Buenos Aires, capital city of Argentina is, along with Rio de Janeiro, the most interesting metropolis in South America. Its wide avenues, beautiful parks, wonderful museums, theaters, art galleries and of course, its people, are a treat for any discerning traveler.
At Breaking Trails we decided to pick 5 of the best things you can do in BA, with some classic activities mixed up with a few innovative ways to get around Santa María de los Buenos Ayres.
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Tango lesson followed by Tango Show
Buenos Aires is the city of Tango and there are plenty of shows available to see perform the best dancers in town. Why not try a few steps of our own with one of the best instructors at her private studio? After the lesson we can enjoy a nice argentine steak while we enjoy the professionals perform in a beautiful venue.
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The Colon Theater
After years of renovation the Colon Theater is back to its original 1908 splendor. The city’s trademark Opera House is open for visits and shows and it is a must-see for classical music aficionados.
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Walking tour
Traffic in Buenos Aires is chaotic to say the least. There are often streets closed, roadwork or protests making life difficult for porteños. Why not trying a different look at the city and keeping fit at the same time? Walking tours are a great way to experiencing the city from the eyes of its inhabitants, getting to know their culture, their buildings, monuments, avenues and parks.
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Art tour
One of the main reasons to visit Buenos Aires is the city’s art life. Dozens of museums, hundreds of art galleries and many street performers and artisans make the city unique. A great way to avoid getting lost in all these options is to do a tailor-made art tour, customized to your particular interests to make the best out of your time.
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Bike & rowing tour
15 miles north from BA is the Tigre Delta, where the Paraná River’s mainstream splits up into several distributaries forming hundreds of islands and channels. We will pedal through the nicest neighborhoods of Buenos Aires until we get to Tigre, where with our hearts pumping, we will exchange the bike for a kayak and start our adventure among the beautiful islands and peaceful channels enjoying the abundant wildlife of the region.
In this list we have covered art, music, dancing, culture, sports and wildlife, which are some of the many ways in which this wonderful city can be experienced both for individual and family vacations. Buenos Aires is a city to discover, waiting for discerning travelers to make the best out of their visit.
