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Buenos Aires

Milonga nights, cafe notables & Palermo strolls

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Buenos Aires is one of the most rewarding places to explore, and this local guide brings together the best things to do, where to eat and where to stay in one place. Highlights include La Glorieta de Belgrano (Tango), Caminito and Recoleta Cemetery. Food lovers should not miss El Cuartito and Don Julio. Below you will find 12 hand-picked local recommendations across sights, restaurants, hotels and tours, which you can filter by category and budget to plan the perfect trip, whether you have a weekend or a week.

Buenos Aires at a glance

  • Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
  • Best time to visit: spring and autumn
  • Highlights: La Glorieta de Belgrano (Tango) and Caminito
  • Where to stay: San Telmo and Recoleta
  • Local picks: 12 hand-chosen recommendations
  • Getting around: walkable, plus easy public transport

Where to stay in Buenos Aires

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Recoleta

The belle-epoque grande dame of Recoleta.
★ 4.7
$$$

La Boca

The rainbow-painted lane of La Boca, alive with tango and artists.
★ 4.4
$

Palermo

A world-renowned parrilla for perfectly grilled Argentine beef.
★ 4.7
$$$

Recoleta

A grand old theatre reborn as one of the worlds most beautiful bookshops.
★ 4.7
$

Centre

A beloved 1934 pizzeria for thick porteno-style slices.
★ 4.5
$

Palermo

A lively Palermo steakhouse famed for generous cuts and sides.
★ 4.5
$$$

Belgrano

Tango runs deep in Buenos Aires, but the magic of La Glorieta is that it’s all locals – ordinary people gathering under the old bandstand in Belgrano to dance for the pure love of it. Turn up on a weekend evening for a free, genuinely moving open-air milonga; there’s a class by donation half an hour before if you want to join in.
★ 4.7
$

Palermo

A sleek museum of Latin American art, strong on Frida Kahlo.
★ 4.6
$

Centre

The historic square before the pink Casa Rosada.
★ 4.5
$

Recoleta

A city of marble mausoleums where Evita rests.
★ 4.7
$

San Telmo

A sultry evening of live tango in its San Telmo birthplace.
★ 4.6
$$

Centre

One of the worlds great opera houses, dazzling on a guided tour.
★ 4.8
$$

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Buenos Aires travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Buenos Aires?

Two to three days is enough to enjoy the highlights of Buenos Aires at a relaxed pace.

Where is the best area to stay in Buenos Aires?

Stay central and walkable to the main sights for a first visit.

What are the best things to do in Buenos Aires?

Browse the local picks above, from top sights and museums to where to eat and stay. Or read our best things to do in Buenos Aires guide.

What is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?

Spring and autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather and thinner crowds, though Buenos Aires is worth visiting year-round.

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