About
Vibrant city with european flair, amazing food, and tango.
Why go
- Feels like home rather than a holiday
- European-inspired charm with distinctly Argentine traditions
- Underrated fashion city where style is embodied through how clothes are worn
Must try
- Learn tango and understand its history
- Eat steak and empanadas
- Explore colorful streets like La Boca
- Visit El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore
- Go to a Boca Juniors match
Pro tips
- Go out late, dinner starts at 11pm
- Use free bicycles available throughout the city
- Take a ferry to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
- Consider visiting in June-August for fewer tourists
- Fly into Buenos Aires as a starting point for Patagonia
Good to know
- Carry cash for laundry and fruit vendors
- Never use your phone close to the street
- Prices can change week to week due to inflation
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