Things to Do

Things to Do in Buenos Aires

There are 43 attractions in Buenos Aires. El Ateneo Grand Splendid, bookstore housed in a historic ornate theatre, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
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El Ateneo Grand Splendid
Bookstore housed in a historic ornate theatre
Theater
Obelisco de Buenos Aires
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Obelisco de Buenos Aires
Iconic city obelisk marking Buenos Aires landmark crossroads
Monument
Teatro Colón
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Teatro Colón
Grand opera house renowned for acoustics and architecture
Theater
Estadio Monumental (Buenos Aires)
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Estadio Monumental (Buenos Aires)
Buenos Aires stadium; River Plate's large football venue
Stadium
La Bombonera
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La Bombonera
Iconic Buenos Aires stadium, home to Boca Juniors
Stadium
Casa Rosada
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Casa Rosada
Argentina's presidential palace and iconic pink government building
Building
La Boca
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La Boca
Buenos Aires neighborhood with colorful houses and tango
Section of Populated Place
Palacio Barolo
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Palacio Barolo
Early 20th-century Buenos Aires skyscraper inspired by Dante
Building
José Amalfitani Stadium
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José Amalfitani Stadium
Buenos Aires stadium, home ground of Vélez Sarsfield
Stadium
Plaza de Mayo
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Plaza de Mayo
Historic Buenos Aires square central to political demonstrations
Area
Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
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Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
Main Catholic cathedral facing Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires
Church
Palace of the Argentine National Congress
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Palace of the Argentine National Congress
Seat of Argentina's National Congress in Buenos Aires
Palace
Recoleta Cemetery
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Recoleta Cemetery
Historic Buenos Aires cemetery notable for ornate mausoleums
Cemetery
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Buenos Aires)
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Buenos Aires)
Argentina's national fine arts museum housing notable collections
Museum
Puente de la Mujer
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Puente de la Mujer
Iconic rotating pedestrian bridge in Puerto Madero
Building
Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó
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Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó
Buenos Aires stadium, home ground of Club Huracán
Stadium
Synagogue of the Israelite Argentine Congregation
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Synagogue of the Israelite Argentine Congregation
Historic synagogue in Buenos Aires with ornate interior
Synagogue
Cabildo of Buenos Aires
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Cabildo of Buenos Aires
Colonial-era town hall now museum in Buenos Aires
Museum
King Fahd Islamic Cultural Center
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King Fahd Islamic Cultural Center
Large mosque and cultural center in Buenos Aires
Mosque
National Historical Museum (Argentina)
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National Historical Museum (Argentina)
Argentina museum showcasing national history and artifacts
Museum
Torre Monumental
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Torre Monumental
Early 20th-century clock tower in Buenos Aires' Retiro
Park
MALBA
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MALBA
Museum of Latin American art in Buenos Aires
Museum
National Museum of Decorative Arts
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National Museum of Decorative Arts
Buenos Aires museum of decorative and applied arts
Museum
Parque Tres de Febrero
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Parque Tres de Febrero
Large Buenos Aires park with rose garden and lakes
Park
Pirámide de Mayo
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Pirámide de Mayo
Monument commemorating May Revolution in central Buenos Aires
Monument
Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum
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Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum
Major natural history museum in Buenos Aires.
Museum
Plaza San Martín (Buenos Aires)
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Plaza San Martín (Buenos Aires)
Prominent Buenos Aires plaza surrounded by historic buildings
Area
Caminito
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Caminito
Iconic colorful pedestrian street and open-air museum
Stream
Plaza del Congreso
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Plaza del Congreso
Historic Buenos Aires plaza facing Argentina's Congress
Plaza
Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens
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Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens
Large Japanese-style garden and cultural center in Buenos Aires
Park
El Faro Towers
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El Faro Towers
Twin residential towers in Buenos Aires skyline
Tower
San Martín Palace
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San Martín Palace
Beaux-Arts palace housing diplomatic receptions in Buenos Aires
Palace
Al Ahmad Mosque
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Al Ahmad Mosque
Contemporary mosque serving Buenos Aires' Muslim community
Mosque
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires
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Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires
Prominent Buenos Aires church with striking facade
Church
Estadio Centenario Ciudad de Quilmes
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Estadio Centenario Ciudad de Quilmes
Football stadium in Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province
Stadium
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
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Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
Ornate historic waterworks palace in Buenos Aires
Palace
Plaza Fuerza Aérea Argentina
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Plaza Fuerza Aérea Argentina
Buenos Aires plaza commemorating Argentine Air Force
Plaza
Plaza Italia, Buenos Aires
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Plaza Italia, Buenos Aires
Major Buenos Aires square and transport hub
Square
Plaza Miserere
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Plaza Miserere
Busy Buenos Aires square and metro interchange
Plaza
Plaza Dorrego
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Plaza Dorrego
Historic San Telmo square hosting tango and antiques market
Square
Illuminated Block
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Illuminated Block
Historic colonial block housing churches and educational institutions
Square
Buenos Aires Eco-Park
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Buenos Aires Eco-Park
Urban ecological park on former zoo grounds
Zoo
ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Centre of Detention, Torture and Extermination
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ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Centre of Detention, Torture and Extermination
Museum at former clandestine detention and torture centre
Historical Site