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Buenos Aires Population - 3,000,000. Currency - Peso (ARS). Language - Spanish. Time Zone - GMT - 3 hours. Airport - Ezeiza (Ministro Pistarini) International Airport (EZE). Best Time to go – Low season: March to September, High season: October to December. Buenos Aires, a vast, energetic port with much cultural diversity is the capital of Argentina and the countries largest city. First founded in 1536 by Pedro De Mendoza in what is now the delightful district of San Telmo, this original site was abandoned after several attacks by the indigenous people and later established again by Juan De Garay in 1580. With trade and an influx of immigrants from Europe (mainly Italy and Spain) and not without it's share of political unrest, Buenos Aires has grown into the vibrant, colourful and captivating city it is today. From the aforementioned bohemian beauty of San Telmo with it's street traders and entertainers to the architecturaly stunning Recoleta where former First Lady Eva Peron is buried; from the bustling nightlife of Palermo to the colourful La Boca district, home to Diego Maradona's beloved Boca Juniors football club, Buenos Aires has something for everyone.

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