Teatro Colón
A grand theatre ranked among the world's finest opera houses for its superb acoustics.
- Category
- Performance
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Book guided tours in advance.
Show on mapCulture – Buenos Aires
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.
Historic sites
- Plaza de Mayo – The centre of the 1810 revolution and home of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo marches.
- Manzana de las Luces – A colonial block of buildings dating to the Jesuit era, with underground tunnels.
- Avenida de Mayo – A boulevard linking the Casa Rosada to Congress, lined with art nouveau facades and historic cafes.
Traditions
- Tango – A music and dance form born in the port districts, central to local identity.
- Mate – A traditional herbal infusion shared from a single cup as a symbol of friendship.
- Peña folclórica – Folk music evenings combining live music, dance and food.
Festivals
- Festival y Mundial de Tango – Usually in August, it gathers dancers from around the world.
- Noche de los Museos – An annual night when many museums open free and late.
- Feria del Libro – An annual book fair among the largest in Latin America.
Etiquette
- A single kiss on the cheek is the usual greeting.
- Dinner is eaten late, often after 9 pm.
- A tip of about ten percent is expected in restaurants.
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Places
Plaza de Mayo y Casa Rosada
The square and pink presidential palace at the heart of the nation's political history.
- Category
- Historic site
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Casa Rosada tours usually run on weekends; check current hours.
Show on mapCementerio de la Recoleta
A famous cemetery of ornate mausoleums, also the resting place of Eva Perón.
- Category
- Historic site
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Keep quiet and be respectful while visiting.
Show on mapCaminito
An open-air street museum of colourful houses, tango statues and performers, the symbol of La Boca.
- Category
- Neighborhood
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Stay on the main tourist street and watch your belongings.
Show on mapFeria de San Telmo y Plaza Dorrego
A weekly Sunday antiques and crafts fair with street tango performances.
- Category
- Tradition
- Duration
- 2 h
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Sundays
Tip: Go early, as it gets very crowded in the afternoon.
Show on mapObelisco
The city's icon, erected in 1936 in the middle of Avenida 9 de Julio.
- Category
- Landmark
- Duration
- 30 min
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: It looks more striking when lit at night.
Show on mapPalacio Barolo
A 1923 building inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy, with city views from the top.
- Category
- Landmark
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Afternoon
Tip: Book the sunset tour ahead of time.
Show on mapCatedral Metropolitana
A neoclassical cathedral on Plaza de Mayo housing the mausoleum of General San Martín.
- Category
- Religious site
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Choose clothing that covers your shoulders.
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