🇦🇷 Buenos Aires
Argentina · Pampas
The 'Paris of South America,' blending grand European architecture with tango, football, and world-class steakhouses.
Buenos Aires — leonardo samrani from rosario, argentina · CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
🗓️ Best time to go
Spring (September–November) when jacaranda trees bloom, or Autumn (March–May) for mild weather.
🚆 Getting around
The Subte (subway) is fast and cheap. Uber and local taxis are widely available.
About
Argentina's cosmopolitan capital is a vibrant hub of culture, historic barrios, and rich gastronomic traditions.
Interesting places to visit
La Boca & Caminito
A colorful neighborhood showcasing painted metal houses, street tango dancers, and art.
Recoleta Cemetery
A labyrinth of grand marble mausoleums, including the resting place of Eva Perón.
San Telmo Market
A historic Sunday antique and artisan market filled with street performers.
What to eat
Asado
Traditional Argentinian barbecue featuring premium cuts of beef cooked slowly over open wood fires.
Empanadas
Baked pastry pockets filled with spiced beef, chicken, or cheese.
Dulce de Leche & Alfajores
Sweet milk caramel sandwich cookies coated in chocolate or powdered sugar.
Practical tips
Bring crisp USD bills
Changing cash via Western Union or blue rate exchange houses yields much better rates than standard bank cards.