Ah "Baires": A city that has been on the top of my to-see list for years. It's said to be the Paris of South America, not only because of the strong European influence, but also because a lot of the beautiful architecture strikingly resembles Parisian architecture.
I have already seen so much natural beauty in Argentina, so in Buenos Aires, I was ready for some culture! Naturally, I spend a lot of time doing the typical touristy things and the stereotypical "Argentinian" things. So here's my checklist on how to be a tourist in Buenos Aires:
1. Visit the colorful neighborhood of "La Boca"
2. Find Eva Peron's grave in Recoleta Cemetery
3. Grab a café con leche at the famous Cafe Tortoni
4. Take siesta in one of the many plazas.
5. Eat steak. Drink red wine.
6. Take tango lessons.
7. Stay out til the bars and clubs close at 6am (sometimes later).
8. Watch some fútbol! (Pay a guy who knows a guy to sneak you into the game if it's sold out)
9. Cross the world's widest avenue, Avienda 9 de Julio (16 lanes!) to
see the iconic Obelisco and Congress building.
10. Spend Sunday afternoon at Plaza Dorrego in San Telmo wading through
antiques markets, street performers, and live tango.
12. Visit the president's offices, Casa Rosada (Pink House).
11. Grab a choripan at a local street parilla (grill).
13. Make new friends and new memories.
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