Buenos Aires City
Tours and Activities
Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente
A ride (and a half) around a new edition of the Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival.
A ride (and a half) around a new edition of the Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival.
A Coffee at Café Tortoni
Café Tortoni, the most traditional place in the City of Buenos Aires, was established on Mayo Avenue, a very different avenue from the one we all know today.
Café Tortoni, the most traditional place in the City of Buenos Aires, was established on Mayo Avenue, a very different avenue from the one we all know today.
A Sunday in Buenos Aires Historic Quarter
At weekends, when the motor vehicle traffic fades away and business time is over, downtown Buenos Aires appears to calm down and the treasure which has always been in the same place comes to light: the...
At weekends, when the motor vehicle traffic fades away and business time is over, downtown Buenos Aires appears to calm down and the treasure which has always been in the same place comes to light: the...
A tour around Chinatown in Buenos Aires
While visiting the neighborhood of Belgrano, we toured around what is known as Chinatown: a space for cultural exchange.
While visiting the neighborhood of Belgrano, we toured around what is known as Chinatown: a space for cultural exchange.
A Tour around the Buenos Aires Japanese Garden
In a nook of Buenos Aires, close to the Palermo Rosebush Promenade, we found a green exotic space where Japanese culture is in bloom.
In a nook of Buenos Aires, close to the Palermo Rosebush Promenade, we found a green exotic space where Japanese culture is in bloom.
Around Buenos Aires by Cable Car
Nowadays, it is still possible to travel by cable car. Buenos Aires has a series of old cars which date back to a past when everything was slower. The good old times.
Nowadays, it is still possible to travel by cable car. Buenos Aires has a series of old cars which date back to a past when everything was slower. The good old times.
At the Carlos Gardel House Museum
Turned into a museum in 2003, we visited the house where Carlos Gardel lived with his mother in the Abasto neighborhood.
Turned into a museum in 2003, we visited the house where Carlos Gardel lived with his mother in the Abasto neighborhood.
Boca vs. River, River vs. Boca
An unforgettable experience for football fans and, in fact, for anyone eager to live an intense derby: Boca vs. River.
An unforgettable experience for football fans and, in fact, for anyone eager to live an intense derby: Boca vs. River.
Buenos Aires Has its Own Bus
A two-and-a-half-hour tour in the open air let us see the porteño lifestyle: how citizens move and how they welcome tourists.
A two-and-a-half-hour tour in the open air let us see the porteño lifestyle: how citizens move and how they welcome tourists.
Buenos Aires Museum Center
While in Puerto Madero, we visited one of the most traditional and at the same time atypical constructions in the area: former Munich Brewery, which today houses the Buenos Aires Museum Center.
While in Puerto Madero, we visited one of the most traditional and at the same time atypical constructions in the area: former Munich Brewery, which today houses the Buenos Aires Museum Center.
Going for a Ride
Just 30 minutes away from the City of Buenos Aires and 15 from the City of La Plata, it is possible to go on a particular tour on horseback while learning to ride at the Pereyra Iraola Provincial Park,...
Just 30 minutes away from the City of Buenos Aires and 15 from the City of La Plata, it is possible to go on a particular tour on horseback while learning to ride at the Pereyra Iraola Provincial Park,...
Immigration Museum
We visited the Immigrants Hotel, today turned into a museum. Almost 40 percent of the immigrants who arrived in Argentina in order to populate it and start a new home stayed at this venue.
We visited the Immigrants Hotel, today turned into a museum. Almost 40 percent of the immigrants who arrived in Argentina in order to populate it and start a new home stayed at this venue.
Isaac Fernández Blanco Spanish American Art Museum
n an almost hidden nook in town, very close to Retiro, we found a space dedicated to the memory of an identity that lies in the roots of Argentina: the Isaac Fernández Blanco Spanish American Art Museum.
n an almost hidden nook in town, very close to Retiro, we found a space dedicated to the memory of an identity that lies in the roots of Argentina: the Isaac Fernández Blanco Spanish American Art Museum.
