Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a flat, grid-planned city of distinct barrios, from the painted houses of La Boca to the cafés and markets of San Telmo and Palermo.

Buenos Aires: La Boca Walking Tour
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The city on foot

Argentina's capital sits on the River Plate and is one of the largest cities in South America. Its wide avenues, belle-époque buildings and old cafés reflect waves of European immigration.

The city is best explored barrio by barrio. The Plaza de Mayo and the Casa Rosada mark the historic centre, with San Telmo to the south, Recoleta and Palermo to the north, and La Boca by the old port.

What makes Buenos Aires distinctive

  • Tango, born in the city's barrios
  • The painted houses of Caminito in La Boca
  • Recoleta Cemetery and its grand tombs
  • Historic cafés and late-night dining

Walking tours in Buenos Aires

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • San Telmo

    The oldest barrio: cobbled streets, antiques and tango bars.

  • Recoleta

    Elegant streets, the cemetery and museums.

  • Palermo

    Parks, gardens, and the restaurants and bars of Palermo Soho.

  • La Boca

    The old port district and home of the Boca Juniors football club.

Free self-guided walk

Avenida de Mayo and San Telmo

A free self-guided walk from Buenos Aires' Congress building along Avenida de Mayo to the Plaza de Mayo, then south into San Telmo.

4 km · 6 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Avenida de Mayo

    From the Congress building to the Plaza de Mayo past historic cafés.

  2. Calle Defensa

    From the Plaza de Mayo south through San Telmo.

  3. Puerto Madero

    A redeveloped dockside promenade with the Puente de la Mujer footbridge.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat throughout, but pavements can be uneven and broken.

  • Distances

    The city is large; walk within a barrio and use the Subte or a taxi between them.

  • Safety

    Keep phones and bags close in crowded areas. In La Boca, stay around Caminito and visit by day.

When to visit

  • Spring (September to November)

    Mild and pleasant, with jacaranda trees in bloom.

  • Summer (December to February)

    Hot and humid; many locals leave the city in January.

  • Autumn and winter (March to August)

    Cooler, with mild winters and the city's cultural season in full swing.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Ezeiza International Airport is about 35 km from the centre; Aeroparque Jorge Newbery near Palermo handles domestic and regional flights.

  • By ferry

    Ferries cross the River Plate to Colonia and Montevideo in Uruguay.

Local transport

  • Subte

    The underground network links the centre with Palermo and other barrios; pay with a SUBE card.

  • Buses

    Colectivo buses go almost everywhere and also take the SUBE card.

Questions travellers ask about Buenos Aires

How many days do I need in Buenos Aires?

Three or four days covers the main barrios, with time for a tango show and a football match.

Is Buenos Aires walkable?

Yes, within each barrio. It is flat and laid out on a grid, but distances between barrios are long.

When do people eat dinner?

Late: restaurants fill up from about 9 or 10 pm.

Buenos Aires: La Boca Walking Tour
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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.