Best time to visit Buenos Aires

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Best time of year to visit Buenos Aires

High season in Buenos Aires runs from December to March. At this time of year prices and temps rise dramatically. One of the brightest celebrations of the season is Gualeguaychú Carnival—an annual event full of samba, Latin American rhythms, battles of drums, and fantastic shows. January and February is an excellent time to see Feria de Mataderos and visit the Atlantic coast beaches. May is the best time to visit Buenos Aires to go surfing, party during Independence Day celebration, and then retreat to Tigre, a resort often called Argentinian Venice. The spring months of October and November are lovely with jacaranda and erythrina in full bloom.

13 THINGS TO DO IN BUENOS AIRES (APRIL 04 - APRIL 13)

Feria de Mataderos

Feria de Mataderos

March–December (Sundays) | January–February (Saturday nights) • activity

Witness the rural life of gauchos, porteños, and migrants who honour the traditions of their ancestors

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

March–November • event

Don't miss the top annual horse race in Buenos Aires—the "Argentine Derby"

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

all year round • nature

Leave the noisy centre of Buenos Aires and check out a more secluded place—the nature reserves of the capital of Argentina

Pampas

Pampas

March–May | October–December (all year round) • activity

Discover the mythical Pampas with its parks, reserves, and villages, meet face-to-face with gauchos, and learn about Argentina's traditional rural life

Football (Fútbol) Season

Football (Fútbol) Season

February–July | August–December • event

Don't miss a chance to see spectacular football in the world capital of this sport

Rabas Fritas (Aros de Calamar)

Rabas Fritas (Aros de Calamar)

February–August • food

Try this amazing and delicious snack that is ready in a few minutes!

Getaway to Tigre

Getaway to Tigre

September–May • activity

Tigre is almost a resort town in the suburbs of Buenos Aires where Argentineans like to live and relax

Pato

Pato

February–mid-December • activity

Discover the extreme world of Pato in Argentina invented by the Gauchos over three centuries ago

Erythrina or Ceibo Flowers

Erythrina or Ceibo Flowers

October–April (best November–February) • nature

Enjoy the blooming of the cockspur coral tree with striking deep-red flowers during Argentina's summers

Fishing (Angling) in Buenos Aires Lagoons

Fishing (Angling) in Buenos Aires Lagoons

December–August • activity

A beautiful tropical climate, a large number of reservoirs, and stormy vegetation make fishing in Buenos Aires wonderful

Palo Borracho Bloom

Palo Borracho Bloom

January–April • nature

An unusual tree that grows in Buenos Aires and is called the "drunken tree"

Locro

Locro

April–November • food

A delicious mix of meat, corn, and seasonal vegetables

Surfing

Surfing

March–November • activity

Having caught a wave on Mar del Plata, you'll understand why this is the surf capital of Argentina

21 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Buenos Aires Tango Festival and Championship

Buenos Aires Tango Festival and Championship

out of rangeAugust 7–21, 2023 • event

Feel the spirit of Argentina by visiting the most beautiful and passionate dance festival in Buenos Aires

Carnaval Porteño (Buenos Aires Carnival)

Carnaval Porteño (Buenos Aires Carnival)

out of rangeFebruary 10–13, 2024 • event

Discover the artistic expressions of various neighbourhoods, their songs, and urban folk customs at the Carnaval Porteño

Marcha del Orgullo LGBTI (Buenos Aires Gay Pride)

Marcha del Orgullo LGBTI (Buenos Aires Gay Pride)

out of rangeNovember 4, 2023 • event

The November gay pride parade in the Argentina’s capital has been held since 1992

Buenos Aires Fashion Week (BAFWEEK)

Buenos Aires Fashion Week (BAFWEEK)

out of rangeMarch 6–10, 2023 • event

Buenos Aires Fashion Week dictates fashion throughout Latin America, and possibly the world!

Buenos Aires Jazz Festival

Buenos Aires Jazz Festival

unconfirmedNovember 2–5, 2023 • event

The premier jazz event in Argentina

Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo (Argentine Polo Open Championship)

Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo (Argentine Polo Open Championship)

out of rangeNovember 1–December 2, 2022 • event

Polo in Argentina is extremely popular and very fascinating!

Carnaval del País in Gualeguaychú

Carnaval del País in Gualeguaychú

out of rangeJanuary 6-February 24, 2024 • event

This celebration is not some show for tourists but a really authentic holiday for locals and it claims to be the world's longest carnival!

La Noche de Los Museos (Museum Night)

La Noche de Los Museos (Museum Night)

out of rangeAugust 26, 2023 • event

A fantastic chance to learn about the art and culture of Argentina for free

Festival of Tradition (Gaucho Festival)

Festival of Tradition (Gaucho Festival)

out of rangeDecember 6, 2022 • event

Gaucho cowboys from all over Argentina come to San Antonio de Areco to celebrate their history and lifestyle

St Patrick's Day Celebrations

St Patrick's Day Celebrations

out of rangeMarch 17, 2024 • event

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Argentines like a true Irishman

Rugby Championship

Rugby Championship

out of rangeAugust 10-September 28, 2024 • event

Argentina provides the ideal environment for tempering the character that is needed to become a world-class player

Comic Con Argentina

Comic Con Argentina

out of rangeDecember 08 - December 10 • event

The largest Spanish-speaking Comic Con in the world

May Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución de Mayo)

May Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución de Mayo)

out of rangeMay 25 • event

Witness Independence Day in Buenos Aires!

Jacaranda Bloom

Jacaranda Bloom

out of rangeNovember • nature

Jacaranda blossoms symbolize the arrival of spring to Buenos Aires

Beach Season

Beach Season

out of rangeDecember–February • activity

Argentina's wide range of beaches attract visitors to its eastern coast washed by the Atlantic

Easter Food

Easter Food

out of rangeApril 9–11, 2023 • food

The largest and most revered religious holiday in Argentina is also a great occasion to try local seasonal treats

Parks in Summer

Parks in Summer

out of rangeDecember–February • activity

What could be better than to hide from the heat in the shade of the green parks of Buenos Aires!

Lapacho Blooming

Lapacho Blooming

out of rangeSeptember • nature

The Incas called lapacho "the divine tree" or "tree of life"

Christmas Desserts & Sweets

Christmas Desserts & Sweets

out of rangeearly December–early January • food

Christmas is a time to taste Argentina's delicious food—especially sweet treats

Blue Passion Flower Blooming

Blue Passion Flower Blooming

out of rangelate August–September • nature

This unusual flower is the embodiment of the suffering of Jesus Christ

Christmas in Argentina

Christmas in Argentina

out of rangeDecember 8–December 25 • event

Christmas in Argentina is a holiday of the soul!

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