Argentina · 3 days · 17 stops
3 days in Buenos Aires – a ready-made itinerary
Buenos Aires is big, flat and made up of districts that each have a character of their own. The plan starts in the historic south around Plaza de Mayo and San Telmo, moves north on day two via the Teatro Colón to Recoleta and Palermo, and heads out to the Tigre delta on day three. Within a day you mostly walk; for longer hops take the Subte, a taxi or a ride app.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 17 stops
- Highlights
- Plaza de Mayo, Teatro Colón, Paseo Victorica, Metropolitan Cathedral, Puerto Madero and Puente de la Mujer
- Day trips
- Day trip to Tigre and an evening in Palermo
- Where to stay
- Recoleta, Palermo, San Telmo
- Getting around
- Within a district you can walk easily, the city is flat.
- Best time to go
- Spring and autumn are the most pleasant – September to November and March to May: mild and good for walking.
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Plaza de MayoThe city's historic main square. On its east side stands the pink Casa Rosada, the president's office.Day 1
Metropolitan CathedralWith its columns the façade looks more like a Greek temple. Inside is the mausoleum of the independence hero San Martín.Day 1
Puerto Madero and Puente de la MujerOld brick warehouses along the docks and Santiago Calatrava's white swing bridge. A good place for a walk by the water.Day 1
Plaza DorregoThe small square at the heart of San Telmo, lined with antique shops. On Sundays it is the centre of the San Telmo fair.Day 1- CaminitoThe lane of colourful corrugated-iron houses in La Boca. Go there and back by taxi or ride app, and stay in the busy streets around Caminito.Day 1
- Teatro ColónOne of the world's great opera houses, famous for its acoustics. The tour takes you through the foyer, the auditorium and the grand halls.Day 2
- ObeliscoThe white obelisk on the wide Avenida 9 de Julio, a few minutes from the Teatro Colón. The landmark of the city centre.Day 2
- Recoleta CemeteryA city of marble mausoleums with narrow lanes. Many visitors look for Eva Perón's grave in the Duarte family vault.Day 2
- Floralis GenéricaThe giant flower of steel and aluminium in a park near Avenida del Libertador. A short walk from the cemetery.Day 2
- Japanese GardensKoi ponds, bridges and neat paths on the edge of the Palermo parks. A calm end to the day.Day 2
- Paseo VictoricaThe riverside promenade on the Luján, lined with old rowing clubs. In the morning the rowing boats glide past.Day 3
- Tigre Art MuseumAn art museum in a grand Belle Époque building on the water, once an elegant club. The building alone is worth the trip.Day 3
- Boat trip into the Paraná DeltaFrom the river station, tour boats and local river buses head into the maze of channels, past stilt houses and jetties.Day 3
Day 1
Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo and La Boca
Plaza de Mayo
The city's historic main square. On its east side stands the pink Casa Rosada, the president's office.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Plaza de Mayoright next door
Metropolitan Cathedral
With its columns the façade looks more like a Greek temple. Inside is the mausoleum of the independence hero San Martín.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Metropolitan Cathedralabout 10 min on foot
Puerto Madero and Puente de la Mujer
Old brick warehouses along the docks and Santiago Calatrava's white swing bridge. A good place for a walk by the water.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Puerto Madero and Puente de la Mujerabout 20 min on foot
San Telmo Market
A market hall under an old iron roof, with fruit stalls, antiques and small food counters. Good for a simple lunch.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): San Telmo Marketright next door
Plaza Dorrego
The small square at the heart of San Telmo, lined with antique shops. On Sundays it is the centre of the San Telmo fair.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Plaza Dorregoabout 2.2 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Caminito
The lane of colourful corrugated-iron houses in La Boca. Go there and back by taxi or ride app, and stay in the busy streets around Caminito.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Caminito
Day 2
Teatro Colón, Recoleta and Palermo
The Teatro Colón offers guided tours of the building. Check times and tickets on the official website before you go.
