and decorations, with huge neon signs, crowded main avenues - we may say that many of its main streets never sleep. Thus, those who know it well were not surprised to find out that, at the end of the year 2004, Buenos Aires was chosen as one of the five most attractive cities in the world, according to a survey carried out among over 30 thousand readers of Condè Nast Traveller magazine.

Its shopping activity
This is also a superb feminine city, offering women as much as they could ever wish for: sumptuous shopping centers with the latest trends, avant garde designs, excellent quality in leather, silver crafts, all with competitive prices and the chance of recovering taxes in purchases made by foreign tourists.

Its hotels
The hotel industry, in constant growth, is on par with the many attractions of the city, offering a wide range of possibilities, from the most economical and simple forms of accommodation to the most modern and luxurious international hotels. There is an excellent infrastructure for Congresses, Exhibitions and Incentive Trips, as the city has the best technology, comfort and choice of services available that turn Buenos Aires into one of the best centers in South American for this kind of events.

Its cuisine
As regards cuisine, the choices are virtually endless, satisfying every budget and taste, either in some of the traditional bodegones, informal and economical, or in the most elegant restaurants where sophisticated local and international dishes may be enjoyed. Everywhere, the visitor will be able to enjoy the delicious and internationally famous Argentine meat, together with excellent local wines. Buenos Aires is renowned because of the abundance of its superb cuisine at all levels, from gourmet to simple suburban establishments. Even if eating choices may be found all over the city, there are some fashionable restaurant districts, such as Las Cañitas, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, San Telmo and Palermo Viejo. There is something for everybody: the most elaborate home made pasta, all kinds of lamb, trout and smoked salmon roulade, pork, medieval-style sugar-coated duck, chiripones with mushrooms, stuffed steak with malbec sauce, sweetbread with mustard sauce are just some of the many delicacies cooked by our chefs.