See the Casa RosadaMust-See SightsArgentina's pink presidential palace facing Plaza de Mayo — the most recognisable building in Buenos Aires. You can walk around the outside freely; guided tours of the interior are sometimes available.0 Add to listSee the Casa RosadaMust-See SightsArgentina's pink presidential palace facing Plaza de Mayo — the most recognisable building in Buenos Aires. You can walk around the outside freely; guided tours of the interior are sometimes available.0 Add to list
Walk Caminito in La BocaMust-See SightsA short, brightly painted pedestrian street in La Boca with tango dancers and souvenir stalls. Very touristy and worth a quick visit, but the surrounding neighbourhood needs care — stick to the main strip.0 Add to listWalk Caminito in La BocaMust-See SightsA short, brightly painted pedestrian street in La Boca with tango dancers and souvenir stalls. Very touristy and worth a quick visit, but the surrounding neighbourhood needs care — stick to the main strip.0 Add to list
Explore Recoleta CemeteryMust-See SightsA dense city of ornate mausoleums in the Recoleta neighbourhood, including Eva Peron's tomb. Free to enter, easy to spend an hour wandering — bring a map or you will get turned around.0 Add to listExplore Recoleta CemeteryMust-See SightsA dense city of ornate mausoleums in the Recoleta neighbourhood, including Eva Peron's tomb. Free to enter, easy to spend an hour wandering — bring a map or you will get turned around.0 Add to list
Tour the Teatro ColónMust-See SightsPaidOne of the most celebrated opera houses in the world, with a richly decorated interior. Guided tours run regularly and are worth it even if you're not catching a show — book ahead.0 Add to listTour the Teatro ColónMust-See SightsPaidOne of the most celebrated opera houses in the world, with a richly decorated interior. Guided tours run regularly and are worth it even if you're not catching a show — book ahead.0 Add to list
Stand at the ObeliscoMust-See SightsA 67-metre obelisk at the intersection of Corrientes and Avenida 9 de Julio — the widest avenue in the city. More landmark than destination, but it is genuinely impressive to stand next to.0 Add to listStand at the ObeliscoMust-See SightsA 67-metre obelisk at the intersection of Corrientes and Avenida 9 de Julio — the widest avenue in the city. More landmark than destination, but it is genuinely impressive to stand next to.0 Add to list
Visit El Ateneo Grand SplendidMust-See SightsA 1919 theatre converted into a large bookshop, with the stage now a café and boxes turned into reading nooks. Worth seeing even if you don't buy anything — very photogenic.0 Add to listVisit El Ateneo Grand SplendidMust-See SightsA 1919 theatre converted into a large bookshop, with the stage now a café and boxes turned into reading nooks. Worth seeing even if you don't buy anything — very photogenic.0 Add to list
Stroll Puerto MaderoMust-See SightsA redeveloped docklands neighbourhood along the Rio de la Plata with restaurants, a walking bridge and good river views. Easy to walk through and connects to the Costanera Sur ecological reserve.0 Add to listStroll Puerto MaderoMust-See SightsA redeveloped docklands neighbourhood along the Rio de la Plata with restaurants, a walking bridge and good river views. Easy to walk through and connects to the Costanera Sur ecological reserve.0 Add to list
Walk San Telmo's Cobbled Streets to Plaza DorregoMust-See SightsSan Telmo's cobblestone streets, antique shops and Plaza Dorrego make for a good wander. On Sundays there is a flea market in the plaza; on most evenings there is tango in the bars.0 Add to listWalk San Telmo's Cobbled Streets to Plaza DorregoMust-See SightsSan Telmo's cobblestone streets, antique shops and Plaza Dorrego make for a good wander. On Sundays there is a flea market in the plaza; on most evenings there is tango in the bars.0 Add to list
