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Argentina

Buenos Aires

Grand avenues, neighbourhood cafés and tango nights

Last reviewed: 14 September 2026

Recommended stay: 3–4 days
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October
Airports: EZE

Buenos Aires at a glance

Buenos Aires blends wide boulevards with distinct neighbourhoods, late dining and a strong arts scene. Distances stay manageable when you group San Telmo, Recoleta and Palermo by day.

Quick information

Recommended stay3–4 days

Best time to visitApril–June and September–October

AirportsEZE

Budget travelBudgets depend mainly on accommodation and season, so treat this as a rough guide rather than a quote.

These months are usually more comfortable than high summer, though conditions may still be rainy or hot.

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Manuel Tienda León shuttle

A road journey to the city centre; the time depends on traffic

Per-person fareTransport

Must-see sights

Plaza de Mayo

Casa Rosada

San Telmo Market

Sights

One-day itinerary

Morning: Start at Plaza de Mayo and walk around Casa Rosada and the Cabildo at the historic heart of Argentina.
Lunch: Empanadas de carne at El Federal, one of the oldest bars in San Telmo on the corner of Carlos Calvo and Perú.
Afternoon: Explore the San Telmo antique market on Calle Defensa and the indoor San Telmo Market building.
Evening: Take a taxi to the La Boca neighbourhood and walk Caminito at its quietest before returning to San Telmo for dinner.

Itineraries

Best areas to stay

San Telmo
A practical historic-neighbourhood base. Walk Plaza de Mayo and the San Telmo Market; take a taxi to La Boca rather than stretching the same hour on foot.
Best for
Plaza de Mayo walks, the market and Caminito by taxi
Recoleta
Useful for the Recoleta Cemetery and a quieter evening. Pair with Palermo parks, not with La Boca the same morning.
Best for
The cemetery, parks and a calmer stay
Palermo
A residential neighbourhood of parks and later dining. The Rosedal and Palermo Soho sit here; Recoleta is a separate outing.
Best for
Parks, MALBA and evening restaurants
Puerto Madero
The converted docks. Useful for an evening walk; San Telmo and Recoleta still need their own days.
Best for
A waterfront stay and a tango evening
Around Plaza de Mayo
Plaza de Mayo
A central stay for the historic heart, the theatre and El Ateneo. Evenings are quieter than San Telmo.
Best for
Plaza de Mayo, Teatro Colón and El Ateneo

Approximate budget

Mid-range
Varies by season
per day, per person
Costs vary mainly with accommodation and dining choices.

Airports

Last reviewed: 14 September 2026

EZE
Ezeiza International Airport
25 km from city centre

Airport to city transport

Last reviewed: 14 September 2026

OptionTimePrice

EZE

Manuel Tienda León shuttleEZEThe airport lists sales desks in the Arrivals hall, ground floor, public area. The shuttle runs to the company's base in Puerto Madero, so confirm the drop-off point and any onward connection when you buy.
A road journey to the city centre; the time depends on traffic
Per-person fare
Details
The airport lists sales desks in the Arrivals hall, ground floor, public area. The shuttle runs to the company's base in Puerto Madero, so confirm the drop-off point and any onward connection when you buy.
Tienda León remisEZEThere is a Tienda León remis desk in the Arrivals hall. A remis is a pre-booked private car, so booking by phone or email before you arrive is advisable.
A road journey to central neighbourhoods; the time depends on traffic
Fare quoted when booking
Details
There is a Tienda León remis desk in the Arrivals hall. A remis is a pre-booked private car, so booking by phone or email before you arrive is advisable.
Official airport taxiEZEEzeiza municipal taxis wait at Terminal A, and Buenos Aires City taxis outside Terminal A. The city tourism office recommends ordering through the BA Taxi app, which allows card payment and shows the driver's details.
A road journey to central neighbourhoods; the time depends on traffic
Metered fare
Details
Ezeiza municipal taxis wait at Terminal A, and Buenos Aires City taxis outside Terminal A. The city tourism office recommends ordering through the BA Taxi app, which allows card payment and shows the driver's details.
Public colectivo linesEZEPublic colectivo lines serve Ezeiza, but the journey is long, especially with luggage. Check the current line and stop in the city transport app before you travel.
The slowest option; allow generous extra time to reach the centre
Standard colectivo fare (SUBE card)
Details
Public colectivo lines serve Ezeiza, but the journey is long, especially with luggage. Check the current line and stop in the city transport app before you travel.

Getting around

Last reviewed: 14 September 2026

OptionTimePrice

Metro, bus and tramUse official transport information and validate tickets where required. Group San Telmo, Recoleta and Palermo by day rather than crossing the city twice.
Times vary by route and traffic
Local fare
Details
Use official transport information and validate tickets where required. Group San Telmo, Recoleta and Palermo by day rather than crossing the city twice.

Places to visit near Buenos Aires

Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic and timetables.

Nature
Tigre Delta
Distance
Approximately 30 km
Travel time
Approximately 1–1.5 h
Best transport
Mitre train and boat
Allow extra time for traffic and weather when travelling to Tigre Delta.
Tigre Delta is a half- or full-day outing from Buenos Aires, best reached by Mitre train and boat.
Nature and scenery, approximately 30 km away
Half or full day
- Natural scenery
- Reached by Mitre train and boat
Culture
Colonia del Sacramento
Distance
Approximately 50 km by ferry
Travel time
Approximately 1–2 h ferry
Best transport
ferry
Allow extra time for traffic and weather when travelling to Colonia del Sacramento.
Colonia del Sacramento is a half- or full-day outing from Buenos Aires, best reached by ferry.
Culture and history, approximately 50 km by ferry
Half or full day
- History and culture
- Reached by ferry
Culture
San Antonio de Areco
Distance
Approximately 110 km
Travel time
Approximately 2–3 h
Best transport
coach or car
Allow extra time for traffic and weather when travelling to San Antonio de Areco.
San Antonio de Areco is a half- or full-day outing from Buenos Aires, best reached by coach or car.
Culture and history, approximately 110 km away
Half or full day
- History and culture
- Reached by coach or car
Culture
Luján
Distance
Approximately 70 km
Travel time
Approximately 1.5–2 h
Best transport
train or coach
Allow extra time for traffic and weather when travelling to Luján.
Luján is a half- or full-day outing from Buenos Aires, best reached by train or coach.
Culture and history, approximately 70 km away
Half or full day
- History and culture
- Reached by train or coach
Culture
La Plata
Distance
Approximately 60 km
Travel time
Approximately 1–1.5 h
Best transport
train or coach
Allow extra time for traffic and weather when travelling to La Plata.
La Plata is a half- or full-day outing from Buenos Aires, best reached by train or coach.
Culture and history, approximately 60 km away
Half or full day
- History and culture
- Reached by train or coach

More ideas

Tigre Delta
Tigre Delta is another excursion from Buenos Aires, reached by Mitre train and boat.
Distance
Approximately 30 km
Travel time
Approximately 1–1.5 h
Best transport
Mitre train and boat
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento is another excursion from Buenos Aires, reached by ferry.
Distance
Approximately 50 km by ferry
Travel time
Approximately 1–2 h ferry
Best transport
ferry
San Antonio de Areco
San Antonio de Areco is another excursion from Buenos Aires, reached by coach or car.
Distance
Approximately 110 km
Travel time
Approximately 2–3 h
Best transport
coach or car

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Buenos Aires at a glance

Quick information

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Must-see sights

One-day itinerary

Best areas to stay

San Telmo

Recoleta

Palermo

Puerto Madero

Around Plaza de Mayo

Approximate budget