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What to do in Buenos Aires
16 vlogs from 15 channels mention 123 places in Buenos Aires; 18 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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Recoleta Cemetery
Historic cemetery holding Eva Perón's tomb, the most photographed grave in Argentina; resident cats roam among the tombs.
5:22· Brianna Mariein 15 vlogsLa Boca
Colourful former immigrant harbour district, known as the birthplace of tango; very touristy, best visited by day and avoided after dark.
3:40· Wolters Worldin 13 vlogsCaminito
Walkway in La Boca billed as Argentina's most famous, preserving the eccentricities of the area's immigrant past; very touristy and pricey.
13:47· Before You Goin 12 vlogsSan Telmo
Historic neighbourhood of rustic colonial buildings with patio shops, artisan markets, antiques and live music, best visited on Sundays.
0:58· Nicki Posts Travel Stuffin 12 vlogsLa Bombonera (Estadio Alberto J. Armando)
Boca Juniors' legendary stadium in La Boca, famous for its steep stands and intense match-day atmosphere; stadium tours are available.
1:02:26· Kurt Cazin 11 vlogsCasa Rosada
The pink presidential palace, whose balcony is famous from Eva Perón's appearances and the musical Evita.
11:35· Before You Goin 11 vlogsMALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires)
Stylish museum of Latin American art, with a focus on 20th-century works.
5:15· Before You Goin 10 vlogsPalermo
Large neighbourhood often recommended as a base for a stay and as one of the city's key areas to explore.
6:54· World Wild Heartsin 10 vlogsPuerto Madero
Redeveloped port district where modern parks and contemporary architecture sit beside preserved remnants of the old docks, at its best in the evening.
5:23· World Wild Heartsin 9 vlogsTeatro Colón
Impressive opera house renowned for its acoustics; catching a show is recommended over just seeing the building.
13:53· Brianna Mariein 9 vlogsRecoleta
Elegant district that is one of Buenos Aires' two big tourist destinations, home to the famous cemetery and a cultural centre.
0:02· Wolters Worldin 9 vlogsMercado de San Telmo
Indoor market in a historic building selling fresh produce, local delicacies, crafts, antiques and clothing.
12:35· Brianna Mariein 9 vlogsEl Ateneo Grand Splendid
Bookstore in a former theatre that once had a thousand seats, ranked among the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
0:35· Brianna Mariein 9 vlogsPlaza de Mayo
The city's central historic square, flanked by the Casa Rosada, the Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
9:40· World Wild Heartsin 8 vlogsAvenida 9 de Julio
Avenue billed as the world's widest, running through the city centre.
4:46· Nicki Posts Travel Stuffin 8 vlogsMuseo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Argentina's national fine arts museum in Recoleta, large enough to fill several hours.
8:49· Juan Marcel & Rhylanin 8 vlogsObelisco de Buenos Aires
Iconic obelisk standing at the centre of Avenida 9 de Julio.
14:25· Before You Goin 8 vlogsJardín Japonés
A large, beautifully kept Japanese garden that feels like a little world of its own inside Buenos Aires.
3:43· Brianna Mariein 8 vlogsFeria de San Telmo
Sunday antiques fair in San Telmo with lots of stalls to browse, closer in feel to a flea market.
8:33· Before You Goin 7 vlogsPalacio del Congreso (National Congress)
Awe-inspiring building that houses Argentina's National Congress.
5:07· Expedia.com.auin 6 vlogsMetropolitan Cathedral
The city's main cathedral on Plaza de Mayo, housing the tomb of General José de San Martín, the hero of Argentine independence.
7:49· Martijn Around The World - Travelin 6 vlogsTigre
Riverside town north of Buenos Aires, reached by train as a day trip, where boat cruises explore the delta.
14:57· Kitti and Jonin 6 vlogsCafé Tortoni
Grand café that has been a local icon for more than 150 years; it is usually very busy, with long lines for a table.
6:53· Before You Goin 5 vlogsPalermo Soho
The trendy heart of Palermo, with streets full of restaurants offering global cuisine.
19:08· Nicki Posts Travel Stuffin 5 vlogsMuseo Evita
Museum devoted to Eva Perón, the actress who became first lady and a heroine of the working class.
