Top Tips to Enjoy Summer in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is one of the leading cities for tourism in all of Latin America, and summer in Buenos Aires is one of the best times of the year to visit this amazing city. However, as with almost every other country in the world, January and February are school holiday months in Argentina, meaning most locals flee the city and head for the coast. The capital federal becomes much emptier, which has both positive and negative implications.

Transport in Buenos Aires

[caption id="attachment_2767" align="aligncenter" width="540"] Summer in Buenos Aires - Transportation / source[/caption] The best part about most people leaving the town for summer is that public transport is a  lot less crowded than usual. You can go anywhere at any time in the subte (subway) without feeling like you’re inside a sardine can. On the other hand, the government tend to plan repairs and maintenance of public transport for the same period of the year, for the exact same reason. During January 2014, the subte line D will be down at weekends. Consult the staff at your hotel for advice on alternative travel options; we recommend that you use taxis. If you want to explore the city on your own, download the Cómo Llego application onto your smartphone, as this shows you the best routes to get from where you are to where you want to go by car, bike, on foot or with public transport.

Restaurants in Buenos Aires

[caption id="attachment_2769" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Summer in Buenos Aires - Restaurants / source[/caption] During the summer in Buenos Aires, many restaurants renew their menu with delicious fresh food. On top of that, as so many people leave town, you can visit even the most popular restaurants without having to wait for a table. On the downside, many restaurant workers also want to take advantage of summertime, so it’s not uncommon for the owners to give collective holidays and close their restaurants for a month or so. As well as restaurants, expect to find some bars, nightclubs, cafés and even bakeries shut during this period too. Be sure to call the places you planned on going to during your stay in Buenos Aires to confirm their availability. If you booked through www.bsas4u.com, rest assured that the show will go on and your seat is guaranteed!

Touring in Buenos Aires

[caption id="attachment_2770" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Summer in Buenos Aires - Touring / source[/caption] Most places, especially in the centre, are less crowded during summer in Buenos Aires. A number of the people that would be normally be working, or walking to or from work, won’t be there so you’ll be able to do your sightseeing without running into hordes of hasty porteños! However, the buzz of the city is not as great as usual, plus there are fewer locals to ask for directions off or start a conversation with. Moreover, the chance of being surrounded by just tourists wherever you go is a lot higher. So, if you’re happy being with other tourists, join them for group tours or get together with travellers from other countries to make your own cultural melting pot. If you’re looking to spend time with locals, head for the more traditional and less touristy parts of the city; you’re bound to find some porteños there! A great tour to take during this time would be the Adventure Delta Island Day Trip, the Hot Air Balloon Ride, going for a Gaucho Party and the brand new Panoramic Sailing Trip on Rio de la Plata with lunch. If you need any help with your reservations, feel free to contact our Support Team.

By Pedro Rocha | Edited by Milly Day