I had no idea how much I would love my time in Buenos Aires. What a city! It consists of countless grand buildings with distinctly western European architecture, gastronomic delights in the form of Italian food and coffee, Spanish speaking locals and to top it off, all of this is combined with the Latino passion emanating from the tango dance halls. There is so much character that it seems to be ready to burst, which may explain the protest rallies that number in excess of five per day on average in one of the main avenues (Avenida de Mayo). The city has also retained some of its old charm, avoiding modernising the original underground line, where you still ride in the original wooden carriages. Other places, like Café Tortoni, also feel like you have stepped back
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