A Japanese garden in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tango the Night Away

Cruise from Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires is the cosmopolitan Argentine capital that gave the world tango in the 1880s, and a cruise from Buenos Aires offers an incredible city break before your vacation. This is a city with a rich cultural heritage, a creative energy and unforgettable nightlife. It's a place to indulge in your love of steak and Malbec and to try mate (MAH-tey, the national beverage). Visit Buenos Aires, and you'll find a place where Indigenous Argentinian and European cultures collide. It's home to one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, one of the top opera venues in the world and an iconic cafe where you can still see live tango performances. This seductive city is filled with well-preserved European architecture, romantic restaurants and clubs where the party goes on until sunrise. And with its trendy boutiques, designer shops and abundance of markets, Buenos Aires is a shopper's paradise as much as a cultural gem. There may be no better way to transport your haul than to cruise from Buenos Aires.
National Language Spanish
Currency Accepted Argentine Peso ($)

Things To Do in Buenos Aires

Immerse yourself in the bohemian culture in Buenos Aires, Argentina

San Telmo's Bohemian Vibe

Immerse yourself in the bohemian culture in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Immerse yourself in the bohemian culture in Buenos Aires, Argentina

San Telmo's Bohemian Vibe

Head to the capital's oldest neighborhood to admire the elegant Belle Époque architecture and experience its traditional spirit. Walk over the cobblestones, and don't be surprised to run into some dancers and artists on the way. Peak into an antique store or bookshop, or join the locals (called Porteños) in one of the cozy bars or food halls.

Explore the history of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Spectacular City of Angels

Explore the history of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Explore the history of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Spectacular City of Angels

Large ornate statues, crypts and marble neo-Gothic mausoleums line the maze of narrow passageways in the Cementerio de la Recoleta. Visit the final resting place of centuries of the city's inhabitants in this impressive necropolis, including presidents, artists and beef merchants. You can pick up a map at the entrance or take a tour with a guide.

Learn to tango for yourself in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Learn to tango for yourself in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Two to Tango

A visit to the city isn't complete without attending a tango performance or perhaps even taking a class. The famously romantic dance is best experienced in an authentic milonga or tango club, such as Palermo's Salón Canning, Almagro's La Catedral or Milonga La Glorieta in Belgrano.

Enjoy a meal with a glass of wine in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Enjoy a meal with a glass of wine in Buenos Aires, Argentina

LOCAL CUISINE

This gastronomic city is famous for its beef. You'll come across a large number of parrillas (steakhouses) and asado (barbecue) restaurants. However, nowadays, you can also find many vegetarian options, as well as various international cuisines, such as Peruvian food. Dinner is usually accompanied by world-class wines, the most well known being the red malbec. Leave some room for a delicious dulce de leche ice cream.

Pick up some handmade goods at the outdoor markets in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pick up some handmade goods at the outdoor markets in Buenos Aires, Argentina

SHOPPING

Go on a hunt for treasures at outdoor markets such as Feria Plaza Belgrano and Feria Artesanal Plaza Francia on Sundays. Mercado de San Telmo is the place to go for local foodstuffs, and Feria de San Telmo is a nice spot for antiques and crafts. Shop for local art and handicrafts at Facón or the Paul French Gallery in Palermo or Quorum in San Telmo.

Insider's Tips
Insider's Tips
1 To use the public transport, you need a SUBE travel card from a Tourist Assistance Center, Subte (metro) station or kiosk.
2 The city has many cycle lanes and a free 24-hour public bike share system called EcoBici.
3 Argentina's national currency is the Argentine peso, which has the same symbol ($) as the US dollar.

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