Buenos Aires Holidays

Buenos Aires holidays will have you instantly hooked on Argentina. With its architectural blend of colonial era, art deco and contemporary design, you can experience the two influences that make this city’s character - old European charm alongside the fiery passion of Latin America. Get lost in the streets of downtown Buenos Aires - often referred to as Microcentro - with its many leather stores, and stalls selling specialist tango shoes (essential for all of the moves you’ll be showing off when you get home). For a shot of culture, spend time in the city's distinct districts, known as barrios, each closely reflecting the immigrant groups that arrived in the country towards the end of the nineteenth century. The barrio of San Telmo is the oldest in the city, where you can wander cobbled streets, grab a coffee, browse for antiques or tiptoe into a tango salon. Next it’s off to the artsy barrio of La Boca where you can really feel the European influence, especially of its early Italian settlers. Brightly painted houses and huge murals created by local street artists will guide you from steakhouse to gallery to cafe; the area is an absolute must for anyone on holiday in Buenos Aires. Experience the modern Buenos Aires in Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood with their excellent shopping in concept stores and designer boutiques, stop by one of the mansions that have been transformed into lounges, or simply sit and watch the world go by. Read more