Buenos Aires (i.e. mayor) in 1996; previously, the mayor was directly appointed by the President of the Republic. Buenos Aires is considered an 'alpha city' by the study GaWC5. Buenos Aires' quality of life was ranked 91st in the world, being one of the best in Latin America in 2018. It is the most visited city in South America, and the second-most visited city of Latin America (behind Mexico City). Buenos Aires is a top tourist destination, and is known for its preserved Eclectic European architecture and rich cultural life. Buenos Aires held the 1st Pan American Games in 1951 as well
Buenos Aires Carnival and the Avenida de Mayo show returned in 2006. Starting in 2012, Carnival dates are considered public holidays. Buenos Aires Carnival The Buenos Aires Carnival ( or "Corso de Buenos Aires") is an annual event that takes place during the Carnival festivities, usually at the end of February, on the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The two-day event features murga parades, colourful costumes, water bombs and many other amusement activities. During the 20th century, the "Carnavales" at "Avenida de Mayo" (de Mayo Avenue) were very popular, but they were discontinued first during the military government of the 1970s, and then