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Painted houses on Caminito, La Boca, Buenos Aires

No. 80 Top 100 City Destinations 2025

Buenos Aires

Argentina

Tango, grand boulevards, steak houses and late nights in Argentina's elegant capital.

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Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Buenos Aires is No. 80 in Euromonitor International's Top 100 City Destinations Index 2025. Argentina's capital stretches along the Río de la Plata, one of the widest estuaries in the world.

Wide avenues, belle-époque buildings and cafés give it a European feel, while each barrio has its own character, from the cobbled streets of San Telmo to the parks and restaurants of Palermo. Tango, steak, Malbec and late dinners are part of daily life.

The Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
The Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires. Photo: EEJCC, CC0, source

Best time to go

Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are mild and pleasant; jacaranda trees bloom purple in November.

Summers (December to February) are hot and humid, and many locals leave the city in January.

Top sights

  • 1

    San Telmo

    The old quarter of cobbled streets and antique shops, with a big Sunday street fair on Defensa Street.

  • 2

    La Boca and Caminito

    Brightly painted houses and tango dancers on the Caminito street; visit by day.

  • 3

    Recoleta Cemetery

    A city of ornate marble tombs and mausoleums, next to the cafés of Recoleta.

  • 4

    Teatro Colón

    One of the world's great opera houses, with guided tours of its golden auditorium.

  • 5

    Palermo

    Parks, rose gardens, the Japanese Garden and the bars and restaurants of Palermo Soho.

  • 6

    MALBA

    The Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires, with works by Frida Kahlo and other Latin American artists.

Getting there

Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) is about 35 km south-west of the centre; allow 45 to 90 minutes by taxi, transfer or bus. Most domestic and some regional flights use Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), close to Palermo.

Ferries cross the Río de la Plata to Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo in Uruguay.

Getting around

The Subte metro, buses (colectivos) and trains run on the rechargeable SUBE card; contactless bank cards are also accepted on many lines. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are widely used.

Practical tips

Currency
Argentine peso (ARS). Cards are widely accepted; prices and exchange rates change often, so check them before you travel.
Language
Spanish. English is spoken in hotels and many restaurants.
Eating times
Dinner usually starts after 9 pm, and many restaurants are quiet before then.
Safety
Watch your phone and bag in busy areas and on public transport. The emergency number is 911.
Visa & entry
Citizens of many countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and EU countries, can visit Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.
Power
220 V, 50 Hz; plug types C and I.

Official information: Buenos Aires (official tourism website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.

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