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Travel Home > Directory > Destinations > South America > Argentina > Buenos Aires
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.
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and its largest city and port. It is located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata (also known as the River Plate), on the southeastern coast of the American continent. Buenos Aires is the financial, industrial, commercial, and cultural hub of Argentina. Its port is one of the busiest in the world. Meat, dairy, grain, tobacco, wool and hide products are processed or manufactured in the Buenos Aires area.
Buenos Aires (official name Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, also called Federal Capital) is the capital of the Argentine Republic. The name means fair winds in Spanish. It is one of the largest cities in Latin America, with a lot of cultural offerings, and is the point of departure for travelling to the rest of the country. Inhabitants of Buenos Aires are called porteños, "people from the port".
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