Buenos Aires: What NOT to Do in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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  1. Recoleta

    Neighborhood · Recoleta

    The subte doesn't reach Recoleta, so take a bus, taxi or Uber.

  2. Recoleta Cemetery

    Historic site · Recoleta

    Evita's plain black tomb sits on a side path with a long line; leave when the closing bell rings.

  3. La Boca

    Neighborhood · La Boca

    Very touristy, with pricier steak and wine lunches; the subte doesn't go there, so take a bus or taxi.

  4. Centro Cultural Recoleta

    Museum · Recoleta · brief mention

  5. La Bombonera (Estadio Alberto J. Armando)

    Landmark · La Boca · brief mention

    Going to a match is a cool experience, but avoid the Boca vs River Plate derby.

  6. Caminito

    Landmark · La Boca

    Expect to pay much more for lunch here than elsewhere in the city.

  7. San Telmo

    Neighborhood · San Telmo

    Best visited on a Sunday, when the antiques fair takes over the streets.

  8. Feria de San Telmo

    Market · San Telmo

    Free to walk around.

  9. Plaza de Mayo

    Historic site · Monserrat · brief mention

  10. Casa Rosada

    Palace · Monserrat · brief mention

  11. Palacio del Congreso (National Congress)

    Landmark · Balvanera · brief mention

  12. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

    Museum · Recoleta · brief mention

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

    Museum · Palermo · brief mention

  14. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia

    Museum · Caballito

    Open 2–7 pm every day, so a good option on Mondays when many museums close.

  15. Museo Evita

    Museum · Palermo · brief mention

  16. Avenida 9 de Julio

    Landmark · San Nicolás · brief mention

    Taxi rides along it are a good chance to sightsee from the window.

  17. Teatro Colón

    Landmark · San Nicolás · brief mention

  18. Obelisco de Buenos Aires

    Landmark · San Nicolás · brief mention

  19. Palermo

    Neighborhood · Palermo · brief mention

  20. Tigre

    Day trip · Tigre · brief mention

    Be on time for the train to Tigre, even though being late is normal socially.

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