Buenos Aires

Tango, steak, and European elegance. The Paris of South America.

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About Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires seduces with passionate tango, world-class steakhouses, European architecture, and sophisticated café culture. From colorful La Boca to elegant Recoleta, pulsing San Telmo markets to late-night milongas, BA combines Latin passion with European elegance.

What to See & Do

Tango shows & milongas

La Boca neighborhood

Recoleta Cemetery

San Telmo market

Parrilla steakhouses

Café culture

Where to Stay

Alvear Palace Hotel

luxury

Belle Époque luxury in Recoleta

Palacio Duhau

luxury

Park Hyatt in restored palace

Home Hotel

boutique

Boutique design in trendy Palermo

Activities & Experiences

Tango Show & Dinner

Professional tango at Café Tortoni or Esquina Carlos Gardel

Duration: 4 hours

City Walking Tour

Recoleta, La Boca, San Telmo

Duration: 4 hours

Milonga Experience

Join locals at traditional tango dance hall

Duration: 3 hours

Cooking Class

Learn empanadas and asado techniques

Duration: 4 hours

Where to Eat

Don Julio

Steakhouse

Best parrilla in Buenos Aires

Tegui

Modern Argentine

Tasting menu in hidden location

Café Tortoni

Café

Historic café since 1858

Sample Itineraries

Buenos Aires Tango & Taste

5 days
Culture & Food Lovers
5 days
1

Arrival & Recoleta

  • Check into Alvear Palace
  • Recoleta Cemetery
  • Café culture
  • Tango show dinner
2

San Telmo & La Boca

  • Sunday antiques market
  • La Boca neighborhood
  • Boca Juniors stadium
  • Parrilla dinner
3

Palermo

  • MALBA museum
  • Palermo Soho shopping
  • Parks
  • Milonga at night
4

Tigre Delta

  • Day trip to river delta
  • Boat rides
  • Return for cooking class
  • Final tango
5

Departure

  • Morning café
  • Last-minute shopping
  • Departure

Quick Facts

Region

South America

Best Time to Visit

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

When to Go

March-May (fall) and September-November (spring) for perfect weather.

Avoid: January-February when locals vacation. June-August is cold.

Getting There

Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) is 35 km from center. Taxi or shuttle to city.

Local Tips

  • Eat late - dinner starts at 10pm
  • Learn basic tango steps
  • Try dulce de leche everything
  • Carry cash - many places don't take cards

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