The Casa Rosada is the official residence of the Argentinian President. It was on a balcony of this building that Eva Peron made her impassioned speeches to the populace.
Argentina's vast territory plus numerous rivers and ideal climate guarantee a wide variety for fishers. Spinning and fly casting are the most common way to catch brown trout, rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon. Boga, Dorado, Sabalo and Surubi reach considerable size.
Address: Asociacion Argentina de Pesca con Mosca, Lerma 452, Buenos Aires 1414, Argentina
SUBTE, the oldest subway system in South America c 1913 is quick and efficient despite the antique look of some of the cars. For a city of the size of Buenos Aires the metro network is very small. Apart from the Subte there is a i light rail line called Premetro, which serves the southwestern part of the city.
Tips: Trains run from 5:00 until 22:20, every 3-4 minutes.
FARES (2002) - ARG $ 0.70 for one ride.
A dynamic, modern neighborhood has sprung up in what was once Buenos Aires's oldest port. An enormous project to revive this area has resulted in fine riverfront walks and restaurants.
Warehouses at Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires.
Modern bridge in Puerto Madero.
Address: Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal , Argentina