3 Days City Experiences Itinerary in Buenos Aires

  • Day 1: Recoleta
    15 minutes (6.2 km) from Buenos Aires city center

    Recoleta is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, known for its beautiful French-style architecture, exclusive shops, and high-end restaurants. Don't miss the Recoleta Cemetery, where you can find Evita Perón's grave, and the Neoclassical-style National Museum of Fine Arts.

  • Day 2: San Telmo and La Boca
    20 minutes (7.8 km) from Recoleta

    San Telmo is the oldest neighborhood in Buenos Aires, famous for its antique markets, street performers, and tango shows. Head to La Boca to visit the colorful Caminito street, walk along the riverbank or enjoy a soccer match at the Bombonera Stadium.

  • Day 3: Palermo and Buenos Aires Design Center
    20 minutes (7.1 km) from San Telmo

    Palermo is the largest neighborhood in Buenos Aires, made up of several sub-neighborhoods with their own unique vibe. Spend the morning exploring the Palermo Soho's boutiques and coffee shops before heading to the Buenos Aires Design Center in Recoleta, where you can find many home decor items made by Argentine designers.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Recoleta Cemetery (1-2 hours, free)
  • National Museum of Fine Arts (1-2 hours, free)
  • Caminito street (1-2 hours, free)
  • Bombonera Stadium (2-3 hours, ARS 1200)
  • Palermo Soho's boutiques (2-3 hours, price varies)
  • Buenos Aires Design Center (1-2 hours, price varies)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ARS 1200

Transportation

Public transportation in Buenos Aires includes buses, subways, and trains. The best and most cost-effective way to get around the city is by using the SUBE card, which can be topped up at many kiosks or subway stations. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are also available.

Estimated travel cost for a 3-day stay in Buenos Aires: ARS 500 (using the SUBE card and taking 3-4 taxi/Uber rides)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to Tigre, a lovely town located in the suburbs of Buenos Aires. You can take a train or a boat ride to explore the Delta del Parana or visit the Tigre Art Museum.

If you have less time, you can skip La Boca and focus on the other neighborhoods. Also, consider taking a bike tour to cover more ground.

Airports

Buenos Aires has two airports: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE). AEP is closer to the city center (less than 30 minutes by car) and serves mostly domestic flights and some regional flights, while EZE is further (around 1 hour by car), but it's the main international airport with connections to many destinations in South America, Europe, and North America.

0