BUENOS AIRES TRAVEL GUIDE: Top 50 Things to do in Buenos Aires, Argentina

When it comes to world class cities in South America few can compete or even compare to Buenos Aires, Argentina where we back up this bold statement by highlighting the top 50 things to in Buenos Aires in this travel guide. Buenos Aires features pulsating nightlife, distinct neighborhoods (barrios), European architecture and fine dining options. Having a month in the city allowed us to really discover what the city has to offer from its parrillas (steaks), tango, shopping & parks. In this top attractions travel guide to Buenos Aires we cover neighborhoods such as San Telmo, Recoleta, Palermo and La Boca. We eat Buenos Aires food such as empanadas, pizza, asado, milanesa and alfajores. The following is a complete guide from 1-50 including specific timings for each item. Watch it all or skip ahead to an item of interest.

50 Things to do in Buenos Aires Travel Guide:

BA Intro: 00:01
1) Obelisco de Buenos Aires (Obelisk of Buenos Aires): 00:49
2) La Casa Rosada (The Pink House): 01:05
3) La Boca Caminito: 01:19
4) Boca Juniors football game & stadium tour at La Bonbonera: 01:51
5) La Recoleta Cemetery (Cementerio de la Recoleta): 02:29
6) Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens (Jardín Japonés de Buenos Aires - ブエノスアイレス日本庭園): 02:52
7) Parrilla/Asado (Argentinian Steak - Bife de Lomo): 03:24
8) Milanesa breaded meat fillet: 04:53
9) El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore: 06:06
10) Choripán - grilled chorizo (sausage) and a pan (crusty bread): 07:06
11) Feria De San Telmo Sunday Market: 07:36
12) Tango Show and Dinner: 08:36
13) Café Tortoni Parisian style coffeehouse: 09:02
14) Floralis Genérica sculpture: 09:34
15) Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (MNBA: National Museum of Fine Arts): 09:48
16) Galerías Pacífico shopping centre on Florida Street and Córdoba Avenue: 10:01
17) Los Bosques de Palermo -Palermo forest: 10:29
18) Galileo Galilei planetarium (Planetario) in Parque Tres de Febrero: 11:14
19) Museo Evita Museum: 11:26
20) Gelato Ice Cream at Freddo Parlor: 12:20
21) Calle Florida - Florida street shopping in Buenos Aires: 14:15
22) Bodegón - traditional Argentinian food in a tavern: 14:36
23) Puerto Madero Waterfront Barrio: 16:31
24) ARA Presidente Sarmiento museum ship: 17:01
25) Pizza in Buenos Aires at Pizzería Güerrin: 17:17
26) Plaza San Martin and Torre Monumental (Torre de los Ingleses): 19:34
27) Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas (Malvinas Islands Monument): 19:48
28) Empanadas Argentinas (Argentine Empanadas): 20:09
29) Teatro Colón Opera Housa (Columbus Theatre): 23:29
30) Breakfast in Buenos Aires (Desayuno): 23:47
31) Palermo barrio neighborhood tour: 26:39
32) Buenos Aires Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires): 27:03
33) El Palacio de la Papa Frita Potato Palace for Argentine potato souffle: 27:28
34) Nightlife in Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires at night: 29:00
35) 9 de Julio Avenue - crossing July 9 Avenue: 29:23
36) Buenos Aires political protests: 30:08
37) Feria de Recoleta - Recoleta Sunday Flea Market: 31:07
38) Nuestra Señora del Pilar Church: 32:12
39) Recoleta Cultural Centre (Centro Cultural Recoleta): 32:22
40) Merienda - Afternoon tea in Buenos Aires: 32:28
41) Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve (Reserva Ecológica de Buenos Aires - Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve): 35:12
42) Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, MALBA): 35:29
43) Northern Argentine Cuisine (Locro stew): 35:45
44) Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana de Buenos Aires): 39:14
45) Buenos Aires Cabildo (Cabildo de Buenos Aires): 39:35
46) Drinking yerba mate tea: 39:45
47) Ride a bicycle in Buenos Aires: 44:44
48) Palace of the Argentine National Congress (Palacio del Congreso Nacional Argentino): 45:08
49) Alfajores Artesanales - Alfajores Havanna: Argentine Alfajors: 45:36
50) Buenos Aires Theatre Performance: 46:21
BA Conclusion: 46:43

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Our visit Buenos Aires travel guide covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (best restaurants and street food), top museums and the city at night. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities you won't find in a typical Buenos Aires tourism brochure or Buenos Aires city guide.

