Known to some as the "paris of south america", buenos aires (or the city of good air) has yet to disappoint.... i have been here for 3 weeks, and all is can say is...i love it here! home to the infamous "evita" peron, the iconic maradona, carlos gardel, and as many would argue, the cultural mecca of the continent - buenos aires has a ton to offer. the city was originally colonized by the spanish back in the 1500's, and still carries its initial European influences. it's situated next to the Rio de la Plata, the main water artery, separating it from Uruguay and originally providing trade access and the opportunity to eventually claim Independence from spain in 1816. composed of many distinct barrios, culture abounds..from a thriving nightlife, developed art & literary scene, gorgeous architectural
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