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The Perfect 5-Day Buenos Aires Itinerary

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 · Built from 74 real traveler plans · 37 spots

Plaza de MayoEl Ateneo Grand SplendidCaminitoCasa Rosada

Buenos Aires is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 74 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 5-day plan — built around the 37+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Buenos Aires.

5-Day Buenos Aires Itinerary

Day 1

Plaza de Mayo
Plaza de Mayo
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 61 travelers
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 59 travelers
Caminito
Caminito
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 55 travelers
Casa Rosada
Casa Rosada
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 46 travelers
Galerías Pacífico
Galerías Pacífico
other · ★ 4.6 · saved by 44 travelers

Day 2

Café Tortoni
Café Tortoni
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 41 travelers
Jardín Japonés
Jardín Japonés
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 33 travelers
Teatro Colón
Teatro Colón
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 32 travelers
Puente de la Mujer
Puente de la Mujer
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 32 travelers
Floralis Genérica
Floralis Genérica
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 30 travelers

Day 3

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 26 travelers
Cementerio de la Recoleta
Cementerio de la Recoleta
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 26 travelers
Obelisco de Buenos Aires
Obelisco de Buenos Aires
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 23 travelers
Recoleta Cemetery
Recoleta Cemetery
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 23 travelers
San Telmo Market (Mercado de San Telmo)
San Telmo Market (Mercado de San Telmo)
other · ★ 4.5 · saved by 23 travelers

Day 4

Plaza Dorrego
Plaza Dorrego
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 21 travelers
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 20 travelers
Don Julio Parrilla
Don Julio Parrilla
restaurant · ★ 4.4 · saved by 20 travelers
Basílica Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Basílica Nuestra Señora del Pilar
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 18 travelers
Museo Histórico Nacional
Museo Histórico Nacional
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 18 travelers

Day 5

Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA)
Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA)
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 17 travelers
Museo Evita
Museo Evita
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 16 travelers
Palermo Soho
Palermo Soho
other · ★ 4.5 · saved by 15 travelers
Mercado de San Telmo
Mercado de San Telmo
other · ★ 4.5 · saved by 15 travelers
El Zanjón de Granados
El Zanjón de Granados
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 14 travelers

Top Things to Do in Buenos Aires

  • Plaza de Mayo — ★ 4.6 (saved by 61 travelers)
  • El Ateneo Grand Splendid — ★ 4.8 (saved by 59 travelers)
  • Caminito — ★ 4.4 (saved by 55 travelers)
  • Casa Rosada — ★ 4.5 (saved by 46 travelers)
  • Jardín Japonés — ★ 4.6 (saved by 33 travelers)
  • Teatro Colón — ★ 4.8 (saved by 32 travelers)
  • Puente de la Mujer — ★ 4.6 (saved by 32 travelers)
  • Floralis Genérica — ★ 4.6 (saved by 30 travelers)

Where to Eat in Buenos Aires

  • Café Tortoni — ★ 4.5
  • Don Julio Parrilla — ★ 4.4
  • Don Julio — ★ 4.8
  • Sarkis — ★ 4.6
  • Pizzería Güerrín — ★ 4.7

Buenos Aires Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Buenos Aires?

Most travelers planning Buenos Aires on Triply spend about 5 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Plaza de Mayo, El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Caminito — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Buenos Aires?

Based on 74 real Buenos Aires itineraries, the most-saved spots are Plaza de Mayo, El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Caminito, Casa Rosada, Galerías Pacífico, Café Tortoni.

Where should I eat in Buenos Aires?

The most-saved places to eat in Buenos Aires are Café Tortoni, Don Julio Parrilla, Don Julio, Sarkis, Pizzería Güerrín.

Is Buenos Aires worth visiting?

Buenos Aires is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 74 traveler itineraries covering 37+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.

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