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Pocket Guide: Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Updated April 1, 2025, first published February 1, 2025

Pocket Guide: Buenos Aires, Argentina

What's good about it? Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, seamlessly blends Latin and European influences. Its tree-lined streets and post-colonial architecture reflect Spanish, French and Italian heritage. Historical cobblestone streets resonate with tango melodies.

Best for: Explore Plaza de Mayo, home to major public buildings such as the Cabildo, Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral and the rose-coloured Casa Rosada (the presidential palace). Visit El Zanjon de Granados, a museum housed in an almost-200-year-old mansion. In La Boca, see brightly painted houses. Enjoy an evening of tango with singers, dancers and an orchestra, accompanied by dinner on an exclusive Privileged Access visit.

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Best time to visit: From April to June (autumn) and September to December (spring), when the city is lively and the weather is mild, with fewer tourists.

Getting there: Visit vibrant Buenos Aires on Viking's 13-day Antarctic Explorer journey, taking you to the Antarctic Peninsula from Buenos Aires. vikingcruises.com.au