10 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.

Shop till you drop at Puerto Madero and El Ateneo Grand Splendid. Get a sense of the local culture at Calle Defensa and Museo Del Bicentenario. Venture out of the city with trips to La Plata (Pasaje Rodrigo | Mall Boutique, Plaza Moreno, &more), Catedral de San Isidro (in San Isidro) and Puerto de Frutos (in Tigre). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Cementerio de la Recoleta, explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo, get a sense of history and politics at Casa Rosada, and wander the streets of Palermo.

To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Buenos Aires road trip planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Jorge Newbery Airpark and Ministro Pistarini International Airport. In May in Buenos Aires, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.