Things to do in Buenos Aires

Obelisco

Start at Corrientes and 9 de Julio. Follow Diagonal Norte towards Plaza de Mayo and watch the view open up between the façades.

Teatro Colón

Pair a walk around Plaza Lavalle with an architectural tour. Check the Teatro Colón website for times and tour options.

Caminito

Walk this open-air street past brightly painted corrugated façades. Visit Museo Benito Quinquela Martín to discover the neighbourhood's ties to the port.

Plaza de Mayo

Take in the square from the May Pyramid and look for the Cabildo and cathedral. Continue along Avenida de Mayo on foot.

Casa Rosada

See the façade from Plaza de Mayo, then walk around the block to Paseo Colón. Check the Museo Casa Rosada programme before visiting.

Recoleta Cemetery

Pick a few tombs before entering and leave time to see the sculptural details. Pair your visit with a walk through Plaza Francia.

Floralis Genérica

Visit Plaza Naciones Unidas for the metal flower sculpture, then walk to the National Museum of Fine Arts.

Japanese Garden

Follow the paths and bridges around the pond. Pair your visit with a walk through Palermo's parks.

MALBA

Take time to explore Latin American art and check the programme for temporary exhibitions.

Planetario Galileo Galilei

Walk through Palermo's parks and check the listings before choosing a performance for your group.

Bosques de Palermo

Circle the lakes, cross towards the Rose Garden and choose a stretch to walk or run. Entry to the park is free.

Puerto Madero

Cross Puente de la Mujer and follow the docks. At sunset, the buildings and water change colour.

Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve

Bring water and comfortable shoes for the reserve trails. Check access conditions after rain.

Mercado de San Telmo

Browse the market stalls and continue to Plaza Dorrego, with a stop for lunch along the way.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid

Step inside the former theatre turned bookshop and take in the room from one of the upper levels.

Polo in Buenos Aires

Check the Campo Argentino de Polo calendar. For your first visit, read up on chukkers and choose a seat with a wide view of the field.

La Bombonera and neighbourhood football

Pair the stadium area with Caminito. Check entry details and tickets with the club for a museum visit or match.

El Monumental and the River Plate Museum

Make time for the museum and the stadium surroundings. Check with River Plate to see which areas each tour includes.

Tennis and pickleball

Choose a court by surface, level and equipment availability. Check whether the venue offers lessons or racket hire.

Running around the lakes

Choose a flat route around the lakes and start early if you prefer quieter paths.

Motorsport in Buenos Aires

Check the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez schedule before arranging transport and confirm which stands the event will open.

Cafés, vermouth and traditional eateries

Start at Café La Poesía, Chile 502. Have lunch at a neighbourhood bodegón and finish with a vermouth near Plaza Dorrego.

Private tour of Buenos Aires

Choose two areas and leave time to linger where you're most interested. Ask for an itinerary with meeting point, timings and transfer details.

What to do in Buenos Aires in three days

Day 1. Walk from Plaza de Mayo to the Obelisk and finish on Corrientes. Day 2. Visit Caminito, San Telmo and the Puerto Madero docks. Day 3. Choose Recoleta museums or Palermo parks and make time for a long lunch.

Visiting Teatro Colón

Start at Plaza Lavalle to see the Libertad façade. Take a guided tour to discover the interiors and their materials. Check visitor information before going and pair the tour with a walk along Corrientes.

Things to do in Buenos Aires this weekend

Spend Saturday by the docks or in a Recoleta museum. On Sunday, start at the Plaza Dorrego fair, continue through Mercado de San Telmo and stop for lunch.

Private Buenos Aires tour: from downtown to the docks

Start in Plaza de Mayo and explore the historic centre on foot. Arrange a second meeting point near Puente de la Mujer and finish at Costanera Sur. If booking private transport, ask about stops, waiting times and luggage allowances.

Don Julio

A Palermo corner for Argentine cuts cooked over embers and local wines. If you're going as a group, choose a few cuts to share.

El Preferido de Palermo

In Palermo's pink house, pickles and charcuterie accompany Buenos Aires classics. Share a milanesa and linger after the meal.

