Buenos Aires is sometimes referred to as the Paris of South America while some have gone so far to call it the fading capital of an empire that never was...

General San Martin, the nations leading liberator against colonial Spain was an admirer of all things French and the old sections of the city reflect Parisian architecture because of his powerful influence. This is most apparent in the citys oldest neighborhood, San Telmo. Although Argentines from wealthier areas describe the area as rundown and dangerous, I ... (more)