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Buenos Aires

Argentina

Humid subtropical, mild winters, hot summers

Introduction

Buenos Aires, Argentina’s lively capital, sits along the Río de la Plata and is known as the “Paris of South America” for its charming blend of European architecture and Latin energy. Founded in the 16th century, it’s a city where history meets a dynamic modern scene, with bustling markets and historic neighborhoods like San Telmo and Palermo.

In mid-September, spring is just beginning, bringing mild temperatures (about 13–20°C/55–68°F) and blossoming jacaranda trees—perfect for exploring cafes and coworking spaces. The city’s strong café culture, vibrant nightlife, and affordable cost of living make it a digital nomad’s haven. Enjoy local empanadas, tango shows, and reliable Wi-Fi as you work and explore.

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Travel StyleDigital nomad

Dates12-19 September 2025

BudgetAverage budget

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Interests and Activities:

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Key Facts

Location

South America, Argentina

Currency

Argentine Peso (ARS)

Religion

Roman Catholicism

Population

3,075,646

Language

Spanish, English, Italian, others

Electricity

220V, 50Hz, plug types C/I

Time zone

UTCART (UTC-3)

Country code

+54

Internet access

Widely available, good speed; affordable

Climate

Humid subtropical, mild winters, hot summers

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Language:

Spanish

  • hello

    hola (oh-lah)
  • goodbye

    adiós (ah-dee-os)
  • yes

    (see)
  • no

    no (noh)
  • how much

    ¿cuánto cuesta? (kwan-to kwes-tah)
  • please

    por favor (por fah-vor)
  • thank you

    gracias (grah-see-ahs)
  • excuse me

    perdón (pair-dohn)

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Logistics

Reaching Buenos Aires is easiest by air, with direct flights available from major hubs in the Americas and Europe. The main airport, Ezeiza International (EZE), is about 40 minutes from the city center, and an affordable airport shuttle or local taxi can bring you into town. For regional travel, long-distance buses are comfortable and connect cities across Argentina and neighboring countries.

Trains are limited but can be used for local travel within Buenos Aires. International ferries operate from Uruguay (Montevideo, Colonia). Early spring (September 12–19) features mild weather, ideal for digital nomads who want to work remotely from cafes or coworking spaces, with little risk of travel disruptions.

Weather

Buenos Aires has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (December to February) are hot and humid, while winters (June to August) are mild and cool. Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) offer pleasant weather, making these ideal times to explore the city.

From September 12 to September 19, you’ll experience early spring with average highs around 18–21°C (64–70°F) and cooler evenings. Rain is possible, but storms are uncommon, and extreme weather events are rare at this time. This weather is perfect for exploring Buenos Aires’ vibrant nightlife, arts, and outdoor adventures, as well as annual festivals and city tours.

Food & Drink

Buenos Aires is famous for its juicy steak (asado), empanadas, and Italian-influenced dishes like pizza and pasta. Don’t miss local favorites such as choripán (grilled sausage sandwich) or medialunas (sweet croissants) with coffee. Malbec wine and Fernet con Coca are must-try Argentine drinks.

For great value, try El Preferido de Palermo or Don Julio for steak, and El Banco Rojo for inventive street food. Cafés like LAB and Full City Coffee House offer excellent coffee and free Wi-Fi. Palermo and San Telmo neighborhoods have cozy bars and vibrant food markets like Mercado de San Telmo.

Tipping 10% in restaurants is customary but not required. Vegetarian and vegan options are increasingly available, though menus still lean meat-heavy. Special promotions are common, especially at mediodía (lunch).

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Asado

Asado is a popular Argentine dish that consists of various cuts of meat, including ribs, sausages, and offal,...

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Empanadas

Empanadas are savory pastries filled with a variety of ingredients, such as seasoned ground meat, cheese, onions, and...

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Milanesa

Milanesa is a breaded and fried cutlet, typically made with beef, chicken, or veal. It is a classic...

