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Things to see in Buenos Aires (Argentina): 121 places and when to go

Buenos Aires is a major city in Argentina with around 12,795,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 121 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (38), History (31), Temples (21). The best known are Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral and Obelisco de Buenos Aires. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Argentina · -34.6006, -58.3995
Population
About 12,795,000
Places
121 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Museums and art (38) · History (31) · Temples (21) · Food and drink (19) · Architecture (9) · With kids (9)
Best time
October to April.
Also possible
May to September.
Nearest airport
AEP Buenos Aires, 4.9 km as the crow flies

What to see in Buenos Aires

The places in and around Buenos Aires, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 97, by what you come to do:

When to go to Buenos Aires

The best time to visit Buenos Aires is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time14:05
  2. FebBest time13:15
  3. MarBest time12:16
  4. AprBest time11:07
  5. MayPossible10:11
  6. JunPossible9:42
  7. JulPossible9:54
  8. AugPossible10:42
  9. SepPossible11:48
  10. OctBest time12:54
  11. NovBest time13:51
  12. DecBest time14:18

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In December there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 42. In January, 120 of the 121 places are at their best.

When to go to Argentina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Buenos Aires

The nearest main airport is Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP, Buenos Aires), 4.9 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Argentina, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Buenos Aires?

The best known: Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, Obelisco de Buenos Aires, La Recoleta Cemetery, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. In all, 121 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?

October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 42.

How do you get to Buenos Aires?

The nearest main airport is Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 4.9 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Buenos Aires as the destination and these 121 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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