10 Amazing Things To Do In Buenos Aires, Argentina

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In today's post I’m going to share my 10 favorite things to do in Buenos Aires. We spent 4 days in this wonderful city, and were able to do everything on this list during that time. If you would prefer to watch the video, you can find it above. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel if you want to see more videos like this one!

BLUE DOLLAR EXCHANGE
This is something you should do first no matter what city in Argentina you arrive into, and that is to change dollars for pesos on the blue dollar exchange. If you are paying for things with your credit card, withdrawing from the ATM, or going to an official currency exchange, you are paying double for everything. Watch the video I made explaining how it all works.
SEE A TANGO SHOW
This is the ultimate place to do it, since tango was born on the streets of Buenos Aires. We went to Cafe Tortoni, one of the oldest tango bars in Buenos Aires dating back to 1858. They offer a couple of evening shows per day, where you can reserve a table, and enjoy the traditional Argentine food, drinks, and talented tango dancers.
SAN TELMO MARKET
Located in San Telmo, one of the oldest and most emblematic neighborhoods featuring beautiful European style architecture, cobblestone streets, and historic mansions, you will find the famous San Telmo Market. With a typical Italian facade, this huge indoor market is filled with stalls where you can buy everything from artisanal goods, to fresh produce, to spices and much more. It’s also a great place to pull up a seat and enjoy a typical bite and drink at one of the hot food stalls.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Buenos Aires has so many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces, but for me the botanical garden was the one that caught my attention most. It’s a luscious tropical green paradise home to over 6,000 tree and plant species, Roman, French, and oriental gardens, and majestic sculptures throughout. Its a great place to wander through, or sit back on a bench and relax.
RECOLETA CEMETERY
Built in 1822, and often listed as one of the most important cemeteries in the world, the Recoleta Cemetery is worth a visit! It contains 4961 graves of notable people, including presidents of Argentina, Nobel Prize winners, military commanders, and the founder of the Argentina Navy. It’s easy to spend hours walking through, admiring the unique, european style architecture of each individual grave.
EAT OUT IN PALERMO SOHO
One of the trendier neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, Palermo Soho features an array of eclectic restaurants, chic cocktail and wine bars, and fashion locales. You will find a wider variety of cuisines in comparison to other neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, from traditional argentina, to sushi, to italian, and french. It’s easy to find yourself coming back day after day to try new places out!
LA CASA ROSADA
Also known as the pink house, was originally built by the Spanish in 1580, and is now the seat of the Argentine national government and houses the president's office. It’s one of the most important buildings in Argentina and is the epicenter for many political gatherings and demonstrations.
AVENIDA 9 DE JULIO
Named after Argentina’s Independence day, this avenue is 140 meters wide, spanning up to 14 lanes of traffic at parts, making it one of the widest avenues in the world. Take a walk or drive down this avenue and marvel at the beautiful architecture along the way.
EL ATENEO GRAND SPLENDID
Once a theater and now a bookstore, this beautiful building features ornate architecture, Italian ceiling Frescoes, and over 120,000 books. In 2019 it was even named “the world's most beautiful bookstore” by National Geographic. Whether you're a big reader or not, it's a beautiful place to pop-in for a quick visit.
BUY A SIM CARD FROM CLARO
We paid 1500 pesos for 10GB of data, valid for one month. That's the equivalent of about 4 US Dollars and was worth every penny during our time in Argentina. Just find a CLARO location and ask them about it.