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Buenos Aires
European elegance, Latin American energy
- Best time to visit
- Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
- Currency
- ARS
- Time zone
- UTC-3
- Country
- Argentina
Buenos Aires is Argentina's capital and largest city, known for its preserved European-style architecture, tango, steak and café culture, and lively nightlife. Visitors come for its neighbourhoods, museums, markets and theatre, and as a base for exploring the rest of the country.
- Buenos Aires
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- Mendoza
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Quick facts
- Country
- Argentina
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- City population
- 3.1M
- Population of Argentina
- 47.3M
- Country area
- 2,780,400 km²
- Official language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Argentine Peso (ARS) · 1 USD ≈ 1,516 ARS
- Time zone
- UTC-3
- Calling code
- +54
- Drives on the
- Left
- Elevation
- 18 m
- Plugs
- C / I · 220V
- Emergency numbers
- 911 · 100 (fire) · 107 (ambulance)
- Best time to visit
- Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Temperatures through the year
Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.
Temperatures through the year
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 29° | 28° | 26° | 21° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° |
| Low | 22° | 20° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 20° |
Best time to visitOther months
Approximate daily cost
Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.
- ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$32
- HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$85
- LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$245
Top things to do
- Free
Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada
Walk the historic main square and see the presidential palace, the Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral; go in the morning when the square is calmest.
- Half day
- Microcentro
- Good for kids
- Free
Recoleta Cemetery
Wander the ornate mausoleums of Argentina's famous figures; free guided tours run on some days, so check times at the entrance.
- Half day
- Recoleta
- ≈ $15
Teatro Colón
Tour one of the world's great opera houses and its gilded auditorium; book a guided visit in advance as slots fill quickly.
- Half day
- Microcentro
- Good for kids
- Indoors
- Free
San Telmo Market and Sunday Fair
Browse antiques, crafts and street performances in the old quarter; the big fair is on Sundays, when the streets fill with tango dancers.
- Half day
- San Telmo
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- Closed: Monday
- Free
Caminito, La Boca
See the brightly painted houses and street tango of the old port district; stay on the main tourist streets and take a taxi in and out.
- Half day
- La Boca
- Good for kids
- Free
Palermo Parks and Rose Garden
Rent a bike or stroll the lakes, rose garden and Japanese garden; late afternoon is cooler and good for a picnic.
- Half day
- Palermo
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- ≈ $25
Tigre and the Paraná Delta
Take the train to Tigre and a boat through the delta's islands and waterways; a full day out, so start early and check return train times.
- Full day
- Palermo
- Good for kids
- ≈ $90
Estancia day trip on the pampas
Spend a day at a working ranch with horseback riding, an asado lunch and a folklore show; most tours include hotel pickup and last around eight hours.
- Full day
- San Telmo
- Good for kids
Before you go
Entry and visas
Many visitors, including British citizens, can enter Argentina visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, but rules depend on nationality and some nationalities pay a reciprocity fee on arrival at Ezeiza. Passports must be valid for the planned stay, and immigration no longer stamps passports, so contact the Argentine Migration Office if you need proof of entry or exit. Check the official Argentine migration site or your nearest Argentine consulate before travelling.
Official websiteFrom the airport
Most international flights land at Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), about 35 km south of the centre, with a car transfer of roughly 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. Domestic flights mostly use Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), about 20 minutes from downtown.
Getting around
The city has a cheap and extensive network of buses and a six-line subway (Subte), both paid with a rechargeable SUBE card, plus plentiful taxis and ride-hailing apps.
Local tips
- Local Spanish uses 'sh' for the ll sound and different vocabulary; a few basic phrases help, and English is common in tourist areas.
- Dinner is eaten late, often from 21:00 onwards, and many bars and clubs stay open until dawn.
- Carry small change and check the official exchange rate; cards are widely accepted but some places prefer cash.
- Summers (December–February) are hot and humid with thunderstorms, while winters are damp and chilly, so pack layers.
Areas worth knowing
- La Boca
- Palermo
- Recoleta
- San Telmo
- Microcentro
The UK Foreign Office last updated its advice for this country on May 7, 2026.
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Sources: GOV.UK: Argentina travel advice · argentina.gob.ar · Wikipedia: Buenos Aires · Wikivoyage: Buenos Aires