
Buenos Aires is known for tango, steak and grand European-style boulevards. Its neighborhoods each have a distinct character, from leafy Palermo to historic San Telmo.
Finding cheap rooms in Buenos Aires is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.
Buenos Aires is a major turnaround port for South America cruises, including sailings around Cape Horn.
Parks, restaurants and nightlife — the favorite area for many visitors.
Elegant streets, museums and the famous cemetery.
Cobbled streets, antiques and tango.
Modern waterfront hotels, closest to the cruise terminal.
Central, busy and often cheaper.
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March–May and September–November are pleasant; summer (December–February) is hot.
Palermo or Recoleta for most visitors; Puerto Madero for proximity to the port.
Yes — many travelers add a few days before a South America cruise.
The cruise season runs from roughly November to March.