San Telmo, La Boca, Palermo and Recoleta are the most known districts of Buenos Aires, where you will find plenty of tourist attractions in other districts.

The disrict of San Telmo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a mix of bars and pubs with music, dark Tanguerias (tango dance clubs) many antique shops (Plaza Dorrego, Parque Lezama) quiet streets, Galeries, Museums, palazzi and new restaurants. La Boca is a district in town which was originally lived in by emigrants from Genoa and traces of poverty are still to be seen. Have a stroll along the colourful houses and the football stadiums and watch a match (if you can get a ticket) of the Boca Juniors against the River Plate.

Recoleta is the most glamourous district of Buenos Aires. Here you can shop in exquisit boutiques and eat in excellent restaurants. The famous cementrary with its mausoleums are accessible to tourists. Originally it was the aristocracia of Buenos Aires which settled here in Recoleta, and this is reflected by the buildings here. The Palermo district, which borders Recoleta has quiet streets and attractive buildings, which is a nice change from the hectic city centre. Many old buildings are up for renovation. Here you can enjoy some big parks with leisure activities that invite to rest and relax. The Zoo is also in Palemo, as well as the botanical garden.

The city centre of Buenos Aires is also called Microcentro. Here you will find the amusement centre and the biggest shops, most offices, hotels, banks and governmental institutions. Worth visiting here is the Casa Rosada, the Argentine seat of government, the Teatro Colón, the Plaza de Mayo and some places of worship like churches, mosques, and synagogues. A known mark in the city centre is the Avenida 9 de Julio with its Obelisk. Recently two fashion districts were constructed: the elegant Belgrane bordering on Palermo, and the modern Puerto Madero with its many bars and restaurants. The districts Retiro (North) and Constitución (South) are not recommended for the tourist, nevertheless there is the characteristic quater of the train station with pleny of taverns, street markets etc.