What to do and where to go… Plan ahead!
🏛️ = Museums / Cultural 🎭 = Shows / Tango 🌿 = Parks & Nature 🕍 = Historic Sites 🛍️ = Shopping
The Teatro Colón is one of the most important opera houses in the world, known for its exceptional acoustics and stunning architecture.
Tours in English at: 11 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM.
📍 Address: 1171 Tucumán St.
💳 Cash & Credit Card only (no USD)
Café Tortoni: The city’s oldest café (1858). A historic meeting point for writers, artists and intellectuals. Must try: hot chocolate with churros.
Confitería Ideal: A beautifully restored classic café — Rod’s personal favorite in Buenos Aires.
Voted the 2nd most beautiful bookstore in the world by The Guardian. Built inside an old theater — have a coffee on the former stage!
📍 Address: 1860 Santa Fe Ave.
A waterfront district mixing historic port architecture with modern skyscrapers. Home to some of the best steak houses in Buenos Aires.
Ecological Reserve: Beautiful natural area nearby.
🕒 Tue–Sun: 8 AM–6 PM (Mon closed)
📍 Tristán Achával Rodríguez Ave 1550
The Rose Garden: Tue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Free.
Botanical Garden: Tue–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM / Sat–Sun 9:30 AM–6:30 PM. Free.
Eco Park: Tue–Sun 11 AM–6 PM. Free.
Japanese Garden: Daily 10 AM–7 PM. Entry: 13,000 pesos (~12 USD).
One of the top modern art museums in Latin America. Collection includes works by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Fernando Botero, Antonio Berni.
🕒 12 PM–8 PM (Tue closed)
💳 Cash (pesos) & Credit Cards
Houses masterpieces by El Greco, Goya, Rodin, Rembrandt, Rubens, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, Chagall, Picasso and the largest Argentine art collection.
📍 Libertador Ave 1473
🕒 Tue–Fri 11 AM–7:30 PM / Sat–Sun 10 AM–7:30 PM
💰 Free admission – Voluntary contributions
The trendiest district in Buenos Aires. Once home to bohemian artists, today it offers designer shops, cafés, bars and vibrant nightlife.
How to get there? Metro Line D (green), station Plaza Italia (15-min walk)
📍 References: Plaza Serrano & Plaza Armenia
Let’s discover the must-buy Argentine souvenirs!
🍪 Alfajores — Dulce de leche filled cookies.
🍷 Argentine Wine — Malbec (red) or Torrontés (white).
⚽ Soccer Jerseys — National Team, Boca Juniors, River Plate.
🥤 Mate Gourd — Symbol of friendship & family in Argentina.
👜 Leather Goods — Excellent quality/price for jackets, belts, bags.
🥈 Silver Jewelry — Argentina = “Argentum” (silver).
💗 Rhodochrosite (Inca Rose) — National gemstone; represents love & healing.