BEAUTIFUL BUENOS AIRES

| BY JAMES CAMERON |

Often referred to as the “Paris of South America” due to its glorious boulevards, superb cafe culture, innovative dining and iconic tango and arts scene, Buenos Aires is the perfect place to start or end any South American adventure.

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting twice - including spending 3 nights here after a trip through Bolivia. The city also boasts beautiful neighbourhoods, fascinating museums, and of course, the famous Recoleta Cemetery (a must visit!) where several notable people are buried, including legendary singer Eva Perón.

A slow and relaxed cycling tour of the city is the perfect way to discover some of its hidden gems and beautiful parklands. Each suburb has its own flavour and highlights. The Sunday market in San

Telmo is a popular place to begin a day, whilst the street art, cheese and wine bars and the restaurants of Palermo can be explored in the afternoon and evening.

A highlight for me (and any steak or red wine lovers) was dining at Don Julio restaurant, which now sits at #14 in “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants”. The experience was superb, from enjoying a few glasses of champagne outside as we waited for a table, to the interior decor and finally the steak and wine itself.

Just 2 hours flight from Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls on the Argentinean and Brazilian border combines well, for either a day trip or a short stay. Find out more on page 25.

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