BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

Buenos Aries boasts one of the liveliest cultural scenes in the world. The number of theatrical and musical performances that run each week rivals those of any European city. Its stately Kirchner Cultural Center alone features a con-cert hall, five auditoriums, eighteen even halls, and forty gallery spaces. And the internationally renowned opera house, the Colon Theater, hosts some of the world’s most highly recognized symphony orchestras and choruses, as well as art exhibits presenting numerous disciplines from museums across the city. Even the natural world is on display at the city’s lush Botanical Garden. Some-times called the “City of Books,” Buenos Aires is also home to hundreds of book stores and libraries.

The Buenos Aries population is 4 million in the city with another 12 million in the outskirts. 35% of the population is below the poverty level.

Downtown Buenos Aires in background.

Paraná Delta & River Cruise

We traded the hectic rhythm of city life in Buenos Aires for the tranquility and nature of the Paraná Delta. Located just north of Argentina’s capital, this idyllic stretch of small islands and canals is one of the world’s largest deltas, and has been a popular destination for nature-loving city dwellers for more than a cent-ury. We set off by motor coach for the delta, briefly stopping in the affluent town of San Isidro, known for its tourist market and neo-Gothic cathedral. Upon arrival in Tigre—gateway to the vast delta—we boarded a typical island boat to cruise the green labyrinth of channels and streams. We enjoyed views of the beautiful riverside villas that dot the tiny islands, some built on stilts over the water and accessible only by boat. We saw the Victorian docks that lead to charming English gardens, and the rowing and boating clubs lining the waterways, before returning to shore and our ship.

Window washers; no thanks!

70,000 seat "football" stadium.

Domingo de Acassuso (1658–1727) was a Spanish politician and military man, who served as mayor of Buenos Aires in 1716. He was the founder of the city of San Isidro (Buenos Aires Province). He was born in Zalla, province of Biscay, the son of Domingo de Acassuso and María de los Terreros. In Buenos Aires he was married to Teresa de Pessoa, daughter of Alejo de Pessoa and Juana Gómez, belonging to Creole families of Portuguese and African roots. His house was located in the vicinity of the Real Asiento de Inglaterra, an English factory belonging to South Sea Company.

Established in Buenos Aires fulfilled various political and military roles, including treasurer and accountant, and the vice-mayor of the city. He was also involved in the works of the Church of San Nicolás de Bari.

The Club Atlético Acassuso was founded in honor of Domingo de Acassuso. His family was linked to the family of Domingo Pelliza, a politician and military man, born in La Spezia region of Liguria, Italy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domingo_de_Acassuso