Argentinian capital named top tourism city

Buenos Aires will be one of the best cities to visit during 2009, according to a leading travel guide.

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guides series has included the Argentinian capital in its Top 10 Cites for 2009 list, meaning property investors in the country could be in line for a substantial boost when tourism levels increase.

Buenos Aires features alongside other major destinations such as Cape Town, Copenhagen and Washington DC, while the ancient Moroccan city of Fez is also named in the list.

An Associated Press writer visiting Buenos Aires recently described it as "a cosmopolitan city best experienced through its monumental passions".

These include tango, football and the city's "vibrant cafe culture" which has produced hundreds of lively restaurants and nightspots.

The writer also described Buenos Aires as "a bargain" compared to large cities in Europe and elsewhere, with many of its cultural attractions benefitting from government subsidies.

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