José Evaristo Uriburu Historical and Numismatic Museum
A very particular tour across Argentinian history: change and evolution of a country through its bills and coins.
A very particular tour across Argentinian history: change and evolution of a country through its bills and coins.
Julio Cortázar Square (“Serrano”) Day and Night
Still known by porteños as Serrano Square, Julio Cortázar Square is the heart of Palermo Viejo. In the daytime, visitors are lured by design and handicrafts; at night, by its pubs and restaurants.
Still known by porteños as Serrano Square, Julio Cortázar Square is the heart of Palermo Viejo. In the daytime, visitors are lured by design and handicrafts; at night, by its pubs and restaurants.
La Boca’s Fine Arts Museum
La Boca’s Fine Arts Museum displays the work of figurative Argentinian artists. However, one name impregnates every corner of the venue. It is the name of its founder, its director and, until the 1970s,...
La Boca’s Fine Arts Museum displays the work of figurative Argentinian artists. However, one name impregnates every corner of the venue. It is the name of its founder, its director and, until the 1970s,...
Mafalda is Back in San Telmo
At a traditional corner of San Telmo, a well-deserved tribute is paid to Mafalda and to Quino, her creator. This popular character is visited and photographed steps away from the house where it saw the...
At a traditional corner of San Telmo, a well-deserved tribute is paid to Mafalda and to Quino, her creator. This popular character is visited and photographed steps away from the house where it saw the...
National Library: Tour and History at Recoleta.
One of the most peculiar buildings in Buenos Aires shelters the National Library. On a charming corner of the neighborhood of Recoleta, we visited the house of books.
One of the most peculiar buildings in Buenos Aires shelters the National Library. On a charming corner of the neighborhood of Recoleta, we visited the house of books.
Of Gauchos and Pejerreyes
San Miguel del Monte is a district of livestock tradition and one of the oldest towns in the Province of Buenos Aires. Its beautiful lagoon, dwelled by large specimens of pejerrey (neotropical silverside),...
San Miguel del Monte is a district of livestock tradition and one of the oldest towns in the Province of Buenos Aires. Its beautiful lagoon, dwelled by large specimens of pejerrey (neotropical silverside),...
Prestigious Cemetery at Recoleta
Recoleta Cemetery concentrates prestigious art and architecture masterpieces raised in honor of traditional families and distinguished characters in Argentinian history that lie there.
Recoleta Cemetery concentrates prestigious art and architecture masterpieces raised in honor of traditional families and distinguished characters in Argentinian history that lie there.
Reading Festival
Like every year, the famous Book Fair is celebrated in Buenos Aires during April. This year, the 33rd issue will join three essential steps in the reading process: writers, books and, obviously, infinite...
Like every year, the famous Book Fair is celebrated in Buenos Aires during April. This year, the 33rd issue will join three essential steps in the reading process: writers, books and, obviously, infinite...
Sculpture Promenade and Floralis Generica in Recoleta
At the elegant Recoleta neighborhood, close to Francia Square, the Fine Arts National Museum and the Law College, we found an outdoor sculpture promenade and the great Floralis Generica.
At the elegant Recoleta neighborhood, close to Francia Square, the Fine Arts National Museum and the Law College, we found an outdoor sculpture promenade and the great Floralis Generica.
Street Theater at Abasto
A tour around the Abasto area hand in hand with a company of actors invited us on a journey back in time to the neighborhood where Carlos Gardel used to live.
A tour around the Abasto area hand in hand with a company of actors invited us on a journey back in time to the neighborhood where Carlos Gardel used to live.
The Colón Turned 100 Years Old
According to experts, this is the best theater in the world to listen to opera. This year, more precisely on May 25, 2008, it turned 100 years old.
According to experts, this is the best theater in the world to listen to opera. This year, more precisely on May 25, 2008, it turned 100 years old.
United Buddy Bears in Buenos Aires
We went to San Martín Square, in the area known as microcentro porteño, in order to see the traveling show called United Buddy Bears, which visited Argentina in March 2009.
