Whether it's people-watching at one of the city's many public plazas, or perusing the upscale offerings at the Galeria Pacifico, you'll find no shortage of ways to fill up your days in Buenos Aires.
Sampling the city's cultural offerings is easy especially when you start at Teatro Colon. The 2,487 seat theater plays host to some of the best performing artists in the world. If your culture craving persists, you can head over to Museo National de Bellas Artes where you'll find 32 exhibition halls featering iconic European artists like Rodin along side work by Argentininan favorites. For more Argentinian art, Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires has everything its lengthy name promises.
Those who hunger for history will find it at the Plaza de Mayo, located in the heart of downtown Buenos Aires. Plaza de Mayo has long been the historical and political hub of city and is filled with buildings and landmarks where Argentina's past and present intersect.
Discover more of Argentina's past in the aristocratic neighborhood of Recoleta, home to the famous Recoleta Cemetary. Not only is the massive necropolis the final resting place of the former elite like Eva Peron, but its 6,400 ornate tombs and mausoleums make it a popular architectural attraction.
To marvel at more contemporary architecture, Puerto Madero is your best bet. The mod neighborhood shows off the latest in architectural trends including the strikingly modern “Bridge of the Woman.”
Appreciating the beauty of the building is only half the reason people flock to the shops at Galeria Pacifico. When you're not staring up at the jaw-dropping frescoes on the ceiling, you can look for a tax-free deal among the mall's multiple levels of high-end shopping and famous brands. Shopping for a more local fare? Spend the weekend in Telmo enjoy its many flea markets and craft fairs. For the literary crowd, Ateno de Grand Splendid has a massive collection of books that is as diverse and interesting as the city itself.
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