OtherTree-lined avenues and imposing architecture evoke Paris, while colorful La Boca and artsy Palermo show the strong differences between districts. Dinner often starts after 21:00, with cafes and nightlife at the center of daily life. The port, Puerto Madero / Benas Terminal, is close to the city center, making sightseeing possible on foot or by a short car ride.

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires · Argentina · -34.59, -58.37

Argentina's capital on the Rio de la Plata and one of South America's largest cruise departure and arrival ports. European-style streets coexist with tango culture in this major South American city.

Port highlights

A huge metropolitan area: about 3 million in the city proper and about 15 million across the metropolitan area

Population

A warm, humid climate with four distinct seasons. Summer (December to February) is hot and humid during the day, while winter (June to August) is cool during the day and can be cold in the morning, but snowfall is rare. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year.

Climate

Spanish (English is often understood at tourist facilities)

Language

Argentine peso (ARS). Exchange rates fluctuate easily, so pay attention to exchange rates and to when to use cash or cards.

Currency

October to December and March to April. The heat eases, and early spring, when the jacarandas bloom, is especially pleasant for walking around the city.

Best time to visit

Local food

Charcoal-grilled asado/parrilla (grilled beef), stuffed empanadas, and sweets made with dulce de leche. Malbec red wine and mate tea are also essentials.

Sights

Recoleta Cemetery and Recoleta districtCaminito (La Boca)Plaza de Mayo and Casa RosadaTeatro ColonSan Telmo Sunday market

Monthly average high / low temperatures

29°

21°Jan

28°

20°Feb

26°

19°Mar

23°

15°Apr

19°

12°May

16°

9°Jun

15°

8°Jul

18°

9°Aug

19°

11°Sep

22°

14°Oct

25°

17°Nov

28°

19°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: AEROPARQUE JORGE NEWBERY · about 5.4 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

More expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)133 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, beer is somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; water, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

ARS 1,950.00

Water 500 ml

ARS 5,500.00

Coffee

ARS 11,000.00

Inexpensive meal

ARS 4,750.00

Local beer

ARS 8,700.00

Big Mac

Prices in Buenos Aires. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)