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Buenos Aires Obelisk above the broad lanes and tree-lined medians of Avenida 9 de Julio

Buenos Aires in 3 days

Historic squares and La Boca, the Recoleta cemetery and Teatro Colon, then Palermo gardens and Latin American art.

3 days, 21 stopsPacked paceMar to May, Sep to NovApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 4, 2026
The Obelisk marks a central landmark on Buenos Aires' Avenida 9 de Julio.

Trip at a glance

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Historic center, La Boca and San Telmo

Start at Plaza de Mayo, visit colorful Caminito, then eat in San Telmo before an evening beside the docks.
  1. 1
    9:00 AMPlaza de MayoWalk around the square for views of Casa Rosada; this stop does not include entry to government buildings.About 1 hour here
    Free to visit
    Taxi or ride-hailing to Caminito, about 25 min
  2. 2
    10:30 AMCaminitoStay around the busy visitor streets in daylight; arrange a ride onward rather than wandering into unfamiliar blocks.About 1 hour 30 min here
    Free to walk
    Taxi or ride-hailing to San Telmo, about 20 min
  3. 3
    12:15 PMMercado de San TelmoChoose lunch from the food counters and leave time to browse the covered market before heading back outside.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Pay as you go
    Walk about 5 min
  4. 4
    1:30 PMOptionalPlaza DorregoPause in the square; the antiques fair is on Sunday, so a weekday visit has a different feel.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Free to visit
    Taxi or ride-hailing to Puerto Madero, about 15 min
  5. 5
    3:00 PMPuente de la MujerCross the pedestrian bridge for views along the docks, keeping your phone secure when stopping for photos.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Free to cross
    Walk about 10 min
  6. 6
    4:30 PMPuerto Madero dockside promenadeFollow the waterfront at your own pace and take a cafe break before dinner along the former dock buildings.About 2 hours 30 min here
    Free to walk
    Walk about 5 min
  7. 7
    7:00 PMPuerto Madero restaurantsCompare menus along the dockside and settle in for dinner; allow longer if you prefer to eat later.
    Pay as you go

Before you go

Where to stay for this plan

Recoleta suits the museum and theater day; the center is convenient for the historic sights. Arrive before day one and leave after the third evening.

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