Buenos Aires Greeters
Buenos Aires Greeters bring visitors into the passionate heart of Argentina's capital through free, personal walks with local porteños who share their city's rich culture, tumultuous history, and irresistible energy. The program connects visitors with a Buenos Aires that goes far beyond the tourist highlights.
A typical greeter walk might wind through the cobblestone streets of San Telmo, where tango dancers perform at the Sunday antique market and century-old cafes serve cortados to regulars. Or through the elegant boulevards of Recoleta, past the ornate cemetery where Evita rests and into the hidden passages of Buenos Aires's belle époque architecture.
The colorful neighborhood of La Boca, with its famous Caminito street art and the passionate fans of Boca Juniors football club, comes alive through a local's storytelling in ways that a bus tour can never capture. And no greeter walk is complete without a stop at a local parrilla for the best empanadas or a glass of Malbec.
Walks are available in Spanish, English, and French, and greeters can tailor the experience to interests ranging from architecture and history to food and nightlife.
Visitor Tips: Buenos Aires greeters can be requested through the Global Greeter Network website. Plan walks for mornings, as Buenos Aires comes alive later in the day. Bring Argentine pesos for any cafe stops. Spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) offer the best walking weather. Don't miss asking your greeter about the city's legendary ice cream (helado) culture.
