Buenos Aires
Of all the cities in South America, Buenos Aires feels the most European.  It is quite pedestrian friendly, as you might gather from the lunchtime crowd catching a little sun around the base of this statue.  Most places of interest in the central part of the city are within walking distance of each other and many are concentrated on the walk-in trade. 

On any visit to Buenos Aires, no trip is complete without a stroll down the famous Avenida Florida which is a mile-long pedestrian street loaded with shops and restaurants.  And of course there is dining at the sidewalk cafes of the Recolleta (sp?) where you can sample the beef that Argentina is known for. 

Sunning in the park (13KB)

Statue (12KB)

One of my favorite photo from Argentina.  At dusk, an older couple sits at the foot of a graffiti marked statue and reads the newspaper.

In front of the cathedral (10KB)

Flower stall set up outside a cathedral.

 

Church Door (10KB)

Detail on the door of the same cathedral.

Plaza (8 KB)

Plaza and government buildings.

 San Telmo Marketplace (15KB)
Click HERE to go to the next page, which features pictures from the San Telmo Street Market.  Street musicians, antiques, artwork... 

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Last Updated January 29, 1999 by Jonathan Bales