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The ULTIMATE ITINERARY for 10 days in Buenos Aires

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  1. San Telmo

    Neighborhood · San Telmo

    Worth two days: a quiet weekday visit to dodge the crowds, then Sunday for the market.

  2. Calle Defensa

    Shopping · San Telmo · brief mention

  3. Mafalda Statue

    Landmark · San Telmo · brief mention

    A quick stop along Calle Defensa, one block from El Zanjón de Granados.

  4. El Zanjón de Granados

    Museum · San Telmo

    Ranked among the best tours in San Telmo and in all of Buenos Aires.

  5. Bar El Federal

    Bar · San Telmo

    Suggested as a lunch stop on the first San Telmo day.

  6. Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires

    Museum · San Telmo · brief mention

  7. Museo Histórico Nacional

    Museum · San Telmo · brief mention

    Entry is completely free.

  8. Parque Lezama

    Park · San Telmo · brief mention

    A good spot to relax between museums and shopping.

  9. Bar La Poesía

    Cafe · San Telmo · brief mention

  10. Mitos Argentinos

    Bar · San Telmo

    Suggested as a Friday-night stop.

  11. Microcentro

    Neighborhood · Microcentro · brief mention

  12. Plaza de Mayo

    Historic site · Monserrat

    Start with the cathedral, which opens earliest of the three main sights.

  13. Metropolitan Cathedral

    Temple · San Nicolás · brief mention

    Opens earliest of the Plaza de Mayo sights.

  14. Cabildo de Buenos Aires

    Historic site · Monserrat

    The second-floor balcony has a fantastic view of the Casa Rosada.

  15. Casa Rosada

    Palace · Monserrat

    The president works here but does not live here.

  16. Calle Florida

    Shopping · San Nicolás · brief mention

  17. Galería Güemes

    Bar · San Nicolás

    Take the elevators on the right side to the 6th floor to reach the rooftop bar for lunch.

  18. Avenida 9 de Julio

    Landmark · San Nicolás

  19. Obelisco de Buenos Aires

    Landmark · San Nicolás

    Teatro Colón is about a five-minute walk away.

  20. Teatro Colón

    Landmark · San Nicolás

    English tours run daily at 3 PM.

  21. El Ateneo Grand Splendid

    Shopping · Recoleta

    The café sits on the old theater stage.

  22. Avenida Corrientes

    Shopping · San Nicolás

    On weekend nights it closes to traffic and is open only to pedestrians.

  23. Pizzería Güerrín

    Restaurant · San Nicolás

    Verdict: the pizza isn't a favorite, but it's worth one dinner to see what the hype is about.

  24. Feria de San Telmo

    Market · San Telmo

    Allow several hours to walk the market up and down.

  25. Hierbabuena

    Cafe · San Telmo

    The fresh juices are delicious and not overpriced.

  26. Mercado de San Telmo

    Market · San Telmo

    There are great empanada stands, and alfajores for dessert.

  27. Museo del Títere

    Museum · San Telmo

    Open only Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 6 PM, with a children's puppet show at 4:30.

  28. La Popular

    Restaurant · San Telmo

    The place to go for milanesa; it's on the same street as Hierbabuena.

  29. Cementerio de la Chacarita

    Historic site · Chacarita

    A good Monday activity, since many other places close that day.

  30. Palermo

    Neighborhood · Palermo · brief mention

  31. MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires)

    Museum · Palermo

    Open on Mondays, which makes it a good pick when many places are closed.

  32. Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo

    Activity · Palermo

    Races usually run on Monday evenings, and entry is free.

  33. Recoleta

    Neighborhood · Recoleta · brief mention

  34. Recoleta Cemetery

    Historic site · Recoleta

    Worth hiring Simon, an Englishman offering tours out front for about 15 years.

  35. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

    Museum · Recoleta · brief mention

  36. Facultad de Derecho (University of Buenos Aires)

    Landmark · Recoleta

  37. Floralis Genérica

    Landmark · Recoleta

  38. El Sanjuanino

    Restaurant · Recoleta

  39. Centro Cultural Recoleta

    Museum · Recoleta

    It usually doesn't open until 2 PM, so plan it for the afternoon.

  40. Biblioteca Nacional Mariano Moreno

    Landmark · Recoleta

    Reached by walking through about five plazas in a row lined with statues of historical figures.

  41. La Biela

    Cafe · Recoleta

    Suggested as the dinner spot for the Recoleta day.

  42. Plaza del Congreso

    Park · Monserrat · brief mention

  43. Palacio del Congreso (National Congress)

    Landmark · Balvanera

    Free English tours run every weekday at 12:00 and 5:00 PM; arrive around 11:30–11:45.

  44. Madres de Plaza de Mayo

    Museum · Balvanera

    Located on Plaza del Congreso, across from the Congress building.

  45. Palacio Barolo

    Landmark · Monserrat

    Book the tour in advance.

  46. Dome Rooftop Bar

    Bar · Monserrat

    Reserve in advance; it sits lower than Barolo, so the views are slightly less impressive.

  47. La Boca

    Neighborhood · La Boca

    Watch your valuables closely, as theft is a real risk here.

  48. Café La Perla

    Cafe · La Boca · brief mention

  49. Caminito

    Landmark · La Boca

    Very touristy, so a morning is enough rather than a whole day.

  50. Fundación PROA

    Museum · La Boca

    It doesn't open until noon.

  51. La Bombonera (Estadio Alberto J. Armando)

    Landmark · La Boca · brief mention

  52. Puerto Madero

    Neighborhood · Puerto Madero

    A short bus or taxi ride from La Boca.

  53. Puente de la Mujer

    Landmark · Puerto Madero · brief mention

  54. Centro Cultural Kirchner

    Museum · San Nicolás

  55. Trade Sky Bar

    Bar · San Nicolás

    Reservations are absolutely required.

  56. Moshu Treehouse

    Cafe · Palermo

    Good breakfast stop to start a nature-themed day in Palermo.

  57. Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays

    Park · Palermo

    Not very big, but worth a wander.

  58. Ecoparque Buenos Aires

    Park · Palermo

    The entrance is near Plaza Italia; walk it from bottom to top.

  59. Jardín Japonés

    Park · Palermo

    Entry costs 416 pesos (about a dollar); the restaurant is a good lunch spot.

  60. El Rosedal de Palermo

    Park · Palermo

  61. Palermo Soho

    Neighborhood · Palermo

    For groups wanting different foods, a nearby food market lets everyone eat together.

  62. Tigre

    Day trip · Tigre

    Compare prices across cruise companies; most tours are in Spanish.

  63. Puerto de Frutos

    Market · Tigre

    Wicker is the most common item to buy.

  64. San Isidro

    Day trip · San Isidro · brief mention

    An easy stop on the way back from Tigre.

  65. Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

    Park · Puerto Madero

    The waterside walk nearby is famous for food trucks selling choripán.

  66. Barrio Chino

    Neighborhood · Belgrano

    Sunday is the liveliest day, with street performers.

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