Parque de la Memoria - Monumento a las Víctimas del Terrorismo de Estado — Attraction in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

This park is at the same time very relaxing and absolutely bone chilling terrifying. Relaxing because it is a great place where to take a leisurely stroll, take in the views of the Rio de la Plata river, have a picnic on the expansive grass lawns. Terrifying because it is also a monument to the memory of the over 30.000 people fallen during the 7 years of Argentina's dictatorship and state terrorism. You can find seemingly endless walls with the names of those who perished written on them (a similar concept to the wall at the Vietnam memorial in Washington DC, USA) and a series of monuments and statues to remember this awful period in Argentina's recent history. Unfortunately there is very little explanation of what you are seeing, but you can find some info on the artwork and most is very suggestive anyway. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you are unfamiliar with Argentina's period going from 1976 to 1983 as this will make an impression on you, spurring you to learn...

It’s usually worth visiting the water front in any city. This is not be the best place to do so in Bueno Aires… since this area is pretty empty and they close very early leaving you rather stranded in an empty and boring part of the city. Because of this, it seems great for walking a dog, but I wouldn’t say it’s worth a visit otherwise. The monuments are sprinkled around and while the view of the waterfront is nice (a difficult view to find in the city) I wouldn’t say the park...

A day in paradise.

Open spaces in front of the big lake (Mar de la Plata).

Near the coast you can listen the waves smashing against the stones.

It's a delightful place to share a few hours stay with your family, friends or with your special person.

And is necessary to highlight than the weather can ruin your stay in this beautiful and amazing place. So, be careful, use your weather apps trying to avoid a...