{"id":16602,"date":"2015-09-01T06:02:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T06:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=16602"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:33:59","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:33:59","slug":"beat-boredom-during-a-buenos-aires-layover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/beat-boredom-during-a-buenos-aires-layover\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat boredom during a Buenos Aires layover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why sit around in the lobby during your Bueno Aires layover? Tap into the city\u2019s bold, Argentinian flavor in between your flights. Known for passionate tango dancing and its South American flair with a European twist, Buenos Aires is a spicy city that won\u2019t disappoint. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>From here to there<\/h2>\n<p>When you book <a href=\"http:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Cheap-Flights-To-Buenos-Aires.d178242.Travel-Guide-Flights\">flights to Buenos Aires<\/a>, your plane will arrive at either Jorge Newberry Airfield (AEP) or Ezeiza International Airport (EZE). If you\u2019re arriving at AEP, you\u2019ll find yourself just 1.2 miles northeast of downtown. The quickest way to arrive in the city center? Line up at the taxi stand. The cheapest option? Hop on the public bus, but have some coins ready, because they only accept change.<\/p>\n<p>If your plane flies into EZE, you\u2019re roughly 20 miles southwest of downtown, so you may want to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Car-Rentals-In-Buenos-Aires.d178242.Car-Rental-Guide\">rent a car in Buenos Aires<\/a>\u00a0at the airport counters to start your day trip ASAP. Be aware that the downtown streets are narrow and often packed with traffic, so only the most confident drivers should get behind the wheel. Prefer to let someone else do the driving? Head to the white kiosk at the airport to request a taxi, or hitch a ride with the Manuel Tienda Le\u00f3n Bus Company.<\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-container youtube-0c0f3ca7-50ee-63e1-bbde-ff000073f150\"><a class=\"fancybox-youtube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wH0W_ndI1ys\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/default-source\/user-jamey\/wH0W_ndI1ys-[size_480x360].jpg\" id=\"youtube-0c0f3ca7-50ee-63e1-bbde-ff000073f150\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/img\/article_video_gradient.png\" class=\"youtube-video-gradient\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>One day in Buenos Aires<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to exploring Buenos Aires, there\u2019s a lot to take in. The city features 48 districts\u2014each with a distinctive attitude and ambience. If you\u2019re short on time, you may want to commit to only roaming around one or two districts, but if you have 24 hours or more, book a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Buenos-Aires-Hotels.d178242.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">Buenos Aires hotel<\/a>\u00a0and neighborhood hop.<\/p>\n<div class=\"small-width-image-container lansdscape-340f3ca7-50ee-63e1-bbde-ff000073f150\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/default-source\/user-jamey\/body---buenos-aires-city--[size_512x290].jpg\" id=\"landscape-340f3ca7-50ee-63e1-bbde-ff000073f150\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Title\"\/><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the mood to see some of the city\u2019s most important and prominent landmarks, place downtown at the top of your list. Find your way to Plaza de Mayo, which is home to the Piramide de Mayo, the city\u2019s oldest national monument. Construction on the building began in 1811 to commemorate the May Revolution. For another nearby attraction, head to the Metropolitan Cathedral. Overlooking the plaza, it\u2019s considered the main Catholic church in the city. It\u2019s been reconstructed and redesigned several times since the 1700s, and today it features a fa\u00e7ade with carvings telling the story of Joseph and Jacob\u2019s reunion. Other attractions downtown include the Edificio Otto Wulf\u2014with its magnificent double domed towers\u2014and the Buenos Aires Cabildo, which houses the National Museum of the Cabildo and the May Revolution.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more sightseeing adventures, mosey into the other districts. Walk across the Puente de la Mujer bridge in the Puerto Madero district, and check out Floralis Generica, the steel flower structure in Plaza de las Naciones Unidas. The Obelisco de Buenos Aires in Plaza de la Republica is another ultra-famous structure, which resembles the National Monument in Washington, D.C. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"small-width-image-container lansdscape-460f3ca7-50ee-63e1-bbde-ff000073f150\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/default-source\/user-jamey\/body--la-boca--[size_512x290].jpg\" id=\"landscape-460f3ca7-50ee-63e1-bbde-ff000073f150\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Title\"\/><\/div>\n<p>While the famous landmarks are great, if you\u2019d rather get a sense of the city\u2019s character, head to a neighborhood like La Boca. Located in the southeast, La Boca includes an artistic stretch called Caminito, which is decked out in bright, colorful buildings that reflect the neighborhood\u2019s eccentric personality. Though it has become rather touristy over the years, La Boca is worth a visit if only to see the painted buildings, tango dancers in the streets, and artists selling their sketches on the sidewalks.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Still have time to kill until your next flight? Take day trip from Buenos Aires. Discover the romantic countryside of Tigre Delta, or ride the ferry over to Montevideo in neighboring Uruguay. Whether you stick close to the airport or venture further away, what could have been a boring layover will transform into an unforgettable cultural experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <strong>What other neighborhoods showcase the city\u2019s personality?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Viewfinder Tip: To arrive at the popular tourist destinations, hop on the metro system, called \u201cSubte\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roaming around the capital city in 24 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