50 Things to do in Buenos Aires, Argentina City Guide:

Buenos Aires is one of our favourite cities in the world, so as soon as we arrived, we hit the ground running. In this guide we'll be visiting numerous neighbourhoods including Recoleta, San Telmo, Boca and Palermo, while showcasing a mix of fun activities and main attractions. AND since we're huge foodies, we'll also be introducing you to Argentine dishes you simply cannot miss. For planning a trip to the capital, here are 50 things to do in Buenos Aires documentary:

Travel in Argentina series showcasing Argentinian foods & Argentine cuisine.

Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network

[samuelandaudrey]

A few tour ideas for BUENOS AIRES, Argentina 🇦🇷
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[marcelosantecchia]

Yo soy un argentino que vive en Italia desde El 1975. Tenia apenas 15 cuando nos fuimos con mis viejos italianos. Nunca Mas volvi HASTA ahora que tengo ya 60... Por ahora vuelvo con udstedes y sus videos, y les agradesco muchisimo por esto, y tambien xque hacen conocer mi hermoso Pais a todo El mundo. Me llamo Marcelo desde Italia! MIL GRACIAS Los sigo siempre!!! UN ABRAZO!!!

[martin-vwrg]

i saw a lot of videos of america, i think argentina is the best country of america .
people its so kind, and the culture its unique, i understand now why people call it the paris of america. i love argentina❤️

[beawild]

Buenos Aires is a stunning city, known as the "Paris of South America". It's one of my favorite cities in the world.

[AlejandroFreeland]

The last time I visited Buenos Aires was 4 years ago. It a very good place to live. You can have many things that you can have in the First World. If you are an expatriate earning dollars you could live pretty well. Buenos AIres looks very European with a very well educated population.

[richarddiaz]

My wife and I honeymooned in Buenos Aires in 2012. We went to all the places ya'll did, including Cumana. I absolutely love that city, the people, the accent and the energy.

[tt-designs]

You are spot on about BA Ice Cream! I did a study abroad in 2003 and while it's been a long time, I cannot wait to go back. After trips to various countries in Europe, along with many other's in South American, by far BA (and Argentina as a whole) is the best.

[britezj]

Me encanto el video y amo Buenos Aires, Vivo en Seattle pero naci en Argentina, no hay duda de que Ella tiene sangre Argentina y tiene un perfecto acento argentino cuando habla en español, saludos a los dos y felicitaciones por el video.

[Pabbarx]

Vuelvo 8 años después de ver este video (el primero que vi de ustedes), y es emocionante sentirlos hoy como familia. La sabiduría de Daniel y compañía, lo convirtieron en un canal UNICO!

[captainstanbig-time-cruise]

Great video. This city is on my list for trip to South America. Thanks.

[AdatheTraveler]

Finally I'm in BA and can watch the playlist again seriously and take notes!!! Thank you so much!!!

[joeasecas]

I love samuel's face when he's about to eat

[nitulpratapsingh]

what a delicious Delicious delicious Yummy Yummy Yummy food & Snacks items !!!

[lexingtonhotel]

Hi thank you for showing BA in a unique and different way. I loved the video,

[ristrellaconti]

This is a great guide to the city. The people in BA are physically the most beautiful and well dressed people in the world.

[saritaw]

El centro gastronomico del Universo! Amo mi comida Argentina, y estoy estancada en USA con American Food con sabor a carton! Ya voy a volver, ya voy!

[luisrodrigo]

I've watched this video two times, taking notes and google mapping every place that caught my attention from your tour. Thank you so much. I truly hope to enjoy as much as you seem to have. I will be there in ten days for ten days! Love from Honduras!

[ezequielgonzalez]

Se me cayeron algunas lágrimas con el VAMOS A VOLVER de los manifestantes, definitivamente así será. Excelente video Chiques!

[samuelandaudrey]

+Ivan Rodriguez You could say I'm half Argentine. My dad is from Argentina and I spent a few years living here when I was younger. I'm glad you hear a bit of a Porteño accent, haha. Peruvians tell me I sound Argentinean, but then Argentineans tell me I sound Peruvian, so my accent is a little bit confused.

[NoMoreViva]

Hey Audrey and Samuel, I enjoyed your review about BA, in fact we went there a month after watching your video. One thing I want to say, the video should be titled " 50 things to EAT in BA", just kidding, Gracias