What to expect from Buenos Aires?

Many people might have thought in Buenos Aires as a great destination to spend holidays but, do they have all the necessary information to go on this trip? What are they supposed to get once they get in this city?

As soon as your plane lands off, you realise that Buenos Aires is welcoming you with a marvellous river view and - if you come at night- a million lights colouring the city. There are plenty of things to do, you are tired and annoyed because of the check-in, not a single human being seems to undersdtand your language and you are worried about someone might rob you. Relax! Take it easy and keep on reading to find the answers you need.

First of all, people here have got a strong accent, so do not judge them for being rude, it is just a different culture which you are not used to interact with, but soon you will notice we are friendly and gentle. In the hotel (I recommend staying in downtown near the Obelisco if you want to be near the best monuments and theatres to visit) they will offer a turist guide and they will give you recommendation. They will probably warn you about smugglers, but- trust me- it is not as terrible as they say. Seccondly, always remember that you are visiting a city. Specially if you stay downtown, it will not be quiet at all. You can go out during day and night, try to avoid traffic jams in the afternoon, you should better walk or use the subway ($2,50). Then, that is why my advice is to choose a Hotel downtown so that you can walk (because everything is nearby). If we use Obelisco (a monument in the middle of 9 de Julio Avenue) as a reference point, you can walk just a few blocks and you will be in the theater´s area. If you walk same blocks opposite instead, you will go to Puerto Madero and a great bar area (in a bar you can drink and listen to bands or disco music too). Another few blocks on your left you go to Abasto (a big mall to visit- if you want to shop different things you should go to another place not this one, so try to avoid shopping things such as clothes and other staff, it is expensive if shopping is the main purpose of your trip). Taking the subway (E) you can go to San Telmo (an old and antique place you can not miss if you like historic turism). Finally, whenever you find out where do you want to go, now it is easier than having no clue.

Buenos Aires is really beautiful, as I told you before, you have many different choices to make and enjoy when touring. Besides, remember that Buenos Aires is a whole state, so there are much more interesting points to travel such as the coast (Mar del Plata), the south (Bahia Blanca), the fields, the hills (Tandil) and a long list of places to visit.