First trip or not, getting to know Buenos Aires involves more than well known attractions, hotels, restaurants, although that is important information, but also history, culture and insider knowledge. You'll find maps, nightlife, shopping, people watching, safety advice and a tremendous amount of good information about the capital of Argentina in these books, available from Amazon.com. Be aware that things change. Businesses get better or worse, change names, quality of service or disappear.
by by Cathy Runciman: "The Time Out guide is by far the most comprehensive, most up-to-date, and hippest guide I found. In particular, I find the restaurant descriptions and reviews to be very much on-the-money. What's more is that the size and shape of this guide make it much more convenient to carry with you as you explore this gorgeous city. Make sure to get the most current edition of the book!"
by Michael Luongo: "Insider tips on getting the best out of Buenos Aires' outstanding shopping, restaurants, nightlife & tango halls. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions."
by by Edward Shaw, Reto Guntli (Photographer): "A fine book on Buenos Aires. At Home in Buenos Aires features artists, expatriates, and a cast of very interesting Porteño's and the houses they live in. The photographs are superb, the text well written. I read this book prior to visiting Buenos Aries and the book enhanced the visit. The book is a love affair with the city, its people, its history and its architecture. Don't leave home without it. Five stars."
by Wayne Bernhardson: "Packed with recommendations for accommodations, restaurants, culture and the arts, as well as broader excursions to Montevideo, Colonia, and the Atlantic beach resort of Punta del Este, Moon Handbooks Buenos Aires is a complete resource to exploring this fascinating world capitol."
by de Dios Editores, Julian de Dios: Buenos Aires as the porteños, see it with "an index of streets, subway map (web site, phone numbers, hours of operation), index to locate subway stations and train stations. Also locates points of interest, museums, sports arenas, airport terminals, theaters, parks & plazas, hospitals, convention centers, police stations. Includes list of emergency phone numbers."
by Gonzalo Monterroso: "Tbook for the visitor to recall or share the city's attractions with friends or relatives who have not been to this European city on the banks of the River Plate. Gonzalo Monterroso's texts set the postcards in their epoch and help us to understand Porteños, the natives of Buenos Aires. In a pleasing style, with many a wink and hint at secrets known only to the initiated, the text nicely complements the illustrations."
by Danny Palmerlee, Thomas Kohnstamm: Attractions, sightseeing, restaurants, language, places to stay--the information Lonely Planet is known for.
