Places alessandralee Wants to Go

A pocket of serenity in hectic Buenos Aires, complete with a peaceful courtyard and massive library.

Trash-filled shrines to an unofficial saint known for her endless breast milk dot the highways of Argentina.

An intriguing antique iron Ferris wheel that most locals are sure was designed by Gustave Eiffel.

The house of a former Argentinian president stands protected within a large glass case.

Are they the remains of a fallen hotel, or the final stronghold for escaped Nazis?

This plaza at the end of the world teems with monumental tributes to a problematic history, and laser discs.

A mysterious architectural gem in one of the most elegant areas of Buenos Aires.

A memorial to the victims of Argentina's "Dirty War."

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

Crumbling crypts and overgrown graves rise just out of arm's reach in this forgotten Buenos Aires graveyard.

One man's quest to collect artifacts from every aspect of human life has resulted in this eclectic Argentinian museum.

The clients of these mysterious hand-crafted funeral cars took their last ride in style.

This Argentinian hedge maze is an intricate tribute to a famous surrealist author.

A vibrant street away from the typical tourist track, lined with colorful, mosaic-covered houses.

This beautiful fountain was sculpted by a female artist who was ahead of her time.

This glacier interpretation center houses the world’s only bar made completely from glacial ice.

A vast necropolis where you'll find the elaborate mausoleums of Argentinian tango stars.

A small but industrious mining operation that allows visitors to touch precious gems while they are still in the rock.

Mysterious and ancient carved standing stones.

A brightly colored natural bridge formed by mineral-rich hot springs high up in the Andes.

Mineral springs believed to hold therapeutic properties draw in visitors from all over.

Visit this odd display of indigenous style in Argentine wine country.

This giant power line tower is a robot that can express its moods in neon.

105-foot wide giant metallic flower blooms anew every day in the heart of Buenos Aires.