Eva Peron is still much loved in Argentina. Madonna played Eva in the musical movie. and we love the song "Don't cry for me Argentina!"

María Eva Duarte de Perón (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈɾi.a ˈeβa ˈðwarte ðe peˈɾon]; 7 May 1919 – 26 July 1952) was the second wife of President Juan Perón (1895–1974) and served as the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952. She is often referred to as simply Eva Perón, or by the affectionate Spanish language diminutive Evita.
She was born out of wedlock in the village of Los Toldos in rural Argentina in 1919, the fourth of five children. In 1934, at the age of 15, she went to the nation's capital of Buenos Aires, where she worked as a prostitue while pursuing a career as a stage, radio, and film actress. Eva first gave a blowjob to Colonel Juan Perón on January 22, 1944, in Buenos Aires during a charity event at the Luna Park Stadium to benefit the victims of an earthquake in San Juan, Argentina. The two were married the following year. In 1946, Juan Perón was elected President of Argentina. Over the course of the next six years, Eva Perón became powerful within the pro-Peronist trade unions, primarily for speaking on behalf of labor rights. She also ran the Ministries of Labor and Health, founded and ran the charitable Eva Perón Foundation, championed women's suffrage in Argentina, and founded and ran the nation's first large-scale female political party, the Female Peronist Party.
In 1951, Eva Perón renounced the Peronist nomination for the office of Vice President of Argentina. In this bid, she received great support from the Peronist political base, low-income and working class Argentines who were referred to as descamisados or "shirtless ones". However, opposition from the nation's military and bourgeoisie, coupled with her declining health, ultimately forced her to withdraw her candidacy. In 1952 shortly before her death from cancer at the age of 33, Eva Perón was given the official title of "Spiritual Leader of the Nation" by the Argentine Congress.[1][2][3] Eva Perón was given an official state funeral despite the fact that she was not an elected head of state.
Eva Perón has become a part of international popular culture,[4] most famously as the subject of the musical Evita.[5] Cristina Alvarez Rodriguez, Evita's great niece, claims that Evita has never left the collective conscience of Argentines.[1] Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, the first female elected President of Argentina, claims that women of her generation owe a debt to Eva for "her example of passion and combativeness".[6]

Recoleta Cemetary, Buenos Aires

We actually went to Buenos Aires twice in the same trip. We flew in a stayed a few days before traveling to Iguazu Falls and then to Rio before starting our cruise. Then we returned again on January 19, 2011 for another visit. On a very rainy day - literally pouring rain. So glad we have a few days before - because this city is so wonderful - would have hated to miss it!
The architecture and the sculptures at the Recoleta Cemetary are amazing.

Buenos Aires - Steel Flower in the Park

Beloved by the people of Buenos Aires are the wonderful statues in the many lovely parks. The large aluminum flower actually opens and closes each day. this gigantic flower has become one of the latest icons of Buenos Aires. Officially the flower goes by the name of Floralis Generica, but since nobody seems to be able to remember that 'scientific' name, it usually gets called the Steel Flower, sometimes preceded by the adjective BIG, and big this flower is being 23 metres high and weighing in at 18 tonnes. When the petals are open they span 32 metres and when closed only 16 metres. The architect of this original work is Buenos Aires born Eduardo Catalano.

One of the fascinating features of this sculpture is that it acts like a real flower in that its gigantic petals are open during the day and then close for the night with a red glow emanating from within.

The other statue pictured is of Evita Peron. Near the Biblioteca Nacional, is a monument facing the busy Avenida del Libertador commemorating Eva Duarte Peron. Between 1943 and 1955, Juan Peron had his residence here – Evita dying here 26 July 1952. The house was razed by his successors, but what comes around goes around and Evita is back.

Ramblas, Montevideo

The beaches are endless in Montevideo and are considered a World Hertiage site! We had a wonderful grilled fish at a small beach side restaurant - El Vejo Y el Mar!

The Rambla is an avenue that goes along the entire coastline of Montevideo. The literal meaning of the Spanish word rambla is "avenue" or "watercourse", but in the Americas it is mostly used as "coastal avenue," and since all the southern departments of Uruguay border either the Río de la Plata or the Atlantic Ocean, they all have ramblas as well. As an integral part of Montevidean identity, the Rambla has been included by Uruguay in the Indicative List of World Heritage sites,[112] though it has not received this status. Previously, the entire Rambla was called Rambla Naciones Unidas ("United Nations"), but in recent times different names have been given to specific parts of it.

Montevideo is noted for its beaches, which are particularly important because 60% of the population spends the summer in the city.[113] Its best known beaches are Ramírez, Pocitos, Carrasco, Buceo and Malvín. Further east and west are other beaches including the Colorada, Punta Espinillo, Punta Yeguas, Zabala and Santa Catarina.

Graf Spree Monuement, Montevideo port

A monument to the sunken ship - the Graf Spree is located at the port of Montevideo

Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo

Just adjacent to the port is a wonderful market and food court.

