Buenos Aires: Capital and Cultural Heart of Argentina

Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. Located on the Río de la Plata estuary (east coast), it is a federal district (Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires) with ~3 million residents (metro ~15 million).

Key Roles

• Political: Seat of national government (Casa Rosada, Congress, Supreme Court).
• Economic: Financial, commercial, industrial hub; major port.
• Cultural: Tango birthplace; Teatro Colón (world-class opera); MALBA, Bellas Artes museums; vibrant theater, literature, nightlife.
• Historic: Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Recoleta Cemetery, San Telmo, La Boca.

Its European-inspired architecture, café culture, and passion for football define the porteño identity.