| Buenos Aires is the capital and the largest city in | | | | Championship-caliber dancers teach the Tango |
| Argentina. The Greater Buenos Aires population is | | | | Clinic at the Abasto. |
| approximately 13 million. It has been called the | | | | Best Restaurants in Buenos Aires |
| Paris of South America. The modern buildings of | | | | The Patagonia Sur is a homage to Argentine |
| the financial center starkly contrast the classic | | | | cooking and produce. The Old World charm of the |
| European-styled architecture found in the older | | | | classic Italian-inspired architecture creates a casual, |
| sections of the city. It is both cultured and | | | | friendly environment. The menu has many regional |
| contemporary. | | | | beef entrees; and the wine list is extensive. Filo is |
| Buenos Aires is great place to visit and discover | | | | a swank Italian restaurant located in the city near |
| with its wonderful year-round climate, friendly | | | | the Plaza San Martin. It is an alternative to the |
| down-to-earth locals, historical sights, and | | | | restaurants specializing in Argentine meat dishes. |
| surroundings. It may only take two to tango, but | | | | Check out the art gallery on the lower floor. |
| it is so much better when you are dancing to the | | | | Sucre is either a restaurant within a club or a club |
| rhythm of city in sync. | | | | within a restaurant. The high ceilings and factory |
| Here are some rich suggestions on luxury hotels, | | | | chic decor stimulate a clubby atmosphere, while |
| fine restaurants, and local happenings. | | | | the Argentine-inspired cuisine and wine cellar are |
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| The Panamericano Buenos Aires Hotel & Resort is | | | | To Do in Buenos Aires |
| located in the downtown area that is called "El | | | | You need to see it live to love it like a native. |
| Centro." Nightlife, clubs, theaters, cinemas, and | | | | Head for the La Bombanera Stadium and get to |
| restaurants are within walking distance from the | | | | know 57,000-plus screaming fanatical futbol fans. |
| resorts lobby. The five-star resort features the | | | | The 2010 World Cup with 32 countries |
| Nivel 23 Club & Spa, the Celtic Pub, and the | | | | represented will be played there. The Museo de |
| Tomoi and La Luciernaga restaurants. The | | | | Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia, a.k.a. the |
| Emperador Hotel Buenos Aires is located in | | | | Museum of Natural Sciences , has an |
| Recoleta, Buenos Aires. Most rooms offer a great | | | | extraordinary collection of dinosaur bones, shells, |
| view of the City Center. The indoor swimming | | | | and other archeological relics. The museum, which |
| pool and sauna along with the full-service spa and | | | | was built in the early 1900s, is somewhat of an |
| solarium are soothing, replenishing, and invigorating. | | | | exhibit in its own right. Some locals believe it may |
| Check out the exclusive Emperador Polo Club, the | | | | be haunted. Actually, the impressive displays could |
| fine dining at Maximus Restaurant and the great | | | | keep you off the streets for the entire day. |
| atmosphere of Olivers Bar. The Abasto Plaza | | | | Golf is increasing in popularity in BA steadily. |
| Hotel is decidedly pro tango. There are rooms | | | | Championship courses are less than 40 miles |
| ornately decorated paying tribute to the tango, as | | | | away from the city. BA Golf Outings has info on |
| well as free dance lessons for guests of the posh | | | | courses and golf-tour vacation packages. There |
| hotel in Balvenera, Buenos Aires. | | | | are more than a dozen courses to be played. |