Can’t spend any more than 3 days in Buenos Aires? Don’t stress.
You can still enjoy the best of what the tango capital of South America has to offer. Buenos Aires has countless iconic places to visit, you just need to know where to find them and decide which ones to visit. Let’s see how to discover Buenos Aires in 3 Days and not stress out in the process!
First, you’ll need to sit down and really think about what’s most important for you to see/do while you’re here. According to what you decide, pick and choose between the following suggestions we’ve made for a traveler spending 3 days in Buenos Aires:
1. 3 Must-see Attractions
As we said, Buenos Aires in 3 days can be challenging but here are 3 attractions to make the most out of your short visit. The Obelisk, an emblem of Buenos Aires, is located right in the middle of another iconic attraction: the Avenida 9 de julio (July 9 Avenue). Walk through the widest avenue in the world, take a memorable picture with the Obelisk, and head to the next stop: Casa Rosada. Discover all about Argentina’s historical events by visiting the Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and of course the Casa Rosada, all of which surrounds the beautiful Plaza de Mayo. You can also change course, visit the Congress, and end your Buenos Aires 3-day tour enjoying a cocktail at the terrace of Barolo’s Palace with a view of the skyline of this spectacular city!
2. Food & Wine
Argentina is famous for its quality meat and wine, and you can’t truly experience Buenos Aires without sampling some of both. This means that you should visit a typical parrilla (grill) while you’re here. There are hundreds in the city, and they range from extremely casual sidewalk barbeques to ritzy and expensive 5-star restaurants. If you’re sitting down to an Asado (typical Argentine barbeque) at some point during your 3 days in Buenos Aires, here are some key terms to keep in mind: chorizo (sausage), Costilla (rib), vacío (flank steak), matambre (flank steak filled with vegetables, eggs, and herbs), cerdo (pork) and lomo (back). As far as wine goes, try the Malbec—red wine is Argentina’s specialty.
3. Tango
Tango is another of Argentina’s national trademarks. Check out a tango show; they usually include dinner or drinks. There are plenty to choose from within the city, but among a couple of the best are El Viejo Almacén in San Telmo (intimate and traditional) and Esquina Carlos Gardel in Abasto (inexpensive and sophisticated).
If you’re more interested in actually learning how to dance the tango during your 3 days in Buenos Aires, check out a milonga! There are lots to choose from, and many offer inexpensive beginner’s classes every day of the week. We recommend La Viruta, located at Armenia 1366. But if you head here, try to do so during the week and not the weekend, when it gets extremely crowded with tourists and loses some of its traditional appeal. If your schedule only permits a weekend night for a milonga, check out Milonga de los Morochas, located at Riobamba 416 in a club called El Beso. Buenos Aires in 3 days seems possible, right?
Besides meat, wine, and tango, Buenos Aires is also home to amazing theatre and a wide array of museums. If you have the time, definitely check out a show. If not, you should still try to take a tour of Teatro Colón, the city’s most impressive and beautiful theatre.
You can’t see everything in Buenos Aires in 3 days, but if you plan ahead of time, you can definitely see a lot.
Check out our other Buenos Aires tours for more suggestions or contact Say Hueque today to start planning your perfect trip!