We went to San Martín Square, in the area known as microcentro porteño, in order to see the traveling show called United Buddy Bears, which visited Argentina in March 2009.
Visit to Manzana de las Luces
A few blocks away from Mayo Square, we discovered an area where knowledge used to be sheltered. Its living history is shown to the world.
A few blocks away from Mayo Square, we discovered an area where knowledge used to be sheltered. Its living history is shown to the world.
Visit to Mitre’s Museo
In the porteño business heart –known as microcentro, we visited the house formerly owned by Bartolomé Mitre, Argentinian president and key figure in local history. Today, this venue is open...
In the porteño business heart –known as microcentro, we visited the house formerly owned by Bartolomé Mitre, Argentinian president and key figure in local history. Today, this venue is open...
Visit to the Automóvil Club Argentino Museum
Passion for cars is not new: on the second floor of the Automóvil Club Argentino venue on Libertador Avenue, we found a museum of old cars and Formula One.
Passion for cars is not new: on the second floor of the Automóvil Club Argentino venue on Libertador Avenue, we found a museum of old cars and Formula One.
Visit to the Cabildo and the May Revolution Museum
We visited the museum housed by the Cabildo at Mayo Square.
We visited the museum housed by the Cabildo at Mayo Square.
Visit to the Cabildo Yard
A yard from old times: trapped between avenues and large buildings, this space has been recovered in favor of green and handicrafts and it offers a place to rest in the nerve center of the city.
A yard from old times: trapped between avenues and large buildings, this space has been recovered in favor of green and handicrafts and it offers a place to rest in the nerve center of the city.
Visit to the Casa Rosada
At weekends, when officials have their day off, tourists may tour the hallways of the Pink House.
At weekends, when officials have their day off, tourists may tour the hallways of the Pink House.
Visit to the Palacio de las Aguas Corrientes
We visited one of the most singular buildings in the City of Buenos Aires: the Palacio de las Aguas Corrientes, on Córdoba Avenue. Inside, the Heritage Museum took us down on a tour around the history...
We visited one of the most singular buildings in the City of Buenos Aires: the Palacio de las Aguas Corrientes, on Córdoba Avenue. Inside, the Heritage Museum took us down on a tour around the history...
Visit to the Argentinian Puppet Museum
On a corner of San Telmo, the humble and magical Argentinian Puppet Museum offers a space for passion and fantasy.
On a corner of San Telmo, the humble and magical Argentinian Puppet Museum offers a space for passion and fantasy.
Visit to the Eduardo Sívori Plastic Arts Museum
In an atypical green space, opposite Palermo’s rosebush promenade, there stands the Eduardo Sívori Plastic Arts Museum, an institution devoted to spreading Argentinian art.
In an atypical green space, opposite Palermo’s rosebush promenade, there stands the Eduardo Sívori Plastic Arts Museum, an institution devoted to spreading Argentinian art.
Visit to the Historical Wax Museum
On the second floor of an ancient grand house in La Boca, we found the only wax museum in Argentina, a way of co-existing with the past.
On the second floor of an ancient grand house in La Boca, we found the only wax museum in Argentina, a way of co-existing with the past.
Visit to the José Hernández Popular Art Museum
We visited the José Hernández Popular Art Museum, a place as fine-looking and modest as what it displays.
We visited the José Hernández Popular Art Museum, a place as fine-looking and modest as what it displays.
Visit to the Municipal Palace and the House of Culture
An attractive tour inside the Municipal Palace and the House of Culture: two public buildings with plenty of things to offer visitors.
An attractive tour inside the Municipal Palace and the House of Culture: two public buildings with plenty of things to offer visitors.
Visit to the Museum of Spanish Art Enrique Larreta
At the heart of Belgrano neighborhood, we found a space which took us back to another place and time: the Enrique Larreta Museum of Spanish Art, a hidden treasure.
At the heart of Belgrano neighborhood, we found a space which took us back to another place and time: the Enrique Larreta Museum of Spanish Art, a hidden treasure.
