Buenos Aires

Enjoy the 'Paris of the South' as its own energetic residents do. Visit palatial landmarks in Congreso, cobbled lanes in colorful La Boca, and street fairs and tangueria dance clubs in San Telmo. Whether you're toting briefcase or backpack, this guidebook puts South America's most sophisticated city within your reach. -- accommodations listings from budget hospedajes to luxury hotels -- dining options from elegant riverside parrilla steakhouses to take-away slices of fugazza -- a survey of the city's diverse cafes -- extensive Spanish language section including lunfardo slang -- expanded coverage of trendy Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires' newest borough -- advice on where to rent bikes, pick up gaucho clothes or pay respects to Eva Peron -- easy excursions to the Delta del Parana and Montevideo, Uruguay -- 18 pages of color photos and 30 pages of color city maps