12 Enlivening Things to Do in Buenos Aires
Dive Into This Bold and Sexy City
Buenos Aires is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city that blends European ambiance with Latin American edginess. Heady, sexy and unapologetic, this city will suck you in and won’t let go.
Slip into a world of decadence and style, where days are spent shopping on busy avenues and nights are spent dancing tango to the sound of rusty accordions, under the light of flickering street lamps.
You will be seduced by the brazen, bold nature of the city, and the Porteños who live there. It simply exudes romance, making it the perfect addition to your couples bucket list.
Buenos Aires is more than the capital of the country; it is the center of all things culture, history and cuisine related, with a steady pulse of excitement thrumming under the hard city facade. Knowing where to begin exploring a city this size can be tougher than overcooked steak, so to help you get started, here is a list of the best things to do in Buenos Aires.
See Buenos Aires’ Colorful Side in La Boca
One of Buenos Aires’ most distinct barrios, La Boca is a working class neighborhood bordering the old port, founded on shipyards and the houses of the people who worked in them. Its gritty nature is alleviated by the brightly colored houses that line the Caminito.
Against the splashes of color, performers tango and tourists pose. It can be crowded, edgy and confronting if you wander off the main tourist strip, but La Boca is unmissable.
Take a Trip down History Lane in the Plaza de Mayo
The Plaza de Mayo is central to both the city and Argentinian political life. It has been the heart of Buenos Aires ever since the 1810 revolution that led to independence.
In this square, the most powerful protests still take place, and the Madres de la Plaza de Mayo continue to gather there every Thursday to march for justice. The unmistakable Casa Rosada sits to one side, and if you look closely you might see the balcony from where Evita used to address crowds of people.
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Get Cultured in the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
No visit to Buenos Aires would be complete without a visit to the National Museum of Fine Arts, which houses many of Argentina’s most important national artworks. There are key works from important Argentinian artists from the 19th and 20th centuries, including Benito Quinquela Martín, Xul Solar and Edwardo Sívori.
There are also many famous European names in the mix, with Cezanne, Picasso and Rembrandt rounding out the museum’s collection. If modern art is more your style, MAMBA is the hub of modern art in Buenos Aires, and another essential stop for museum buffs.
