New restaurants, art spaces, cafes and cultural venues never cease to stop appearing in the capital of Argentina. Here you can take world class dance lessons, roam impressive museums and get lost in trendy new art spaces and cool new neighbourhoods. Here we take you through the ultimate cultural city tour of the charming city of Buenos Aires. When you are ready to go, Brightsun Travel has spectacular Buenos Aires flights offers all year round.
Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA)
You could start your tour of Buenos Aires in its major art museums, including the incredible Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA), that includes works by the famous Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo.
Plaza de Mayo
Head to the city's central Plaza de Mayo, and you will be surrounded by some of the city's most notable architecture, including Casa Rosada, the Cabildo and the city's main cathedral.
Usina del Arte
Elsewhere, the city boasts cool new art spaces in post-industrial neighbourhoods, like the Usina del Arte in an old electric power plant in La Boca, which offers art exhibitions alongside live music performances.
La Milonga de Los Consagrados
No cultural tour of Buenos Aires would be complete without a tango lesson or two. Watch the locals master the dance in style at the La Milonga de los Consagrados club, where the over 60s will show you how it is done.
Casa Cavia
Housed in a traditional Argentinean home, almost a century old, is the Casa Cavia, now a creative complex with an on-site cafe and bar, and an impressive Art Deco interior.
Buenos Aires Philharmonic
Keep your eye out for the amazing Buenos Aires Philharmonic, an Argentinean orchestra based in the capital city since 1946 that put on live performances across the city.
Feria de San Telmo
As well as crafts shopping, the incredible Feria de San Telmo, that comes alive on a Sunday, offers visitors a place to shop for ancient antiques and catch live street performances by local musicians.
Street Art
All around Buenos Aires you can discover the city's fast-emerging street art scene. Graffitimundo is a local organisation that offers city tours so you can learn more about the history of street art in Buenos Aires.
Centro Cultural Kirchner
At the Centro Cultural Kirchner, a cultural centre in the heart of the city, you can explore several art galleries all under one roof. The centre has an impressive concert hall where you can catch a live performance for the ultimate experience.
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Finally, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in the beautiful neighbourhood of Palermo is a place where you can explore the city's fine arts, by a range of local and European artists.
Getting there
Brightsun Travel can organise cheap flights to Buenos Aires, including direct flights from London into the heart of the city with British Airways.
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