TinyTeddyTravels

Floralis Genérica – So much for the sunset!

July 18, 2020 tinyteddy

Probably one of the most curious sights in Buenos Aires. This stunning creation stands at 23 meters and weights in a at a massive 18 tons. Designed and created by well-known Argentinian architect Eduardo Catalano, it was opened to the […]

Argentina - Buenos Dias

Casada Rosa (The Pink House) – The most famous house in Argentina!

June 24, 2020 tinyteddy

The Casada Rosa (the Pink House) is undoubtedly the most famous house in Argentina. Situated at the far end of 9 de Julio Avenue this iconic residence dominates the Plaza de Mayo. Also known as the Casa de Gobierno (Government […]

Argentina - Buenos Dias

El Ateneo Gran Splendid – literally the most beautiful bookshop in the world.

June 23, 2020 tinyteddy

In 2018 El Ateneo Gran Splendid bookstore was voted by the Guardian the 2nd most beautiful bookstore in the world. In 2019 National Geographic voted it the most beautiful. I concur with that on my visit in 2020. The Ateneo […]

Argentina - Buenos Dias

San Telmo – A Sunday Market on steroids.

June 22, 2020 tinyteddy

San Telmo is the oldest neighborhood (barrio) of Buenos Aires. Defined and famous for its Sunday Market no trip to the capital is complete without spending a day here. Bring your best bargaining skills, an empty bag and plenty of […]

Argentina - Buenos Dias

Obelisco (Obelisk) de Buenos Aires and the pink condom

June 21, 2020 tinyteddy

If ever there was a monument synonymous with a city then the Obelisk certainly serves that purpose for the city of Buenos Aires. At a height of 63 meters it dominates the city skyline from several angles. The site chosen […]

Argentina - Buenos Dias

Memorial Park – A sad reminder to Argentina’s dictatorship

March 8, 2020 tinyteddy

Between 1976 – 1983 Argentina suffered its worse military dictatorship in its history. If you want to learn more about it then this 14-hectare park is well worth a visit. The park is situated in the Costanera area, just past the […]

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Evita (Eva Peron) – Spiritual Leader of the Nation

March 7, 2020 tinyteddy

Who would ever have thought that a girl born in poverty would one day become one of the most influential women in Argentina. Maria Eva Duarte was born on May 7th, 1919 in the rural village of Los Todas in […]

Argentina - Buenos Dias

Eco Park – What happened to Sandra?

March 1, 2020 tinyteddy

So the good news is that this used to be the former zoo of Buenos Aires. It was established in 1875. Situated almost directly behind the botanic gardens in Palermo the park sits on a 45-acre plot. In its heyday […]

Argentina - Buenos Dias

Recoleta Cemetary – Tales from the graves.

February 23, 2020 tinyteddy

About the cemetery. Recoleta cemetery is the burial place of Evita Peron but also many other famous Argentinians. It was established in 1822 in what was then a very empty part of the city. The cemetery was basically for the […]

Argentina - Buenos Dias

Mate – Not for me

February 16, 2020 tinyteddy

Mate!. You don’t need to do much research or look far to discover Mate. It is the national drink of Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. You will see people drinking it everywhere. Mate is prepared using the dried leaves of the […]