When we began exploring Buenos Aires via the internet, to plan our first visit, we received one clear impression: The Recoleta is the place to stay. We ended up staying in a hotel there and it was very nice, but were advised by the manager that if we wanted to get a sense of the real Buenos Aires, it's history and it's future, not to mention restaurant prices that are half or less than what they charge in the Recoleta, we should head for the Palermo neighborhood. We followed his advice and we were instantly smitten. In a matter of days we cancelled our following week of reservations in Chile so we could spend more time exploring Palermo. Within a week, much to our own surprise, we submitted an offer to purchase a townhouse. After some negotiation, the offer was accepted and we found ourselves owning what we now call CASA PALERMO. We found that Palermo is "where it's happening." It beautiful and old and it's modern and hip; it's with it and it's cool. It's everything that Buenos Aires has to offer. Despite it's international standing and sophistication, and it's deserved reputation as the "Paris of the South," Buenos Aires is a city of intimate neighborhoods. To stay downtown (Microcentro) or in Recoleta is to miss the real dynamic and soul of this great city. Palermo is centrally located, so exploring the rest of Buenos Aires is easy. "A picture is worth a thousand words." Following is small sample of Palermo, visually explaining "why stay in Palermo."