Buenos Aires

Sights

• La Boca and Caminito – Colourful tin houses and tango in the street.
• Recoleta Cemetery – Ornate mausoleums, including Evita's.
• Plaza de Mayo – With the Casa Rosada and the cathedral.
• San Telmo – The old quarter, with an antiques market on Sundays.
• Teatro Colón – One of the world's most famous opera houses.
• Palermo – Parks, cafés and bars across several sub-districts.

Food & nightlife

• Parrilla – Argentine grilled meat with chimichurri.
• Empanadas – Filled pastries that vary by region.
• Dulce de leche and ice cream – Caramel spread and ice cream from a heladería.
• Milonga – A tango dance night – watch or join in.

Day trips

• Tigre Delta – A boat trip through channels and islands north of the city.
• Colonia del Sacramento – Take the ferry to a colonial town in Uruguay.
• Estancia – A day in the countryside with gauchos and asado.

Good to know

When to go

March–May, October–November

Getting around

Subway (Subte) and buses with the SUBE card; many neighbourhoods are best explored on foot.

Tipping

Around 10% is customary in restaurants.

Power

Plug type C/I, 220 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Argentine Peso (ARS)

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