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Matambre

Matambre is a popular Argentinian dish consisting of thinly sliced meat, such as flank steak or beef, rolled...

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Locro

Locro is a hearty stew that features a thick and creamy base made from corn, pumpkin, beans, and...

Accommodation

For digital nomads, Palermo is a top pick—modern, safe, and full of cafes. Recoleta offers a more classic vibe and solid Wi-Fi; try hotels like Palo Santo, Own Grand Palermo Soho, or Recoleta Grand, which all get high marks for comfort and workspace.

Check Booking.com and Airbnb for competitive rates and flexible options. Avoid Microcentro for long stays, as it gets quiet after hours. September is low season, so you’ll find good deals, but book ahead to ensure a comfortable workspace and reliable internet.

Itinerary

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Buenos Aires, getting acquainted with its dynamic neighborhoods and distinctive cultural energy.

Discover San Telmo’s Cobblestone Streets

Begin your Buenos Aires adventure in San Telmo, the city’s oldest barrio. Wander cobblestone streets, admire colonial architecture, and browse vintage shops and street murals. Don’t miss the vibrant local cafés for a midday coffee break!

Guided Tour of La Boca’s Caminito

Join a walking tour through La Boca’s famous Caminito. This iconic street bursts with colorful art, music, and tango dancers. It’s perfect for photography and soaking up the city’s creative pulse.

Evening at Palermo’s Trendy Bars

Experience Buenos Aires nightlife in Palermo. Explore its popular bars and craft breweries, mingle with locals, and sample inventive cocktails. Visit early for happy hour deals and vibrant street art.

Buenos Aires Premium City Tour

Buenos Aires Premium City Tour

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Take a Buenos Aires Sightseeing and discover the history and culture of this amazing city in a fun and interactive way. This small-group, guided tour, takes you through city parks, past French-style mansions, and national monuments as you visit the neighborhoods of Puerto Madero, San Telmo, and more. ◾ Visit Plaza de Mayo, see Casa Rosada and Evita’s Balcony ◾ Enjoy sightseeing the old neighborhood of San Telmo ◾ See Mafalda statue and delight a Dulce de Leche Tasting ◾ Walk around La Boca, visit Caminito and see Boca Jrs Stadium ◾ Get to know the new neighborhood of Puerto Madero by the river ◾ See Puente de la Mujer and have a panoramic view ◾ Have an outlook to Torre Monumental, our local Big Ben ◾ Appreciate Floralis Generica, the biggest metal flower in America ◾ Tour around the elegant neighborhood of Recoleta ◾ Sightsee Avenida 9 De Julio, the main avenue with famous buildings like the Opera House Your premium guided tour ends with the drop off at your hotel in downtown.

4.2 (83 reviews)

From $66 USD

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Attractions

4.1 (151 reviews)
Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires

Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires

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Experience an unforgettable evening at the dazzling 'Señor Tango' show, where the essence of Argentine tango, envisioned by music icon Fernando Soler, comes to life. Immerse yourself in the captivating culture and passion of tango as you witness mesmerizing performances by dozens of dancers and vocalists. Upgrade your experience with a mouthwatering 3-course meal and wine served in an elegant theater setting, making your Argentinian adventure truly complete.

From $56 USD

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4.6 (108 reviews)
Buenos Aires by Night Small-Group City Tour

Buenos Aires by Night Small-Group City Tour

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Experience vibrant Buenos Aires with its dazzling lights, attractions and nightlife on this shared tour! See its illuminated attractions and be overwhelmed by the City lights and its magical night-time atmosphere. You will drive through the City with a van and make a few walking stops where you will fully appreciate the City´s most important monuments and buildings, such as the Pink House, the Women’s Bridge, the Obelisk, the Colon Theatre, the Floralis Genérica and many more. Finally, visit the young and trendy neighborhood of Palermo Soho. We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.

