Buenos Aires

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Gateway to South America. Buenos Aires is Argentina's largest city and serves as the capital, sitting on the southwest side of the Río de la Plata river. It's one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the world, with over 16 million people living in and around the city.

Birthplace of tango. This city is famous for inventing tango, the passionate and dramatic dance that started in Buenos Aires in the late 1800s. You can find tango shows, music, and dancing happening throughout the city's neighborhoods.

European-style architecture. Buenos Aires looks more like a European city than a South American one, with beautiful grand buildings, wide boulevards, and plazas that remind visitors of Paris. This special style makes it feel unique among Latin American cities.

A global powerhouse. Buenos Aires is ranked as an Alpha global city, which means it's one of the most important and influential cities in the world for business, culture, and politics.