Tango, grand boulevards and legendary steak
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires · Tango, steak and European grandeur
Argentina's passionate capital blends Parisian boulevards, Italian energy and a melancholy all its own. Tango spills from the streets of San Telmo, steakhouses fire up all night, and grand cafes and bookshops fill elegant belle-epoque blocks.
Top sightsSights
La Boca & Caminito
A brightly painted street of tango and color.
Recoleta Cemetery
An ornate city of mausoleums, including Evita’s.
Plaza de Mayo
The historic square fronting the pink Casa Rosada.
San Telmo
A cobbled old quarter with a Sunday antiques fair.
Teatro Colon
One of the world’s great opera houses.
What to eatFood
Asado
A slow-grilled feast of beef and sausages.
Empanadas
Baked pastries filled with spiced beef.
Dulce de leche
A caramel spread found in every dessert.
Good to know
- Dinner starts late — 9pm or later is normal.
- See a tango show, or watch dancers free in San Telmo.
- Change money carefully and carry small bills.
Getting there
Ezeiza (EZE) handles international flights; Aeroparque (AEP) serves domestic routes near downtown.
Next city
Mendoza