Buenos Aires — Five-Day Local Itinerary

Historic market where locals shop for produce, cheese, and meat; upstairs dining and authentic atmosphere.

💡 Weekdays calmer than Sunday.

Shady park where locals sit with mate and kids play; calm escape from Defensa crowds.

💡 Good for a short sit and mate.

Heart of San Telmo; weekend antiques fair and spontaneous tango; weekdays quieter.

💡 Sunday = feria and tango; weekdays = cafés and stroll.

Simple local lunch: empanadas, milanesa, or steak at market stalls or nearby bodegón.

💡 Upstairs market or any bodegón on Bolívar/Defensa.

Classic confitería for coffee and medialunas; marble tables and porteño chatter.

💡 Any traditional confitería on Defensa or nearby.

Main artery of San Telmo; antiques, street performers, and local life.

💡 Stroll and browse; no need to buy.

Local bar or café for a drink before dinner; Fernet, wine, or beer.

💡 Terrace or indoor; relaxed vibe.

Authentic tango dance hall; strict codes, real dancers. Watch or take a lesson.

💡 Check schedules; some milongas are weeknights.

Classic grill restaurant; asado, chorizo, vacío. Share wine and take your time.

💡 Dinner at 10 PM is normal.

Locals treat it like a park—peaceful, monumental, full of history. Evita is one of many.

💡 Go early for fewer crowds.

Exhibitions and cultural space next to cemetery; locals pop in for art and events.

💡 Check opening hours.

Eva Perón's resting place; pilgrimage for many Argentines. Inside cemetery.

💡 Can get crowded; early or late better.

Upscale confitería for lunch or pastries; Recoleta dress code is a bit smarter.

💡 La Biela or similar.

Weekend crafts fair and mate circles; calm and leafy.

💡 Weekends = feria.

Giant metal flower sculpture; locals pass by on walks; photogenic and free.

💡 Opens/closes with light; good for a short stop.

National library; impressive building; locals study and read. Calm escape.

💡 Check visitor access and hours.

Historic confitería by Recoleta Cemetery; intellectuals and tourists; classic porteño café.

💡 Terrace on plaza; popular but worth it.

Safe, leafy streets; couples and families; wind down after café.

💡 Optional; can head to dinner elsewhere.

Rose garden and lake; locals jog, mate, and stroll; one of BA's prettiest green spaces.

💡 Best in spring/summer for roses.

Botanical garden; quiet, green, locals bring books and mate.

💡 Calm and shady.

Lakes and paths; paddle boats, runners, families. Very local weekend vibe.

💡 Part of same park complex as Rosedal.

Parrilla or Italian in Palermo Soho/Hollywood; where young porteños eat.

💡 Many options on Gorriti, Costa Rica, etc.

Boutiques, street art, cafés; the neighborhood locals live in and love.

💡 Browse, don’t rush.

Modern Latin American art; locals go for temporary shows and the building.

💡 Optional; one museum hit if you want.

Merienda or early drink; Fernet, wine, or coffee. Terrace culture.

💡 Any terrace on Gorriti or nearby.

Parrilla, pasta, or modern Argentine; 10 PM is normal.

💡 Book if weekend.

Theatre turned bookstore; locals and visitors both love it. Read, browse, have a coffee on stage.

💡 Go early to avoid crowds.

Historic café; Borges and tango history. Very touristy but iconic; go early.

💡 Queue likely; optional.

Symbol of BA; locals pass it daily. Quick photo or just walk through Plaza de la República.

💡 No need to spend long.

Parrilla or bodegón in the center; workers and locals eat here.

💡 Many options; avoid Puerto Madero for lunch (pricey).

Nature reserve in the city; locals jog, cycle, birdwatch. Calm and green.

💡 Bring water; shade limited in parts.

Converted docks; locals run and stroll; modern BA. Expensive to eat, nice to walk.

💡 Sunset nice from here.

Iconic footbridge; couples and photos at dusk. Symbol of Puerto Madero.

💡 Best at golden hour.

Colorful street and tango; touristy but unique. Stay on main strip; don’t wander off.

💡 Stay in busy areas; leave before dark if unsure.

Boca Juniors stadium; pilgrimage for football fans. Museum/tour if you want; exterior is free.

💡 Match days = electric; otherwise calm.

Sunday-only market: gaucho culture, crafts, locro, folk music. Locals love it.

💡 Sunday only; bus 126 or taxi. Skip if no Sunday.

La Boca: parrilla on main strip. Feria: locro, empanadas, choripán.

💡 La Boca: stay on busy streets.

One last sit with mate or coffee; watch the city go by. No agenda.

💡 Plaza San Martín, Recoleta, or Palermo.

Last-minute souvenirs or just browse; antiques and crafts.

💡 Optional; skip if tired.

Last asado, pasta, or parrilla in your favorite barrio. Take your time.

💡 Book if weekend; 10 PM normal.