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Things To Do: City tour of Buenos Aires
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You'd be doing yourself a favor if you take a tour of the city before venturing out. A shuttle bus picked us up at our hotel, then at Vincente Lopez ave. we changed vehicles to join a large bus filled with other tourists. After a show of hands, countries represented were Chile, Japan, Norway, Venezuela, Mexico and the United States.
We passed picturesque Recoleta Cemetery and headed for Palermo. Our bus paused at a park by the Casa Rosada (where the President has his office) to allow us to take pictures. Across from the park we could view the National Cathedral.
We then headed for San Telmo ,the oldest part of the city where we were shown examples of colonial architecture. At LaBoca (the colorful artists area) we were given time to tour the soccer stadium--home of the Boca,Jrs.--visit souvenir shops and view the artwork along the streets. Next we drove past the floating casino then soon afterward headed back to a shuttle that delivered us to our hotels.
On this particular bus tour a special photo was taken of each passenger and presented to us before departing the vehicle. YOU'LL LOVE THIS PHOTO!! The tour was 3 hours plus. We also received a tango CD that was great!
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Recoleta Cemetery (1822) is the last resting place of the prominent in Argentina. It was mid-day when we made our way through the narrow walkways formed by row after row of miniature mausoleums--6400 people are entombed within the thirteen acre cemetery.
The heat radiated off the tombs, yet many people were taking their time reading the plaques affixed to their walls. Presidents, dignitaries and the celebrated rest in family crypts here. It is a place for the affluent, yet a commoner was buried in this cemetery, too...Eva Peron, (wife of Argentinian leader Juan Peron) who is lying in the Duarte family tomb. We noticed it was a popular stop with the visitors.
Most of the graves are well kept, but a few were decaying from lack of care, displaying shattered windows and discheveled contents like altars and stained altar cloths. While visitors roamed the grounds, cats soaked up the sun on the tomb's marble steps seemingly oblivious to passers by.
Recoleta is open daily from 8 am -6 pm.
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Address: Calle Junin 1790
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Things To Do: Visit the Squares
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Buenos Aires has a nice number of squares throughout the city. We were headed out to shop on our last day here and were caught in the rain. I am fitted with my nifty new purse and very appropriate new umbrella for the trek. See SHOPPING tips.
One of the most famous squares in Buenos Aires is the Plaza de Mayo--scene of many political protests. It is a memorial to the revolution of May 1810--see THINGS TO DO.
We did alot of walking in Buenos Aires and I noticed the beautiful women there. Buenos Aires is blessed with beauty all throughout the city, in its architecture and its people.
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Our Lady of Pilar Basilica is situated outside the walls of Recoleta Cemetary. It is an 18th century church built by Jesuits. Beautiful, vibrant carvings can be seen and appreciated inside the sanctuary.
The carvings are vivid portrayals from the Bible. They fill the sanctuary with a holy awe and tell a compelling story at the same time! A small museum exhibiting articles of worship and a few relics was open to the public for a small fee.
We found this little chapel to be fascinating! The peacefulness of the sanctuary despite the many visitors made it seem a lovely respite in this teeming city.
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Directions: Outside Recoleta Cemetery
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tere1 Tue Jun 3, 2008 20:12 UTC
Hi Veronica, how are you? Thanks for your comment on my Parati page and congratulations for the lovely photos and great tips on your B.A. page:-) I want to visit it some day! Greetings from Portugal. Teresa | marcbrazil Mon Oct 22, 2007 16:20 UTC
Really nice page about Argentina!I will go there nxt january and I willl remember your tips!Thank you!;) | scottishvisitor Tue Jun 26, 2007 20:51 UTC
Buenos Aires looks so inviting - would love to go sometime = enjoyed my virtual tour thanks | Nemorino Sat Apr 14, 2007 13:40 UTC
Que ciudad muy simpatico! Thanks for including the El Ateneo bookstore. |
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