17 free plans
With map to get there. Confirm schedules on each site's website before going.
Plaza 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.
Metropolitan 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.
Obelisk 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.
Caminito
Passage of colorfully painted tin tenements, with painters and tango dancers in the street. It is advisable to go during the day.
Art Plant
Former power plant converted into the City's cultural center, with concerts and exhibitions that are usually free.
San Telmo Fair
On Sundays, Defensa Street and Dorrego Square are filled with antiques, artisans and tango stalls.
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.
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.
Carlos Thays Botanical Garden
More than five thousand species of plants and an iron greenhouse, in front of Plaza Italia. Admission is free.
Puerto Madero and Women's Bridge
Old brick docks converted into a waterfront promenade. The rotating bridge is the work of Santiago Calatrava.
Costanera 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.
Pacific Galleries
Shopping center on Florida Street with a dome painted by Berni, Castagnino and Spilimbergo, among others.
Libertad Palace (former CCK)
The old Post Office Palace, today a cultural center with concerts, exhibitions and the La Ballena Azul symphonic hall.
Chinatown
A few blocks from Arribeños Street with Asian supermarkets, food stalls and an entrance arch.
Slaughterhouse Fair
Creole fair with folklore, crafts, empanadas and gaucho skills on horseback. Confirm the dates before you go: it is not open all year round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What museums are free in Buenos Aires?
The National Museum of Fine Arts does not charge admission. The Usina del Arte and the Palacio Libertad usually have free exhibitions and concerts: check out their programming.
What to do for free in Buenos Aires on a Sunday?
The San Telmo fair, on Defensa street and Dorrego square, and then a walk through the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve or through Puerto Madero.
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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