Destination: Buenos Aires

  • Carlos Gardel · Abasto
  • Picada · Milión
  • Palacio Barolo · Milión
  • Centro Naval · Calle Florida
  • Iglesia de Santa Felicitas · Barracas
  • Floralis Genérica · Retiro
  • Murga · Congreso
  • Street sign · San Telmo
  • Crane · Puerto Madero
  • Rainy day · Once
  • Frutería · Balvanera
  • Wrought-iron door · San Nicolás
  • Pizza a la napolitana · Recoleta
  • Mates · San Telmo
  • Vergottini relief · La Boca

 

With an urban area of almost 13 million people—32% of the nation’s population—Buenos Aires is an urban explorer’s paradise. An extensive grid plan is easy to navigate, flat terrain makes getting around easy & its immense size urges walkers to continue on & on. The city experienced a long overdue rebirth after the 2001 financial crisis made it incredibly affordable, & its charm continues to bring tourists back… even if it isn’t the bargain it once was. Possessing a rich & complex history, Buenos Aires has much of interest often hidden in plain sight. The following guides reveal the city in fascinating detail:

Major attraction · Recoleta Cemetery
City center · Plaza de Mayo
Architecture · Art Nouveau
Spotlight · Domes
Offbeat · Once