Buenos Aires. A city to fall in love with, and fall in love in, the boulevards of the “Paris of South America"" were modelled on the French capital. Waves of immigrants wove the social fabric, including vast numbers of Italians, Spanish, Jewish refugees, Armenians, and countless others. Throw in decades of immigration from Latin Americans seeking a better life and the resulting mix is intoxicating, and at times, vitriolic.
But all tension dissolves in the luscious aroma of beef grilling on the parrilla, the magnetic dust of dark tango bars, the crumbling façades of faded, palazzo- style buildings, and the personality of the people— whose flair for melodrama is matched only by their unparalleled wit.
Here, some local legends share their side of Buenos Aires. A world-famous Argentine chef, an ingenious fashion designer, a respected curator, the editors of a satirical magazine and a passionate tango singer. A feature explores the city on two wheels, a photo showcase plays on Argentine cultural stereotypes and a short story depicts a surreal romance. Get lost in the sights, sounds and flavours of the city. Get lost in Buenos Aires.
