A week to 10 days is the most popular trip length for travelers interested in visiting Argentina's capital city, Buenos Aires, especially when also including Mendoza. For travelers wanting to visit Buenos Aires exclusively, plan about four days for a well-paced trip. With less time, it's still possible to see the highlights in as few as three days. Check out kimkim's favorite Buenos Aires trips below.

How many days do you need in Buenos Aires?

  • Most travelers spend 4 days in Buenos Aires
  • Visiting Buenos Aires in 3 days is possible, but will feel rushed
  • With 5 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
  • The most common extensions are Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú, and Iguazú Falls

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Recommended Itineraries for Buenos Aires

Recommended Itinerary for 4 Days

A food market in Buenos Aires
A food market in Buenos Aires
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Buenos Aires Historical Tour & Wine Tasting Buenos Aires
Day 2 Tour an Argentine Estancia Buenos Aires
Day 3 Local Cuisine Walking Tour & Cultural Food Experience Buenos Aires
Day 4 Depart Buenos Aires Buenos Aires


Discover the best of Buenos Aires' food and culture in this four-day itinerary. Explore vibrant La Boca, uncover subterranean tunnels in San Telmo, and immerse yourself in the traditional gaúcho lifestyle. On the final day, enjoy a local walking food tour, sampling delicacies at hidden restaurants. End the evening with an interactive cultural experience, learning to close empanadas and make alfajores and mates. Read more

Extended Itineraries

1-Week Itinerary Including Mendoza

A Malbec vineyard surrounded by mountains
A Malbec vineyard surrounded by mountains
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore Buenos Aires
Day 2 Buenos Aires Walking Tour & Tango Lesson Buenos Aires
Day 3 Fly to Mendoza, Explore Mendoza
Day 4 Half-Day Winery Bike Tour Mendoza
Day 5 Full-Day Tour & Trek in Aconcagua National Park Mendoza
Day 6 Full-Day Rafting & Ziplining Adventure Mendoza
Day 7 Return to Buenos Aires, Depart  


This fun weeklong trip splits time in two of Argentina's most desirable destinations: Buenos Aires, with sophisticated restaurants, theaters, history, and architecture, and the smaller, more relaxed city of Mendoza, surrounded by impressive Andean views and lush vineyards. Take part in guided activities like tangoing, wine tasting, trekking, rafting, and ziplining for the ultimate South American adventure. Read more

8-Day Itinerary Including El Calafate & El Chaltén

Enjoy the views of Mount Fitz Roy as you explore Los Glaciares National Park
Enjoy the views of Mount Fitz Roy as you explore Los Glaciares National Park
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore Buenos Aires
Day 2 Fly to El Calafate, Visit the Glaciarium El Calafate
Day 3 Perito Moreno Glacier Hike El Calafate
Day 4 Free Day in El Calafate El Calafate
Day 5 Transfer to El Chaltén El Chaltén
Day 6 Hike to Laguna de los Tres El Chaltén
Day 7 Hike to Mirador Cerro Torre El Chaltén
Day 8 Return to El Calafate, Fly to Buenos Aires & Depart  


Discover the natural wonders of Argentine Patagonia on this exciting eight-day itinerary. Begin in the capital city of Buenos Aires, where you'll enjoy a full day of sightseeing and a night out on the town. Then travel south to El Calafate, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. Visit the region's famous glacier, Perito Moreno, then take a scenic drive to the town of El Chaltén for hiking excursions around the spectacular Mount Fitz Roy. Read more

13-Day Itinerary Including Ushuaia, El Calafate & Puerto Iguazú

Lapataia River in Ushuaia
Lapataia River in Ushuaia
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Explore Buenos Aires
Day 2 Buenos Aires City Tour, Evening Tango Performance Buenos Aires
Day 3 Fly to Ushuaia Ushuaia
Day 4 Penguins on Isla Martillo & Estancia Harberton Ushuaia
Day 5 Trekking & Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego Ushuaia
Day 6 Fly to El Calafate, Explore El Calafate
Day 7 Perito Moreno Full-Day Tour El Calafate
Day 8 Bus to El Chaltén & Laguna Capri Hike El Calafate
Day 9 Full-Day Hike to Laguna de Los Tres & Mount Fitz Roy El Calafate
Day 10 Transfer to El Calafate, Fly to Iguazú Falls Puerto Iguazú
Day 11 Explore Iguazú Falls (Argentine Side) Puerto Iguazú
Day 12 Explore Iguazú Falls (Brazilian Side), Return to Buenos Aires Buenos Aires
Day 13 Depart Buenos Aires  


Perfect for travelers looking to experience more of Patagonia and see Argentina's natural wonders, this 13-day itinerary includes a visit to the famed Perito Moreno Glacier and stops in Ushuaia—the southernmost city in the world—to see penguins and trek in Tierra del Fuego National Park. You'll hike through the rugged mountain scenery around Mount Fitz Roy, learn to dance the tango, and experience the crashing immensity of Iguazú Falls, all in one trip. Read more

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Map of Buenos Aires: Best Itinerary Ideas
Map of Buenos Aires: Best Itinerary Ideas