Argentina's capital is big and beautiful. Its past was turbulent, its influences have been many, and today's city can best be described as cosmopolitan. You'll find strong Latin and other European influences here, but an exotic, exuberant and wholly South American heart.
Use this interactive map to explore a huge range of accommodation in Buenos Aires - all available on Expedia. Click on a hotel to see the hotels in that area.
When to go to Buenos Aires?
The seasons match Australia's - and spring (September-November) or autumn (March-May) are the best times to visit. Summer (December-March) is hot, humid and rainy but the city is quiet at this time, which has obvious advantages. Depending on where you come from, winter can be classed as cold or temperate. Winter is dry and sunny, cool to cold, and the football season is in full swing (this begins during autumn).
Are we there yet?
Buenos Aires Flight times
From Sydney: around 13 hours.
From Melbourne: around 15 hours.
From Brisbane: around 15 hours.
Buenos Aires Airport to city: taxi 10 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic/time of day. The journey is only 3 kilometres. A regular bus service operates.
Plaza de Mayo: Buenos Aires' famous main square, and the Metropolitan Cathedral
Casa Rosada (with Evita's balcony): in Plaza de Mayo; see the hourly changing of the guard ceremony while you're there.
Tango: one way or another! There are nightly concerts at Cafe Tortoni, or visit a milonga, where locals dance, learn and practise tango and relax over a drinks.
The A Line (A Line Subte): historic section of the city's underground, from Plaza de Mayo to Congreso. Peru is the best-preserved station.
Recoleta Cemetery: an astonishing place - and the Recoleta neighbourhood; great for strolling. Evita is buried at the cemetery.
San Telmo: the city's original quarter; go on a Sunday and enjoy the market at Plaza Dorrego, with great shopping, live music and tango.
The Obelisk (Obelisco): for city views.
Museo Evita: however you feel about her.
The stylish new Puerto Madero (port district): for shopping and dining. Look for the eye-catching Women's Bridge.
The Palermo Viejo district: for fashionable shopping and dining.
Views of the city: from the unusual Palacio Barolo tower.
If you're hoping to tango, buy the Tango Map from any tourist information centre. Heading to a milonga? Locals arrive around midnight, so to see them in action you'll need to allow for a long, late night. Free tours are sometimes available at Casa Rosada. Ask about them when you're there. Caminito, "the world's first outdoor pedestrian museum" - is touristy and charming but best seen in a group; give it a miss if you're alone. Taxi drivers don't expect tips, but they do round your fare up to the nearest peso. Buy a five-ride or ten-ride ticket for the subway; it'll save you time and money. Watch out for pickpockets during rush hour on public transport. Don't even dream of driving through this city; the traffic is a nightmare. Use the easily identifiable Radio Taxis, if you're stopping a cab in the street. Meateaters only: dine at La Cabana steakhouse. Vegetarians, don't even go there! Buenos Aires' streets are very long; ask for the nearest intersection if you're trying to pinpoint an address.
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