Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, is a bustling city with new, interesting things to do at every turn. It has about 3 million people, while the province contains over 60% of Argentina’s population. I was able to visit Buenos Aires for a few days as part of a trip for my AFS student exchange, and it certainly didn’t disappoint! We were really lucky to get some beautiful, sunny days in an otherwise rainy week and it wasn’t overwhelmingly hot yet. As I went with my exchange program, I got to meet some other exchange students from around the country and after only a week together we became close.
La Casa Rosada, or the Pink House, is a government house and one of the most famous buildings in the city.
An old map inside a second-hand bookstore that an exchange student and I found while wandering. We stayed a while browsing, but in the end, I didn’t buy anything.
Boulevard Florida in the morning. We stayed in a hotel not far from here and came back many times to buy souvenirs, food, and to watch the street performers (which included tango dancers. Obviously, every time we saw them I didn’t have my camera on me).
A bin of bon o bons I saw in a shop. This is my favourite type of sweet here and I’ve already eaten countless while on my exchange.
A covered sidewalk. Buenos Aires is full of cool photo-worthy spots like this.
A passionfruit flower at the side of the road.
Inside the Catedral Metropolitana, the main Catholic church in Argentina. The majority of Argentina is Catholic, and its influence on art and culture can be found everywhere.
The Argentinian flag flying near La Casa Rosada.
The Obelisk, an iconic Buenos Aires monument that was built to commemorate the fourth centenary of the first foundation of the city. If you follow the road, you will end up in Plaza de Mayo and ultimately La Casa Rosada.
I’ve now been in Argentina for more than 9 1/2 months and I’m loving every second. It truly feels like home to me, from a wonderful family that matches my crazy to some very close friends. The school year recently ended and I’ve had some more spare time to do activities and get to know Argentina even better.
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Buenos Aires looks incredible from your camera lenses, Sarah.It is such a beautiful city with amazing buildings who speak phenomenal stories.
Thank you! I loved Buenos Aires, it was one of my favourite cities that I’ve been to so far.
Your beautiful pictures reminded me about Buenos Aires. It’s been over 10 years since we’ve been there and I still can’t get over this great city. I’d love to go back for more. It’s a great opportunity to live there for a while.
You should, it’s absolutely stunning. I hope to return many more times in the future.
God these are amazing! The very definition of beauty was sprung from these images!
Why thank you kindly good sir :’D
All the photos are wonderful. I love the archway one the most I’m thinking. It’s so hard to choose.
My personal favourite is the close-up of the bon o bons but I think I have a bias for the food.
WOW – one amazing photo after another – I would say I love the close-up shots the best, but your scenic shots are truly beautiful, too. You have such an amazing eye and way of capturing things “on film”! Thanks for sharing these!
She comes from talented extended family 🙂
This has been a wonderful opportunity for you, even though you’d already seen a lot of the world. Touring is not the same as actually living somewhere. This will always be part of you. You will also have quite a photo collection. I’ll bet you will have mixed feelings when it’s time to return home.
This has definitely become a part of me in many more ways than one. I’ll never forget the experience.
Such beautiful and professional shots, Sarah! I’m impressed by how clean everything looks. I’ve never seen anything like that passionfruit flower. It almost looks like a cartoon! lol
That passion flower took me by surprise too. I hope I get to see one next year when I go to Argentina.