Short on time to explore Buenos Aires? Don't worry, with these 24, 48 and 72 hour itineraries you can make the most of your stay! Read on to find out how to get organized in no time at all.
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If you are passing through Buenos Aires and you want to take the opportunity to see the most important sights, it is possible! Here we tell you how to get organized.
In the morning: Take a tourist bus to get an overview of the city. Visit, for example, Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Teatro Colón and its surroundings.
¡Take note of this information, it will be very useful! Every day there are two tourist buses: one is yellow and the other red, which offer two different circuits.
The service is hop-on hop-off, which allows you to get off and on as many times as you like at any of the stops within the duration of your ticket (there are 24 or 48 hour passes). Buses run every 30 minutes and rides last approximately 3 hours. In this site you can find more information.
In the afternoon: Enjoy a typical lunch in a bodegón in San Telmo, the oldest neighbourhood in the city. Stroll through its cobbled streets and visit its antique shops. You can find some of all this in the Mercado de San Telmo!
At night: A good plan is to book a tango dinner show, where you can enjoy an exquisite typical Argentinean meal, while you delight yourself with the dance that will make you fall in love with the rhythm of the 2×4.
On Day 1., we suggest you follow the 24-hour itinerary above, including bus, which will give you a glimpse of the highlights, the streets and the eclectic atmosphere of Buenos Aires.
Once you do, choose a place of interest to visit on Day 2.You can book a visit to Teatro Colón, one of the most important opera houses in the world, which keeps secrets in every corner and allows you to know a portion of its history of more than a hundred years at the service of Argentine and world culture. More information here
Then, in the afternoon, a good alternative is to go on a bike tour to get to know Buenos Aires from a different perspective. Take advantage of the specially designed bike paths and cycle through green spaces, as well as different icons!
At night, enjoy an evening at one of the rooftops that offer a wide variety of cocktails. There are several located in the city centre, which offer a privileged view of domes and historic buildings.
The first thing we want you to know is that in 72 hours you can see the must-see icons, explore the neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires and experience the warmth of the people who live here. Let's see how you can get organized to make it happen!
While on days 1 and 2 you can follow the itineraries outlined above, on Day 3. we recommend that you put yourself in the role of art critic and start the day by visiting museums that, in addition to original works, are also uniquely beautiful.
There are different proposals throughout the city, however, for the time you have, the best thing to do is to choose among the unmissable ones: the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (admission is free), Museo de Arte Moderno and MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires).
In the afternoon, explore an emerging neighbourhood such as Palermo Soho or also Villa Crespo, where in addition to shops and outlets, you'll find a wide range of speciality cafés.
At night, enjoy a gourmet experience in a fine dining restaurant.
Finally, here are some recommendations:
The warmth and hospitality of the "porteños" awaits you. With these itineraries and tips, you can make the most of your trip.
