Buenos Aires Travel Guide
Argentina

Buenos Aires 3-Day Itinerary

The perfect long weekend in Buenos Aires. Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips — from $40 to $280 per day.

Trip Overview

Duration
3 Days
Best Time
March to May, September to November
Budget Cost
$120
Mid-Range
$285
1
Day 1
Recoleta Cemetery

Recoleta Cemetery, Palermo Soho cafés, parrilla dinner, milonga in San Telmo

Estimated cost: $95 (mid-range)
2
Day 2
La Boca caminito

La Boca caminito, Plaza de Mayo, Puerto Madero walk, tango show at Café Tortoni

Estimated cost: $95 (mid-range)
3
Day 3
Tigre Delta day trip or MALBA museum

Tigre Delta day trip or MALBA museum, ice cream at Rapa Nui, Palermo nightlife

Estimated cost: $95 (mid-range)

Total 3-Day Cost Estimate

Budget
$120
$40/day x 3 days
Mid-Range
$285
$95/day x 3 days
Luxury
$840
$280/day x 3 days

Insider Tips

  • Eat a parrilla dinner at Don Julio (book weeks ahead) or La Cabrera for the city's best steak
  • Use Western Union for the best peso exchange rate — the official rate is half the market rate
  • Subte (subway) is cheap and fast; buy a SUBE card at any kiosk to use it
  • Sunday at the San Telmo market is the city's best people-watching afternoon
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