From $59 USD

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4.8 (28 reviews)
Private Evita and Peronism Historical Tour in Buenos Aires

Private Evita and Peronism Historical Tour in Buenos Aires

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Enjoy a 3-hour private tour to learn and relive the history of Eva Duarte, the woman who came from the provinces to occupy a fundamental position in Argentinean history. Learn about Peronism, the political movement led by her husband Juan Domingo Peron and visit a museum and important places. Your tour includes a professional guide and transportation. On your way to the main attractions you will drive by the most important neighborhoods of the City such as: Retiro, San Telmo, Puerto Madero and Recoleta driving through Argentina´s most important avenue: Avenida 9 de Julio. We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.

From $140 USD

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4.3 (10 reviews)
Premium service Buenos Aires city tour for small groups

Premium service Buenos Aires city tour for small groups

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Our first stop takes us to one of the most emblematic symbols of the city: the magnificent FLORALIS GENÉRICA. We'll admire the impressive monument dedicated to Evita. PLAZA FRANCIA, the imposing Del Pilar church, and the mysterious facade of the Recoleta Cemetery. The journey continues along the grand Av. 9 de Julio, Teatro Colón and the iconic Obelisco PLAZA DE MAYO, Casa Rosada and the majestic Cabildo. We'll visit the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral. SAN TELMO, LA BOCA, CAMINITO street and make a brief stop at the legendary Boca Juniors stadium. Finally, we'll conclude our journey in PUERTO MADERO, one of the most important gastronomic areas of our city. Our guide will accompany you throughout the tour, sharing the history, legends, and secrets of the city of Buenos Aires. This tour is designed for small groups to maximize the experience. You have the option to purchase the tour with lunch included at a well-known grill in the gastronomic city of Puerto Madero.

From $99 USD

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4.5 (12 reviews)
Tango show at La Ventana, with Optional Dinner

Tango show at La Ventana, with Optional Dinner

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La Ventana is one of the classiest and most entertaining tango shows in Buenos Aires! Let yourself enjoy the excitment of a dinner and tango show in the heart of San Telmo and you won't regret it! La Ventanas authentic interior preserves the purest aspects of the building making it the ideal setting for a unique tango experience reminiscent of days gone by. From traditional tango to modern, the dance will tell the story of tango throughout the years in Buenos Aires. Just when you think you've seen it all the performance will take a turn to the north of Argentina and the performers will dazzle you with gaucho dancing as well as typical Andean music of the Northwest of Argentina. You are sure to enjoy the evening at La Ventana tango, one of the classiest tanguerias in all of Buenos Aires.

From $50 USD

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4.1 (272 reviews)
Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch

Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch

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Come join the fun at Estancia Santa Susana, a classic ranch nestled in the Argentine countryside, just a day trip away from Buenos Aires. Dive into the rich culture of the gauchos. At Santa Susana, you'll be treated to a packed day of ranch adventures, horse-drawn carriage ride, a traditional folk show, Asado for lunch, wine and a performance of their fantastic horse-riding skills.

From $313 USD

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5.0 (5 reviews)
Private Tour: Buenos Aires by Night with Optional Dinner

Private Tour: Buenos Aires by Night with Optional Dinner

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Buenos Aires thrives at night - all year long! Explore distinct neighborhoods of Buenos Aires at night with a friendly private guide, who will show you how to navigate the city like a local! Enjoy typical Argentine fare as you dine on local dishes for dinner, and then walk it off with a stroll through Buenos Aires streets teeming with nightlife. Travel on foot and by private car, with a final stop for a traditional nightcap, tea or ice cream at a local establishment frequented by ‘porteños’ – inhabitants of Argentina’s famous port city.

