Buenos Aires & the Best of Argentina

Reliable, detailed and extensively researched by the authors, Buenos Aires Alive is only comprehensive guidebook to this culturally fascinating part of the world. Covering downtown Buenos Aires as well as the barrios of Recoleta, San Telmo, La Boca and Palermo, the book then highlights the best of Argentina – Bariloche, Cordoba, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, Mar Del Plata, Tierra Del Fuego. For each place you'll find full descriptions and candid evaluations of hotels, restaurants, cafes, dance clubs, theaters and casinos. Suggestions for independent sightseeing include walking tours of the most popular towns and cities. Shopping tips tell you the best buys and advice on specific sources for leather, furs, jewelry, knits, antiques, local handicrafts, bookstores and fashions. An extensive history section plus chapters on the culture, climate, money matters, history, religion, theater, literature and dance give solid background background info.