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Buenos Aires
The Obelisco, constructed in 1936, is the
symbol of Buenos Aires. It is
surrounded by the city's main street,
with a total of 16 traffic lanes at the
widest point.
symbol of Buenos Aires. It is
surrounded by the city's main street,
with a total of 16 traffic lanes at the
widest point.
Various buildings surround the central square of
Buenos Aires, Plaza de Mayo. This is the 18th century
Cabildo, (Town Council), a museum to architecture of
the past.
Buenos Aires, Plaza de Mayo. This is the 18th century
Cabildo, (Town Council), a museum to architecture of
the past.
The neighborhood of La Boca is famous for these brightly
painted buildings, concentrated along Caminito Street.
La Boca also boasts having the city's best soccer team, the
Boca Juniors, who play in La Bombanera Stadium.
painted buildings, concentrated along Caminito Street.
La Boca also boasts having the city's best soccer team, the
Boca Juniors, who play in La Bombanera Stadium.
Another example of La Boca building
art. It's called the most colorful
neighborhood in Buenos Aires for good
reasons.
art. It's called the most colorful
neighborhood in Buenos Aires for good
reasons.
The Tango, born in Buenos Aires. This is a classic
pose, right at the end of a dance (before the lights go
out).
pose, right at the end of a dance (before the lights go
out).
If you have a high speed internet connection, watch the
Intrepid Berkeley Explorer video of Argentina and Brazil,
"Tango and Samba Falls", by clicking on AdventurePics.com
Intrepid Berkeley Explorer video of Argentina and Brazil,
"Tango and Samba Falls", by clicking on AdventurePics.com
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