Top 50 Best Things to Do in Buenos Aires
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Buenos Aires

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  • Plaza de Mayotop_1
    󰺂9.2
    Buenos Aires.Buenos Aires City Center996m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Experience the political culture at the Rose Palace
    Weekend parades & cultural activities
    󱨠32% positive reviews
    4.3/5
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    Walking in the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina is like turning over a long scroll of history. This "heart of the city" that witnessed Argentina's transition from colonial rule to independence is exciting with its unique charm and profound significance. In the center of the square, the towering May Pyramid points to the sky, silently telling the magnificent history of the May Revolution of 1810. The reliefs on the base of the monument vividly reproduce the heroic scenes of the revolutionary pioneers fighting for freedom. Around the square, the architectural styles are diverse but harmonious: the pink presidential palace, the Rose Palace, is solemn and elegant, the neoclassical-style city hall is magnificent, and the Buenos Aires Cathedral exudes a solemn atmosphere. These buildings are not only symbols of the city's appearance, but also witnesses and recorders of Argentina's historical changes.

  • Teatro Colóntop_2
    󰺂8.6
    Buenos Aires.Buenos Aires City Center327m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Backstage tour & opera rehearsal
    󱓊Third largest opera house landmark
    󱨠45% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    The Cologne Theatre is a hall of art! The Baroque and neoclassical blend of appearance, full of magnificent atmosphere; in it, gold carved flowers, chandeliers and dome murals are beautiful to suffocate. World-class acoustic design makes the performance perfect. Here, every performance is an audiovisual feast, and every detail tells the story of a century of artistic heritage.

  • El Ateneo Grand Splendidtop_3
    󰺂8.5
    Buenos Aires.Recoleta1.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Dome murals & Greek caryatids
    󱓊Second-largest bookstore & theater dome
    󱨠40% positive reviews
    4.4/5
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    Walking into the Athenian Bookstore is like falling into a dreamy cultural palace. This bookstore, transformed from a century-old theater, retains the gorgeous essence of neoclassical architecture - the painted dome depicts scenes from Greek mythology, the golden carved columns are magnificent, the reading area transformed from the stage is quiet and elegant, and even the boxes have become private reading corners with unique atmosphere. In a space of more than 20,000 square meters, there are rich collections of books, ranging from literary classics to cutting-edge social sciences. The aroma of coffee and the fragrance of books are intertwined. Sitting on a red velvet chair and reading a book, the melodious sound of the piano occasionally comes to your ears, and time seems to freeze here. This is not only a place to buy books, but also a double feast of vision and spirit. It can be called one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

  • Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
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    󰺂8.2
    Buenos Aires.Buenos Aires City Center875m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜18th-century Baroque Madonna statue
    󱓊Tomb of Independence Hero
    󱨠38% positive reviews
    4.4/5
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    The largest and most beautiful Catholic church in the center of Buenos Aires. The structure outside is beautiful, and the design inside is also very delicate. A must-visit place. The largest and most beautiful Catholic church in the center of Buenos Aires. The structure outside is beautiful, and the design inside is also very delicate. A must-visit place. The largest and most beautiful Catholic church in the center of Buenos Aires. The structure outside is beautiful, and the design inside is also very delicate. A must-visit place.

  • La Boca
    5
    󰺂8.2
    Buenos Aires.La Boca3.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Watch tango & learn steps
    󱓊Colorful 19th-century buildings & Bomb
    4.2/5
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    The Boca neighborhood is so charming! The colorful houses are like overturned palettes, and the strong colors collide with the unique enthusiasm of South America. Tango dancers can be seen everywhere on the streets, art graffiti on the walls, and barbecue in the air. Here, you can really feel the fireworks and artistic soul of Buenos Aires, vitality!

  • Casa Rosada
    6
    󰺂7.6
    Buenos Aires.Buenos Aires City Center1.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Madonna filmed iconic "Evita" scene
    󱓊Pink-walled Argentine Presidential Palace
    4.3/5
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    The Rose Palace in Argentina is where the president works. It is also one of the most authoritative, historic and representative buildings in Argentina. Its exterior wall is pink, so it is called the Rose Palace.

