El Zanjón

I have spent a lot of time in Buenos. I lived there for 5 months in my early 20's, for another 5 months in 2022, and I recently returned to Argentina in late 2024. Buenos Aires is one of my favorite cities in the entire world, and I want to share with you what makes it so great. This 10-day itinerary begins on a Friday morning and is arranged according to market schedules, or other events in the city that fall on particular days. But you can certainly do the activities out of order, and fit them to your schedule as needed. I have planned this 10-day itinerary to allow you to maximize your days, and hours in this amazing city, but still allow you to enjoy the small moments without feeling overwhelmed, and get rest when needed. I have spent around 100 hours researching, writing descriptions to give detailed information of every place mentioned in this itinerary, visiting and testing out each day; they are all genuine recommendations. I have carefully planned out and timed each activity, including transportation and time moving between sites. I have also linked related articles and videos from my blog and YouTube channel. This itinerary will provide you not only with daily activities, but information on how to get the best exchange rate, how to stay safe, and information for transportation- how to get from spot to spot, so you can put as little time into planning as possible. Let me do that for you! :) This is not the ideal itinerary for those seeking the nightlife and parties. It is full of morning, daytime, and evening activities (with a few optional activities that go into the night) to help you get to know the culture of Buenos Aires and Argentina. It does not include nightclubs. This is a great itinerary if you are coming to Buenos Aires for the first time and you want to see all the important places, along with a few extra gems. This can also serve if you live in the city but have friends and family coming to visit. I've got it all planned out for you! I have included a lot of walking in this itinerary, though I have attempted to concentrate each day in one particular city area whenever possible. However, the city is full of transportation options if you prefer fewer steps due to accessibility issues, or fatigue. I strongly suggest reading through the entire itinerary at the beginning of the week in case there are places where you need to make a reservation. If so, it will be listed at the top of each day. Updated: December 2024

My favorite way to explore a new city is to start with a self-guided stroll of the town. Discover the charm, culture, and hidden gems as you meander through the streets, immersing yourself in the unique character of each locale. From iconic landmarks to cozy nooks, this series is your passport to a day of exploration. For the ultimate experience: lace-up those comfy shoes and charge your smartwatch to track every step of the adventure!

Pack your bags along with a favorite Gabriel García Márquez novel and head on to BA! Upon arriving in the country you will feel the magical realism, along with the rich history, art scene and fascinating political drama of the past. Whether you have a week in the cosmopolitan capital or only a few days I've identified all the best spots during my month in the colorful city. I spent many hours beginning in 2019 and now since my recent return in 2023 curating a variety of the best the city has to offer (across all price points). My goal is that you have the best possible experience visiting with however much time you have there! If you have questions or specific requests, please ask!