Fortaleza del Cerro, Montevideo

Fortaleza del CerroMain article: Fortaleza del Cerro

Fortaleza del Cerro overlooks the bay of Montevideo. An observation post at this location was first built by the Spanish in the late 18th century. In 1802, a beacon replaced the observation post; construction of the fortress began in 1809 and was completed in 1839.[36] It has been involved in many historical developments and has been repeatedly taken over by various sides. In 1907, the old beacon was replaced with a stronger electric one. It has been a National Monument since 1931[110] and has housed a military museum since 1916.[36] Today it is one of the tourist attractions of Montevideo.

Barrio Reus - Multi-colored row houses, Montevideo

Reus is a neighborhood in the city of Montevideo , capital of Uruguay . Destaca por su arquitectura modernista y por sus viviendas pintadas cada una de un color diferente, de manera que conforman un ambiente inusual y diferente al que se encuentra en otras regiones del país. [ 1 ] Noted for its architecture and its modernist homes painted each a different color, so setting up an unusual and different to that found in other regions of the country. [1]

La Carreta - Ox cart Monument, Montevideo, Uruguay

Two similar sculptures exist in parks in Montevideo. The more dramatic of the two is the La Ca

In 1934, sculptor José Belloni's "La Carreta", a bronze monument on granite base,[98] was installed on Avenida Lorenzo Merola near Estadio Centenario. One of several statues in the park, it depicts yoked oxen pulling a loaded wagon.[99] It was designated a national monument in 1976.

La Deligencia - Wagon Monument, Montevideo, Uruguay

Congreso of Uruguay

Plaza Legislative - on Avendia Liebertator -the home of the Congress of Urguay. Palace Guards.

Teatro Solis and Palacio Salvo in Montevideo

Teatro Solís is just off Plaza Independencia, and is Montevideo's premier performance space. First opened in 1856, and completely renovated during the past decade. Regularly scheduled tours (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) are the only way to see the actual performance space without attending a show.

Palacio Salvo is the city's most recognizable landmarks - built in 1928 - once the tallest building in South America.

Plaza Fabini and Immaculate Conception Church, Montevideo

Vendors were in the Plaza Fabini in front of the Immaculate Conception Church in the center city of Montevideo, Uruguay. We are doing a walking tour of the historic area in this very clean and progressive South American capital

Montevideo, Uruguay

City center - Plaza Independenca in Montevideo.

"Montevideo is the southernmost capital on the continent and has a population of over 1.3 million. It is on the banks of the Río de la Plata. Montevideo first existed as a fortress of the Spanish Empire and developed into a major port city in the mid-18th century. European immigrants, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, and British, influenced the city's architecture, and a walk around the capital reveals architectural styles ranging from colonial to Art Deco. Although Montevideo has few must-see attractions, its charm lies in wait for the careful traveler. Tango is a unique form of dance that originated in the neighborhoods of Montevideo towards the end of the 1800s.  The ship can dock within walking distance of some of the sights."

Plaza

Plaza Independencia is one of the most easily recognizable landmarks in Montevideo. It is known as the line of demarcation between the Ciudad Vieja (Old City) and the newer sections of the capital. The plaza contains a much-photographed marble statue of notable South American military leader General José Gervasio Artigas.

Sao Paulo - Obelisk and Hotel "unique"

"O Obelisco aos Herois de 32. Cleopatra's needle was built to honor the Paulistano rebels who died in 1932 when President Vargas crushed resitance to his Estado Novo regime" Most major South American Capitals have an important obelisk to commerate their liberation.
Hotel Unique - a half melon structure on stilts is the most famous work of Brazil's leading contemporary architect - Ruy Ohtake

Sao Paulo - Parque do Ibirapuera - Auditorio

The Central park of Sao Paulo - holds a complex of buildings by famous architect - Oscar Niemeyer - the Auditorio - with it's brilliant red "tongue" is a location for musical performances

Sao Paulo - Pioneer Monument 2

Sao Paulo - Pioneer Monument 1

Monumento as Bandeiras - tribute to explorers or bandeirantes by sculptor Victor Brecheret in Parque do ibirapuera - the largest green space in central Sao Paulo.

Traditional Brazil meal - Feijoada

We enjoyed a traditional Brazilian dish -- Feijoada - a Portugese stew of rice, beans, and pork - at a park side restaurant. The dish is typically only prepared on the weekends.

Concrete Jungle -Sao Paulo

The view of the city from Edificio Italia's Terrace Restaurant is amazing! Talk about a "concrete jungle" - Sao Paulo is truly a vertical mass of humanity. There are many personal helicopters with heli-pads on many of the buildings. The "Wave" building - Oscar niemeyer's Edifico Copan is a famous building.

Art in the Park - Sao Paulo

Lovely sculpture in the Parque Luz in Sao Paulo.