Buenos Aires is a great metropolis with eleven million inhabitants and one of the largest in the world. It is also the most elegant and busy city in South America and is in some way the essence of the variety of the Argentinean.
The tree-lined roads and large squares downtown retain an identity of faded French elegance that throngs with the sophisticated echelons of a society renowned for its passionate indulgence in the good things of life.
Whilst of modern construction and dynamic activity, it has managed to preserve old traditions and charming corners. One is fascinated by the atmosphere, the individual personality of each of its neighbourhoods, the cordiality of its people and the wide selection of its cultural and commercial opportunities.
Buenos Aires, close to the splendid countryside surrounding it, is the great cosmopolitan doorway to South America.
Food, fun and of course, dancing are all favourite pastimes for the average Argentine. Yet there is also a serious side to this city.
Museums, galleries and buildings of historic significance are abundant and respectfully preserved. Great works of literature, opera, intelligent cinema, sport and a thriving theatrical tradition are all celebrated aspects of the rich and varied Latin culture that sparkles here day and night.