Buenos Aires Travel Guide for First Timers - Things to know BEFORE visiting
Discover the diverse charms of Buenos Aires, Argentina, from the historic tango streets of San Telmo and the colorful facades of La Boca to the elegant boulevards of Recoleta. This guide covers the city's iconic landmarks and hidden gems, perfect for a memorable first-time visit.
Rio de la Plata
A smaller airport is located on the Riverbanks of Rio De La Plata. Puerto Madero is located on the flanks of Rio de la Prada.
Puerto Madero
Buenos Aires' Old Port, now an open, spacious neighborhood where you can stroll around in the evening on the docks or get a drink at one of the many bars located around the water.
San Telmo
The heart of the city where Buenos Aires and Argentina were founded, known for its Mercado de San Telmo and Sunday market, and a great place to watch live Tango on Plaza Dorrego.
Mercado de San Telmo
A market in the historic San Telmo neighborhood.
La Boca
The home of Tango and the Boca Junior Football Club, known for its colorful houses that go back to the foundation of the city and the history of the immigrants arriving in Argentina. Here you can visit El Caminito.
Palermo
An area full of bars and clubs with great restaurants, the perfect neighborhood to end your day and stay busy till the morning, also close to Buenos Aires' most popular museums.
Recoleta
A neighborhood in Buenos Aires that has one of the most famous attractions, Cementerio de la Recoleta, the resting place of Evita Peron.
Cementerio de la Recoleta
One of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world with the grace of Evita Peron, Nobel Prize winners, and the daughter of Napoleon.
Plaza Dorrego
A place to watch some live Tango, located in San Telmo.
El Caminito
In La Boca, enjoy the colorful houses and see how local painters bring their area to life on a white canvas.
Feria de San Telmo
An antique market that takes place every Sunday in San Telmo.
Ateneo Grand Splendid
Once a marvelous theater with thousands of seats, now a bookstore that is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.