Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Buenos Aires at a Glance
The largest city and port in Argentina, Buenos Aires covers
an area of 78 sq miles (203 sq km), fanning out into the
Pampas from its location on the western bank of Río de la
Plata. The city proper is known as Capital Federal and is
home to almost three million people. The capital falls into
easily navigable areas. Clustered
around Plaza de Mayo are the
central barrios of Retiro,
San Telmo, and
Recoleta. Toward
the north are the
park lands of
Palermo; the old
port of La Boca is to
the south; while to
the west start the
grassy plains.
Río de
la Plata
Tigre
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Central
Buenos Aires
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Quilmes
BUENOS AIRES
PROVINCE
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Locator Map
Main sightseeing area
PALERMO AND
BELGRANO
(See pp108-119)
RECOLETA
(See pp98-107)
Jardín Japonés
(see pp110-11)
is located in
the leafy barrio of Palermo. A quiet retreat from
the bustling city, the immaculate gardens
feature a large
koi
pond, a
yatsuhashi
(bridge of
fortune),
taki
(waterfall), and a variety of flora
indigenous to Japan.
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
(see p106)
is situated in the Recoleta barrio. In this
museum, a large collection of Argentinian
fine art sits alongside works by European
artists such as Monet and Picasso.
Parque 3 de Febrero, a green oasis in the Palermo district
