Why visit
Buenos Aires is tango in La Boca, steak dinners past midnight, Recoleta's elegant mausoleums, Palermo's parks and nightlife, and a European feel with Latin energy.
Buenos Aires at a glance
City population
3.1 million
Metro: 15.4 million
Elevation
25 m
82 ft
Time zone
UTC-3
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Airport
EZE
Ministro Pistarini International (Ezeiza)
Founded
1536 / 1580
Getting around
Subte (6 lines: oldest in Latin America), buses, EcoBici
Signature dish
Asado, empanadas, milanesa, dulce de leche, mate culture
Neighborhoods for travelers
PalermoRecoletaSan TelmoLa BocaPuerto Madero
Argentina at a glance
Country center
-34.0°, -64.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
2,780,400 km²
1,073,518 mi²
Country population
45.8 million
16/km²
Subregion
South America
Currency
Argentine peso ($)
ARS
Dial
+54
Languages
Guaraní, Spanish
Demonym
Argentine
Internet
.ar
UN
Member state
ISO code
AR / ARG
Where in the world
-34.0° · -64.0°
Argentina
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Did you know
- Buenos Aires has the world's widest avenue: Avenida 9 de Julio, up to 140 m wide.
- The city has 68 public libraries, 65 theatres, and reads more books per capita than any other Latin American capital.
- Tango was invented in Buenos Aires in the late 1800s. Milongas (tango halls) still run nightly.
- Argentina has the world's widest avenue: Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires: up to 140 m across.
- Argentina eats more beef per capita than any country except Uruguay.
Bordering Argentina
Traveler notes
- Sube card covers bus + metro (subte)
- Tango shows in Barrio Sur (San Telmo)
- Closed doors (puertas cerradas) dining experiences
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Frequently asked about Buenos Aires
What currency is used in Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires uses the Argentine peso ($), ISO code ARS.
What languages are spoken in Argentina?
The primary languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
What is the international calling code for Argentina?
The calling code is +54.
What airport serves Buenos Aires?
Ministro Pistarini International (Ezeiza) (IATA: EZE).
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