FREE Buenos Aires 3-Day Itinerary

This is where we stayed for part of the trip. The rooms were comfortable and nice

We stayed here for 1 night. We got upgraded to a suite, and it was one of the largest rooms we've ever stayed at! Breakfast was free and yummy.

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10:30 AM - Caminito is a colorful street in La Boca neighborhood. Wander the street, take cute pics, and shop! Enjoy all the art and murals. The art dedicated to firefighters was cool

We got alfajores at Cachafaz - super yummy! Alfajores are a must-try in Argentina. They are sandwich cookies with dulce de leche as the filling. Other shops offer samples of alfajores and dulce de leche if you wanted to try before you buy

Choripan is an Argentinian sandwich made with chorizo (sausage) and bread. This spot was so crowded so we ordered to go. We chose the Patagónico, which had lamb sausage, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms. It was surprisingly good. The lamb sausage had a good flavor. It was a little on the salty side, but still enjoyable

This spot is known for its empanadas. I tried the chorizo and cheese one, and it was so satisfying! It was stuffed with cheese and was super hot and tasty.

1 PM - This market is only open on Sundays, so plan accordingly! The stalls are lined up along the street

3 PM - A tour of this grand opera house lasts for 50 minutes. Reserve in advance since tickets can sell out. There are specific time slots for different languages

5 PM - This building was inspired by the Divine Comedy. There are daytime tours and nighttime tours. The tour was super interesting and informative! The views at the top of "Paradise" were nice!

7 PM - This is a very popular spot for Argentinian pizza, especially their Fugazzeta (cheese/onion pizza). They don't take reservations, but we came early, so we didn't have to wait. We ordered the chica seafood pizza and the chica vegana berenjena pizza (aubergine, nuts, basil, and tomato sauce). The chica pizzas came as 4 large slices. The dough was thick, so the slices were surprisingly filling. The seafood pizza was topped with shrimp, calamari, and mussels. The seafood was a little on the hard side, particularly the calamari. I enjoyed the large amount of cheese on the pizza, but it could have had more tomato sauce or flavor.

9 AM - This is a notable European cafe. I got 2 medialunas with ham and cheese and a Spanish hot chocolate. I loved the medialunas. They were lightly sweetened and so savory with the cheese and ham. The hot chocolate was quite thick and so chocolatey

10 AM - Quickly check out this famous city square

10:15 AM - Free entry to this cathedral

11 AM - Beautiful luxury shopping mall! When we visited in December, they had a lovely Christmas tree inside.

12:30 PM - This theater has been transformed into a beautiful bookstore

1 PM - Havanna is a popular chain for alfajores if you want to try one here

1:30 PM - Check out the cool mural outside this nightclub

2 PM - This is a historic cafe. I got the ensalada la biela and my bf got the lomito a la biela. The salad had heart of palm, celery, apple, and shrimp with a lemon juice sauce on the side. I personally didn’t like the heart of palm much, and the shrimp was just standard. The dressing also wasn’t special - just tasted like lemon juice. The star of the meal was the lomito. It was sooo tender and tasty with the mushroom sauce.

3:30 PM - This is a large cemetery with mausoleums of famous people

4:30 PM - This is one of the city's oldest buildings. Closed on Mondays. There are some art/exhibits inside

5:30 PM - This is one of Latin America's largest public art collections. Free admission

6:30 PM - Cool floral sculpture

7 PM - This is Argentina's largest library. Closes late at 9 PM Mon-Fri. Make sure to bring your passport if you want to go inside

8 PM - Watching a tango show is a must in Buenos Aires! We did the tango and dinner show at El Querandi, which included transportation to the show, so we requested to be picked up from Alta Piazza since this lodging was close to the library. The full experience with the show, dinner, and transportation was $100 USD per person. The dinner included unlimited drinks (including house wine and beer). For my courses, I got the San Telmo salad, lamb casserole, and chocolate cake. The salad was good, and I was surprised by the generous amount of cheese on the plate, which went well with the bread. The lamb casserole was delicious too, although could have had more lamb pieces. The chocolate cake was incredible!! It was super chocolatey! The show was also great! I loved watching the talented tango dancers.

9:30 AM - Breakfast option that had good reviews

10:30 AM - This is a market along the waterfront with cute little shops. There didn't seem to be a lot of good food options here

1:30 PM - We ordered the dorado empanada, white fish, and salmon ravioli. The empanada was quite good. I enjoyed the filling. The outer shell was crispy, but a little too thick for my liking. The salmon ravioli was delicious! The sauce was so creamy and yummy, and it came with shrimp. The white fish was my least favorite. It was too dry. This spot is located next to the Tigre River, so it’s a prime location with a view

3:30 PM - This art museum is stunning on the outside. Closed on Mon/Tues. When we visited, they were not charging an entry fee, but only 2 rooms were open, so it was a quick visit. There was some nice sculptures outside

5:30 PM - The park and rose garden are beautiful! Definitely visit and take lots of pictures!

7 PM - We did a 1.5-hour tango lesson in this studio booked through Airbnb experiences. It was supposed to be a group experience, but only my bf and I signed up, so it was like a private lesson. Our instructor, Maritza was so patient and taught us the basics in addition to a sequence that she recorded for us.

9 PM - This is an Asian fusion restaurant with Argentinian influences. The ambiance and vibe are super cool. My bf and I shared the beef tataki, beef curry, and the flan. The beef tataki was quite good, and the beef was pretty tender. The beef curry had a good flavor, but some of the beef could have been more tender. The flan was interesting to try. I liked the Asian influence with the black sesame crisp on top. Expensive for what you get, but it’s a unique place