What to do in Buenos Aires in 3 days: a simple itinerary

Buenos Aires is big, but in three days you can see its essentials without rushing. This is the plan we suggest to travelers on their first visit.

Day 1: the historic center, San Telmo and La Boca

Start at Plaza de Mayo, with the Casa Rosada and the Cathedral, and walk along Avenida de Mayo. In the afternoon, go to San Telmo, the old neighborhood of cobbled streets, antique shops and cafés (on Sundays there is a big street fair). End the day in La Boca to see the colorful houses of Caminito and the Boca Juniors stadium from the outside. Go to La Boca by day and stay in the touristic area.

Day 2: Recoleta, Palermo and a tango show

In the morning, visit the Recoleta Cemetery and the area around it. Then go to Palermo: the parks and the Rose Garden, and the streets of Palermo Soho, full of shops, bars and restaurants. At night, book a dinner and tango show: it is one of the experiences visitors remember most.

Day 3: Tigre Delta or a day in the countryside

Leave the city for a day. The Tigre Delta, about an hour away, is a maze of rivers and islands that you explore by boat. Another classic is a day at an estancia, a traditional ranch with a barbecue lunch and gaucho show.

Extra: a football match

If you travel during the season, watching a match in Buenos Aires is an experience in itself. Tickets for the big teams are hard to get on your own: ask us and we check availability.

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