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Ultimate BUENOS AIRES Travel Guide (Our FIRST IMPRESSIONS of ARGENTINA!)

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  1. Recoleta

    Neighborhood · Recoleta

    Recommended as a safe, central base; a spacious apartment cost about $38 per night.

  2. Palermo

    Neighborhood · Palermo

  3. Monserrat

    Neighborhood · Monserrat

    Described as a must-visit but a bit too busy and hectic.

  4. San Telmo

    Neighborhood · San Telmo

    Antique shops here sell pretty much anything you could imagine.

  5. Recoleta Cemetery

    Historic site · Recoleta

    Entry costs $16 per person, considered a little overpriced for foreigners.

  6. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

    Museum · Recoleta

    Free entry; the ground-floor older works are the highlight.

  7. Facultad de Derecho (University of Buenos Aires)

    Landmark · Recoleta · brief mention

  8. Floralis Genérica

    Landmark · Recoleta

    The reflecting pool was empty and two petals were missing during the visit.

  9. El Ateneo Grand Splendid

    Shopping · Recoleta

    Expect to pay a premium if buying a book there.

  10. Teatro Colón

    Landmark · San Nicolás

    Close enough to El Ateneo to see on the same day; catch a show if budget allows.

  11. Plaza Lavalle

    Park · San Nicolás · brief mention

  12. Palermo Soho

    Neighborhood · Palermo

    Great in the evenings but worth wandering by day for the murals.

  13. Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays

    Park · Palermo

  14. Ecoparque Buenos Aires

    Park · Palermo

    Giraffes can still be seen, and many animals roam freely around the park.

  15. El Rosedal de Palermo

    Park · Palermo

  16. Jardín Japonés

    Park · Palermo

    Entry costs 4,500 pesos per person, considered reasonable.

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

    Museum · Palermo · brief mention

  18. Puerto Madero

    Neighborhood · Puerto Madero

    Walk along the waterfront for nice views back towards the city skyline.

  19. Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

    Park · Puerto Madero · brief mention

  20. Plaza de Mayo

    Historic site · Monserrat

  21. Casa Rosada

    Palace · Monserrat

  22. Banco de la Nación Argentina

    Landmark · Monserrat · brief mention

  23. Metropolitan Cathedral

    Temple · San Nicolás · brief mention

  24. Café Tortoni

    Cafe · Monserrat

  25. Avenida 9 de Julio

    Landmark · San Nicolás · brief mention

  26. Obelisco de Buenos Aires

    Landmark · San Nicolás · brief mention

  27. Plaza del Congreso

    Park · Monserrat

  28. Palacio Barolo

    Landmark · Monserrat · brief mention

    Take a tour and have a drink at the rooftop restaurant.

  29. Palacio del Congreso (National Congress)

    Landmark · Balvanera

    Very reminiscent of the US Capitol in Washington DC.

  30. Plaza Dorrego

    Landmark · San Telmo

  31. Mercado de San Telmo

    Market · San Telmo

  32. Casa Mínima

    Historic site · San Telmo · brief mention

    Easy to miss without paying attention.

  33. La Boca

    Neighborhood · La Boca

    A couple of hours is enough before the crowds get overwhelming; Messi and Maradona images are everywhere.

  34. La Bombonera (Estadio Alberto J. Armando)

    Landmark · La Boca

    Getting tickets for a match day is a must-do activity.

  35. Tigre

    Day trip · Tigre

    Trains leave Retiro about every 30 minutes; the scenic coastal route needs a change but views differ little.

  36. Parque de la Costa

    Activity · Tigre · brief mention

  37. Museo de Arte Tigre

    Museum · Tigre

    The walk to the building is worth it even without going inside.

  38. Puerto de Frutos

    Market · Tigre

    A good place to browse at the end of a day in Tigre.

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