From $165 USD

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3.0 (2 reviews)
Shore Excursion: Buenos Aires PREMIUM City Tour for small groups

Shore Excursion: Buenos Aires PREMIUM City Tour for small groups

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We will start in the north where we will find wide green spaces and beautiful French style mansions. In this area we will have our first stops: the emblematic Floralis Generica and the famous cemetery of Recoleta where we will visit the Mausoleum of Eva Peron. In the center of the city we will pass through 9 de Julio Avenue, we will observe some of the most important points of interest such as the Colon Theater and the Obelisk. Upon reaching Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, the Cabildo and we will enter the Cathedral. The tour continues to the south visiting San Telmo, and La Boca, where you can feel the passion for football in the famous Bombonera. We will observe the colorful tenements, home to the Italian immigrants of the late 19th. century, the picturesque Caminito street that gives name to Carlos Gardel’s famous tango. The tour ends in the modern neighborhood of Puerto Madero, the most varied gastronomic area of Buenos Aires. You can aquire premium or classic service.

From $125 USD

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5.0 (4 reviews)
Private City Tour, Buenos Aires City.

Private City Tour, Buenos Aires City.

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You will be able to discover the different characteristic neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, in a personalized way, being able to control the visiting times in each neighborhood. The tour will be in an exclusive car for the tourist. The value of the tourist product is for the car, not for the number of people. The maximum capacity is 4.

From $145 USD

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5.0 (197 reviews)
Buenos Aires Private City Tour by Car

Buenos Aires Private City Tour by Car

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"TOUR GUIDE AND DRIVER ARE FULLY VACCINATED". Immerse yourself in one of South America’s cultural highlights with this 6 -hour private city tour by car. Your professional guide has a complete itinerary that will provide you an introduction to the city highlights and off the beaten track points as well. Explore La Boca, San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, Palermo or Recoleta Cemetery, stopping several times and exploring all the attractions. . This private tour offers a flexible itinerary that can be customized to suit your preferences.

From $250 USD

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4.8 (32 reviews)
Estancia Gaucho Day at Buenos Aires

Estancia Gaucho Day at Buenos Aires

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Take part of a full-day excursion from Buenos Aires to an argentinian estancia located in the outskirts of the City. Have a chance to see the pampas (plains) as you drive to the ranch. Tour the village, visit an estancia, and enjoy live entertainment with a folklore show. This tour includes an asado barbecue, a professional guide and transportation. Languages Offered: Spanish & English We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.

From $168 USD

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4.9 (47 reviews)
Private Customizable City Tour of Buenos Aires

Private Customizable City Tour of Buenos Aires

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Enjoy a 3-hour private tour of Buenos Aires highlights. You get to choose when to start and which places to visit and how long you want to stay with the company of a professional tour guide who will teach you all there is to know about the city of Buenos Aires. We  suggest visits to: • Recoleta and its Cemetery  • San Telmo , including Plaza Dorrego. • La Boca and Caminito • Plaza de Mayo (May Square) and Casa Rosada (Pink House) • Palermo We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.

From $135 USD

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5.0 (233 reviews)
Private City Tour in Buenos Aires by car

Private City Tour in Buenos Aires by car

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"TOUR GUIDE AND DRIVERS ARE FULLY VACCINATED" Uncover all the secrets of Buenos Aires in this customized tour. Having a private guide and private transportation will allow us to explore the city highlights at our your own pace without being in an overwhelming sight-seeing race.  Your professional guide will relate the different aspects of life in Buenos Aires, from major themes such as History, Art and Politics, to daily stories of the working "porteño". This tour can be customized according to your preferences before or during the tour. Welcome to Buenos Aires!  

From $180 USD

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5.0 (11 reviews)
Walking Tour of the Recoleta Neighborhood in Buenos Aires

Walking Tour of the Recoleta Neighborhood in Buenos Aires

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Experience this walking tour of the Recoleta, Buenos Aire's most aristocratic neighborhood. With French-style buildings and sumptuous facades, it will remind you at every corner that you are in the "Paris of South America." This walking tour begins at 10:00 AM in La Biela Restaurant, Av. Pres. Manuel Quintana 596, where you will meet your guide. On this 2-hour tour, you will visit inside the Recoleta Cemetery (Ticket entrance included), The tomb of Eva Perón and how distinctive it is from other cemeteries, the Belle Epoque buildings, and you will learn the importance of this neighborhood throughout the history. We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.