Rub Sabu's Nose at Liliana's Tomb in RecoletaFun Side QuestsInside Recoleta Cemetery, find the tomb of Liliana Crociati — it has a bronze of her with her dog Sabu. Locals rub the dog's nose for luck. The tomb is tricky to find; ask at the entrance.0 Add to listRub Sabu's Nose at Liliana's Tomb in RecoletaFun Side QuestsInside Recoleta Cemetery, find the tomb of Liliana Crociati — it has a bronze of her with her dog Sabu. Locals rub the dog's nose for luck. The tomb is tricky to find; ask at the entrance.0 Add to list
Leave a Cigarette for Carlos Gardel at ChacaritaFun Side QuestsAt Chacarita Cemetery, the bronze of tango legend Carlos Gardel usually has a lit cigarette in its hand left by visitors. A genuine local ritual — pay your respects, admire the dedication.0 Add to listLeave a Cigarette for Carlos Gardel at ChacaritaFun Side QuestsAt Chacarita Cemetery, the bronze of tango legend Carlos Gardel usually has a lit cigarette in its hand left by visitors. A genuine local ritual — pay your respects, admire the dedication.0 Add to list
Find the Hidden Mosaic Street in BarracasFun Side QuestsCalle Lanin in Barracas has about 40 houses covered in mosaic tiles by artist Marino Santa Maria. Much quieter than La Boca and more rewarding — take a taxi, walk the street, double back.0 Add to listFind the Hidden Mosaic Street in BarracasFun Side QuestsCalle Lanin in Barracas has about 40 houses covered in mosaic tiles by artist Marino Santa Maria. Much quieter than La Boca and more rewarding — take a taxi, walk the street, double back.0 Add to list
Sit on a Bench with Mafalda in San TelmoFun Side QuestsA bronze of Mafalda, the Argentine comic strip character, sits with her friends on the corner of Chile and Defensa in San Telmo. Go on a weekday to avoid crowds; it is a quick, cheerful stop.0 Add to listSit on a Bench with Mafalda in San TelmoFun Side QuestsA bronze of Mafalda, the Argentine comic strip character, sits with her friends on the corner of Chile and Defensa in San Telmo. Go on a weekday to avoid crowds; it is a quick, cheerful stop.0 Add to list
Eat a Bondiola Sandwich on the Costanera SurLocal FoodLocal RitualsThe grill stands along Costanera Sur serve bondiola sandwiches — slow-cooked pork neck in a roll, usually loaded with chimichurri. Cheap, smoky and eaten standing up.0 Add to listEat a Bondiola Sandwich on the Costanera SurLocal FoodLocal RitualsThe grill stands along Costanera Sur serve bondiola sandwiches — slow-cooked pork neck in a roll, usually loaded with chimichurri. Cheap, smoky and eaten standing up.0 Add to list
Find the Antique Toilet Museum in the Water PalaceFun Side QuestsInside the ornate Palacio de Aguas Corrientes on Riobamba 750, a free sanitation museum displays antique toilets, bidets and plumbing fixtures behind glass. Absurd and oddly compelling.0 Add to listFind the Antique Toilet Museum in the Water PalaceFun Side QuestsInside the ornate Palacio de Aguas Corrientes on Riobamba 750, a free sanitation museum displays antique toilets, bidets and plumbing fixtures behind glass. Absurd and oddly compelling.0 Add to list
Touch the Meteorite Outside the Galileo Galilei PlanetariumFun Side QuestsOutside the Planetario Galileo Galilei in Parque Tres de Febrero sits a real meteorite that landed in 1965. You can touch it. A quick stop with the added bonus of seeing the UFO-shaped planetarium building.0 Add to listTouch the Meteorite Outside the Galileo Galilei PlanetariumFun Side QuestsOutside the Planetario Galileo Galilei in Parque Tres de Febrero sits a real meteorite that landed in 1965. You can touch it. A quick stop with the added bonus of seeing the UFO-shaped planetarium building.0 Add to list
Order a Submarino at Los 36 BillaresLocal FoodLocal RitualsAt Los 36 Billares on Avenida de Mayo — a 19th-century café still full of billiard tables — order a submarino: hot milk with a chocolate bar dropped in to melt. Classic and easy.0 Add to listOrder a Submarino at Los 36 BillaresLocal FoodLocal RitualsAt Los 36 Billares on Avenida de Mayo — a 19th-century café still full of billiard tables — order a submarino: hot milk with a chocolate bar dropped in to melt. Classic and easy.0 Add to list
