Morón, Argentina

Capital City

With a population of 99,066, Morón is a sprawling satellite city of Buenos Aires, not the quaint colonial town some may picture. The manufacturing boom of the mid-20th century has transformed it into a largely suburban, middle-class commuter hub. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as evidenced by the 1989 impeachment of the mayor on corruption charges. While the city has its attractions, like the National Aeronautics Museum, Morón is best suited for those seeking an affordable, no-frills Buenos Aires suburb, not a cultural destination.