Buenos Aires Travel Guide - Expert Picks for your Vacation (2024)

FAQs

What is the best month to go to Buenos Aires? ›

For a refreshingly crisp climate and moderate prices in Buenos Aires, the shoulder seasons of September to December (spring/ early summer) and April to June (fall/early winter) are the best times to visit.

I would personally recommend a minimum of 5 days in Buenos Aires to see its most impressive sights and get a feel for the city. However, 3 days is more than enough to see the highlights.

Buenos Aires is worth visiting at any time of year, no matter how long you have to spend in Argentina, and even if you don't especially like cities. You simply cannot come to Argentina and not spend at least a few days in our capital.

Winds are generally of low velocity and are more frequent during the season of electrical storms, between September and March. Rainfall is heaviest in March. Average annual rainfall is about 45 inches (1,140 mm).

Argentina has traditionally been considered a budget destination for foreign tourists; the country's highly unstable economy has resulted in multiple exchange rates, leading to low-cost goods and services.

Plaza de Mayo: Buenos Aires' oldest public square is a historic site central to key events like the 1810 uprising. It's an ideal starting point for exploring the city, featuring landmarks such as Casa Rosada, Avenida de Mayo and the iconic Café Tortoni.

It's such a walkable city! Having a beautiful walk around Buenos Aires is absolutely effortless. There many beautiful corners, plazas, shops, buildings, street art, sightlines that I just want to dive into each one and soak it up before I have to move along.

Buenos Aires scores well in walkability, but it's also an example of a city that's even more livable than it's walkable.

How easy is it to get around Buenos Aires? ›

The best way to get around Buenos Aires is by the subte (subway). The subte is quick, affordable and easy to navigate with maps, usually plastered on the wall of each subway carriage. Bus lines are also efficient, and easy to navigate via the apps Google Maps, Como Llego or Moovit.

Petty crime, including robbery and bag snatching is common. Take care on public transport and in tourist areas or crowded places. Thefts and robberies in Buenos Aires and other major cities are increasing.

Find a program. English is becoming increasingly widely spoken across the country, particularly in Buenos Aires. As is the case across much of South America, younger people are more likely to speak English than older people.

With the exception of a few neighbourhoods like La Boca, Buenos Aires is also safer, particularly during the day. In short, if you've travelled in Southern Europe, you probably already have most of the tools and tricks you'll need for hassle-free travel in Buenos Aires.

The best time to visit the country is between March and April and October/November; it's best to avoid the glacial cold that can affect the south, the heatwaves that hit the north and the rainy season.

July is the coldest month, and although we don't get frost or ice in Buenos Aires, a few warm layers are recommended if you come to visit mid-year, particularly for going out at night. The summer months of January and February can be somewhat humid and it remains warm at night, so bring fresh, light clothing.

Climate in Argentina:

Summer: December to March. Autumn / Fall: March to June. Winter: June to September. Spring: September to December.

A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,043.0$ without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 567.2$ without rent. Buenos Aires is 66.5% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Buenos Aires is, on average, 88.3% lower than in New York.