Eva Peron is both a beloved and a controversial figure in Argentinian history, but there's no question that her influence has been far reaching. And while many people are familiar with the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and Madonna film based on her life, those looking for a little more information on Argentina's colorful former first lady should pay a visit to the Museo Evita in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The museum, which is housed in a mansion that was once the home of her charity, provides a fascinating overview of Evita's life. A range of exhibits tell the story of her modest birth in a small Argentinian town and move to Buenos Aires in her quest to become an actress to her ascension into the political elite with her marriage to President Juan Peron. So popular was Evita as first lady of Argentina that she was appointed to the position of "spiritual leader of the nation," and that's a lot for anyone to live up to. In addition to photos and documents, the museum also has some of her clothes, which is pretty significant because Evita was a style icon both in her day and ever since. Starwood has three hotels in Buenos Aires: the Sheraton Libertador Hotel, the Park Tower, and the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center.
