Buenos Aires in 2 days
The capital of tango and the asado, best discovered one neighbourhood at a time: colourful La Boca, cobbled San Telmo, elegant Recoleta, and Palermo for nights out.
The plan, day by day
Day 1
- Morning
San Telmo and its marketfree · 2 to 3 hThe oldest neighbourhood, with cobbled streets, colonial houses, the covered San Telmo Market and a large antiques fair on Sundays.
- Afternoon
La Boca and Caminitofree · about 1 hThe old port district, with the painted tin houses of Caminito and La Bombonera, Boca Juniors' stadium; stay on the main streets.
- Late afternoon
Recoleta Cemeteryabout 1 h 30A city of marble mausoleums where Argentina's elite are buried, Eva Perón among them.
Day 2
- Morning
Palermofree · half a dayThe largest neighbourhood, with parks and a rose garden, the cafés and boutiques of Palermo Soho and the bars and restaurants of Palermo Hollywood.
- Evening
A tango showan eveningDinner shows in historic venues, or a milonga where locals dance, to see the music and dance born on the River Plate.
Where to sleep in Buenos Aires
- Hotel Costa Rica · €70 a night
- America del Sur Hostel · €45 a night
- Parla Hostel · €40 a night
- Dazzler by Wyndham Recoleta · €105 a night
- Patios de San Telmo · €95 a night
- Huinid Obelisco Hotel · €85 a night
- Alvear Palace Hotel · €400 a night
- Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires · €450 a night
- Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires · €480 a night
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