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Buenos Aires - Argentina
General Information
Buenos Aires is the city and capital of Argentina located on the shore of the Rio de la Plata which is so linked to its history. One of the most important cities in Latin America with an European influence and characterised with wide sprawling avenues, cafe culture and colonial architecture. It has an extensive amount of football teams (24 only in the Buenos Aires and even more in the Great Buenos Aires area) including some of the most famous in the world including River Plate, Boca Juniors and Racing meaning there is plenty of football action every single weekend.
Currency: Argentinian Peso Population: approx 15 million
Landmarks: The Obelisco, Recoleta cemetery, Casa Rosada and the La Boca District
Cuisine: Asado (Argentinian BBQ), Empanadas & Mate
Weather: Lows - July 8 - 15 Degrees Celsius, Highs - January 25 - 30 degrees Celsius
Clubs: 15 clubs in the top division that are within the Greater Buenos Aires area
Main Clubs: River Plate, Boca Juniors, Racing, Independiente & San Lorenzo
Stadium Information
1 - El Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti - River Plate - 72,054 Capacity
2 - Presidente Perón Stadium - Racing - 55,389 Capacity
3 - La Bombonera - Boca Juniors - 54,000 Capacity
4 - Libertadores de América - Independiente - 52,853 Capacity
5 - Tomás Adolfo Ducó - Huracan - 48,314 Capacity
6 - Ciudad de Lanús - Néstor Díaz Pérez - Lanus - 46,619 Capacity
7 - José Amalfitani - Velez Sarsfield - 45,540 Capacity
8 - Pedro Bidegain - San Lorenzo - 39,494 Capacity
9 - Florencio Sola - Banfield - 34,901 Capacity
10 - Ciudad de Vicente López - Platense - 28,530 Capacity
11 - José Dellagiovanna - Tigre - 26,282 Capacity
12 - Diego Armando Maradona - Argentinos Juniors - 25,000 Capacity
El Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti - River Plate
City: Buenos Aires
Address: Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 7597, C1428 CABA, Argentina
Capacity: 72,054
Stands: Centenario, Gral. San Martin, Gral. Belgrano & E O Sivori
Teams: River Plate (White & Red/Black/White)
Rivalries: Boca Juniors
Distance from City Centre: 6 miles / 10 km Direction: North West
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Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets for River Plate are difficult to come by for non-members. Tickets are first issued and offered to River Plate socios (club members), then official fan club members and finally what remains goes on sale to the public. You must register in the River Plate ticketing system to source tickets in this way.
For our trusted 3rd party ticket partner book here
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Stadium Tours
Visit Buenos Aires's largest stadium and also host to most of the National teams fixtures. You will visit the museum, and check out all the treasures of the Club Atletico River Plate. You will learn all about the teams who made this a great club, hear stories about the best goals, victories, and trophies. Watch the 360 movie about the history of the club in the museum, too.
Price Range: £18+ (Adult) book here
Estadio Juan Domingo Perón (El Cilindro) - Racing
City: Avellaneda, Buenos Aires
Address: Diego A. Milito, B1870 Avellaneda, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Capacity: 55,389
Stands: East, West, North and South
Teams: Racing (Blue & White/Dark Blue/White)
Rivalries: Independiente
Distance from City Centre: 5 miles / 8 km Direction: South
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Matchday Tickets
How: Ticket information can be sourced from the Racing Club's Buenos Aires office. Located at Nogoyá 3061, between Helguera and Argerich streets, in the neighbourhood of Villa del Parque, football tickets can be enquired for. Alternatively, tickets can be sourced through tour companies, but these can be for inflated prices.
Price Range: N/A
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Stadium Tours
We do not currently have information on stadium tours provided by the stadium or the football club.
Alberto José Armando (La Bombonera) - Boca Juniors
City: Buenos Aires
Address: Brandsen 805, C1161 CABA, Argentina
Capacity: 54,000
Stands: East, West, North (North Bank) and South
Teams: Boca Juniors (Dark Blue & Yellow/Dark Blue/Dark Blue)
Rivalries: River Plate
Distance From City Centre: 2.8 miles / 4.5 km Direction: South
Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can no longer be purchased from the club as they only sell to members due to security concerns. Tickets need to be sourced through tour companies, but these can be for inflated prices.
Price Range: N/A
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Stadium Tours
Access to the full stadium tour is currently closed and the only Boca Juniors experience is the Museum entry.
Price Range: N/A (Adult)
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Estadio Libertadores de America - Independiente
City: Avellaneda, Buenos Aires
Address: 815, Ricardo Enrique Bochini 751, Avellaneda, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Capacity: 52,853
Stands: East, West, North and South
Teams: Independiente (Red/White/Red)
Rivalries: Racing
Distance From City Centre: 5 miles / 8 km Direction: South
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Matchday Tickets
How: Ticket information can be sourced from the Independiente's Buenos Aires office. Located at Boyaca 470 in the Caballito area in Buenos Aires or the club office at Avenida Mitre 470 in Avellaneda, football tickets can be enquired for. Alternatively, tickets can be sourced through tour companies, but these can be for inflated prices.
