Buenos Aires Travel Guide for First Timers - Things to know BEFORE visiting

12 places in this vlog

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

1. 4:00

   San Telmo

   🏘️ Neighborhood · San Telmo

   Recommended as one of the two best neighbourhoods to stay in, about 10 minutes' walk from the presidential palace.

2. 4:00

   Monserrat

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Monserrat · brief mention

3. 4:08

   Mercado de San Telmo

   🛒 Market · San Telmo · brief mention

   Suggested as part of the full San Telmo experience along with live tango on Plaza Dorrego.

4. 4:10

   La Boca

   🏘️ Neighborhood · La Boca

5. 4:24

   Palermo

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Palermo

   Ideal for nightlife that lasts until morning.

6. 4:39

   Recoleta

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Recoleta

7. 4:49

   Puerto Madero

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Puerto Madero

   Tall buildings here give great city views; the airport shuttle bus from Ezeiza also stops here.

8. 5:25

   Plaza Dorrego

   🏢 Landmark · San Telmo · brief mention

9. 7:57

   Caminito

   🏢 Landmark · La Boca

10. 8:07

    Recoleta Cemetery

    🏛️ Historic site · Recoleta

    Also said to hold the grave of a daughter of Napoleon.

11. 8:19

    Feria de San Telmo

    🛒 Market · San Telmo

    Stretches along the street toward Plaza de Mayo.

12. 8:45

    El Ateneo Grand Splendid

    🛍️ Shopping · Recoleta

    Said to rank second among the world's most beautiful bookstores.