Enjoy a half day city tour, learning about this cosmopolitan city influenced by the numerous immigrant populations which helped form it. The tour starts from the Plaza de Armas, founded in 1581 and today known as Plaza de Mayo, the historical, political and cultural center of the city. In its surrounding areas you can see Casa Rosada, the actual seat of Executive Power (Presidential Palace), the Cabinet, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. From the Plaza, go down Avenida de Mayo, one of the most interesting urban developments of the city with its variety of architectural styles, wide avenues and spacious green areas which balance out the vertiginous rhythm of the city. The tour continues all the way to the neighborhood of San Telmo, one of the oldest in the city, settled at the end of the XIX century by aristocratic families. This neighborhood, where every Sunday the antiques fair takes place around Plaza Dorrego, retains its great architectural heritage. Going further south, arrive at the picturesque and colorful port neighborhood of La Boca, with its famous street, Caminito, whose buildings and customs reflect the influence of European settlers that arrived at its shores during the XIX century and left their imprint not only in the multicolor houses still being used today but also in the cuisine of the typical cantinas. Followed by this comes the modern neighborhood of Puerto Madero, with its old piers converted into offices, apartments, places for entertainment and elegant restaurants. After the tour, return to your hotel.
(Breakfast, Accommodations, Buenos Aires)