30 days in Buenos Aires Itinerary

Cultural capital of South America, Buenos Aires remains one of the largest cities on the continent, serving as a point of departure for exploring the rest of the country.

Do your shopping at Puerto Madero and Galerias Pacifico. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Basilica de Lujan and Catedral de San Isidro. Change things up with these side-trips from Buenos Aires: La Plata (Planetario Ciudad de La Plata, Curutchet House, &more), Tigre (Museo de arte Tigre, Trilenium Casino, &more) and Barco Bruma (in San Fernando). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Parque 3 de Febrero, make a trip to Plaza de Mayo, admire the masterpieces at Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, and stroll the grounds of Cemiterio de Recoleta.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Buenos Aires sightseeing app.

If you are flying in from South Africa, the closest major aiports are Jorge Newbery Airpark and Ministro Pistarini International Airport. In January, daily temperatures in Buenos Aires can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.