Los Mellizos

A Las Cañitas bodegón serving Argentine dishes to share. According to information shared with this guide, Lionel Messi ate there on several occasions.

Güerrín

Buenos Aires pan pizza, served in the dining rooms or by the slice. A slice of mozzarella pizza and some fainá make a good finish after a show on Corrientes.

Trade Sky Bar

The Comega building's terrace looks out over the river and Puerto Madero. Visit for a sunset cocktail or choose the dining room for dinner.

Pulpería Argentina

The former Pulpería Quilapán reopened as Pulpería Argentina in the same San Telmo house. Stop for Argentine classics after walking along Defensa.

Los Galgos

On the corner of Callao and Lavalle, a landmark bar serves Buenos Aires classics, coffee and aperitifs. A good lunch stop between bookshops and theatres.

Las Violetas

Stained glass, marble and pastries in a historic Almagro confectionery. Linger over afternoon tea or order from the restaurant menu.

Florería Atlántico

The flower shop entrance leads to the bar. The menu draws on immigration and life at the port. Check the current menu and booking channel.

Tres Monos

A counter for exploring Buenos Aires' contemporary cocktail scene. Ask the team about the current menu and entry arrangements.

CoChinChina

A cocktail stop that can also anchor an evening around food. Check available sittings and choose a table or a place at the bar.

Crystal Bar

The bar at Alvear Icon pairs cocktails and small plates with views of the ecological reserve, the river and the city.

Rey de Copas

A Palermo Soho house filled with art, rooms to explore and signature cocktails. Order tapas alongside your drinks.

Presidente Bar

In a townhouse on Avenida Quintana, a glowing bar and several rooms set the scene for classic and signature cocktails.

J. W. Bradley Ltd.

A bar inspired by the Orient Express. The entrance recreates a vintage carriage before leading to a signature cocktail bar.

Backroom Bar

Signature cocktails and sharing plates at the Borges 1975 cultural venue. Check the live jazz programme if you'd like music with your drinks.

Piso 15 Sky Bar

Vuelta Abajo Social Club's terrace occupies the 15th floor of the Comega building. Stop for a cocktail overlooking lower downtown Buenos Aires.

Felicia Bar

The bar at Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta serves signature cocktails and tapas. Settle into an armchair after exploring the neighbourhood.

Uptown & The Bronx

Walk through a New York subway-inspired station and carriage to reach the bar. The menu pairs signature cocktails with street food.

The Hole Bar

A hidden bar inspired by Alcatraz, with corridors and cells, signature cocktails and bookings through its official website.

Café Tortoni

Pause for coffee between Plaza de Mayo and Congress. Leave time to look around the historic room.

Confitería La Ideal

A historic confectionery for afternoon tea near Corrientes. Take a moment to admire the restored dining room and its details.

Varela Varelita

A landmark café at Scalabrini Ortiz and Paraguay. Stop for coffee or a sandwich on a neighbourhood walk.

2026 Argentine Polo Open final

The Argentine Polo Association scheduled the Palermo Open final for Saturday, 12 December. Confirm the time, access and any changes before arranging transport.

Buenos Aires football calendar

Check the Boca and River calendars to plan a stadium visit. Confirm the date, venue and entry terms through the club before buying.

Food fairs and markets

Find upcoming dates and venues on the city's food calendar. Check the year and date of each listing before heading out.

Getting to and around Buenos Aires

If you arrive at Jorge Newbery Airport, check your transfer options before leaving the terminal. Around the city, combine subway rides with walks and check which payments each service accepts.

Where to eat and drink in Buenos Aires

Start with coffee on Avenida de Mayo, for example at Café Iberia. Choose a parrilla or trattoria for your main meal and finish with a cocktail in Retiro or Palermo.

Palacio Barolo

Look for references to the Divine Comedy in the building. To visit the lookout, check tour options and pair it with a walk along Avenida de Mayo.

