Buenos Aires - Bridget Gleeson

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Buenos Aires Encounteris your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Tango with the locals at a milonga, honor the departed at the Recoleta Cemetery, or catch futbol fever at La Bombonera; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Buenos Aires and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Buenos Aires Encounter:

• Full-colormaps and images throughout
• Highlightsand itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential infoat your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviewsfor all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

• Free, convenient pull-outBuenos Aires map(included in print version), plus over 11 color neighborhood maps
• User-friendly layoutwith helpful icons, and organized by neighborhoods to help you determine the best spots to spend your time
• Coverageof Microcentro, Puerto Madero, Congreso & Tribunales, Retiro, San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta & Barrio Norte, Palmero, Palmero Viejo, Las Canitas & Belgrano, and more

The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Buenos Aires Encounteris a handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance to travelers who seek only the can't-miss experiences. Colorful and easy-to-use, this neighborhood-focused guide includes unique local recommendations to maximize your quick trip experience.

• Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all of Buenos Aires' neighborhoods? Check outLonely Planet's Buenos Airesguide.
• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Argentinaguide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.

Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Bridget Gleeson.

About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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