Forget Evita's theme song: Argentina isn't doing much crying these days. The colorful capital city of Buenos Aires, home of the tango and a flourishing modern art scene, not to mention a whole lot of beautiful people, has never been so alive. True, the economic crash of 2001 has caused financial anxiety for many ports in recent years. But the fiery, intellectual Argentines are surviving the hardship, and from a traveler's perspective, the city is a cultural playground with a very reasonable admission price. Rich history, sensuous music, high fashion, valuable antiques, juicy steaks, fine local wines, and blazing sunshine - visitors won't have to stay in Buenos Aires for long to discover why the locals are so passionate about their hometown.
