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Buenos Aires travel guide

Passion, tango, and endless steak nights

A day-by-day plan built around local spots, ready in about a minute. Free.

What Buenos Aires is like

Buenos Aires hits differently at night. The city belongs to the tango dancers in San Telmo, the late-night diners in La Boca painting their walls in violent yellows and blues, and the wine-soaked conversations in Palermo Soho that stretch past midnight. Forget early dinners—locals eat at 10pm, and you'll understand why once you're in a hidden parrilla watching smoke curl from perfectly charred beef. Walk the tree-lined streets of Recoleta, catch football fever in any bar, browse vintage bookstalls on Avenida Corrientes. The city is unapologetically romantic but never precious. People here live loudly, argue passionately, and eat like every meal matters. Come ready to stay up late and question everything you thought you knew about food.

Tango dancing
European architecture
Steak and wine
Vibrant nightlife
Literary culture
Football passion

Before you go

Best time to go: Visit March to May or September to November for pleasant spring and autumn weather, avoiding the hot humid summers (December-February) and cooler winters (June-August).
Cost per day: $45 budget · $100 mid-range · $200 comfortable
Currency: ARS (₿)
Plugs: Type I
Time zone: UTC-3

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Buenos Aires: common questions

When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?

Visit March to May or September to November for pleasant spring and autumn weather, avoiding the hot humid summers (December-February) and cooler winters (June-August).

How much does a trip to Buenos Aires cost per day?

About $45 a day on a budget, $100 mid-range, $200 for a comfortable trip per person, before flights.

What currency is used in Buenos Aires?

ARS (₿).

What plugs does Buenos Aires use?

Type I.