2-Day Itinerary for Buenos Aires for Foodies

  • Day 1: Breakfast at Pain et Vin
    10 minutes (2.3 km) from Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires

    Start your day with freshly baked pastries and strong coffee at Pain et Vin, a charming French-inspired bakery in the heart of Recoleta.

  • Day 1: Lunch at La Mar
    11 minutes (2.5 km) from Pain et Vin

    La Mar is a must-visit seafood restaurant that serves ceviche and other flavorful dishes inspired by Peruvian cuisine. Be sure to make a reservation well in advance as it's a popular spot among the locals.

  • Day 1: Dinner at Don Julio
    16 minutes (3.5 km) from La Mar

    If you're in Buenos Aires, you must indulge in some famous Argentine steak. Don Julio is a renowned steakhouse and the perfect place to try some mouth-watering cuts of meat.

  • Day 2: Breakfast at Café Tortoni
    16 minutes (3.7 km) from Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires

    Visit the historic Café Tortoni, one of the oldest cafes in Buenos Aires, for traditional Argentine breakfast with churros and hot chocolate. Make sure to get the table by the window for a great view of the people passing by on Avenida de Mayo.

  • Day 2: Lunch at El Obrero
    18 minutes (4.2 km) from Café Tortoni

    El Obrero is a classic Buenos Aires parrilla (grill) serving delicious grilled meats and refreshing pitchers of sangria. This unpretentious neighborhood joint is a popular spot among locals and tourists alike.

  • Day 2: Dinner at Chori
    13 minutes (3.2 km) from El Obrero

    If you're looking for a more casual spot to eat, visit Chori, an eatery specializing in choripan (a type of Argentine sausage sandwich) with a variety of toppings and sauces. Pair it with a cold beer or an Argentine wine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Breakfast at Pain et Vin (45 mins, ARS300)
  • Lunch at La Mar (60-90 mins, ARS1000)
  • Dinner at Don Julio (90-120 mins, ARS2000)
  • Breakfast at Café Tortoni (45-60 mins, ARS500)
  • Lunch at El Obrero (60-90 mins, ARS1000)
  • Dinner at Chori (60 mins, ARS400)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ARS5200 (~$70 USD)

Transportation

Public transportation in Buenos Aires is relatively affordable and easy to use with a rechargeable SUBE card. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Cabify are also widely available, but be aware that traffic in Buenos Aires can be notoriously heavy during peak hours.

Estimated transportation costs: ARS500 (~$7 USD) per day

Useful Tips

If you have more time in Buenos Aires, consider visiting other neighborhoods like San Telmo or Palermo that are known for their food scenes. You can also take a cooking class to learn how to make some of the traditional Argentine dishes.

If you have less time, prioritize the places that interest you the most and combine them for a gastronomic adventure. You can also opt for a food tour that takes you to some of the best food spots in Buenos Aires.

Airports

The main airport in Buenos Aires is Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE), also known as Ezeiza International Airport. Located 22 km southwest of Buenos Aires, it's the largest and busiest airport in Argentina. Another airport, Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP), is located just 6 km north of Buenos Aires and serves domestic and regional flights.

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