When to visit Buenos Aires: December to February is Buenos Aires' summer, warm and lively though January sees many locals leave for the coast
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?
Avg Temp
17–28°C
Rainfall
Moderate, ~110mm/month
Best Time
December to February is Buenos Aires' summer, warm and lively though January sees many locals leave for the coast
Packing Tips (3)
- Light summer clothing plus a layer for air-conditioned interiors
- Comfortable shoes for the long avenues and cobbled San Telmo streets
- An umbrella for sudden summer thunderstorms
What does Buenos Aires cost?
Typical prices
- Budget mealARS 8,000.00
- Mid-range mealARS 22,000.00
- CappuccinoARS 2,500.00
- Domestic beerARS 3,500.00
- Taxi (per km)ARS 900.00
- Public transport ticketARS 350.00
- Museum entryARS 4,000.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)ARS 70,000.00
Local currency: ARS
Food & Drink
Don Julio
One of the city's most celebrated parrillas in Palermo, known for dry-aged beef and an award-winning Malbec list.
El Preferido de Palermo
A century-old corner bodegón revived with classic Argentine-Spanish dishes like milanesa and vermouth on tap.
Café Tortoni
Buenos Aires' oldest café, opened in 1858 on Avenida de Mayo, famous for its belle-époque interior and tango shows.
La Brigada
A San Telmo institution famous for asado and short ribs so tender they're cut with a spoon.
Chori
A casual choripán bar in Mercado de San Telmo reinventing the classic Argentine street sausage sandwich.
Proper
A modern Palermo restaurant with an open wood-fired kitchen turning out seasonal, produce-driven plates.
La Viruta
A late-night milonga in Palermo teaching and hosting tango, salsa and rock and roll into the early hours.
Niceto Club
A Palermo Hollywood venue famous for its Thursday night 'Club 69' cabaret-style party and live indie acts.
Frank's Bar
A speakeasy-style hidden cocktail bar in Palermo accessed through an unmarked door behind a fake refrigerator.
Culture & History
MALBA
The Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires, holding major works by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Antonio Berni.
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Argentina's national fine arts museum with European masters and a strong collection of Argentine painting, free to enter.
ESMA Museum and Site of Memory
A former clandestine detention center during the military dictatorship, now a UNESCO-listed memorial and museum.
Museo Casa Rosada
Housed beneath the presidential palace, tracing Argentina's political history with archaeological ruins visible below.
Cine Gaumont
A historic art-house cinema on Avenida Rivadavia showing Argentine and independent films at low prices.
Village Recoleta
A large modern multiplex near Recoleta Cemetery showing first-run international films.
Buenos Aires Tango Festival and World Cup
A major festival and championship drawing tango dancers from around the world to venues across the city.
Feria de Mataderos
A weekly folk festival with gaucho traditions, live folklore music and regional food, held most weekends.
Active & Fun
Megatlon
One of Argentina's largest gym chains with multiple well-equipped branches across Buenos Aires.
Parque Norte
A large recreational complex with outdoor pools along the Río de la Plata, popular in summer.
Parque de la Costa
A large amusement park in nearby Tigre with roller coasters and water rides, a popular summer day trip.
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