:: Buenos Aires - The City

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina.
Buenos Aires, along with its metropolitan area (Gran Buenos Aires), is the second largest city of South America and one of the largest urban centers in the world.

The city is located in the southern hemisphere of the American continent.
It lies on a plain terrain by the shore of Rio de la Plata.

The city is also the most important cultural center of Argentina and one of the foremost cities in Latin America. Its culture is represented by the large number of museums, theaters and libraries, some of which are the largest in the country. In the early and mid twentieth century, the tango evolved in the clubs and cafes along the Avenida Corrientes. This artery is also the birthplace of some of the most important theaters.

The climate of the city is temperate and moist. The average temperature is 17.6 ° C. Rain falls more often during summer, and light snow flurries can occur in winter. Summers are hot, with an average January temperature of around 24.5 ° C. Winters are mild, with an average July temperature of 11 º C. Rarely are temperatures below 0 ° C.
Buenos Aires is truly a city that all tourists should see.