I've been told that Buenos Aires is similar to Paris - is this true?

Question

Is it flat or hilly? How's the architecture? What is there to see and do? How's the food?

Thanks

Answer 1

well...its hard to say, of course we re talking of latinamerica, so there s a big difference with france. how ever, its true that Buenos Aires has had a LOT of influence from Europe, and specialy from french architecture. i think ppl usually compare them is because among all latin america, buenos aires is the most "european" city in terms of culture, due to the big amount of french, italian, spanish, etc inmigrants. SOME neighbourhoods actually look a lot like Paris, or any other european city.

there are many things to see and do, tours around the city, great museams of both national and international artists, an excellent nightlife with a large variety of clubs, bars, pubs, theathers, restaurants. i would recommend Puerto Madero, Costanera, Recoleta, Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood and maybe San Telmo (if u re a tango fan)

regarding the food, i totally recommend it. buenos aires has great gastronomy. the food is fesh and delicious. if u go there u cant miss the "asado" (sort of a barbacue) at a parrilla. apart from that, there area lot of gourmet restaurants that are breathtaking. and remember, everything is quite inexpensive for someone from northamerica/europe.

Answer 2

No, it is not true! As for the other points you have mentioned, seeing is believing!

Answer 3

I don't know if comparing to Paris is 100% accurate, that's its very European yes.

I guess a lot depends on what you're looking at, architecture, culture, environment, etc.  I think it would be just as similar to Milan and Lyon.