Buenos Aires Layover Guide (AEP)

Señor Tango Show

Inside the beautiful La Catedral del Tango, an elegant auditorium with incredible classic architecture, you’ll find yourself in awe. This venue recalls the ambiance of historic locales where the tango dance first began to shine in all its glory many decades ago. The show is an incredible combination of dancing routines and Broadway-style visual effects. This 2-hour concert, conceived by famed maestro Fernando Soller, has over 40 artists performing alongside cutting-edge technology and the classical spirit of tango. Try the Argentine traditional “Bife de Chorizo,” among other dishes, and this delectable night will be one to remember. » book this tour

Tour the Famous Highlights of Buenos Aires

This 3-hour tour will take you to the most significant sights in Buenos Aires. Begin in the Plaza de Mayo, often known as May Square, which has witnessed some of the city’s most significant historical events since its founding. Your guide will tour you around the area and explain its history and show you the most prominent structures and monuments. Then visit the Avenida de Mayo (May Avenue) and take in the ambiance of San Telmo, Buenos Aires’ oldest residential district. Explore its cobblestone streets and antique shops, and lovely architecture. In the La Boca area, feel the beat of the traditional Argentinian tango. Take a stroll down Caminito Street and look at the dancers and shops. Pass through the Retiro district before heading to Palermo, Buenos Aires’ most affluent neighborhood. Later, at Recoleta, you’ll see the cemetery where Eva Peron was laid to rest. Make your way through the cemetery in search of her gravesite. » book this tour

River Delta Panoramic Boat Tour

Take a modern 1-hour panoramic boat trip over the waters of the Argentinian Delta’s five most major rivers while learning about the history of this unique region north of Buenos Aires. The Tigre fluvial station is where your boat excursion begins. You’ll spend an hour cruising along the rivers Luján, Carapachay, Angostura, Sarmiento, and Espera, which run through the Delta Tierra reserve. Enjoy panoramic views of the Delta while the loudspeaker audioguide informs you about the region’s numerous unique features. » book this tour

Recoleta Cemetry

This popular cemetery, which is located in the posh Recoleta area, is the final resting place of many famous political figures and elites from Argentina’s past. In her performance as Eva “Evita” Perón in the 1978 musical Evita, Madonna belted out Tim Rice’s lyrics “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.” But you might not recall Eva Perón’s role as Argentina’s outspoken and powerful first lady in 1946 or her untimely death from illness at the age of 33. You’ll see Ms. Perón’s beautiful resting place as you go around the cemetery and various art nouveau, art deco, and modernist mausoleums. Another highlight is the Circulo Militar, a colossal black edifice transported from Paris with amazing views.

Time required: 1 to 2 hours.

Airport to here: 9 minutes via private transport.

Puerto Madero

Many travellers go to Puerto Madero for an evening stroll, when bright city lights illuminate the harbour that historically functioned as a major European commerce destination. This location serves as a peaceful business hub during the day, but this small neighborhood comes alive at night. You can also go to the exuberant dance clubs and dine at local steak and seafood restaurants. Rojo Tango and Asia de Cuba are two of the best places for sensuous dancing and spectacular decor. Many tourists have praised the diverse cuisine and the beautiful Puente de La Mujer (Woman’s Bridge), a white bridge constructed by architect Santiago Calatrava. The tango is said to have inspired Calatrava’s bridge.

Time required: 1 to 2 hours.

Airport to here: 9 minutes via private transport.

El Zanjón de Granados

When you’ve had your fill of browsing the designer racks and museums in San Telmo, travel to El Zanjón de Granados for a glimpse into Buenos Aires’ 500-year past. The structure appears to be a massive, opulent mansion from the outside. However, when you walk through a tangle of ancient Spanish towns beneath this glitzy building, you’ll get a taste of Buenos Aires’ past. As you descend through El Zanjón’s network of underground tunnels, tour guides tell you fascinating stories about the city’s past. You’ll look at antique relics, old walls, and floors and decide for yourself what to believe.

Time required: 1 to 2 hours.

Airport to here: 8 minutes via private transport.

Corrientes Avenue

Take a trip down Corrientes Avenue to get a sense of Argentina’s lively attitude. Since the bustling 1930s, this is where tango dancers have congregated and where Broadway-style performances have captivated audiences. Charming bookstores and boutiques coexist alongside world-renowned theatres and cinemas. A sky-high obelisk can be seen shining above you if you look up. Corrientes is also a great place to people-watch while eating a churro and sipping a cup of coffee in one of the area’s European-style cafés. You’ll find manicured gardens, stunning nightly tango performances, and plenty of nightlife in addition to admiring the local architecture, particularly the towering obelisk and the Colón Theater.

Time required: 1 to 2 hours.

Airport to here: 12 minutes via private transport.

The National Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Belles Artes)

The National Museum of Fine Arts is an aesthetic paradise for art lovers. The collection spans 30 rooms and three floors and includes works from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. The interior features paintings by Rembrandt, Goya, Manet, Modigliani, and Picasso. The museum’s permanent Latin American and Argentine exhibits may be viewed on the first floor, while temporary exhibitions can be found throughout the building and in the outside pavilion.

Time required: 2 hours to Half day.

Airport to here: 8 minutes via private transport.

Children’s Museum (Museo de Los Niños)

This interactive museum, which is really a playground, is made up of sections where youngsters may explore a miniature Buenos Aires. They run around reproductions of city sites, complete with a hospital, newsroom, TV station, and post office. Climbing through the mock plumbing system and pretending to be a doctor, reporter, or other profession is a favorite pastime for children. According to one TripAdvisor review, “I was completely taken aback. This place outperforms any other location where I’ve been secretly bored in the past.” The museum lies in the Abasto Shopping Center, a huge complex southwest of Recoleta that may be reached through Corrientes Avenue.

Time required: 1 to 2 hours.

Airport to here: 12 minutes via private transport.

Rose Garden Walk (Paseo del Rosedal)

When you’ve had your fill of walking around the busy Avenue Libertador, relax in the city’s serene rose garden. This lush green park in Palermo Woods (also known as Parque Tres de Febrero) bursts with color thanks to more than 1,000 species of roses. The Rose Garden, like the Tuileries in Paris, has a Zen-like appeal. The path leads to a tranquil Poet’s Garden, which has an Andalusian patio with brightly colored tiles imported from Seville.

Time required: 1 to 2 hours.

Airport to here: 13 minutes via private transport.

Fair of the Mataderos

The Fera De Mataderos is the place to go if you want to get your culture fix. Gauchos (cowboys) ride gorgeous horses through the market, and market sellers sell a colorful assortment of products and cuisine. Tango dancers in ornate costumes light up the streets with traditional country dancing, while gauchos compete for prizes in Argentinean contests. If you feel hungry, there are plenty of wonderful steak sandwiches to eat and delicious local wines to taste.

Time required: 2 Hours to Half day.

Airport to here: 23 minutes via private transport.