22 Jul - 3 Aug 2010 (annual) La Rural
Argentina's gauchos take over La Rural for the yearly International Rural Exhibition, where the finest cattle are paraded, classified and auctioned off. Watch horse jumping, buy traditional arts and crafts from the countryside and see 19th-century horse carts. More
Apr - May 2011 (annual) La Rural
More than a million bibliophiles and publishing professionals head to La Rural exhibition complex for the annual Buenos Aires Book Fair. Buy literature in all languages, attend debates, book signings or workshops. There are educational activities for children too. More
30 Oct - 2 Nov 2010 (annual) La Rural
Tourism representatives, organisations and others related to travel and tourism worldwide pile into La Rural exhibition centre in Buenos Aires for the annual Latin America International Tourism Trade Fair. The general public are welcome at the weekend. More
18 - 21 Nov 2010 (annual) Recoleta Cultural Centre
The MATbaires Festival cleverly tackles the gulf between science and daily life with fun games, dance, art, music, film and theatre at the Recoleta Cultural Centre every year. Rack your brains over solo and group strategy games indoors and outdoors. More
Daily; not Sat Casa Rosada
The President of Argentina's workplace and the scene of many momentous events in the country's history, the pink Casa Rosada presides over the central Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires. Eva Peron famously addressed her adoring crowds from the balcony. More
Daily Biblioteca Nacional
The Argentinian National Library in Palermo, Buenos Aires, is the spiritual home of Jorge Luis Borges, philosopher, writer, scholar and a key figure of South America's literati. A good mix of exhibitions, conferences and workshops are held here. More