Buenos Aires Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Friendly people, 24-hr city life, VERY walkable city, great food - great city for immersing yourself, especially now that the peso is 3-1 to the dollar 


Con

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 polution, criminality, insecurity, traffic jams 


In a nutshell

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 You ask, you have! That's Buenos Aires! 

 

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Things to Do  

La Boca

La Boca, Buenos Aires

 122 Reviews  I saw pictures of the colored houses in La Boca when I read the travel books, and so I took a taxi to that famed street of El Caminito. The taxi driver was very kind, but he looked very concerned that I was walking alone. He warned me to just stay where people were since there have been reports of... 

Recoleta

Recoleta, Buenos Aires

 157 Reviews  This is a historical must see site, a burial ground featuring ostentatious tombs and including the final burial place of Eva Peron. It is well-known, so in my tip I would like to focus on photographing in the cemetery. This can be place with severe contrasts along the avenues of tombs, bright light... 

Hotels  

Alvear Palace

 8 Reviews and 266 Opinions  Spent three nights there in April 05. My eyes roll to the back of my head when I think of their... 

Four Seasons Buenos Aires

 4 Reviews and 360 Opinions  We stayed at the Four Seasons in BA for a total of 3 nights and then traveled to the "sister" Four... 

Restaurants  

Cafe Tortoni

Cafe Tortoni, Buenos Aires

 33 Reviews  In early November 2012 we visited this cafe with another American couple. One of us put his knapsack on the floor next to his foot, and five minutes later it was gone. The pickpockets and thieves in this town are smooth-- four of us at a table, near the back of the cafe, and none of us noticed the... 

General tips about eating in Buenos Aires

General tips about eating in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

 42 Reviews  The Grant's serves all kinds of meat in a variety of ways through a buffet. It was not the best restaurant I went to in Buenos Aires, but I was satisfied. I find it interesting that, of all the American Presidents to name a restaurant after, the owners selected one of the most mediocre Presidents in... 

Nightlife  

Tango shows - Tango places

Tango shows - Tango places, Buenos Aires

 79 Reviews  CAFE' DE LOS ANGELITOS: CENA & TANGO SHOW From Monday to Monday, this emblematic meeting place for outstanding national celebrities from culture, politics, sports and arts, is proud to open its doors to receive new visitors. With a series of 350 especially selected photographs placed on its... 

Milion

Milion, Buenos Aires

 14 Reviews  A must-go night club! It is a converted mansion in the heart of Buenos Aires, which is chock full of Portenos and tourist. The structure is amazing, with the sweeping staircases and large waiting roms of a Southern mansion. The bathrooms can be hard to find and are small. Lots of tourist and locals.... 

Transportation  

To/From Airport - A/Desde Aeropuerto

To/From Airport - A/Desde Aeropuerto, Buenos Aires

 30 Reviews  I found very few information on how to get to Ezeiza airport and how to get back to the city center (Capital Federal). Going there by taxi would be the fastest and the most expensive option. However, if you are not a budget traveler and are ok with paying approximately 300 pesos or more, I still... 

Subway = Subte

Subway = Subte, Buenos Aires

 47 Reviews  This needs to be updated: There are now 6 subway lines: A- generally running up and down Rivadavia B- generally running up and down Corrientes C- generally running up and down 9 de Julio D- generally running up and down Santa Fe E- generally running up and down Independencia H- half completed and... 

Shopping  

Calle Florida (Florida street)

Calle Florida (Florida street), Buenos Aires

 29 Reviews  This is an advice to all travellers, whenever you are walking downtown, especially at Calle Florida, be very careful. If you're stopping out at Corrientes and Florida, at the front of Burger King, request the cab to leave you before arriving at that spot. There are "kids" opening the doors of the... 

Galerías Pacífico Shopping Mall

Galerías Pacífico Shopping Mall, Buenos Aires

 27 Reviews  Inside Galerias Pacifico you have the "Centro Cultural Borges" a cultural center. It's worth entering Galerias Pacifico to see the ceilings! Dentro de las Galerias Pacificos esta el Centro Cultural Borges. Vale la pena entrar a las Galerias para ver el techo!! 

Local Customs  

Tango

Tango, Buenos Aires

 29 Reviews  Everywhere you go in Buenos Aires there is someone performing Tango on the street. Crowds gather, the music play, the dancers put on their show in full dance regalia...... If you stop to watch; then stop and throw some coins...it's only polite. 

Dog walkers = Paseadores de perros

Dog walkers = Paseadores de perros, Buenos Aires

 18 Reviews  More than anything else this is a status symbol. Those that can afford it pay a dog walker to take their dog out and exercise. The arrangement must vary because some of the dog walkers seem to spend most of the day with the dogs, dog sitting so to speak. You will see them in almost any park in... 

What to Pack  

Cloths in general

Cloths in general, Buenos Aires

 7 Reviews  I found traveling in Argentina was much easier because the cost of having laundry done is minimal, hence you can travel much lighter than you would in other places! a good windbreaker, there is a lot of wind, especially in Patagonia. a roll of toilet paper good sunscreen filters 

Health and body care

Health and body care, Buenos Aires

 2 Reviews  I always forget to bring meds with me. I have been very very sick the first two times down here and have had trouble finding the meds I want, even with a local who is fluent in both Spanish and English to help me. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Tigre

Tigre, Buenos Aires

 28 Reviews  If you are in buenos aires, don't miss going to Tigre. Is an excursion of 4 hours (at least) and truly that is worth going! During weekends there is a fair in the port of fruits where they seld very nice and cheap handycrafts. A trip in a catamaran by the islands of the Tigre, it's a must! But try... 

Palermo's Park

Palermo's Park, Buenos Aires

 6 Reviews  If you feel tired of the city and want to see a green space, then Los Bosques de Palermo is a good place. They are located 15 minutes away from downtown and they get packed with locals, mostly at the weekends, who go there to jog, cycle, rollerblade, play football or just sit on the grass and have a... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Football

Football, Buenos Aires

 35 Reviews  For all football 'nuts', if you're in Buenos Aires do not miss the opportunity to see a football game. The best and biggest team in town are River Plate whose "Cancha" which is the Porteño term for a stadium play at the 'El Monumental' in the Palermo district of the city. Whilst the football at... 

Golf in Buenos Aires

Golf in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

 7 Reviews  Every year I organise a golf trip somewhere in the world. After much discussion we decided to go to Buenos Aires. Amazing courses, the best meat and friendly people. My suggestion: Olivos, Buenos Aires Golf, Martindale and San Andres. Our trip was organised by a local golf & travel company.... 

Favorites  

Personal experiences & helpfull hints

Personal experiences & helpfull hints, Buenos Aires

 85 Reviews  strong warning the companies and services provided follow the clever and corrupt ways the Argentines pride themselves on. my personal expenses to repair the damage two individuals caused (and take no accountability for) is 7x the rate charged. examine credentials very carefully (reality is not... 

Plaza de Mayo, Goverment House, el Cabildo The Cathedral, etc.

Plaza de Mayo, Goverment House, el Cabildo The Cathedral, etc., Buenos Aires

 18 Reviews  Among Casa Rosada located in plaza de Mayo and Puerto Madero this huge square split in two areas this part of the city... its a crowded area with lot of traffic in each direction ,,be careful crossing !!! 

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