Buenos Aires Daytrips

With all there is to see and do in Buenos Aires, the idea of leaving the city for something else may seem mind-boggling. There is a chance, though, after a week of noisy city life and staying up all night clubbing, that you’ll want to get away from it all for a day. Fortunately, there’s plenty to see afield from the borders of the metropolis, from the leafy riverside suburbs of San Isidro and Tigre to the traditional gaucho town of San Antonio de Areco. There’s a reason we call these daytrips—plan to spend no more than one day each at these destinations. As such, we don’t list any accommodations. We’re sure you’ll find Buenos Aires beckoning at the end of the day, anyway.

San Isidro

For those weary of big city life, San Isidro, just forty minutes by train from the center of BA, offers the perfect escape. With winding cobblestone streets, beautiful old mansions, numerous green spaces ...more

Tigre

Settled as early as 1580, Tigre was a small port city until the beginning of the 20th century, when it became the preferred city escape for porteños, first for the elite and, nowadays, for everyone ...more

San Antonio De Areco

After staying in Buenos Aires, visiting San Antonio de Areco can be a definite culture shock. Located on the pampas just 113km away from the city, this tiny town, with its low colonial buildings, narrow ...more