This is the first thematic and interactive museum in the Mercosur aimed at children from three to twelve years old. The purpose is to combine learning and playing, taking city life as a theme for experimenting and having fun. The activities that take place here and the environment in which they are carried out conform to new learning techniques designed to bring out the child's creativity while having fun in the process. There are competitions, drawing, painting and ceramics exhibitions by the children and more.
Located in the residential and prosperous barrio of Caballito, the Argentinean Museum of Natural Sciences is the country's largest natural history collection. The museum combines traditional and modern exhibits, ranging from large-scale skeletal remains to giant sharks hanging in fluorescent-painted rooms. The museums' permanent exhibition includes rooms devoted to a wide range of topics, from botany and geology to paleontology and zoology. The reconstruction of ancient Patagonian dinosaurs, the biggest and best maintained of its kind in South America, deserves special praise. The richly populated tropical aquarium is also worthy of a detailed tour.
A city filled with book worms, where do locals go to browse through shelves of novels, history, poetry, and art books? Unlike the massive bookstores throughout the city, Libros del Pasaje offers a more cozy, boutique feel where intellectuals spend hours perusing the vast collections and lounging on comfortable chairs. Even for those who struggle reading books in Spanish, Libros del Pasaje has a small selection of English books as well. Bring your laptop and take advantage of the free WiFi, sitting for hours in the covered patio. Order a coffee and a sandwich and you'll never want to leave.
The slogan of the museum is "Touching Allowed". Children have a great time moving, switching and pressing levers, buttons and pedals along the way, getting a true "hands on experience". The idea behind the project is that kids learn the basic notions of science, while playing different games. Throughout the museum, they can experiment with laser beams, see how a huge camera works and even fly. The museum is divided into thematic modules. There are, for example, sectors dedicated to visual perception, electricity, magnetism and food. All these ingenious games are intended for kids between six and fifteen years of age, but adults can also participate, have fun and may be learn some too. The museum operates on weekend hours during the summer months.
Well recognized for its quality of service,the Aspen Suites Hotel is ideal for business trips. It has very comfortable and well-equipped rooms. The decor is elegant and classical while the prices are very reasonable. 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and concierge services are some of the amenities that guests can enjoy. The hotel is located in one of the most central areas of the city, close to the main tourist, shopping and business locations, making it perfect for all kinds of travelers.
This towering hotel offers first class modern accommodations fused with an aristocratic French Louis XIV-style mansion. The stones of the facade were imported from France and the gardens and pool conjure up Roman baths. It is conveniently located a few blocks from the city's landmark Obelisco, Avenida 9 de Julio and the exclusive Recoleta district. The main building offers executive suites and studios, along with the in-house health club and spa, whirlpool baths and views of the river or the adjacent mansion.
Bosques de Palermo is an extensive green space that has the urban culture of Buenos Aires interwoven in the tranquility of a European garden. Covering a space of 400 hectares (989 acres), the park was designed by Carlos Thays, a celebrated landscape architect. The property that originally belonged to Governor Rosas, was taken over by the government in 1852. The garden is a celebration of colorful landscapes and of world culture. Surrounding the charming lake, that acts as the centerpiece of the park, are a few picturesque sub-gardens. The Poets' Garden honors some of the greatest literary figures and is dotted with stone and bronze busts of Shakespeare, Jorge Luis Borges and Luigi Pirandello. Rosedal, or the Rose Garden, is home to over 18,000 rose varieties. One of the main features of the park is the modernist architectural example of Galileo Galilei Planetarium. The iconic dome sphere elevated on three arches stands out amidst the green expanse of the park. The Spaniards' Monument that marks the Palermo neighborhood is also a part of the park premises. The major attraction is the authentic Japanese Garden, which is one of the world's largest Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Adorned with the likes of Sakura and Azalea, the gardens have the quintessential Japanese elements of peace bell, an arched bridge over the lake and a Japanese Buddhist Temple. A Japanese heaven amidst Buenos Aires, the gardens are a popular tourist attraction for photo ops.
This hotel is situated in the Puerto Madero District, which one of the newest and most picturesque neighborhoods in the city. The Hilton Hotel offers quality accommodations along with a host of services. As it is located in the city's most sophisticated neighborhood, it is conveniently close to international designer boutiques, art, and antique stores. Some of the more traditionally elegant confiterías are located in this area for tea, coffee, a glass of wine or desserts. It is just a short walk to the financial district, prominent tourist attractions, limitless restaurants and nightlife, with quick access routes to both the domestic and international airports from this hotel.
Built in 1966, one of the Planetarium's first highlights, is its outstanding planet-shaped building featuring a 19 meter (65 feet) wide cupola. Inside this dome, using a powerful laser system, outer space is recreated, in all its splendor with great detail. That projection is a great show, that you shouldn't miss. Other highlights include samples of meteorites, and several models depicting the history of space exploration. You don't need to be a big fan of astronomy, to enjoy this interesting museum. It's a great place to visit with your kids,because it's entertaining and educational as well.
Tierra Santa was built in 2000 as the world's first religiously themed amusement parks. It is a park that doubles as an outdoor museum. Here you can experience the stories of the Bible through statues and scenery placed throughout the park. There are also several shows, such as the night Jesus was born, as well as musical and dance performances. Several artesian shops are sprinkled all over the park, selling souvenirs, jewelry and other mementos. The park is made to mimic old building styles and also has restaurants that serve Arabian cuisine. A large Jesus statue rises from the cave throughout the day, an event that many guests sit to watch. You can also walk up the mountain-like structure to get an overhead view of the small "city" and a closer look at Jesus.
Originally inhabited by Italian immigrants from Genoa, the neighborhood of La Boca is home to the colorful Caminito, a street museum. The term Caminito means a walkway or a little path, and suggestive of its meaning, this area is a little walkway painted with bright colors by the famous Argentinian artist Benito Quinquela Martin. The appealing Caminito also showcases paintings and exhibitions by various street artists, markets with handicrafts, street performers and lots more. Caminito should definitely be on your must-visit list to Buenos Aires.
A dream park where roller coasters, exist side by side with modern Hollywood style special effects, circus performances, live concerts and much more. Choose from traditional rides such as bumper cars, as well as the many events that take place, in specially designed indoor and outdoor spaces. There is also an amphitheater, an IMAX cinema, a short catamaran excursion down the river, dancing water fountains and light shows. There are many dining options, to cater to all tastes and budgets. This park is the only one of its kind in Latin America.