21 reasons why you should book a trip to Buenos Aires

With its wide, European-style boulevards, incredible food, raucous nightlife, Buenos Aires is a city unlike any other. Spend a few days in the Argentine capital, and you'll understand why it's called "the Paris of South America."

Here are 21 reasons to make Buenos Aires your next vacation destination.

1. It's not uncommon to run into an impromptu tango show on the street. And most pros are happy to take a newbie for a spin.

2. The cemeteries are like sculpture gardens. Stroll past ornate mausoleums at Recoleta Cemetery, where Evita and other famous Argentines are laid to rest.

3. You can cross the world's widest avenue. Avenida 9 de Julio has seven lanes in each direction.