Buenos Aires: Sights

Besides spontaneous exploration (perhaps the most rewarding way to spend your time in Buenos Aires), here are some popular attractions you won't want to miss:

• Plaza de Mayo. The political heart and soul of the country, where the Perons addressed adoring masses from the balcony of the Casa Rosada and where political movements still begin.
• La Recoleta Cemetery. The centerpiece of Buenos Aires' most glamorous neighborhood is truly a necropolis, a city of the dead where many of Argentina's most powerful, including Evita, have been laid to rest in grandiose style.
• Teatro Colón. Completed in 1908, the world class opera house is also one of Buenos Aires' architectural gems.
• Café Tortoni. Rich with history, Cafe Tortoni makes a great place to catch a tango show, or just stop for coffee.
• Plaza de Congreso. The majestic congress building, capped by an 80-meter bronze dome, is a prime example of the Italian style of architecture that dominated the Buenos Aires in the late 19th century.
• San Telmo Antiques Market. Every Sunday, Plaza Dorrego gears up for its colorful flea market, resplendent with traditional Argentine music and dance.