Eight Best Things to Do When Visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina
When visiting Buenos Aires there is so much to do and see but to make it easy for you, here are the eight best and most epic spots in all of BA.
Recoleta Cemetery
Although this may sound like the last thing you want to do, this definitely should be your first. It is the most beautiful cemetery that I have ever been to and as weird as that is to say, just wait until you see it yourself. The reason this cemetery is so spectacular is that it was built with many beautiful mausoleums of all different styles too. The people who were buried here were some of the most important in Argentina. The cemetery is located in the Recoleta neighborhood, if you aren’t close enough to walk you can either get a taxi/Uber or take a bus to it. To tour the cemetery it is going to be 10 USD.
Go to Bartola for Lunch and Walk the Outdoor Market at Feria de Recoleta.
The lunch at Bartola was such a vibe and I honestly think a hidden gem, It was so yummy and also had a lot of trendy spots to take incredible interior pictures. The outdoor market we went to I still think about because it was truly special. I found a beautiful handmaid satchel that was well-designed and showed true talent. The Market is located a walk away from Bartola as well as the Recoleta Cemetary. It is the most popular outdoor market on Saturdays. It is the best place to get souvenirs from the city and if you are in Buenos Aires on the weekend, you don’t want to miss it. It is open Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 11 am to 8 pm and has 150-200 vendors!
Plaza de Mayo
Casa Rosada
This beautiful home is an incredible sight to take pictures in front of and to enjoy the architectural design. The Casa Rosada is where the president of Argentina has their office. This baby pink building is considered to be an important part of the city. You can either enjoy the building from outside or you can head into the museum to see wonderful artifacts from presidents in the past. It is free to enter but you will have to go through metal detectors and security. If you would like to take a tour, you must book them in advance. I would highly suggest it.
Caminito
I loved Caminito. It is a beautiful and colorful pedestrian neighborhood that is filled with tourists, restaurants, and shops. This part of the city gave me a true Spanish feel as we enjoyed all that it had to offer. I was told by my hotel that it is very hard to find a taxi when leaving Caminito Street and that we should have our taxi wait 15 to 20 minutes until we were done shopping. I personally, next time, will be spending a bit more time in the neighborhood. There were so many restaurants that looked delicious and ones that I would have loved to try. There are also options to do a guided tour of the La Boca neighborhood so you can see everything but also feel safe.
The Symbol of Buenos Aires
The symbol is located in the middle of Avenue 9 and is very hard to miss. I highly suggest going here because it is a cool view and a great place to take a memorable picture. If your hotel is downtown you can reach it by walking. Other options are taking the metro or taking a taxi/uber.
The Colon Theatre
El Querandi Tango Show
Now, this was so fun and is a must! Talk about a dive into Argentina’s beautiful culture. El Querandi is located about a 5-minute walk away from Plaza De Mayo. The reason this place is the one you should venture to is because it will give you the most intimate show in Buenos Aires. It will be filled with live music, dancing with different costumes, and even solo acts. It sure was a treat! You can go for a three-course dinner while enjoying the performances or you can just go for the show. We indulged in some true authentic Malbec and steak at a different restaurant.
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