Want to travel to Europe this summer, but the budget won’t stretch that far?

Have you ever considered Buenos Aires as a European destination outside of Europe?

The people of Buenos Aires possess an elaborate and rich cultural identity, and value their European heritage.

Italian and German names outnumber Spanish, and the lifestyle and architecture are much more European than in any other location in South America.

Buenos aires city bears a strong resemblance to many European capitals – with wide tree-lined avenues, landscaped parks and squares, many elegant traditional European styled buildings, and also many narrow lane-ways meanderings through the city centre, and offering al fresco dining, entertainment with flamenco dancers,etc. Buenos Aires is also the site of the Teatro Colón, one of the world’s greatest opera houses.

The most popular tourist sites are found in the historic city center, around Montserrat and San Telmo.

The following extract from a Californian resident characterizes his experience of Buenos Aires:

“Even without seeing anything of great importance, it was a pleasure to just walk along the average everyday streets of Buenos Aires. Warm temperatures, the sun shining, the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a large city with all it’s attendant smells and noises and, let’s not forget, the (for us) completely different Spanish culture! After all, that is what traveling is all about or, as the French would say, ‘Vive la difference!’ We thoroughly enjoyed Buenos Aires – what more can I say?”

With over 200 accommodation options, from hostels and backpackers through to up-market 5 star venues -Buenos Aires can offer something for every vacationer. You will also find a tremendous variety of food outlets, from the walk-through casual eateries to magnificent fine dining, all at a reasonable cost.

Why not consider a trip down to Argentina this summer?

Submitted by Barbara Walsh-Kumm www.onlinetravelconsultant.com