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Buenos Aires travel guide
Buenos Aires has the bones of Paris and the energy of Madrid. Steak and Malbec are obligatory. Tango is touristy at La Boca and real in milongas. Dinner is at 10 PM.
When to visit
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Southern hemisphere spring and fall. October-November and March-April are best.
Avoid: Summer (Dec-Feb) is hot and humid. Winter (Jun-Aug) is mild but gray.
Where to stay
Palermo (Soho / Hollywood)
restaurants, boutiques, parks · best for first-timers, food
Recoleta
elegant, museum, cemetery · best for culture
San Telmo
antique, Sunday market, tango · best for history
Puerto Madero
waterfront, modern · best for upscale
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