Join a Spanglish Exchange Night in PalermoFun Side QuestsSpanglish Exchange nights pair Spanish and English speakers at a rotating Palermo bar for timed five-minute conversations in each language. Check spanglishexchange.com for the current venue and date.0 Add to listJoin a Spanglish Exchange Night in PalermoFun Side QuestsSpanglish Exchange nights pair Spanish and English speakers at a rotating Palermo bar for timed five-minute conversations in each language. Check spanglishexchange.com for the current venue and date.0 Add to list
Descend into the Tunnels of El Zanjon de GranadosFun Side QuestsPaidEl Zanjon de Granados on Defensa 755 in San Telmo has restored 19th-century tunnels and cisterns found by accident during renovation. Guided tours only — book ahead, usually fills up.0 Add to listDescend into the Tunnels of El Zanjon de GranadosFun Side QuestsPaidEl Zanjon de Granados on Defensa 755 in San Telmo has restored 19th-century tunnels and cisterns found by accident during renovation. Guided tours only — book ahead, usually fills up.0 Add to list
Run the River Loop at Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurActiveLocal RitualsCheck AccessA flat 8 km loop around the Reserva Ecologica Costanera Sur, a large wetland reserve on the river. Free, but closed Mondays and after heavy rain — check conditions before heading over.0 Add to listRun the River Loop at Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurActiveLocal RitualsCheck AccessA flat 8 km loop around the Reserva Ecologica Costanera Sur, a large wetland reserve on the river. Free, but closed Mondays and after heavy rain — check conditions before heading over.0 Add to list
Lap the Rosedal in Bosques de PalermoActiveLocal RitualsSpring · FallThe paths around the lake and rose garden in Parque Tres de Febrero in Palermo are a go-to for local joggers. Flat, pleasant and good at any time of day. The roses peak in spring and fall.0 Add to listLap the Rosedal in Bosques de PalermoActiveLocal RitualsSpring · FallThe paths around the lake and rose garden in Parque Tres de Febrero in Palermo are a go-to for local joggers. Flat, pleasant and good at any time of day. The roses peak in spring and fall.0 Add to list
Picnic by the Galileo Galilei PlanetariumActiveWith KidsPaidThe Planetario Galileo Galilei has a distinctive concrete saucer design and sits in Parque Tres de Febrero. Nice spot for a picnic with kids; dome shows are ticketed and run on a schedule.0 Add to listPicnic by the Galileo Galilei PlanetariumActiveWith KidsPaidThe Planetario Galileo Galilei has a distinctive concrete saucer design and sits in Parque Tres de Febrero. Nice spot for a picnic with kids; dome shows are ticketed and run on a schedule.0 Add to list
Spot a wild mara at the EcoparqueFun Side QuestsWith KidsThe Ecoparque near Plaza Italia is a redesigned zoo with a loose, park-like feel. Maras — large Patagonian rodents — roam the lawns, and peacocks wander freely. Good for kids; check opening hours.0 Add to listSpot a wild mara at the EcoparqueFun Side QuestsWith KidsThe Ecoparque near Plaza Italia is a redesigned zoo with a loose, park-like feel. Maras — large Patagonian rodents — roam the lawns, and peacocks wander freely. Good for kids; check opening hours.0 Add to list
Meet the dinosaurs at Parque CentenarioActiveWith KidsParque Centenario in Caballito has a Natural History Museum with Patagonian dinosaur fossils alongside regular playgrounds and a lake. Worth combining if you have kids; free entry to the park.0 Add to listMeet the dinosaurs at Parque CentenarioActiveWith KidsParque Centenario in Caballito has a Natural History Museum with Patagonian dinosaur fossils alongside regular playgrounds and a lake. Worth combining if you have kids; free entry to the park.0 Add to list
