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Capital Federal
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and its largest city and port. It is located on the southern shore of the RÃo de la Plata (also known as the River Plate), on the southeastern coast of the American continent.
Strongly influenced by European culture, Buenos Aires is sometimes referred to as the "Paris of South America".
After the internal conflicts of the 19th century, Buenos Aires was federalised and removed from Buenos Aires Province in 1880; its city limits were enlarged to include the former towns of Belgrano and Flores; both are now neighbourhoods in the city.
Names
Buenos Aires (Fair Winds, ) was originally called Ciudad de la SantÃsima Trinidad y Puerto de Santa MarÃa del Buen Aire, "City of the Most Holy Trinity and Port of Saint Mary of the Fair Wind".
The city name was chosen by the chaplain of Mendoza's expedition (see History, below), who was a devout follower of the Virgine de Bonaria ("Our Lady of the Fair Winds") of Cagliari, Sardinia.
Argentines sometimes refer to the city as Capital Federal to differentiate the city from the province of the same name. In the 1994 constitution, the city was given autonomy, hence its formal name: Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.
The abbreviations Bs. As. and Baires are sometimes used, the first one mostly in writing and the second one in everyday speech. The city is sometimes called La Reina del Plata, that is, "The Queen of the Plata" (a reference to the Plata river basin).
History
Spanish seaman Juan DÃaz de SolÃs was the first European to reach the RÃo de la Plata, in 1516, but his expedition was cut short by an attack in which he was killed by the native Charrúa or Guaranà tribe, on today's Uruguay.
The city was first established as Ciudad de Nuestra Señora Santa MarÃa del Buen Ayre Industrial workers of the Greater Buenos Aires industrial belt have been Peronism's main support base ever since, and Plaza de Mayo became the site for demonstrations and many of the country's political events.
On June 16 1955, a splinter faction of the navy bombed the Plaza de Mayo area, killing 364 civilians (see Bombing of Plaza de Mayo). This was the only time the city was attacked from the air. This event was followed by a military uprising that would depose President Perón three months later (see Revolución Libertadora).
In the 1970s, the city suffered from the fighting between left-wing revolutionary movements (Montoneros, E.R.P. and F.A.R.) and right-wing paramilitary group Triple A, supported by Isabel Perón, who became president of Argentina in 1974, after Juan Perón's death.
The military coup of 1976, led by Jorge Rafael Videla, only escalated this conflict; the "Dirty War" produced between 10,000 and 30,000 desaparecidos, people kidnapped and killed by the military during the years of the junta. The silent marches of their mothers (Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo) are a well-known image of Argentine suffering during those times.
The city was visited by Pope John Paul II twice: in...
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Hotels in Capital Federal
 | NH City & Tower  |
Score 7.7 from 10 reviews | | Bolivar 160 |  |
| We define our restaurant as very functional. We serve a modern Spanish cuisine and have various executive menus, which we offer. They are perfect for pleasing the palate of those who need a break from work. The products prepared at NH City Buenos Aires are fresh and of top quality. We update our menus periodically so that our customers will always be surprised, and always have a reason to come back to us. Our staff have an outstanding service vocation and we guarantee that with us, you will have a quality time. The restaurant has disabled facilities, monitored parking places are available for our clients, capacity to serve up to 80 people at a time, and any type of credit card is accepted. Our cuisine, offers a pleasant route through the typical regional and International specialties in a unique atmosphere. You can enjoy your dinner with the best wines from all over the world. Our most popular dish is grilled Pollack with a fine garlic cream and boiled potatoes. ... more | | |
 | Ultra Hotel  |
Score 6.5 from 2 reviews | | Gorriti 4929 |  |
| The sophisticated Ultra Hotel combines classical and modern style in a great location in Palermo Soho neighborhood, a paradise in Buenos Aires for designers.
Within a short walk, you will find many gastronomic options. The zoo, Botanical Gardens, polo field and the shopping area of the Santa Fe Avenue are also within walking distance.
The Ultra Hotel offers exclusively furnished rooms and suites, which are equipped with free internet access, design furniture and luxurious amenities.
After an eventful day in Buenos Aires, you can chill in the hotel's library or go up to the terrace and relax by the rooftop pool.
The bistro is another good spot to unwind while savoring Argentinean specialties and the country's renowned wine. ... more | | |
 | Posta De Piedras  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Piedras 906 |  |
| Posta de Piedras offers spacious and luminous duplex apartments, large windows offer an impressive view of the traditional San Telmo neighborhood and its five centuries of history.
We offer all the comforts of home during you stay here in Buenos Aires. Our modern building was just completed and is located in the most historic part of the city.
The apartments are designed for travelers that are looking for a comfortable stay in the city. ... more | | |
 | Jam Suites Boutique Hotel  |
Score 7.55 from 20 reviews | | Malabia 1442 |  |
| Located in the heart of the Palermo Soho district, the 3-star Jam Suites Boutique Hotel offers a warm environment with plenty of natural light, a garden and exclusive suites.
In addition, the hotel offers free wireless internet connection and personal service provided by its knowledgeable staff. ... more | | |
 | Complejo Tango Boutique Hotel  |
Score 8.075 from 25 reviews | | Avenida Belgrano 2608 |  |
| Designed to meet international gourmet’s demands, our menu features a number of musts for those visiting Buenos Aires and among them, our list of local wines has pride of place. ... more | | |
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