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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.

36 things to do in Buenos Aires

Festival of Tradition (Gaucho Festival)

December 6, 2022 Event

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

Lapacho Blooming

September Nature

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

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

Carnaval del País in Gualeguaychú

January 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!

Christmas Desserts & Sweets

early December–early January Food

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

St Patrick's Day Celebrations

March 17, 2024 Event

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

Buenos Aires Fashion Week (BAFWEEK)

March 6–10, 2023 Event

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

Surfing

March–November Activity

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

Beach Season

December–February Activity

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

May Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución de Mayo)

May 25 Event

Witness Independence Day in Buenos Aires!

Blue Passion Flower Blooming

late August–September Nature

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

Rugby Championship

August 10-September 28, 2024 Event

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

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

Rabas Fritas (Aros de Calamar)

February–August Food

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

Palo Borracho Bloom

January–April Nature

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

Christmas in Argentina

December 8–December 25 Event

Christmas in Argentina is a holiday of the soul!

Easter Food

March 31–April 2, 2024 Food

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

Parks in Summer

December–February Activity

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

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

Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo (Argentine Polo Open Championship)

November 1–December 2, 2022 Event

Polo in Argentina is extremely popular and very fascinating!

La Noche de Los Museos (Museum Night)

May 18, 2024 Event

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

Pato

February–mid-December Activity

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

Football (Fútbol) Season

February–July | August–December Event

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

Horse Racing

March–November Event

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

Carnaval Porteño (Buenos Aires Carnival)

February 10–13, 2024 Event

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

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

Winter

July, August Weather

Winter comes to Buenos Aires with rainy days and lower temperatures

Marcha del Orgullo LGBTI (Buenos Aires Gay Pride)

November 2, 2024 Event

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

Locro

April–November Food

A delicious mix of meat, corn, and seasonal vegetables

Jacaranda Bloom

November Nature

Jacaranda blossoms symbolize the arrival of spring to Buenos Aires

Autumn

March, April, May, June Weather

After the summer fun activities, autumn creeps up in Buenos Aires

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

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

Buenos Aires Tango Festival and Championship

August 14–27, 2024 Event

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

Comic Con Argentina

December 6–8, 2024 Event

The largest Spanish-speaking Comic Con in the world

Buenos Aires International Jazz Festival

early November 2024 Event

The premier jazz event in Argentina

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