Recoleta and the parks at sunset from above, with Floralis Genérica in its circular garden and the river beyond

Itinerary · Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires in three days

A first visit: the centre and the Colón, Recoleta and Palermo, and a Sunday in San Telmo and La Boca.

Three days

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  1. Day 1, 10:00

    1The Plaza de Mayo and the Cabildo

    Monserrat·Historic square

    Where the city began.

  2. Day 1, 11:30

  3. Day 1, 12:30

    3Gran Café Tortoni

    Avenida de Mayo·Historic café

    Coffee and medialunas.

  4. Day 1, 15:00

    4The Teatro Colón

    Centro·Opera house

    A guided visit, or tonight’s performance.

  5. Day 1, 21:30

    5Aramburu

    Recoleta·Fine dining

    Two MICHELIN Stars (2026).

  6. Day 2, 10:00

    6The Recoleta Cemetery

    Recoleta·Historic cemetery

    In the morning light.

  7. Day 2, 12:00

    7La Biela

    Recoleta·Historic café

    On the Plaza Francia.

  8. Day 2, 14:30

    8MALBA – Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires

    Palermo Chico·Art museum

    Latin American art.

  9. Day 2, 16:30

    9The Japanese Garden (Jardín Japonés)

    Palermo·Garden

    Next door.

  10. Day 2, 21:30

    10Don Julio

    Palermo·Restaurant

    One MICHELIN Star (2026): the parrilla.

  11. Day 3, 11:00

    11San Telmo on a Sunday

    San Telmo·Walk

    Down Defensa through the fair.

  12. Day 3, 15:00

    12Fundación PROA

    La Boca·Contemporary art

    Art by Caminito.

  13. Day 3, 20:30

    13El Querandí

    San Telmo·Tango dinner show

    Dinner and a tango show.

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