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Perhaps due to the wide variety of attractions and activities the city of Buenos Aires has to offer, its parks and gardens are (quite sadly) overlooked. After flying in with your Buenos Aires cheap flights, head out to the citys parks and gardens for a quiet place to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of Buenos Aires. Start with the Jardin Japones, the largest Japanese-themed botanical garden outside of Japan; it has an onsite cultural center, restaurant, a bonsai tree collection, and a gift shop that offers the works of artisans. Jardin Japones has a tranquil central lake, with Koi and a Divine Bridge, surrounded by plants and trees common in Japan, such as sakura, katsura, momiji and azalea. Parque Tres de Febrero is a city park covering 62 acres of the Palermo neighborhood. Covering 62 acres of the Palermo neighborhood, the park features groves, lakes, and rose gardens. You can also hop aboard a boat and relax in the artificial lakes within the park. There is also, of course, the Plaza de Mayo. This square gives you access to the city's major landmarks: the Cabildo, the Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires, the monument to General Manuel Belgrano, and the headquarters of the Nacin Bank.
Landmarks for Buenos Aires Cheap Flights
Buenos Aires is the Paris of South America. A showcase of elegant architecture, exquisite cuisine, a legendary nightlife, and fashionable shopping, this city is definitely worth a visit. Grab those Buenos Aires cheap flights during the tourist low season from April to August. There are also discounts available near the end of summer and fall. Your itinerary should include the Cabildo, the seat of government house during colonial times. Another notable destination is the Caminito, a street filled with pastel hues and wall reliefs. The splendid Casa Rosada, or Pink House is the official seat of the executive branch of the Argentine government, and on its front balcony is where Evita made many of her appearances. You should also include these other notable landmarks in your itinerary: the Central Post Office, City Legislature (a neoclassical building that houses two libraries and a museum), Kavanagh building (the first true skyscraper of the city done in Art Deco), Metropolitan Cathedral, National Congress which houses the Argentine Parliament, National Library, National Museum of History, The Obelisk, Teatro Coln and The Water Company Palace.
Exploring Iguazu with Buenos Aires Cheap Flights
Iguaz, or Land of the Big Waters is one of Argentinas many natural national treasures. Averaging temperature of 20C, with maximums over 40C, the surrounding jungle is home to 2,000 vegetable species, almost 100 mammal species, 400 bird and 40 reptile species and about 20 or so amphibians, as recorded up to this date by researchers in Parque Nacional Iguaz. The park was listed by UNESCO as part of Humankinds Natural Heritage. This massive waterfall system runs along a length of 2. 7 kilometers, with a total of 275 falls. Also on the park grounds are a Customs Office and a Duty Free Shop, with top-quality, international-brand items, tax-free, delicatessen, drinks, toys, cosmetics, perfumes, jewels and watches, clothes, audio and electronics. The most breathtaking of all is Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo or Garganta do Diabo), this U-shaped cataract measuring 490 by 2300 feet marks the border between Argentina and Brazil. Of course, the whole points of going to Iguaz are the breathtaking falls. Eleanor Roosevelt reportedly commented upon seeing these wonders, "Poor Niagara!" and with its 275 falls along 2. 7 kilometers, Iguazu is an absolute must for your itinerary with your Buenos Aires cheap flights.
Buenos Aires Cultural Tours
Having been founded and, hence, heavily influenced by Europeans, the city of Buenos Aires is a hot spot of culture and the arts. Having been once called the Paris of South America, the city is home to over twenty museums and art galleries, a thriving theatrical scene, and, of course, the Tango. You can now get a sampling of the culture Buenos Aires has to offer by going on cultural tours with Buenos Aires cheap flights. Start your tour with the Centro Cultural Recoleta; this showcase of Argentine art and culture offers art exhibitions, musical performances, poetry readings, and workshops. You must also see the Museo de la Ciudad, a museum that presents the social life of the city through old photographs, architectural plans, drawings and details, antique furniture and other artifacts. Make sure you drop by Argentina is the Museo Histrico Nacional as well. A museum within a mansion, you will get a great introduction to Argentina's history here with display areas that tell how Argentina has endured invasions, revolution, and independence. Also showcased in this museum are paintings by Argentine masters, furniture, clothes, weapons, and other works of art.