Price Range: N/A
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Stadium Tours
We do not currently have information on stadium tours provided by the stadium or the football club.
Estadio Pedro Bidegain - San Lorenzo
City: Buenos Aires
Address: Av. Perito Moreno 2145, C1437 CABA, Argentina
Capacity: 39,494
Stands: South, East, West & North
Teams: San Lorenzo (Red & Blue/Blue/Bue)
Rivalries: Huracan
Distance from City Centre: 5.5 miles / 9 km Direction: South West
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Matchday Tickets
How: Ticket information can be sourced from the San Lorenzo Buenos Aires offices. Located at club office at Avenida La Plata 1782 in Boedo or at the other club office at Avenida de Mayo 1373 near Plaza del Congreso, football tickets can be enquired for. Alternatively, tickets can be sourced through tour companies, but these can be for inflated prices.
Price Range: N/A
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Stadium Tours
We do not currently have information on stadium tours provided by the stadium or the football club.
Travel to Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Airports
Buenos Aires Ezeiza airport (EZE)
Ezeiza Airport (EZE) to City Centre
There are only two options from Ezieza airport the main international airport in Buenos Aires.
Bus: Line 51 and Line 8 go from the airport and the city centre. Line 51 finishes at Constituion and Line 8 goes to Plaza de Mayo. The journey can take around 90 minutes.
Taxi: The other option is a taxi which the traditional taxis are black and yellow. This will take around 45 mins.
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Top Tip: Apps like Uber, Cabify, DiDi & Lyft are all operational in Buenos Aires and are very competitive
Buenos aires aeroparque airport(AEP)
​Aeoparque Airport (AEP) to City Centre
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This airport is closer to the city centre so will be much easier to get to the true centre of Buenos Aires. There are train stations nearby on the Belgrano Norte line but they do not go straight to the airport.
Bus: Line 33 and Line 45A go from the airport and the city centre and only takes around 30 mins.
Taxi: The other option is a taxi which the traditional taxis are black and yellow. This will take around 15 mins.
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Top Tip: Apps like Uber, Cabify, DiDi & Lyft are all operational in Buenos Aires and are very competitive
International Ferry
Due to its geography, international ferries go directly to Uruguary at 3 main areas Montevideo, Punta Del Este and Colonia de Sacramento. The ferry to and from Montevideo takes just under 3 hours.
Travel around Buenos Aires
Subte - Buenos Aires Underground
The London Underground is a really convenient way to get around the city. The underground consists of 7 lines names A, B, C, D, E, H & P. Most lines connect to Retiro but cover all areas of the city. Subte passes can be purchased at all Subte stations
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Taxis
Apps like Uber, Cabify, DiDi & Lyft are all operational in Buenos Aires and are very competitive.
City Buses
Buenos Aires has an extensive bus network with over 300 bus routes. In Buenos Aires, buses are called colectivos or bondis. The bus system or any public transport doesn't accept cash and are solely reliant on the SUBE card which need topping up for use on the buses. SUBE cards can be purchased at kiosko's or tourist information points.
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Remis (Alternative Taxis)
During your stay you may see 'Remis'. These are alternative unofficial taxis which (car and driver), which can save you the hassle and stress of navigating through the city and are prominent throughout the Greater Buenos Aires area.
Things To See In Buenos Aires
This unforgettable Argentinian city is an unrivalled mix of culture, nightlife, architecture, sprawling parks, fantastic food and of course wine. Buenos Aires boasts some incredible sights which can suit everyone's tastes like the Obelisco, Casa Rosada, Teatro Colon, El Ateneo Grand Splendid and the Recoleta Cemetry. You can then move through the city to modern areas like Puerto Madero and more traditional areas of La Boca. Below is a selection of sights to take in during your stay.
Where To Stay
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Best Connected: Retiro
Retiro is one of the most popular and connected neighborhoods in Buenos Aires for travelers to visit. Many of the bus and Underground lines pass through or finish in Retiro making it very easy to get around the city when you base yourself in this area. Visit the Torre Monumental a clock tower celebrating independence.
Upmarket Choice: Recoleta
Recoleta is an affluent, upmarket neighbourhood most famous for its European architecture and its infamous cemetery where Eva Peron and other influential people are laid to rest in unique tombs. The El Ateneo bookstore is also another unmissable landmark within Recoleta.
Up & Coming: Puerto Madero
Puerto Madero is a modern, renovated dock which is one of the trendiest nightlife, restaurants and residential apartments now situate. The rotating Womans Bridge is a renown image when thinking of the Buenos Aires skyline. It's also home to the wildlife-rich Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve which draws those who enjoy nature and the great outdoors to Puerto Madero.