Buenos Aires Argentina

Overview

Buenos Aires, on the Río de la Plata, is South America's liveliest capital, with European-style boulevards, tango halls and steakhouses. Colourful neighbourhoods, bookshops, museums and late-night life are easy to explore on foot. It is also close to day trips such as the Tigre delta and Colonia in Uruguay.

Getting around

The Subte (metro) and buses use the SUBE card, which you can buy and top up at kiosks. The Subte is fast downtown, while taxis and ride-hailing apps are handy at night. From Ezeiza (EZE) airport, a transfer or taxi to the city takes about an hour.

Where to stay

• Palermo – The city's trendiest district, with parks, design boutiques, cafes and nightlife.
• San Telmo – The oldest district, with cobbled streets, an antiques market and tango bars.
• La Boca – A port district famous for its colourful tin houses, Caminito street and the Boca Juniors stadium.
• Recoleta – An elegant district with grand buildings, a famous cemetery, museums and a weekend market.
• Puerto Madero – A waterfront where old docks have become restaurants and modern towers.

Guide topics

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  Food & Drink

  Buenos Aires cuisine revolves around beef, empanadas and Italian-influenced pastas and pizzas. From historic cafes to parrillas, every meal is a long, relaxed ritual.

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  Museums

  Museums in Buenos Aires range from Latin American art to national history. Many are free or low-cost and sit in districts that are easy to combine on foot.

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  Hiking

  Buenos Aires sits on flat land, so walks are relaxed and scenic rather than demanding. For wilder nature, Tigre delta and Otamendi are within two hours.

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  Extreme Sports

  Adrenaline around Buenos Aires happens in the air over the pampas and on the water of the Tigre delta. In town, cycling and wind sports offer an active alternative.

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  Culture

  Buenos Aires culture blends Italian and Spanish immigration, tango and a strong literary and theatre tradition. You can feel this spirit daily in its plazas, theatres and neighbourhood markets.