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 Recoleta. 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), Barco Bruma (in San Fernando) and Tigre (Museo de arte Tigre, Trilenium Casino, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Cementerio de la Recoleta, examine the collection at Museo River Plate, wander the streets of Calle Defensa, and shop like a local with Palermo.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Buenos Aires online trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from South Africa, the closest major aiports are Jorge Newbery Airpark and Ministro Pistarini International Airport. In January, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.