  • Av. 9 de Julio
    7
    󰺂7.5
    Buenos Aires.Buenos Aires City Center402m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Buenos Aires
    Highlights:
    󱨜Opera & concert performances
    󱓊Wide avenue spans entire block
    4.4/5
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    Avenida 9 de Julio, like a majestic urban artery, runs through the heart of Buenos Aires. With 14 lanes running in parallel, it is one of the widest streets in the world, demonstrating Argentina's heroic spirit. The towering obelisk stands in the center, piercing the sky. It is not only a city landmark, but also engraved with the glory of national independence. On both sides of the avenue, classical buildings from the colonial period stand side by side with modern skyscrapers, where European style and South American enthusiasm blend together. The shuttling traffic and pedestrians give the street endless vitality; when night falls and the lights come on, neon lights and car lights interweave into a river of light, and the obelisk is more solemn and majestic under the light. This is not only a major transportation route, but also a vivid epitome of the symbiosis of Argentine history and modernity, carrying the city's memory and future.

  • Plaza del Congreso
    8
    󰺂7.3
    Buenos Aires.Buenos Aires City Center1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜City landmark at the end of Avenida de Mayo
    󰀆Enjoy interactive pigeon feeding fun
    󱨠25% positive reviews
    4.0/5
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    Congress Square is a vivid epitome of the city's history and modernity. Stepping into the square, the magnificent buildings tell the past changes with majestic momentum, and the exquisite sculptures and monuments stand quietly, engraved with the glory and vicissitudes of the years. In the square, white pigeons dance, citizens and tourists stroll leisurely, or sit on the ground and enjoy a moment of leisure; every major festival or gathering, it turns into a passionate stage, carrying the expectations and shouts of the people. The heavy sense of history and the fireworks of life blend wonderfully here, which not only demonstrates solemnity and solemnity, but also is full of vigorous vitality, becoming an important window to show the city's spirit and humanistic heritage.

  • Obelisco
    9
    󰺂7.2
    Buenos Aires.Buenos Aires City Center2m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    City landmark stands on Republic Square
    220 ft high, 527 sq ft base monument
    4.4/5
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    The Obelisk of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is located in the heart of the entire city, that is, the center of the city. It is still very commemorative. If you are interested in history, don't miss it here

  • San Telmo
    10
    󰺂7.2
    Buenos Aires.San Telmo2.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoRetro Treasure Hunt and Tango Show: The Perfect Weekend Must-Visit!
    Highlights:
    󰀆Street performers: music, dance & magic
    󱓊Stroll Argentina's historic streets
    󱨠77% positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    San Telmo is like a heavy historical book, slowly unfolding the old glory of Buenos Aires. This is the birthplace of tango. Artists can be seen at any time in the streets and alleys, using passionate dance steps and melodious accordions to tell the romance and vicissitudes of Argentina. The cobblestone paths are winding and intertwined, and the colonial-style buildings on both sides are covered with traces of time. The mottled walls and carved balconies seem to be whispering stories of the past. Dorrego Square is very lively on weekends. The antique market is full of old items, carrying the memory of time; exquisite silverware and retro records make people feel like traveling back to the last century. When dusk falls, the lights of the street cafes are turned on, and the misty coffee aroma blends perfectly with the artistic atmosphere in the air. San Telmo uses its unique charm to make every visitor indulge in this literary and artistic atmosphere full of fireworks.

What Best Things to Do are there in Buenos Aires?
These are all Best Things to Do in Buenos Aires:Plaza de Mayo, Teatro Colón, El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, La Boca
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Buenos Aires?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Buenos Aires include:Plaza de Mayo:4.3, Teatro Colón:4.6, El Ateneo Grand Splendid:4.4, Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral:4.4, La Boca:4.2
At what locations in Buenos Aires can Best Things to Do in Buenos Aires be found?
The Best Things to Do in Buenos Aires are mainly located in:Plaza de Mayo:Buenos Aires, Teatro Colón:Buenos Aires, El Ateneo Grand Splendid:Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral:Buenos Aires, La Boca:Buenos Aires
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