Home to the country’s capital, Buenos Aires, the Province of Buenos Aires boasts colourful murals, charming boutique shops and a passion for football and tango dancing. The province is dominated by the capital’s rich history and buzzing cultural attractions, while the surrounding region reveals traditional gaucho culture and rural life.
Things to do in Buenos Aires
Head to the weekly folk fair, Feria de Mataderos, in Buenos Aires to discover gauchos riding horses and market vendors offering a colourful array of crafts and cuisines. Ornately costumed tango dancers take over the streets during this lively market.
Want to learn about the region’s history? Step back in time at El Zanjon de Granados, where you can gain insight into the 500-year-old history of the Province of Buenos Aires. Take a guided tour to explore the lavish mansion and maze of ancient Spanish settlements underneath.
Art aficionados can visit The National Museum of Fine Arts to admire international art from the likes of Picasso and Rembrandt, while the Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires houses an extensive collection of avant-garde pieces. Catch a show at Teatro Colon, the main opera house in Buenos Aires, said to be one of the top venues in the world for acoustics.
Take a road trip to explore the region’s picturesque cities. San Antonio de Areco has charming cobblestoned streets and 19th-century architecture, while Mercedes is famed for its authentic “pulperia”, which are traditional general stores. Visit Lujan to see religious icons honouring Argentina’s patron saint, the Virgin of Lujan.
Getting around Buenos Aires
The Province of Buenos Aires can be accessed by flying into Ezeiza International Airport, about 35 kilometres south of Buenos Aires. You can explore the area on foot or by bus or taxi, but using the metro is the most convenient way to get around.