Destination
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires draws travellers with its European-style boulevards, late-night steakhouses, tango halls and a cafe culture that runs past midnight.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- November: Jacaranda trees bloom purple across the city in November.
- August: Tango BA Festival y Mundial fills the city with milongas and the world tango championship in August.
- January, February: Peak summer is hot and humid and many porteños leave town; prices drop but some restaurants and theatres close for holidays.
Where to stay in Buenos Aires
- Palermo Soho and Hollywood: Leafy streets of boutiques, bars and the city's most interesting restaurants.
- Recoleta: Belle-époque mansions, the famous cemetery and the grand hotels.
- San Telmo: Cobblestones, antique shops, tango bars and the Sunday street fair.
- Puerto Madero: Modern waterfront high-rises and a safe, quiet base for walking.
- Microcentro and Retiro: Close to Teatro Colón, the Obelisco and the business district.
What to do in Buenos Aires
- Catch a tango show, then a late-night milonga in San Telmo
- Visit Recoleta Cemetery and Eva Perón's tomb
- Eat a bife de chorizo with Malbec at a Palermo parrilla
- Browse the Sunday Feria de San Telmo antiques fair
- Day trip to a Pampas estancia for an asado and horseback ride
- Tour the Teatro Colón opera house
Good to know
| Airports | Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International (EZE), Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires |
| Kind of trip | city, culture, food, nightlife, shopping |
Questions about Buenos Aires
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?
March, April, May, September, October, November and December.
Do US citizens need a passport for Buenos Aires?
Yes. Buenos Aires is in Argentina; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Buenos Aires on the ground?
Buenos Aires is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.