A Guide to the Best Things to Do and See in Buenos Aires Argentina: 3-Day Itinerary

27 places in this vlog

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

1. 1:11

   La Boca

   🏘️ Neighborhood · La Boca

   Expect a sensory overload of music, colour and tango shows, in the best way.

2. 1:13

   Caminito

   🏢 Landmark · La Boca

   Use Caminito as the Uber drop-off address for visiting La Boca.

3. 1:31

   Mercado de San Telmo

   🛒 Market · San Telmo

   Try a small item from each stall for a do-it-yourself food tour.

4. 1:45

   San Telmo

   🏘️ Neighborhood · San Telmo

   A good area for souvenir shopping and street photos after the market.

5. 1:58

   Casa Rosada

   🏰 Palace · Monserrat

6. 2:00

   Plaza de Mayo

   🏛️ Historic site · Monserrat

   Events like a Pride festival with music, food and costumes can fill the plaza unexpectedly.

7. 2:33

   Plaza San Martín

   🌳 Park · Retiro

   Nearby cafés make it easy to grab a coffee while relaxing in the park.

8. 2:49

   Juana Manuela Gorriti Promenade

   🏢 Landmark · Puerto Madero

   Best at sunset for photos over the water and a lively dinner scene.

9. 3:09

   Estilo Campo

   🍴 Restaurant · Puerto Madero

   Recommended as a splurge-worthy steak dinner by the water.

10. 3:24

    Avenida Santa Fe

    🛍️ Shopping · Recoleta · brief mention

11. 3:26

    El Ateneo Grand Splendid

    🛍️ Shopping · Recoleta

    Worth popping in for photos even if not buying a book.

12. 3:40

    Recoleta Cemetery

    🏛️ Historic site · Recoleta

    Entry costs about $10; allow at least an hour.

13. 4:15

    Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

    🏛️ Museum · Recoleta

    Reached by a beautifully painted bridge; the building is worth seeing even without going inside.

14. 4:26

    Floralis Genérica

    🏢 Landmark · Recoleta

15. 4:34

    MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires)

    🏛️ Museum · Palermo

    Entry was 900 pesos, with a Frida Kahlo exhibit on at the time.

16. 5:01

    Parque Tres de Febrero (Bosques de Palermo)

    🌳 Park · Palermo

    Worth seeing as much of the park complex as possible.

17. 5:03

    Jardín Japonés

    🌳 Park · Palermo · brief mention

18. 5:08

    El Rosedal de Palermo

    🌳 Park · Palermo · brief mention

19. 5:48

    Tigre

    🚆 Day trip · Tigre

    Take the 1h45 six-river boat tour over the three-river one; eat before going, as options are limited.

20. 6:00

    Calle Costa Rica

    🛍️ Shopping · Palermo · brief mention

21. 6:04

    La Panera Rosa

    ☕ Cafe · Palermo · brief mention

    Recommended for brunch before a day trip to Tigre.

22. 7:07

    Palermo

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Palermo

    A relaxed place to end the trip, with plenty of dining options.

23. 7:23

    Don Julio

    🍴 Restaurant · Palermo

    Reserve in advance; expect about 11,000–13,000 pesos per plate.

24. 7:34

    Cucina Paradiso

    🍴 Restaurant · Palermo · brief mention

25. 7:38

    La Pescadorita

    🍴 Restaurant · Palermo · brief mention

26. 7:46

    Plaza Serrano

    🏢 Landmark · Palermo

    Grab dinner there first and then stay on for drinks.

27. 7:57

    Alcatraz Bar

    🍺 Bar · Palermo

    Entry is $15 with one drink or $20 with two, pricier than most bars.