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Buenos Aires - Paris of the South

  • General view of the Babel Book Tower, a work of art made by the Argentine pop artist Marta Minujin at Plaza San Martin in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Over 30,000 books in different languages were used to build this 25-metre-tall tower, which was dismantled after display.
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    General view of the Babel Book Tower, a work of art made by the Argentine pop artist Marta Minujin at Plaza San Martin in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Over 30,000 books in different languages were used to build this 25-metre-tall tower, which was dismantled after display.
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  • Street artists offer hugs free of charge in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    Street artists offer hugs free of charge in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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  • A couple dance to tango music in Buenos Aires. Tango was born in the suburbs of the Argentine capital, which is known as the Paris of the South.
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    A couple dance to tango music in Buenos Aires. Tango was born in the suburbs of the Argentine capital, which is known as the Paris of the South.
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  • The famous cemetery La Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Some former Presidents, sport athletes, scientists and actors are buried here.
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    The famous cemetery La Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Some former Presidents, sport athletes, scientists and actors are buried here.
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  • Skyline with harbour Puerto Madeiro and Opera Bay in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    Skyline with harbour Puerto Madeiro and Opera Bay in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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  • A market hall with hats in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    A market hall with hats in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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  • A couple dance to tango music, Tango was born in the suburbs of Buenos Aires.
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    A couple dance to tango music, Tango was born in the suburbs of Buenos Aires.
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  • Sunday market in San Telmo historical Tango area in Buenos Aires.
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    Sunday market in San Telmo historical Tango area in Buenos Aires.
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  • Port on the Rio del Platta.
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    Port on the Rio del Platta.
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  • Impressions of La Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    Impressions of La Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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  • A view of the city from Hotel Sofitel in the Retiro area of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina,
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    A view of the city from Hotel Sofitel in the Retiro area of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina,
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  • Impressions of La Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    Impressions of La Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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  • Market Hall with fruits and vegetables in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    Market Hall with fruits and vegetables in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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  • The monument of General San Martin at Plaza San Martin in Buenos Aires, Germany. The Republic of Argentina is a former Spanish colony and the capital Buenos Aires is one of the biggest cultural centre of the South American continent.
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    The monument of General San Martin at Plaza San Martin in Buenos Aires, Germany. The Republic of Argentina is a former Spanish colony and the capital Buenos Aires is one of the biggest cultural centre of the South American continent.
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  • The obelisk was built in May 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first founding of the city. It is a modern monument placed at the heart of Buenos Aires.
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    The obelisk was built in May 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first founding of the city. It is a modern monument placed at the heart of Buenos Aires.
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  • Recoletta Park in Buenos Aires.
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    Recoletta Park in Buenos Aires.
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  • The Presidential Palace, the Casa Rosada, at Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires.
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    The Presidential Palace, the Casa Rosada, at Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires.
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  • A cafe in the historical area of Buenos Aires.
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    A cafe in the historical area of Buenos Aires.
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  • Skyline in the afternoon at Puerto Madero and Opera Bay at Rio de la Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    Skyline in the afternoon at Puerto Madero and Opera Bay at Rio de la Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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  • Another view of the famous cemetery La Recoleta in Buenos Aires.
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    Another view of the famous cemetery La Recoleta in Buenos Aires.
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  • Another view of the famous cemetery La Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    Another view of the famous cemetery La Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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  • A couple dances to tango music in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    A couple dances to tango music in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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  • The old recycled docks of Puerto Madeiro in Buenos Aires have turned into a trendy urban project.
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    The old recycled docks of Puerto Madeiro in Buenos Aires have turned into a trendy urban project.
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  • A streetside cafe in the arty La Boca precinct of Buenos Aires.
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    A streetside cafe in the arty La Boca precinct of Buenos Aires.
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  • The historic tango area of Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires.
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    The historic tango area of Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires.
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  • A couple dances the traditional dance Tango in front of a restaurant in La Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    A couple dances the traditional dance Tango in front of a restaurant in La Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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  • Colourful homes in the Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    Colourful homes in the Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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  • Taxis in the vicinity of the English Tower in Buenos Aires.
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    Taxis in the vicinity of the English Tower in Buenos Aires.
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General view of the Babel Book Tower, a work of art made by the Argentine pop artist Marta Minujin at Plaza San Martin in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Over 30,000 books in different languages were used to build this 25-metre-tall tower, which was dismantled after display.
Street artists offer hugs free of charge in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A couple dance to tango music in Buenos Aires. Tango was born in the suburbs of the Argentine capital, which is known as the Paris of the South.
The famous cemetery La Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Some former Presidents, sport athletes, scientists and actors are buried here.
Skyline with harbour Puerto Madeiro and Opera Bay in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A market hall with hats in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A couple dance to tango music, Tango was born in the suburbs of Buenos Aires.
Sunday market in San Telmo historical Tango area in Buenos Aires.
Port on the Rio del Platta.
Impressions of La Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A view of the city from Hotel Sofitel in the Retiro area of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina,
Impressions of La Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Market Hall with fruits and vegetables in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The monument of General San Martin at Plaza San Martin in Buenos Aires, Germany. The Republic of Argentina is a former Spanish colony and the capital Buenos Aires is one of the biggest cultural centre of the South American continent.
The obelisk was built in May 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first founding of the city. It is a modern monument placed at the heart of Buenos Aires.
Recoletta Park in Buenos Aires.
The Presidential Palace, the Casa Rosada, at Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires.
A cafe in the historical area of Buenos Aires.
Skyline in the afternoon at Puerto Madero and Opera Bay at Rio de la Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Another view of the famous cemetery La Recoleta in Buenos Aires.
Another view of the famous cemetery La Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A couple dances to tango music in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The old recycled docks of Puerto Madeiro in Buenos Aires have turned into a trendy urban project.
A streetside cafe in the arty La Boca precinct of Buenos Aires.
The historic tango area of Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires.
A couple dances the traditional dance Tango in front of a restaurant in La Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Colourful homes in the Boca district in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Taxis in the vicinity of the English Tower in Buenos Aires.

Not quite Latin America, not quite Europe, Buenos Aires is a delightful blend of old and new. Heavy on nostalgia yet youthful and dynamic, there is rarely a dull moment in the Argentine capital, the city often known as the Paris of the South.

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