Buenos Aires, also known as South America's Paris is in essence more European than South American. You'll be sorrounded by grand avenues, old-fashioned cafes, stylish restaurants and tango places. We are renowned for our flair and cockiness, even in times of adversity. Our city it's a vibrant and cosmopolitan capital, and a wonderful door for inner country experiences.

Approximately three million people live in its 202 square kilometers (78.3 sq miles), together with the metropolitan area, the total population of Buenos Aires is above ten millions, making it one of the ten most populated cities in the world.

Weather at Buenos Aires is mild all year round. The mean annual temperature is 18º C (64.4º F), making extremely hot and cold days very infrequent. Thus, visitors can enjoy walking along the city in any season.

July is the coldest month in winter, with mean temperatures ranging from 3º to 8º C (37.4º to 46.4º F). A woolen coat, a jacket or an overcoat and a scarf will be required when going out. In summer, the weather is hot and humid and the mean temperature is 28º C (82.4º F). At night, temperature goes down slightly, so people may wear light clothes.

The annual average rainfall is 1,146 mm (45.1 inches).

Population: 16 million
Time Zone: GMT -3
Telephone Area Code: 54 11

Places of interest

• Plaza de Mayo
• Teatro Colon
• Plaza Dorrego
• Caminito
• La Boca
• Recoleta
• Puerto Madero
• Palermo
• Retiro
• Belgrano
• Corrientes Ave.
• Santa Fe Ave.