🇦🇷 Argentina
Capital: Buenos Aires
The iconic Obelisk at Avenida 9 de Julio – Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is more than Argentina’s capital – it is the city that defines Latin America’s cultural soul.
A melting pot of European elegance and South American rhythm, it never sleeps, it never slows,
and it never ceases to amaze. From tango dancers in San Telmo to the buzzing cafés of Palermo,
Buenos Aires writes its history on every street corner.
📜 Timeline of Buenos Aires
1536: First founded by Pedro de Mendoza – destroyed shortly after.
1580: Refounded by Juan de Garay, marking its permanent birth.
1816: Argentina declared independence – Buenos Aires became the heart of the new nation.
20th Century: Explosion of tango, literature, and café culture worldwide.
Today: Recognized as one of the most influential cultural capitals of the world 💃.
📊 Quick Stats
Founded
1536 (first), 1580 (refounded)
Language
Spanish (Rioplatense dialect)
Currency
Argentine Peso (ARS)
Geography
Located on the Río de la Plata estuary
Special For
Tango, Literature, European-style Architecture
Symbol
The Obelisk (El Obelisco), built in 1936
Buenos Aires has the widest avenue in the world – Avenida 9 de Julio, stretching 140 meters across 🚦.
Buenos Aires is not just Argentina’s political center – it is the stage of tango,
the city of literature, and the beating heart of South America.
Once you visit, you’ll never forget its rhythm.
🔗 Official Sources
- 🇦🇷 Government of Argentina – Official Portal
- 🏛️ Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Argentina
- 📚 Wikipedia – Buenos Aires
References are provided to ensure reliable and up-to-date information about Argentina and its capital city.
