Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is Argentina's vibrant capital, known for its unique fusion of European and Latin American culture. It's not without reason that the city is often referred to as the Paris of South America. Buenos Aires is a city that, with its lively energy, charm, and unique ambiance, will make you crave for more. Walk through its streets, dance tango, and admire the city's impressive architecture. Below, you can find plenty of inspiration for your trip to Buenos Aires. But before your start, check out this complete travel guide to Buenos Aires!
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5 Perfect Day Trips from Buenos Aires
Add a day trip from Buenos Aires to your Argentine itinerary and experience a new side of Argentina. In this post, I want to share 5 ideal day trips from Buenos Aires with you. Each of them has something different to offer. So, there is something for every taste! Best of all, most of these destinations can easily be reached by train or bus from the city center of Buenos Aires! So, you can leave in the morning and be back again in the afternoon. Let’s dive into 5 perfect day trips from Buenos Aires! #1 Tigre Delta The Tigre Delta is an all-time favorite day trip destination from Buenos Aires…
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San Isidro: An Unique Day Trip from Buenos Aires
San Isidro is very much off the beaten track for international travelers visiting Buenos Aires. Mostly, you will hear recommendations to go to the Tigre Delta. While San Isidro doesn’t quite beat Tigre with activities to do, it is a nice day trip. And it’s a great place to hit to experience life outside Buenos Aires. As with Tigre and La Plata, San Isidro can be accessed with a quick train ride from Buenos Aires. Actually, San Isidro is closer to Buenos Aires than the two others. So, it is just a perfect destination for a day trip! Let’s dive into what San Isidro has to offer for a day…
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Tigre Delta: The Ultimate Day Trip from Buenos Aires
The Tigre Delta is a popular destination for day trips from Buenos Aires. It is the perfect spot to relax when you need a break from the hectic city life! The town of Tigre is located just by a huge delta area just North of Buenos Aires. The delta is frequently referred to as the Tigre Delta but actually, the name is the ParanΓ‘ Delta. Tigre can also easily be reached by train from the city center of Buenos Aires, which makes it an even more perfect destination for a day trip from Buenos Aires. In Tigre, there are many different activities to do. You can enjoy boat rides on the…
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Feria de Mataderos: Buenos Aires’ Authentic Sunday Market
Feria de Mataderos gives you a truly authentic experience of going to a traditional Argentine market. The Mataderos Market is on Sundays and public holidays during the Argentine Spring (April to December) and offers a wide variety of traditional Argentine crafts and performances of folkloric dances. If you are up for an off-the-beaten-track experience while visiting Buenos Aires, Feria de Mataderos should definitely be on your list. Keep on reading to learn more about what to expect from Feria de Mataderos. Experience Traditional Argentine Gaucho Culture The Argentine gaucho culture is an ingrained part of the history behind Feria de Mataderos. Gauchos are Argentine cowboys or horsemen, which today is…
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Costa Argentina: The 8 Best Beaches Near Buenos Aires
When the summer approaches Buenos Aires, most residents in Buenos Aires start to plan their getaways to a beach near Buenos Aires. In the summer, temperatures in Buenos Aires rise to around 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit). Even if you live in an apartment with a nice terrace or a small swimming pool, it can be pretty unbearable. Therefore, many plans to spend their summer holidays or long weekends at the beach. The city of Buenos Aires itself is located by the La Plata River. However, the city doesn’t really have a proper beach. Instead, the porteΓ±os escape the heat to the many coastal towns located down south in the…
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A Guide to Affordable Things to Do in Buenos Aires
Visiting Buenos Aires doesn’t have to break your budget. Actually, there are many wonderful things you can do in Buenos Aires for an affordable price! About three years ago, I wrote a guest post for Have Clothes Will Travel about 5 Affordable Things To Do In Buenos Aires (once again, a huge thanks to Lindsey for featuring my writing). Back then Buenos Aires was a bit of an expensive place to visit even if you came on a foreign income. However, by now the economic crisis, devaluation of the Argentine peso, and the COVID-19 pandemic have taken most of the expensiveness out of Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires is now a pretty…
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Street Art that You Can’t Miss When in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a big city with lots of things to do. But there are also many hidden gems that can only be discovered if you know where to look. One such hidden gem is street art in Buenos Aires. I have collected some of my favorite spots for street art to share with you right here! So, you also get a chance to enjoy them when visiting Buenos Aires! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Becci Abroad will earn a commission if you click through and/or make a purchase. This helps to pay the bills and continue providing high-quality content.…
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DoHo – Villa Urquiza: Buenos Aires’ new gastronomic and architectural hotspot
Are you looking for a different and less touristic experience in Buenos Aires? Then hop on a bus or a Subte, and head out to Villa Urquiza to discover the new hotspot DoHo. DoHo is short for Donado and Holmberg, which are the two streets crossing through this area. DoHo has been turning into a buzzing melting pot of modern architecture, cafes, and lovely green spots. Most people visiting Buenos Aires have heard about Palermo Soho; the fancier part of the neighborhood Palermo filled with bars and places to go out. However, few know about DoHo. But that shouldn’t stop you from getting off-the-beaten-path and visit this modern and stylish…
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Public Transportation Guide: How to Take the Bus in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires, the public bus net covers the city extensively in a complex (and at most times almost incomprehensive) net of 180 different bus lines. Each different line can be differentiated by its number and color. They are colorful, noisy… but also super useful for getting around Buenos Aires. At first, the public buses can be challenging to use. But then you first figure them out, they will get you almost anywhere in the city. To help you get started, I have gathered all my best tips, tricks, and insides after almost 4 years of living in Buenos Aires. I hope this post will help you get more comfortable using…
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8 Things You Should Know About Tango in Argentina
Tango shows are on most visitors’ bucket lists for a visit to Argentina. And for a good reason, the slow, elegant, and sensual dance is fascinating to watch. However, few visitors know the history behind Argentina’s famous tango. Therefore, I have here collected these 8 facts about tango you should know before visiting Argentina. So you know show off a bit of knowledge, if you, like me, are hopeless on a dance floor! Tango is both music and dance Tango is used to refer to a special kind of music as well as a dance style. The dance is an intimate and highly sensual dance performed by couples, and the music which accompanies…
