Article: South America: Buenos Aires THE BEST OFIt's home to the world's sexiest dance. And the locals' appetite for meat would make a veggie shudder. Aoife O'Riordain reports

November is a great time to visit Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina and one of South America's most cosmopolitan cities. Summer is fast approaching and the jacarandas in the city parks are in bloom. The Argentine polo season is in full swing, culminating in the Argentine Open Championship, the highlight of the world's polo- playing calendar, which is held in the centre of the city at the Campo di Polo from 20 November to 11 December.

Best hotel

There are several luxurious options in Buenos Aires, but none is held in quite the same esteem as The Alvear Palace Hotel, Avenida Alvear 1891 (00 54 11 4808 2100; www.alvearpalace. com). Situated in the heart of the smart Recoleta district, it has ...

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