Unveiling Buenos Aires: A Journey Through the Heart of Argentina With Teens

Ah, Buenos Aires. The land of steak, wine, tango and beautiful architecture. The city looks like it belongs in the heart of Europe and the sounds of tango music echo throughout the streets. You could spend months or even years exploring all that Buenos Aires has to offer. 

But here are five that should top your list. 

1. La Boca neighborhood - The photos above show the streets famous for its colorful houses and vibrant street art. Plan to spend an hour or two walking around this area. 

2. Recoleta Cemetery - This historic cemetery is home to some very famous Argentine figures including Eva Peron, the beloved First Lady of Argentina and Juan Manuel Fangio, one of the greatest Formula One race car drivers of all time. If you follow this link, you can access a map of the mausoleums and lots of facts about the tombs like a scavenger hunt which is fun for teens.

3. Plaza de Mayo - is home to Casa Rosada (the Presidential Palace) and nearby Teatro Colon, one of the world's most famous Opera Houses. I love taking a FREE walking tour in every city that I visit. I find it's a great way to hear a local's perspective and personal stories about the city. Some of my favorite companies include Guruwalk.com and FREEtoursbyfoot.com and yellowumbrellatours.ie

 

4. Tango Lesson and Milonga - The Tango, a blend of African, European and Indigenous music and traditional dance, originated in the late 19th century in Buenos Aires. Today, tango remains an integral part of Argentine identity, celebrated as a symbol of passion, resilience, and cultural heritage. A unique experience is to take a Tango lesson and then visit a Milonga or dance hall. We booked lesson through Airbnb.com experiences, but you can do a google search and find lots of options. 

5. Cooking Lesson with Saul - When we travel as a family, we love to take a cooking lesson. I feel like one of the best ways to get to know a country's culture is to learn about their local dishes. Some of the lessons even include a walk through a local market to buy the produce. But more than learning about spices and cooking methods, you can learn about history, traditions, and what life is really like for the local community. In this class, we learned how to make empanadas, chimchurri sauce, and dulce de leche with rum ice cream. Yum! 

Right now, Buenos Aires is suffering from high inflation. You can read about what that looks like here. For locals, it's horrible, but for tourists, it makes for a very inexpensive vacation. 

We chose to stay in Airbnb.com in the city because for a family of five we could get a large three bedroom/two bathroom apartment in Recoleta for under $100 per night. Food is also inexpensive due to inflation for example a steak dinner can run just $8. 

Most of the experiences asked us to pay ahead of time in USD. Of course, we used points and miles to fly to Argentina. 

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