3:13· Expediain 4 vlogsCabildo de Buenos Aires
Spanish-colonial Old Town Hall, whose central bell tower overlooks Plaza de Mayo.
3:58· Nicki Posts Travel Stuffin 4 vlogsPalacio Barolo
Landmark early-20th-century office building on Avenida de Mayo in the historic centre, popular for its guided tours.
2:14· Juan Marcel & Rhylanin 4 vlogsColonia del Sacramento
Uruguay's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, founded in 1680, with a walled old town blending Portuguese and Spanish styles, cobblestone streets and an iconic lighthouse.
3:10· World Wild Heartsin 4 vlogsFloralis Genérica
Giant steel flower sculpture set above a reflecting pool in a park next to the law faculty.
4:25· Before You Goin 4 vlogsMicrocentro
Buenos Aires' busy central business district, packed with shops and street life and known for its informal 'cambio' money changers.
1:57· Kurt Cazin 3 vlogsAvenida Corrientes
Famous downtown avenue lined with theaters, bookshops and classic pizzerias, the heart of the city's nightlife and stage scene.
5:35· Nicki Posts Travel Stuffin 3 vlogsPlaza San Martín
Square in Retiro with a statue of the liberator José de San Martín.
2:33· She Run the Worldin 3 vlogsReserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Expansive urban reserve of lagoons, grasslands and woodlands with well-maintained trails and varied birdlife.
6:08· World Wild Heartsin 3 vlogsPlaza Serrano
Eclectic plaza at the centre of Palermo Soho, ringed by bars and clubs.
7:46· She Run the Worldin 3 vlogsJardín Botánico Carlos Thays
A free, peaceful botanical garden full of greenery, with a greenhouse and a butterfly garden.
6:31· Juan Marcel & Rhylanin 3 vlogsPizzería Güerrín
A hugely popular pizzeria famous for its pizza by the slice and widely recommended to visitors.
18:05· Juan Marcel & Rhylanin 3 vlogsEl Rosedal de Palermo
Rose garden in Palermo's parks, offering a relaxing escape from the city noise.
8:15· Kitti and Jonin 3 vlogsPuerto de Frutos
Old port converted into many souvenir shops and restaurants.
1:33· Before You Goin 3 vlogsPalermo Hollywood
Palermo district famed for the quality and density of its graffiti and murals by top street artists.
7:32· Before You Goin 3 vlogsMonumento a los Caídos en Malvinas (Falklands War Memorial)
Sombre memorial to the soldiers who died in the Falklands War.
5:04· Expediain 2 vlogsMuseo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia
Natural science museum featuring dinosaur fossils, reflecting Argentina's fame for dinosaur discoveries. It opens daily at 2 pm.
1:52· Wolters Worldin 2 vlogsCentro Cultural Recoleta
Cultural centre in Recoleta, located next to the church that stands in front of Recoleta Cemetery.
12:09· Nicki Posts Travel Stuffin 2 vlogsTeatro Piazzolla
Historic theatre staging professional tango shows with live vocalists.
3:00· Juan Marcel & Rhylanin 2 vlogsParque Tres de Febrero (Bosques de Palermo)
The city's largest green space, with woodlands, lakes, squares and walking paths over 3.7 sq km.
8:52· World Wild Heartsin 2 vlogsEl Preferido de Palermo
Acclaimed Palermo restaurant drawing on Buenos Aires' Spanish and Italian heritage, with house-made charcuterie and classic Argentine dishes.
13:47· Juan Marcel & Rhylanin 2 vlogsMonserrat
One of the city's oldest districts and part of its historic heart, where Buenos Aires was founded.
2:21· Kitti and Jonin 2 vlogsPlaza Dorrego
Historic square in San Telmo, recommended as a spot to watch live tango.
12:24· Kitti and Jonin 2 vlogsLa Cabrera
One of the city's most famous steakhouses, serving top-quality meat, and often booked out a month in advance.
12:43· Juan Marcel & Rhylanin 2 vlogsFogón Asado
An eight-course asado tasting experience where chefs cook in front of guests and explain each dish, with optional wine pairings.
14:26· Juan Marcel & Rhylanin 2 vlogsFacultad de Derecho (University of Buenos Aires)
The University of Buenos Aires law faculty building in Recoleta, with good views of it from the colourful pedestrian bridge beside the Bellas Artes museum.
