A ranking was made with the 37 best cities to live and visit: What was Buenos Aires like? | the Chronicle

It is known that ranikngs are very popular with people and that is why the British magazine Free time, decided to make one with the 37 best cities in the world to live in and visit. Of course, the first question that arises is How was Buenos Aires?

The modus operandi was simple, surveyed 27,000 readers around the world to develop this study, called “Dead time index” and which brings together those who have best adapted to the pandemic and who offer the best prospects for the future.

Despite all the damage caused by the coronavirus and its subsequent quarantines, according to the magazine, some cities have stood out. “Our cities have adapted. Communities have come together like never before. We fought to help our businesses survive. And somehow, we even found ways to have fun. pointed out Time Out.

Some previous findings and curiosities, for example, the most represented country was the United States, with six places. In addition, the continent more “popular” It was Europe, with 15 notable cities and Latin America has 0 places in the top ten, but with 3 in the overall table. Now, the time has come to make it to the Top 10:

1- San Francisco

“The city of gold” at the top of this ranking and in terms of pandemic, although it has “One of the strictest responses to covid in the United States”, not that it affected the community spirit. In addition, they emphasized which “allows you to eat in the open air all year round” and there “the neighbors came together to take care of each other thanks to powerful networks of mutual aid, and a genius even had the idea of ​​suspending the cultivation leaven to the trees to help all bakers “, come out.

2-Amsterdam

The capital of the Netherlands used the time of the pandemic “wisely”, in terms of social and cultural life, since take the opportunity to “put an end to the smoking cafes, brothels and the debauchery of drunkards who have so ruined its historic center. “

“During the running of the bulls last year, the city aimed to consolidate its status as a modern and environmentally conscious metropolis. Apparently the strategy worked, “ the magazine expressed.

3-Manchester

Closing the podium appears this city in the north-east of England, because “It is, after all, the home of Factory Records, The Fall series and rock band The Smiths, and in 2021 companies like Manchester International Festival (MIF) and Grayson’s Art Club continued to show that this city is truly impressive when it comes to important and eye-catching cultural events “, clearly marked Time Out.

“This city has the reputation of knowing how to have fun, and We were not surprised that it was voted the best in “nightlife”, ‘creativity’, ‘community spirit’, ‘kindness’ and ‘getting to know your neighbors’ “, they added.

4-Copenhagen

The Danish capital was chosen as the “More sustainable” of all and the second “greener”. For their part, 66% of those questioned say that here you can “relax”.

5-New-York

The Big Apple has been praised for its Open Restaurants and Key to NYC initiatives. “Thanks in large part to this iconic ‘can do’ attitude, New York has found creative solutions to change health precautions, and now the streets are crowded again,” indicated the publication.

As if that wasn’t enough, he has been described as the city more “exciting” of the world and won the silver medal in the “discover new things” category.

6- Montreal

Although English and French are spoken here, residents have shown enormous “community spirit”, Underline.

“Our city may be in a perpetual state of construction, with seemingly endless protests, freezing winters and hot summers too, but at least we’re together “,wrote JP Karwacki, from Time Out Montreal.

7- Prague

We are returning to Europe with the Cité d’Or for its “Dazzling beauty”

“The gradual reopening of Prague presented incredible opportunities for simple pleasures unthinkable in pre-pandemic Prague: having the Charles Bridge almost to yourself, the audible chirping of birds in the old town square, a contemplative morning coffee in a deserted street “, come out.

8- Tel Aviv

The highlight was the speed of the vaccination plan and the way they used technology to quickly press the button “Restore”.

“After the closures, Israel led the vaccination race, and soon after, residents came back to drink cappuccinos in cafes and do yoga on the beach,” said the study and added that for 81% of those surveyed, it is very “amusing”.

9- Porto

“While most of the bars were closed, Porto was a cultural oasis concerts, drag shows, screenings, exhibitions, humor and poetry evenings, with a good pizza and a craft beer “, Downtime guaranteed.

For its part, he leftas the second best to find new friends and 62% of residents said living there is “easy”.

10- Tokyo

We closed the top with the only Asian in the top 10 and she won her place because “An overwhelming 82% of those polled said Tokyo was great for ‘discovering new things’.

They also couldn’t pass the city’s public transport, because it is “super efficient ” and “This ensures that everyone can easily enjoy all that the city has to offer. “

How was Buenos Aires?

Appeared at n ° 35 and it is one of the three representatives of Latin America, with Mexico (19) and Sao Pablo (31).

See the full ranking

1. San Francisco

2. Amsterdam

3. Manchester

4. Copenhagen

5. New York

6. Montreal

7. Prague

8. Tel Aviv

9. Porto

10. Tokyo

11. Los Angeles

12. Chicago

13. London

14. Barcelona

15. Melbourne

16. Sidney

17. Shanghai

18. Madrid

19. Mexico

20. Hong Kong

21. Lisbon

22. Boston

23. Milan

24. Singapore

25. Miami

26. Dubai

27. Beijing

28. Parisian

29. Budapest

30. Abu Dhabi

31. São Paulo

32. Johannesburg

33. Roma

34. Moscow

35. Buenos Aires

36. Istanbul

37. Bangkok