Visit to the National Museum of Fine Arts
The National Museum of Fine Arts, situated at Recoleta neighborhood, is the gateway to a nearly boundless world: the Western art.
The National Museum of Fine Arts, situated at Recoleta neighborhood, is the gateway to a nearly boundless world: the Western art.
Visit to the World Tango Museum
The same building houses the National Tango Academy and this museum, which preserves the memory of the most porteño musical style.
The same building houses the National Tango Academy and this museum, which preserves the memory of the most porteño musical style.
Visit to the Xul Solar Museum
In the neighborhood of Palermo, behind the façade of one of its buildings, we found the Xul Solar Museum, a magical and symbolic space devoted to the memory of the Argentinian artist.
In the neighborhood of Palermo, behind the façade of one of its buildings, we found the Xul Solar Museum, a magical and symbolic space devoted to the memory of the Argentinian artist.
Visit to the Yrurtia House Museum
In the core of Belgrano, we visited the house formerly owned by sculptor Rogelio Yrurtia, today turned into a museum dedicated to his life and work.
In the core of Belgrano, we visited the house formerly owned by sculptor Rogelio Yrurtia, today turned into a museum dedicated to his life and work.
Buenos Aires on a sailing boat
The Yacth Club keeps in her interiors a fascinating world of sailors, legends. A visit to this shelter for sailing boats us to set sail across the widest river in the world on board the sailing boat called...
The Yacth Club keeps in her interiors a fascinating world of sailors, legends. A visit to this shelter for sailing boats us to set sail across the widest river in the world on board the sailing boat called...
Caminito, With an Oil Aroma
La Boca is a tango of wet cobbles and calico skies painted in many colors. It is going back to the past in order to remember or forget, as you like it. And Caminito is its core, as if it was a disease...
La Boca is a tango of wet cobbles and calico skies painted in many colors. It is going back to the past in order to remember or forget, as you like it. And Caminito is its core, as if it was a disease...
Buenos Aires from a Sailing Boat
On board a rapid sailing boat or a cruise, the city offers various alternatives to enjoy its coast sceneries.
On board a rapid sailing boat or a cruise, the city offers various alternatives to enjoy its coast sceneries.
City Tour around Capital Federal
The Autonomous city of Buenos Aires is world wide known due to its strong cultural contrasts which come out in the varied architecture present in historical buildings, monuments, museums, theatres...
The Autonomous city of Buenos Aires is world wide known due to its strong cultural contrasts which come out in the varied architecture present in historical buildings, monuments, museums, theatres...
Step by Step around Buenos Aires
Walking around a city gives you the incomparable pleasure of wandering and allows you to explore the whole universe along its streets.
Walking around a city gives you the incomparable pleasure of wandering and allows you to explore the whole universe along its streets.
From Buenos Aires to Tigre by Helicopter
A few minutes away from the City of Buenos Aires, Tigre and its delta leads us deep into a natural scenery where the thickness of the shrubland is embraced by various channels of reddish waters.
A few minutes away from the City of Buenos Aires, Tigre and its delta leads us deep into a natural scenery where the thickness of the shrubland is embraced by various channels of reddish waters.
Look Upwards
Looking upwards in a city where everything takes place horizontally is not a waste of time. A vast architectural show has been waiting for years for the look of those who pass by everyday without raising...
Looking upwards in a city where everything takes place horizontally is not a waste of time. A vast architectural show has been waiting for years for the look of those who pass by everyday without raising...
Many-sided Recoleta
There is not only one Recoleta. This is a place that has managed to combine a cocktail of attractions that turn it into a mandatory destination when it comes to sightseeing around Buenos Aires. Many-sided...
There is not only one Recoleta. This is a place that has managed to combine a cocktail of attractions that turn it into a mandatory destination when it comes to sightseeing around Buenos Aires. Many-sided...