11:35· Nicki Posts Travel Stuffin 2 vlogsEcoparque Buenos Aires
Former zoo turned eco-park where a long path passes old enclosures housing rescued animals used for education and awareness.
7:47· Kitti and Jonin 2 vlogsPlaza del Congreso
Plaza bordered by Palacio Barolo and dominated at its west end by the National Congress.
11:34· Kitti and Jonin 2 vlogsCalle Florida
Car-free pedestrian shopping street in downtown Buenos Aires.
4:28· Nicki Posts Travel Stuffin 2 vlogsPuente de la Mujer
The most famous bridge in Puerto Madero.
7:26· Martijn Around The World - Travelin 2 vlogsBarrio Chino
Belgrano's Chinatown, with a Chinese arch, Chinese and Japanese restaurants and many Asian supermarkets.
21:35· Nicki Posts Travel Stuffin 2 vlogsDon Julio
The most famous steakhouse in Buenos Aires, serving top Argentine steak.
7:23· She Run the Worldin 2 vlogsEstadio Más Monumental
Large football stadium where the Argentine national team sometimes plays.
2:02· Travelling With Conin 2 vlogs
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65 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Retiro Railway Station
Grand early-20th-century railway terminus in Retiro, one of the city's major transport hubs and a striking piece of architecture.
25:46· Kurt Caz1 vlogMuseum of Immigration (Hotel de Inmigrantes)
Former immigrants' hotel near the port, built in the early 1900s and now a museum telling the story of the millions of Europeans who arrived in Argentina.
26:02· Kurt Caz1 vlogVilla 31
The city's largest informal settlement, home to over 100,000 people, many from Paraguay, Bolivia and Peru, with colorful houses and a busy commercial street.
22:42· Kurt Caz1 vlogNicky NY Sushi & Harrison Speakeasy
Sushi restaurant that leads to a hidden speakeasy bar for a unique drinking experience.
7:22· World Wild Hearts1 vlogEvita Mural
Large mural of Eva Perón on a government building, one of the historic centre's notable landmarks.
10:04· World Wild Hearts1 vlogLas Chicas de Electro
Popular stall inside the Mercado Central run by Pato and Romy, known for crusty stuffed potato tortillas, fugazzeta-style pizzas and empanadas.
1:29· Jeremy Jacobowitz1 vlogLa Mezzetta
Pizzeria open for almost a hundred years, one of the city's oldest and best, famous for its fugazzeta stuffed with mozzarella and onions.
6:30· Jeremy Jacobowitz1 vlogLa Fuerza
Vermouth bar in Chacarita that modernizes Argentina's aperitivo culture with house vermouth made in Mendoza and elevated bar food.
14:27· Jeremy Jacobowitz1 vlogChori
Modern choripán spot serving chorizo sandwiches on cheese bread with a range of toppings.
15:56· Jeremy Jacobowitz1 vlogNiño Gordo
Restaurant putting an Argentine spin on classic Japanese bar dishes.
16:15· Jeremy Jacobowitz1 vlogNuestra Parrilla
Grill stall in the Mercado de San Telmo serving simple, perfect choripán on super crusty bread.
21:06· Jeremy Jacobowitz1 vlogSaigon Noodle Bar
Vietnamese restaurant that reflects the immigrant cultures shaping Buenos Aires' food scene.
21:59· Jeremy Jacobowitz1 vlogUptown Bar
A New York subway-themed bar entered through a replica subway car, with a lit-up wall of drinks and a destination board.
Libros del Pasaje
A peaceful bookstore with floor-to-ceiling shelves and a cafe inside, serving good coffee in a relaxing setting.
Cuervo Café
A specialty coffee shop with a cool vibe and a to-go window, known for excellent coffee and cinnamon rolls.
Casa Mínima
A historic house in San Telmo known as the thinnest house in Buenos Aires.
13:12· Kitti and Jon1 vlogMuseo de Arte Tigre
Art museum housed in a grand riverside building that is a work of art itself, reached by a peaceful tree-lined riverside walk.
16:21· Kitti and Jon1 vlogCalle Defensa
San Telmo's main cobblestone street, lined with antique and vintage shops and home to the Sunday street market.
