BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (2025) | 10 Awesome Things To Do In & Around Buenos Aires (+ Travel Tips)

25 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 1:19

   Recoleta Cemetery

   🏛️ Historic site · Recoleta

   A guided tour is recommended to learn the history of the cemetery and its inhabitants.

2. 2:10

   Recoleta

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Recoleta · brief mention

   Worth a stroll after visiting the cemetery.

3. 2:22

   La Boca

   🏘️ Neighborhood · La Boca

4. 2:36

   Caminito

   🏢 Landmark · La Boca · brief mention

5. 2:44

   Fundación PROA

   🏛️ Museum · La Boca · brief mention

6. 2:55

   La Bombonera (Estadio Alberto J. Armando)

   🏢 Landmark · La Boca · brief mention

   Check the match schedule online to catch a Boca Juniors game.

7. 3:10

   Colonia del Sacramento

   🚆 Day trip · Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

   Reached by a 1 h 15 min ferry across the Río de la Plata; vintage cars dot the quiet historic centre.

8. 4:34

   Mercado de San Telmo

   🛒 Market · San Telmo

   A good spot for both a lunch and unique souvenirs.

9. 5:03

   San Telmo

   🏘️ Neighborhood · San Telmo

   Some parts warrant extra caution, particularly at night.

10. 5:11

    Feria de San Telmo

    🛒 Market · San Telmo · brief mention

    Outdoor tango shows sometimes happen during the Sunday fair.

11. 5:23

    Puerto Madero

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Puerto Madero

12. 6:08

    Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

    🌳 Park · Puerto Madero

    Free to enter, but check closing times as it isn't open 24 hours.

13. 6:54

    Palermo

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Palermo

    Visiting a speakeasy here is called a must.

14. 7:02

    Palermo Soho

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Palermo

15. 7:05

    Plaza Serrano

    🏢 Landmark · Palermo · brief mention

16. 7:22

    Nicky NY Sushi & Harrison Speakeasy

    🍺 Bar · Palermo

    Have the sushi dinner first to gain access to the hidden bar.

17. 8:12

    Teatro Piazzolla

    🚡 Activity · San Nicolás

    The show runs about one hour and is a more complete tango experience than street performances.

18. 8:52

    Parque Tres de Febrero (Bosques de Palermo)

    🌳 Park · Palermo

    Bikes can be rented; a beloved local spot for relaxing on the grass.

19. 9:40

    Plaza de Mayo

    🏛️ Historic site · Monserrat

    A free walking tour is recommended for exploring the historic centre.

20. 9:52

    Casa Rosada

    🏰 Palace · Monserrat · brief mention

21. 9:55

    Metropolitan Cathedral

    ⛩️ Temple · San Nicolás · brief mention

22. 9:57

    Cabildo de Buenos Aires

    🏛️ Historic site · Monserrat · brief mention

23. 10:01

    Palacio del Congreso (National Congress)

    🏢 Landmark · Balvanera · brief mention

24. 10:04

    Evita Mural

    🏢 Landmark · Monserrat · brief mention

25. 10:06

    Palacio Barolo

    🏢 Landmark · Monserrat · brief mention