Off the beaten path · Buenos Aires, Argentina

9 Hidden Gems in Buenos Aires Most Visitors Miss

Buenos Aires beyond the postcard stops: the spots that reviewers love and tour groups walk past.

Picked out of the 53 Buenos Aires places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. Updated monthly.

  1. Lunfarda Travel

    Landmark

    Lunfarda Travel is a unique cultural initiative in the heart of San Telmo, Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhood.

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  2. Imperio Portenho Turismo Receptivo

    Park & natureFree entry

    Imperio Portenho Turismo Receptivo is a unique green space in the heart of Buenos Aires, combining natural beauty with curated landscapes.

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  3. Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires

    Religious site

    The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, completed in 1732, stands as one of Buenos Aires' oldest churches.

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  4. Buque Museo Corbeta Uruguay

    MuseumFree entry

    Buque Museo Corbeta Uruguay is a preserved Argentine Navy corvette, now a floating museum docked in the Puerto Madero district of Buenos Aires.

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  5. Abadia San Benito de Palermo

    LandmarkFree entry

    Abadia San Benito de Palermo is a tranquil Benedictine abbey located in the upscale Las Cañitas district of Buenos Aires.

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  6. Barrancas de Belgrano

    Park & natureFree entry

    Barrancas de Belgrano is a beloved green space in the heart of the Belgrano neighborhood, known for its dramatic cliffs (barrancas) that overlook the city.

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  7. La Glorieta De Belgrano

    MarketFree entry

    La Glorieta De Belgrano is a vibrant market held in the picturesque Barrancas de Belgrano park, a leafy green space in the heart of the Belgrano district.

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  8. Museo de Calcos y Escultura Comparada

    MuseumFree entry

    The Museo de Calcos y Escultura Comparada is a hidden gem in Buenos Aires' colorful La Boca neighborhood.

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  9. Parque Micaela Bastidas

    Park & natureFree entry

    Parque Micaela Bastidas is a peaceful green space nestled in the heart of Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires' newest and most modern neighborhood.

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