Buenos Aires hostels - Argentina - Hostelling International

Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent. Much of the city's architecture is characterized by its eclectic nature, with elements resembling Barcelona, Paris and Madrid, even Italian and French influences. Tango music was born in the suburbs of Buenos Aires but now consists of a variety of styles that developed in different regions and other locations around the world.