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Best neighborhoods in Buenos Aires

18 places from 18 Buenos Aires travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

18 places

  1. La Boca

    Neighborhood · La Boca

    Colourful former immigrant harbour district, known as the birthplace of tango; very touristy, best visited by day and avoided after dark.

  2. San Telmo

    Neighborhood · San Telmo

    Historic neighbourhood of rustic colonial buildings with patio shops, artisan markets, antiques and live music, best visited on Sundays.

  3. Palermo

    Neighborhood · Palermo

    Large, popular neighbourhood often recommended as a base, known for its restaurants, nightlife and easy wandering; prices run higher.

  4. Puerto Madero

    Neighborhood · Puerto 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. Recoleta

    Neighborhood · Recoleta

    Elegant district that is one of Buenos Aires' two big tourist destinations, home to the famous cemetery and a cultural centre.

  6. Palermo Soho

    Neighborhood · Palermo

    The trendy heart of Palermo, with streets full of restaurants offering global cuisine.

  7. Microcentro

    Neighborhood · Microcentro

    Buenos Aires' busy central business district, packed with shops and street life and known for its informal 'cambio' money changers.

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  8. Palermo Hollywood

    Neighborhood · Palermo

    Palermo district famed for the quality and density of its graffiti and murals by top street artists.

  9. Monserrat

    Neighborhood · Monserrat

    One of the city's oldest districts and part of its historic heart, where Buenos Aires was founded.

  10. Barrio Chino

    Neighborhood · Belgrano

    Belgrano's Chinatown, with a Chinese arch, Chinese and Japanese restaurants and many Asian supermarkets.

  11. Villa Crespo

    Neighborhood · Villa Crespo

    Neighbourhood next to Palermo with pretty streets, slightly rougher around the edges but still safe.

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7 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Villa 31

    Neighborhood · Retiro

    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.

  2. Palermo Chico

    Neighborhood · Palermo

    One of the three sections of Palermo, one of Buenos Aires' biggest neighborhoods.

  3. San Nicolás

    Neighborhood · San Nicolás

    Central neighborhood forming part of the Microcentro area.

  4. Belgrano

    Neighborhood · Belgrano

    Safe, upscale residential neighborhood with fine houses and a weekend market in its main plaza.

  5. Núñez

    Neighborhood · Núñez

    Quiet residential neighborhood north of Belgrano with good cafes and restaurants.

  6. Almagro

    Neighborhood · Almagro

    Quiet residential neighborhood with new cafes alongside traditional parrillas, served by Subte Line A.

  7. Caballito

    Neighborhood · Caballito

    Residential neighborhood next to Almagro with good parks, a weekend book fair and easy Subte access.