A River Overlooking the City of Buenos Aires
An afternoon sailing across the Río de la Plata on board the Galileo Buenos Aires catamaran is a new alternative for a short ride from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
An afternoon sailing across the Río de la Plata on board the Galileo Buenos Aires catamaran is a new alternative for a short ride from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
Nothing Like a Horse-Drawn Carriage
For decades, the traditional carriages, horses and owners have left from Italia Square, to get immersed in the Palermo forests. As well, they have been making the dreams of children of all ages come true,...
For decades, the traditional carriages, horses and owners have left from Italia Square, to get immersed in the Palermo forests. As well, they have been making the dreams of children of all ages come true,...
Visit to the Palermo Horseracing Track
Passionate like no other. Passional to the extent that many have lost everything “by one head” and very few have won.
Passionate like no other. Passional to the extent that many have lost everything “by one head” and very few have won.
The Malba, a Different Museum
Seeing the Malba is a way to come close to Argentinian and Latin American Art inside one of the most modern museums existing today in the City of Buenos Aires. An invitation we cannot reject.
Seeing the Malba is a way to come close to Argentinian and Latin American Art inside one of the most modern museums existing today in the City of Buenos Aires. An invitation we cannot reject.
A little bit of Jazz in Palermo
Fifteen gastronomic corners in the Palermo neighborhood offer their customers the possibility of having dinner in the company of very good live jazz music.
Fifteen gastronomic corners in the Palermo neighborhood offer their customers the possibility of having dinner in the company of very good live jazz music.
Buenos Aires by bicycle
A different Buenos Aires can be seen from a bicycle. The wind on our face and the cycling make the streets even more attractive in this city which hides secrets and stories.
A different Buenos Aires can be seen from a bicycle. The wind on our face and the cycling make the streets even more attractive in this city which hides secrets and stories.
The City's Museum
Time-travelling. These are the words to provide a quick description of it. Marbles, toy soldiers and didactic games are part of the inventory. A journey to the days of childhood to poke about a trunk full...
Time-travelling. These are the words to provide a quick description of it. Marbles, toy soldiers and didactic games are part of the inventory. A journey to the days of childhood to poke about a trunk full...
Art in Buenos Aires Subways
Under the great city lies another city, as huge and ancient as the one on top. It keeps details that have remained in spite of the coming of modern times. You only need to go down the stairs and dare to...
Under the great city lies another city, as huge and ancient as the one on top. It keeps details that have remained in spite of the coming of modern times. You only need to go down the stairs and dare to...
Sundays Market
Sunday is the day on which Dorrego Square dresses up as an old lady and waits for tourists to perform its show. A kind of magic that for years has turned this place into a classical of Sundays, as if it...
Sunday is the day on which Dorrego Square dresses up as an old lady and waits for tourists to perform its show. A kind of magic that for years has turned this place into a classical of Sundays, as if it...
Paragliding Minutes away from the Obelisk
Although mankind was born without wings, it may come close to getting them. There is a new world still to be discovered less than one hour's drive away from Buenos Aires. Believe it or not.
Although mankind was born without wings, it may come close to getting them. There is a new world still to be discovered less than one hour's drive away from Buenos Aires. Believe it or not.
Tren de la Costa, a Special Ride
The eleven stations ofTren de la Costa showed us much more than a journey to Tigre, the end of the rail. The ride offers multiple forms of entertainment and enjoyment both for grown-ups and children...
The eleven stations of
Visit to the Museum of Weapons
Visit to the Museo de las Armas Teniente General Pablo Riccheri, located in the Circulo Militar with the largest display of weapons in South America.
Visit to the Museo de las Armas Teniente General Pablo Riccheri, located in the Circulo Militar with the largest display of weapons in South America.
Over the City by Helicopter
A very unusual view of the City of Buenos Aires may be experienced by tourists and porteños. Leaving from the Jorge Newbery Airfield, new helicopter tours fly around several circuits and visit classic...
A very unusual view of the City of Buenos Aires may be experienced by tourists and porteños. Leaving from the Jorge Newbery Airfield, new helicopter tours fly around several circuits and visit classic...
Eva, the Woman
In the neighborhood of Palermo, a petit hotel from the early XX century pays tribute to Eva Duarte de Perón by showing her life, her message and her mission.