Palacio de las Aguas Corrientes

Walk around the building to admire its façade. Its original function as a water reservoir offers another way to understand 19th-century architecture. Check options for visiting inside.

Galerías Pacífico

Enter from Florida and find the centre of the arcade for the dome and murals. Add it to a downtown walk between the pedestrian street and Avenida Córdoba.

Galería Güemes

Walk through the shopping arcade and see its details from both entrances. For the lookout, check access and choose a clear day.

National Museum of Fine Arts

Pick a few rooms to explore at your own pace. Focus on Argentine art or follow the European collection. Then cross to Plaza Francia to continue on foot.

Museo Moderno

Check the exhibitions before going and choose one to explore in depth. Pair the museum with Mercado de San Telmo and Plaza Dorrego on foot.

Fundación Proa

Add an exhibition to your Caminito visit and look out over the Riachuelo from the building. Ask reception about available accessibility services.

Museo Benito Quinquela Martín

Start in the painter's house, then see the Argentine art collection. Look for the figureheads to connect the museum with the neighbourhood's port history.

Costanera Norte Ecological Reserve

Choose a short walk to see riverside plants. Bring water and check access conditions, especially after rain.

Banchero

The city-centre branch is a good stop for cheese-stuffed fugazza on a theatre night on Corrientes. The original is in La Boca, at Suárez 396.

La Estancia

A traditional Argentine grill in the centre, with an open fire and visible grill. Try fire-roasted meats after walking along pedestrianised Lavalle.

Don Zoilo

A neighbourhood steakhouse for classic cuts. If you're going as a group, ask which cuts and portions work best for sharing.

Cantina Palermo

A Palermo cantina for home-style cooking and a leisurely lunch. Check the current menu and service hours before going.

Abreboca

A contemporary pulpería in a Chacarita house with an Andalusian courtyard. The menu brings together artisan charcuterie, Argentine sharing plates and local wines.

36 Billares

A sheltered stop on Avenida de Mayo. Pair a coffee or pizza with a visit to Palacio Barolo.

Avenida de Mayo on foot: from the square to Congress

Walk from Plaza de Mayo towards Congress. Stop at Café Tortoni, Palacio Barolo and 36 Billares along the way. If you've booked a guided tour, build the rest of the walk around that time.

First time in Buenos Aires: planning your visit

Choose a starting point and group nearby stops. Spend one day in the historic centre and another in museums or parks. Confirm your arrival airport, transport payment options and opening hours.

Duhau Restaurante & Vinoteca

Chef-led Argentine cooking at Palacio Duhau, with a garden terrace, cellar-aged cheeses and a wine list focused on Argentine producers.

Caseros

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Home-style cooking in a retro dining room on Avenida Caseros. Pair lunch with a visit to the National Historical Museum.

Casa Palanti

Contemporary cooking in Casa Redonda, a Palermo Chico residence. Fit in a visit to MALBA before dinner.

Mishiguene

A contemporary take on Jewish diaspora cooking, with sharing plates near the Japanese Garden.

La Cabaña

A historic Buenos Aires steakhouse in Puerto Madero, steps from Dock 4.

Casa Cavia

A Palermo Chico house with a courtyard and a kitchen focused on local ingredients. Come for both the food and the architecture.

Chuí

A former Villa Crespo warehouse turned restaurant with a garden. The open wood-fired kitchen serves seasonal vegetables and vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Ness

A casual, industrial-style space in Núñez where the grill drives the menu.

Kōnā

Japanese food and cocktails on a Belgrano corner, from Narda Lepes and Inés de los Santos.

Anchoíta

A former soda-siphon factory with an open kitchen at the centre of the dining room. The menu follows the produce and the season.

Alcanfor

Market-driven cooking in Villa Crespo, with a contemporary take on ingredients as they come into season.

Narda Comedor

Narda Lepes puts vegetables and regional ingredients centre stage at this Belgrano restaurant.

Fogón Asado

A tasting experience around the grill at the Uriarte location. Book to watch different cooking techniques up close.

Corte Comedor

A steakhouse beside its own butcher shop, with a focus on ageing and the provenance of each cut.