Buenos Aires event weekends: what to do between sessions
Tango, steak, late dinners and European boulevards, with Uruguay an hour by ferry.
Events we cover in Buenos Aires
19 Mar 2027*Lollapalooza Argentina
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFestival9 Apr 2027Argentina MotoGP (Buenos Aires)
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMotoGP24 Sept 2027*Buenos Aires Marathon
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMarathon8 Jun 2030World Cup 2030 in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWorld Cup 2030
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFestival9 Apr 2027Argentina MotoGP (Buenos Aires)
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMotoGP24 Sept 2027*Buenos Aires Marathon
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMarathon8 Jun 2030World Cup 2030 in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWorld Cup 2030
Arriving
Ezeiza (EZE) is 40 to 60 minutes from the centre; Aeroparque (AEP) is 15 minutes.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | San Telmo | Old town with tango and markets. |
| Mid-range | Palermo | Parks, bars and restaurants. |
| Splurge | Recoleta | Grand hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Milhouse Avenue Hostel
- Mid-range: Palermo Soho Hotel
- Splurge: Alvear Palace Hotel
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Temaikèn zoo.
- Tecnópolis.
Rainy-day backups
- MALBA.
- Teatro Colón tour.
Free things to do
- Recoleta Cemetery (small fee).
- San Telmo Sunday market.
Getting around
- Subte and buses with a SUBE card; Uber and Cabify.