In the neighborhood of Palermo, a petit hotel from the early XX century pays tribute to Eva Duarte de Perón by showing her life, her message and her mission.
Temaiken, a Very Different Zoo
Only 50 kilometers away from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires lies Temaikèn Park. There, both grown-ups and children learn to respect biodiversity and preserve the environment through games.
Only 50 kilometers away from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires lies Temaikèn Park. There, both grown-ups and children learn to respect biodiversity and preserve the environment through games.
Holy Land, the First Religious Theme Park
Tierra Santa (Holy Land) is a theme park oriented to the different stages in the life of Jesus Christ, since His birth till His crucifixion and resurrection.
Tierra Santa (Holy Land) is a theme park oriented to the different stages in the life of Jesus Christ, since His birth till His crucifixion and resurrection.
Santa Claus Always Visits Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is one of the most beautiful and impressive cities in the world to welcome Christmas. In December, it becomes magical. Do not miss this tour.
Buenos Aires is one of the most beautiful and impressive cities in the world to welcome Christmas. In December, it becomes magical. Do not miss this tour.
The Passion for Boca Juniors Museum
We got carried away by enthusiasm and the neighborhood of La Boca led us into The Passion for Boca Juniors Museum within the Boca Juniors Football Stadium. A historical place.
We got carried away by enthusiasm and the neighborhood of La Boca led us into The Passion for Boca Juniors Museum within the Boca Juniors Football Stadium. A historical place.
Visit to the Metropolitan Museum
In an almost secret bend in the Palermo Chico neighborhood, there lies the former Anchorena Palace, which today houses the Metropolitan Museum, a traditional spacious venue where culture dwells.
In an almost secret bend in the Palermo Chico neighborhood, there lies the former Anchorena Palace, which today houses the Metropolitan Museum, a traditional spacious venue where culture dwells.
When the Countryside Reached the City
Buenos Aires was the venue for Cow Parade, which enabled us to have a close look at a cleverly popular artistic display that is going round the world and is now presented at Puerto Madero.
Buenos Aires was the venue for Cow Parade, which enabled us to have a close look at a cleverly popular artistic display that is going round the world and is now presented at Puerto Madero.
Museum of Comic and Caricature
The Severo Vaccaro Museum is an unusual museum. Among its distinguished characters there are comics and caricatures of the political and show business worlds. A place for adults and children.
The Severo Vaccaro Museum is an unusual museum. Among its distinguished characters there are comics and caricatures of the political and show business worlds. A place for adults and children.
When the Hearts Invaded Buenos Aires
First, it was the cows. Then our beautiful Buenos Aires was invaded by hearts. The art shows embellish the city and invite passers-by to reflection.
First, it was the cows. Then our beautiful Buenos Aires was invaded by hearts. The art shows embellish the city and invite passers-by to reflection.
Butterflies from the World Museum
Only 34km away from the Federal District, in the City of San Miguel, an entomological musuem has been created to house an important collection of lepidoptera, coleoptera and various exotic anthropods from...
Only 34km away from the Federal District, in the City of San Miguel, an entomological musuem has been created to house an important collection of lepidoptera, coleoptera and various exotic anthropods from...
People & Characters
Carlos Gardel, Every Inch an Angler
A real treasure is hidden in one of the most picturesque buildings in the City of Buenos Aires. A new activity is added to the endless list of legendary Carlitos.
A real treasure is hidden in one of the most picturesque buildings in the City of Buenos Aires. A new activity is added to the endless list of legendary Carlitos.
The History of Benito Quinquela Martín
A biographical review of a man who is a synonym for the neighborhood of La Boca: Benito Quinquela Martín.
A biographical review of a man who is a synonym for the neighborhood of La Boca: Benito Quinquela Martín.
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Apartments in Buenos Aires
While staying in Buenos Aires, temporary rent apartments are one of the most attractive options. Located in several zones in town, these fully furnished and comfortably equipped apartments are availabe for the comfort and independence of visitors.
