The Origin of the Pasajes The streets of Buenos Aires are dotted with pasajes (passages) that disrupt the monotony of the city's grid plan. The first passages served a specific purpose: to address the housing crisis caused by the yellow fever epidemic of 1871. At that time, the well-to-do families fleeing the pest-stricken southern neighbourhoods… Continue reading Explore Buenos Aires With Me: Pasaje Rivarola
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