We Walk Through The Neighborhoods Of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, simply put, is one of the most fascinating cities on the planet. In reality, the capital of Argentina is a world unto itself, where we can find everything. And to check the uniqueness of the city, it is enough to visit some of the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, especially the most touristy, which are the ones we present here.

Buenos Aires, the American Paris

Buenos Aires is sometimes called the Paris of South America. Why? Because Buenos Aires, Bs. As. For porteños, has a stately air, large boulevards and a very intense cultural program.

But do not be fooled, because under that appearance this city has its own personality, as captivating or more than the Gallic capital. Follow us on this walk through the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and try to discover the thousand and one aspects of Bs. As.

The Microcenter

Let’s start in the center of Buenos Aires, which here is paradoxically known as Microcentro, despite being immense. In fact, one of the largest streets in the world passes through here, such as Avenida 9 de Julio, with its famous Obelisk.

However, the most striking thing about the Microcentro is not its size, but places like the demanding Plaza de Mayo. A must see in the Argentine capital. It is the scene of the feelings of the people.

Also here are the buildings of the ruling powers. Because in Plaza de Mayo stands the Casa Rosada, the Municipal Council, the cathedral and many banks.

La Boca, one of the most famous neighborhoods in Buenos Aires

And from the center you will have to take a bus or collective, as they say around here, and get to one of the neighborhoods that were suburbs: La Boca. A neighborhood of typical sheet metal houses with brightly colored paintings that were home to poor workers who made their homes as they could.

Today those houses are one of the tourist images of Buenos Aires, especially those seen in the famous Caminito street. By the way, very close to there is one of the world temples of football: La Bombonera del Boca Juniors. A place that can be visited and where enjoying a live game is quite a spectacle.

San Telmo and tango

Soccer is a religion in Argentina, and another is tango. Well, to enjoy this dance, it is best to go to the San Telmo neighborhood. There, in addition, countless antique shops await us. And also many restaurants in the surroundings of its popular Plaza Dorrego, where you will have to taste the delicious Argentine meats.

Recoleta, elegance and eternal rest

Now we go to the neighborhood of Buenos Aires that can more accurately remind us of Paris. It is Recoleta, one of the most elegant districts of the city, with bourgeois mansions where the typical mansards of French architecture are not lacking.

By the way, if you go to Recoleta, a visit to its monumental cemetery seems a must. Many go there just to pay tribute to Evita’s grave.

Puerto Madero, the most modern

And from the most elegant neighborhood to the most modernized. We are talking about Puerto Madero. It arose in a canalization of the waters of the Rio de La Plata  where in the past there were numerous unloading warehouses for merchant ships.

Today the port buildings have been recovered as shopping centers, restaurants or nightclubs, modernizing the appearance of this area of ​​Buenos Aires until recently very depressed.

Palermo and design

And we will finish this tour through the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires arriving at the immense Palermo, which is divided into several areas, all of them interesting. First, because in this area one can enjoy bars that close late. And second, because it has become the preferred neighborhood for local designers to create and sell their products.

These are some of the most interesting neighborhoods in the city. It is true that we could have recommended districts such as Constitución, Balvanera or El Retiro. But there are others in which we would not invite you to visit, since, as we said, Buenos Aires is a world in itself and its poorest and most remote neighborhoods are its darkest side.