Buenos Aires
Travel to 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 you start, check out this complete travel guide to Buenos Aires!-
Street Art in Buenos Aires: The Best Areas to Visit
Do you want to check out some of the best street art in Buenos Aires? I have got you covered! In this post, I’m going to show you the three best neighborhoods for exploring street art in Buenos Aires. You’ll find some very popular murals in each spot, but don’t be afraid to wander and discover your own hidden gems. Street art in Buenos Aires is totally legit and the artist doesn’t need to obtain authorization from the local authority, as long as the property owner gives it the green light. So, local and international artists hit up owners of run-down buildings and shops, giving them a fresh and vibrant…
-
The 30 Best Free Things To Do In Buenos Aires
There are so many interesting free things to do in Buenos Aires! Surprisingly enough, even some of the most famous landmarks in Buenos Aires are free of charge! To help you get the most out of Buenos Aires on a budget, I have put together a list of 30 free things for you to do when visiting Buenos Aires! If you are traveling to Buenos Aires and Argentina for the first time, I recommend that you also take a look at my best travel tips for first-timers in Buenos Aires! And with the cash you saved on free activities and exchanging the right places, you can instead buy a good…
-
An Expat’s Guide to the Best Parks in Buenos Aires
The parks in Buenos Aires offer a much-needed escape from the bustling streets of vibrant urban life of the South American capital. Buenos Aires, like many South American bigger cities, can quickly start to feel crowded and overwhelming. There are so many things to do in Buenos Aires and hidden gems to explore. The streets of Buenos Aires are always busy with people coming and going and cars driving. One of the joys of discovering a new city is also to find those small tranquil escapes from the city and soak in the city’s unique culture and atmosphere. The parks in Buenos Aires are perfect for exactly that; taking a…
-
The Most Popular 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! The 5 Best Day Trips from Buenos Aires #1 Tigre Delta The Tigre Delta is an…
-
How To Spend One Day in San Isidro: A 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. 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 trip…
-
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 Paraná 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…
-
San Antonio de Areco: The Best Things to Do and See and How to Get There
San Antonio de Areco has been increasingly popular as a destination for experiencing authentic Argentine country life. The small town is one of the oldest towns in the Province of Buenos Aires. When strolling the streets, you sense the colonial atmosphere and get a feel of a place where time almost seems to stand still. The town is the perfect place if you want to experience a different side of Argentina. Let’s look at what San Antonio de Areco has to offer! A Guide to the Best of San Antonio de Areco Where is San Antonio de Areco? The town is located northeast of the city of Buenos Aires in…
-
La Plata: A Great Day Trip from Buenos Aires
La Plata is a less known destination for international travelers but the city is ideal for a day trip from Buenos Aires. The city is located only a one-hour train ride from Buenos Aires. In many ways, it looks like Buenos Aires, but it has a more tranquil feel to it than Buenos Aires. No wonder La Plata is referred to as mini-Buenos Aires! The city is especially famous for its beautiful neo-Gothic cathedral. But there are also other activities and sites to visit in La Plata. Keep on reading to know more about la Plata! Let’s dive into what La Plata has to offer for a day trip away…
-
The Mataderos Market in Buenos Aires: The Best Things to See and How To Get There
The Mataderos Market should be on your bucket list for visiting Buenos Aires if you want an authentic experience of a traditional Argentine market. Feria de Mataderos, as the market is called in Spanish, offers a wide variety of traditional Argentine crafts and performances of folkloric dances. The Mataderos Market is on Sundays and public holidays during the Argentine Spring (April to December). Let’s dive into the best things to do and see at Feria de Mataderos – and what to expect from your visit! A Complete Guide on How to Visit the Mataderos Market in Buenos Aires The History of Argentina’s Cowboys, the Gauchos The Argentine gaucho culture is…
-
Buenos Aires on a Budget: 10 Affordable Things to Do
Visiting Buenos Aires doesn’t have to break your budget. 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 affordable…