Month: June 2020

Argentina - Buenos Dias

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

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.

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.

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

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 […]