Day 1: the center and night of Corrientes
Everything is done on foot, from the Plaza de Mayo to the Obelisk.
TomorrowPlaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada
The political center of the country since 1810. Around it are the Casa Rosada, the Cabildo and the Cathedral. The Casa Rosada opens guided tours with prior reservation.
TomorrowCabildo
Seat of the colonial government and scene of the May Revolution. Today it is the National Historical Museum of the Cabildo.
TomorrowMetropolitan Cathedral
Facade of a Greek temple in front of the Plaza de Mayo. Inside is the mausoleum of General San Martín, with a grenadier guard.
NoonCafe Tortoni
On Avenida de Mayo, a cafe in the oldest in the city, opened in 1858.
AfternoonBarolo Palace
Building from 1923 inspired by the Divine Comedy, on Mayo Avenue. From its lighthouse you can see half the city. Only with guided tour.
AfternoonTeatro Colón
The guided tour covers the living room, the foyer and the lounges. It is advisable to reserve.
NightObelisk and 9 de Julio Avenue
The symbol of the city, built in 1936 at the intersection with Corrientes. It is best seen at night, illuminated.
NightCorrientes Avenue
Pan pizza in a classic pizzeria and, if you feel like it, a play.
Day 2: San Telmo, La Boca and Puerto Madero
If you can, let the second day be Sunday: it is the day of the San Telmo fair.
TomorrowSan Telmo Market
Iron market from the late 19th century with greengrocers, antique shops and food stalls.
TomorrowSan Telmo Fair
On Sundays, Defensa Street and Dorrego Square are filled with antiques, artisans and tango stalls.
NoonCaminito
Passage of colorfully painted tin tenements, with painters and tango dancers in the street. It is advisable to go during the day.
AfternoonLa Bombonera and Boquense Passion Museum
The Boca Juniors stadium. The museum and the stadium visit operate on non-match days.
SunsetPuerto Madero and Women's Bridge
The brick docks next to the water and the Calatrava bridge, better when the sun goes down.
SunsetCostanera Sur Ecological Reserve
More than 300 hectares of lagoons and trails along the river, with hundreds of species of birds. It is covered on foot or by bike.
If you have one more day: Recoleta and Palermo
Mausoleums, museums and the largest parks in the city.
Recoleta Cemetery
A city of marble mausoleums where presidents, writers and Eva Perón rest.
National Museum of Fine Arts
The largest public collection of Argentine art, with European works from Goya to Van Gogh. Admission is free.
Generic Floralis
The giant steel flower by Eduardo Catalano in the United Nations Plaza. It was designed to open during the day and close at night.
The Ateneo Grand Splendid
A bookstore inside a 1919 theater, with boxes and the stage converted into a cafe. Going in to look doesn't cost anything.
MALBA
Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires: Tarsila do Amaral, Xul Solar, Berni and art of the 20th century. It has its own cinema.
Palermo Forests and the Rose Garden
The great green lung of the city: lakes, bikes and thousands of rose bushes. On weekends it is filled with families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 2 days enough to get to know Buenos Aires?
For the essentials, yes: the historic center, San Telmo, La Boca and Puerto Madero. With a third day you add Recoleta and Palermo.
How to move between neighborhoods?
By subway and bus, with the SUBE card. La Boca is best visited during the day and, to get there, a taxi or a travel app is the most convenient.
What day is best to visit San Telmo?
On Sunday, when Defensa Street and Dorrego Square are filled with the antiques fair.
Reviewed 10/31/2026. Hours, prices and tickets change: confirm them at the source before you go. Do you see something wrong? Let us know
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