Buenos Aires

The city of tango, football and endless adventure

some pictures of Buenos Aires

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Distance Traveled

Hours Danced

Random Facts

Name: Buenos Aires

Country: Argentina

Intro and First Impressions

As soon as I arrived at the Airport, the only thing I really felt was: Exhaustion.

Because Buenos Aires has been the start of my trip and I had an Overlay in Textas, it took me about 24 hours to get to my destination (ride to Frankfurt and Waiting included).

The surroundings of the Airport of Buenos Aires-Ezeiza are quite unspectacular – one might call the architecture there a crime.

I’m talking:

Industrial Buildings
Destroyed buildings
A huge Highway
A lot of Nothing

But it still is the airport area and not the heart of Buenos Aires, so I didn’t worry too much. Without industry, highways etc. the economy wouldn’t work anyways, right? (I’m not saying it’s working in Buenos Aires at the moment tbh)

What confused me while getting to the hostel tho, was how the bus works. You have to make them stop with holding your hand up. I’ve seen that in some countries (like Malta), but I didn’t know about it. And who would have guessed: I didn’t catch some of the busses because of that.

Apart from that I’ve missed a couple of stops and could admire another part of Buenos Aires, far from the city center.

When I arrived at the hostel “America del Sur” (it took me about two hours to get there), which is in the district “San Telmo”, I’ve noticed how beautiful and colourful the city is.

Apart from tired, I felt happy, curious and also a little nervous, because of security warnings, especially in areas far from the center.

When it comes to my first impression on Buenos Aires I’d say it has many different faces, the people don’t seem as cheerful as you’d expect, the men more – let’s call it curious – than German men and the part I stayed in, really colourful with a lot of cute cafés, bars and restaurants.

Let’s see if my first impression will become my whole truth.

The Journey

A Snapshot

So – how did I make it to Buenos Aires?

It actually is the first stop of my journey and I went here by plane.

Next stop: Uruguay (more of an in Between stop)

Dates: 08.10.2025 – 11.10.2025

Dates second visit: 22.10.2025-26.10.2025

Bucket List

For a short overview of things that I’d recommend doing, I have prepared a small bucket list.

Monumentos y Barrios

Cultura

Wander through "Teatro Colón"
Drink Coffee at Cafe Tortoni
MALBA
La Bomba de Tiempo (Live drum performance)
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Try traditional Mate
Take part in an "Asado Argentino"
Dance Bachata and Salsa
Visit a Tango workshop

Al Aire Libre

Parque Tres de Febrero | Galileo Galilei Planetarium
Japanese Gardens
Bike through the city
Join Walking Tours
Do People Watching at Plaza del Congreso
Go Shopping at San Telmo Market
Fiesta Latina
Go to a Rave
Graffiti/Street art Tour in Palermo

Vida Noctura

Memories to Keep

Best memories, favorite meal, unique activities, local encounters

Unexpected discoveries or mishaps

Tips for Fellow Traveling Souls

Short guide to customs, language, food, and etiquette

Transport advice, budget tips, best neighborhoods to stay, safety notes

Reflections

What surprised you, what you learned, and how the city fits into your overall journey

Would you return? Personal recommendation or “if I had one more day…”

Wall of Memories

Photo Gallery

Quick Rundown

One-paragraph summary of the experience, for readers skimming or planning trips

My Posts

If you want to learn more about my time in Buenos Aires, check out my Blog-Posts related to the city!