Mafalda Statue
Statues of Mafalda, the famous Argentine cartoon character created by Quino.
El Zanjón de Granados
Museum in San Telmo offering guided tours of a historic site.
Bar El Federal
One of Buenos Aires' official bares notables, the city's protected historic bars.
Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires
San Telmo's modern art museum, known as Museo Moderno.
Museo Histórico Nacional
Argentina's national history museum, located in Parque Lezama.
Parque Lezama
Historic park at the southern end of San Telmo where the Calle Defensa market ends.
Mitos Argentinos
San Telmo bar with live rock nacional, Argentina's national rock music.
Galería Güemes
Historic shopping arcade on Calle Florida, with a rooftop bar on its upper level.
Hierbabuena
Breakfast and brunch spot on a pretty San Telmo street, with many vegan and vegetarian options.
Museo del Títere
Free two-room museum full of puppets from around the world, small, quirky and little-known.
La Popular
San Telmo restaurant serving huge, heavily topped milanesas, plus pastas and salads.
Cementerio de la Chacarita
Argentina's largest cemetery, less known than Recoleta and poorly maintained, with broken mausoleums that reveal coffins below.
Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo
Palermo's horse-racing track, with a fun atmosphere, food trucks and drinks that appeal even to visitors who don't follow the races.
El Sanjuanino
Traditional Argentine restaurant in Recoleta known for its empanadas.
Biblioteca Nacional Mariano Moreno
Argentina's National Library, a massive building of big modernist concrete blocks.
La Biela
Historic Recoleta café-restaurant near the cemetery, said to occupy one of the area's first eateries from about 100 years ago.
Madres de Plaza de Mayo
Center of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, who marched for children who disappeared under the 1970s–80s military dictatorship.
Dome Rooftop Bar
Rooftop bar next door to Palacio Barolo, with spectacular city views.
Café La Perla
Classic café in La Boca, recommended for breakfast.
Centro Cultural Kirchner
Huge cultural center in the former central post office, with art exhibits on nearly all of its six or seven floors.
Trade Sky Bar
High-rise bar one block from the CCK, with one of the best views of the city.
Moshu Treehouse
Café built from recycled materials, designed to feel like being inside a treehouse.
San Isidro
Pretty little town outside Buenos Aires with many charming restaurants.
Juana Manuela Gorriti Promenade
Lively waterfront strip lined with restaurants and bars, popular around sunset.
2:49· She Run the World1 vlogEstilo Campo
Waterfront steakhouse in Puerto Madero serving high-end Argentine steak.
3:09· She Run the World1 vlogAvenida Santa Fe
Major avenue lined with shops and cafés, good for a breakfast stroll.
3:24· She Run the World1 vlogCucina Paradiso
Italian restaurant in Palermo, a cheaper alternative to steakhouses.
7:34· She Run the World1 vlogAlcatraz Bar
Prison-themed speakeasy with jail cells and staff in orange jumpsuits.
7:57· She Run the World1 vlogFeria de Plaza Serrano
Weekend craft and design fair showcasing up-and-coming Argentine designers' clothing and accessories.
9:30· Before You Go1 vlogFeria de Mataderos
Sunday folklore fair with artistic performances, gaucho horseback competitions and displays of the game of pato.
12:59· Before You Go1 vlogMadero Tango
Tango dinner show in Puerto Madero, with windows all around that look out on the waterfront sunset. It serves Argentine dishes such as empanadas, mollejas and bife de chorizo.
8:34· Brianna Marie1 vlogBuenos Aires City Bus
Hop-on, hop-off tourist bus that links the city's main sights. Its open top deck gives views of the ornate historic buildings.
12:06· Brianna Marie1 vlogPlaza Francia
Recoleta square known for its green spaces, tall trees and good views.
Plaza de la República
Main square in the city centre and home of the Obelisco.
La Plata
Provincial capital reachable by train and home to the largest cathedral in Argentina.
Villa Crespo
Neighbourhood next to Palermo with pretty streets, slightly rougher around the edges but still safe.
Don Niceto
A very famous family-owned steakhouse (parrilla) in Buenos Aires.
Don Ignacio
Restaurant known for its milanesa, Argentina's take on schnitzel, often called the best in Buenos Aires.