Buenos Aires
The capital of Argentina, largest city in Argentina, a port city, most visited city in S. A., The “Paris of SA, European style architecture, about 3 million people, 2/3 of population live in apartments most are Roman Catholics. A humid, sub-tropical climate, warmest in January, coolest in July. Strongly influenced by European culture, most live theatre in SA, much opera, choirs, museums, April ” book fair” , “night of museums” in November. Many city murals, , music festivals – Quilmes Rock Creamfields BA & Buenos Aires Jazz Festival, the Tango festival, fashion event Bafweek held two times a year, approx. 2.5million visitors a year, tango shows & great shopping. Roads based on a rectangular grid pattern, blocks approx. 110mts long, buses & railway very extensive network, underground rail in the city. Many locals spend weekends in the countryside. Bike sharing at 31 rental spots in the city, 850 bikes, free for 1 hour after initial registration, taxis are black & yellow & the radio-link companies are safest & most reliable, ferries also available, BA international airport located in suburb of Ezeiza. 24 professional football teams.
Cordoba
Located in the centre of Argentina, 700km nw of Buenos Aires, second largest city in Argentina, 3.3m people. Many old Spanish buildings, sits on banks of River Suquia. Humid sub-tropical climate. Mostly Italians & Spanish, Trolleybuses, taxis, remis, & a high speed train to B.A. Considered the technological centre of Arg., many large industries. Football, basketball then rugby union in order most popular sports, also golf , tennis & the Cordoba car rally Most popular music the Cuarteto, then electronic music, then Reggaeton, called the “night life city”, many clubs & teenage matinees (dance clubs). Festivals — Feb. The Carnival, July 20th Friends Day, Sept 21st Student’s Day.
