Buenos Aires has a metropolitan area population of over 12 million people, making it one of the largest cities in the world.
It is undoubtedly one of the busiest and most elegant cities in South America and many consider it to be one of the most
important cities in all of Latin America. Buenos Aires has sprung forth into the industrial and technological ages - with
modern buildings and a continually evolving cityscape, yet it also keeps in touch with its historic past. Each neighborhood
has its own unique feel and attractions, and many areas boast beautiful architecture from different periods in the history
of this amazing city. As a metropolitan city, the population of Buenos Aires is highly literate and educated. In addition,
Buenos Aires is a cultural center for all of South America, boasting great theaters, museums, restaurants, nightlife and
institutions of higher learning.
The weather in Buenos Aires is quite humid
and has a cycle of seasons similar to New York City but a winter that is much milder. This is in part because of its location
at lower latitude and in part because of the warming effect of the South Atlantic Ocean. In fact, winters are so mild that frost
is very rare, and snow is almost unheard of. The last recorded snowfall was in 1918! Transportation in Buenos Aires is very
efficient and inexpensive, and overall, Buenos Aires is a very safe city to visit and travel around.
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