From $70 USD

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4.6 (26 reviews)
Gala Tango Show in Buenos Aires

Gala Tango Show in Buenos Aires

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Its architecture, French style decoration and the exclusive refined details make Gala Tango the most glamorous place in Buenos Aires. Since your first contact with Gala Tango until the end of the show you will feel a different, overwhelming experience. Gourmet cuisine, specially designed for the strictest guests, complemented with wines from one of the most exclusive wine-houses in Argentina. An elegant, warm, refined Tango and folklore show defines Gala Tango as a superior option in popular art.

From $120 USD

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5.0 (7 reviews)
Private Art and Museums Tour in Buenos Aires

Private Art and Museums Tour in Buenos Aires

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Enjoy a private art and museums tour in Buenos Aires, known as the 'Latin American Paris.' Along with an expert art guide, you will learn about Argentina's greatest artist and how they where inspired and started a new era of South American art. On your way to the gallerys you will drive through the most important neighborhoods such as: La Boca, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Retiro and you may visit Palermo as well if it fits in your itinerary (depending on traffic conditions) NOTE: The galleries you visit may vary depending on the day We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.

From $140 USD

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4.8 (125 reviews)
Private city tour of Buenos Aires

Private city tour of Buenos Aires

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Buenos Aires is so much more than Evita and Tango. It has an enthralling history covering Jaun Peron and the entry of 20,000 Nazis to Argentina. If you love history this is the tour for you. Discover what happened in Argentina when Cold War politics plunged South America in a period of brutal dictatorships. Learn the history of the mothers of the Plaza de Mayo who have marched every week since 1977 holding the pictures of their youngsters who vanished without trace during those years. Take this 5- hour, fully private tour to visit all of the major sights of Buenos Aires. Your tour guide will take you step by step through the history and culture of Buenos Aires. The tour involves driving to all the major sights in an air conditioned car and taking brief walks around each location. You will visit all the major sights including the cemetery at Recoleta.

From $217 USD

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4.2 (5 reviews)
Piazzolla Tango Show and Dinner in Buenos Aires

Piazzolla Tango Show and Dinner in Buenos Aires

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Live a typical Buenos Aires night enjoying one of the most representative Buenos Aires tango shows in the city: Teatro Astor Piazzolla. The Sexzz Piazzolla Tango offers a unique show, based on the most popular songs by Astor Piazzolla and other Argentine composers, such as Osvaldo Pugliese, Carlos Gardel and Mariano Mores. In this way, you will not only be able to enjoy the current Argentine tango, but also through music and dance you will feel that you are transported to Buenos Aires at the beginning of the 20th century.

From $110 USD

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4.6 (24 reviews)
Introduction to Wine Culture in Buenos Aires

Introduction to Wine Culture in Buenos Aires

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If something characterizes Argentine culture, it's the ubiquitous presence of wine, good stories, and outgoing people that are ready to welcome locals and travelers alike. We want you to get immersed into the Wine Country in an intimate experience inside a cozy Wine Cellar in the most picturesque area of Buenos Aires. With the company of our experience's guides and a sommelier from the house, you will learn about Argentine culture, history, and the relevance of wine in its character as the national drink of the country. And, of course, we invite you to taste and learn about local wine varieties, with the perfect food pairing. We offer two 'picada' (finger food) options: a table of cheese and marmalade, or a table with cheese, charcuterie, bread and olive oil. PD: Don't forget to show your appreciation! Leaving a tip is a wonderful way to express your gratitude for their dedication and knowledge. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated!

From $66 USD

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