A first-time 4-day itinerary that balances signature highlights with breathing room.
A BA circuit through Palermo, San Telmo, Recoleta, and La Boca. Built around afternoon walks and late dinners — because that is how Buenos Aires works.
First day orientation in the best neighbourhood for walking.
10:00 - Palermo Soho walk
Start at Plaza Cortázar. Walk any direction. Small design shops and cafés.
14:00 - Parrilla lunch
La Cabrera or El Preferido. Book or arrive at opening.
22:00 - Late dinner in Palermo Hollywood
The strip of restaurants on Arévalo. Walk in — they fill up after 22:00.
Flea market and colonial neighbourhood on a Sunday.
11:00 - San Telmo Sunday market
Defensa street market. Opens at 11. Antiques, leather, and street tango performances.
13:00 - Street tango performance
Plaza Dorrego at the end of the market. Arrive by 13:00 for a spot.
15:00 - Empanadas at El Federal
Oldest bar in San Telmo. Cash only.
21:30 - Dinner in San Telmo
La Brigada for steak. Book one day in advance.
Cemetery, sculpture park, and one colourful street.
09:00 - Recoleta Cemetery
Free entry. Evita's tomb is well-marked. Allow 1 hour.
11:00 - Floralis Genérica
Giant metal flower sculpture in the park. 10-minute walk from cemetery.
13:00 - La Boca — Caminito
Go only at midday when crowds provide safety. Do not wander off Caminito.
22:00 - Late dinner in Recoleta
La Biela café or any restaurant on Alvear Avenue.
One proper tango show before leaving.
10:00 - Café Tortoni
Oldest café in Buenos Aires. One coffee and a medialunas. Tourist but correct.
14:00 - Tango lesson (optional)
Any tango school in San Telmo offers drop-in lessons. 90 min.
22:00 - Milonga tango show
A proper milonga — local dancers, not a tourist dinner show. Confitería Ideal or La Catedral.
This itinerary works well on its own, or as a block inside a larger trip. You can combine it with other itineraries after copying.
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