Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and one of Latin America's most culturally significant cities. It is a city of beautiful parks and belle epoque architecture, a place of big historical events, and a city of intimate cafes and cosmopolitan nightlife. The City of Buenos Aires has 48 districts called barrios neighborhoods , which can be roughly grouped into the following areas:.
Buenos Aires means fair winds , or literally good airs , in Spanish. It is one of the largest cities in Latin America , with many cultural offerings, and is the point of departure for traveling to the rest of the country. Buenos Aires is an open and welcoming destination that allows the traveller not only to visit the city but also have an exceptional urban adventure. The city is geographically contained inside the province of Buenos Aires but is autonomous politically.
The city extends across a plain covering The city is divided into 48 districts or barrios neighbourhoods. Together with its metropolitan area called Great Buenos Aires Gran Buenos Aires , it is in the top 30 of most populated urban conurbations in the world with over 15 million people. The majority of Argentina's economic activity is concentrated in this single city and its surroundings.
Buenos Aires always receives tourists from all over the world and offers a wide choice of cultural events, nightlife, restaurants and bars, for which you can expect good service. There is a receptive attitude towards LGBT culture in the city. Same-sex marriages are legally performed and recognized in Argentina. There are many LGBT oriented businesses based in the city which extend to the tourism industry. For example, there are travel agents, various classes and nightlife events as well as accommodation catered to LGBT travellers.
There are gay cruise ships and even a gay five-star hotel. Buenos Aires enjoys a temperate climate with 4 distinct seasons. Because it is located near the coast, extreme heat and cold are rare and the weather allows the city to be visited throughout the year. Winters are cold though frosts are rare. Though daytime temperatures are mild, nights are much colder. It is necessary to wear a coat. Dull, foggy and damp weather characterize winters in Buenos Aires although there is the occasional warm day.