Teatro Colón
One of the world's great opera houses, famous for its acoustics. The tour takes you through the foyer, the auditorium and the grand halls.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Teatro Colónabout 5 min on foot
Obelisco
The white obelisk on the wide Avenida 9 de Julio, a few minutes from the Teatro Colón. The landmark of the city centre.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Obeliscoabout 25 min on foot
Recoleta
Lunch in the elegant district of Paris-style townhouses. Around the cemetery there are cafés and restaurants with terraces.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Recoletaabout 5 min on foot
Recoleta Cemetery
A city of marble mausoleums with narrow lanes. Many visitors look for Eva Perón's grave in the Duarte family vault.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Recoleta Cemeteryabout 10 min on foot
Floralis Genérica
The giant flower of steel and aluminium in a park near Avenida del Libertador. A short walk from the cemetery.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Floralis Genéricaabout 25 min on foot
Japanese Gardens
Koi ponds, bridges and neat paths on the edge of the Palermo parks. A calm end to the day.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Japanese Gardens
Day 3
Day trip to Tigre and an evening in Palermo
Tigre is outside the city: suburban train from Retiro station, just under an hour. Head back to Buenos Aires in the evening.
Paseo Victorica
The riverside promenade on the Luján, lined with old rowing clubs. In the morning the rowing boats glide past.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Paseo Victoricaabout 10 min on foot
Tigre Art Museum
An art museum in a grand Belle Époque building on the water, once an elegant club. The building alone is worth the trip.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Tigre Art Museumabout 2.0 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Puerto de Frutos
The old port for goods from the delta is now a market for wickerwork and furniture. Simple food stalls sit between the shops.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Puerto de Frutosabout 10 min on foot
Boat trip into the Paraná Delta
From the river station, tour boats and local river buses head into the maze of channels, past stilt houses and jetties.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Boat trip into the Paraná Deltaabout 23.1 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Palermo Soho
Back in the city: dinner in the streets around Plaza Serrano, with plenty of restaurants, bars and small shops.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Palermo Soho
Good to know
Best time to go
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant – September to November and March to May: mild and good for walking. January and February are often hot and humid; July and August are cool but rarely cold.
Getting around
Within a district you can walk easily, the city is flat. For longer distances there is the Subte metro and lots of bus lines, for which you need the rechargeable SUBE travel card. In the evening and for La Boca, an official taxi or a ride app is best. Keep valuables out of sight, as in any big city.
Where to stay
Recoleta
Quiet, well kept and central. The Teatro Colón, the cemetery and the Palermo parks are a walk or a short ride away.
Palermo
Lots of cafés, restaurants and green space. Good if you like going out in the evening and walking in parks by day.
San Telmo
Old-town feel with cobblestones and antiques. Close to Plaza de Mayo, a little livelier at night.
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Buenos Aires: frequently asked questions
What are the must-see sights in Buenos Aires?
The must-see sights in Buenos Aires are Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Puerto Madero and Puente de la Mujer, Plaza Dorrego, Caminito and Teatro Colón. This plan links 13 of them into short walks over 3 days – with times, a map and tips.
Are 3 days enough for Buenos Aires?
Yes, for the main districts and a trip to Tigre. With a fourth day you can explore Palermo and its parks at a slower pace or go to a milonga in the evening.
Where can I see tango?
In San Telmo and on Caminito couples often dance in the street. In the evening there are milongas, dance nights where locals dance too – watching is usually welcome.
How safe is Buenos Aires?
The usual big-city habits go a long way: keep valuables out of sight, don't hold your phone out at the kerb, use an official taxi or a ride app at night. In La Boca, stay in the busy streets around Caminito.
Is the trip to Tigre worth it?
Yes, if you want a day away from the big city. The delta with its channels and islands feels nothing like Buenos Aires and is easy to reach by train.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Hernán Piñera, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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