My Buenos Aires Travel Guide

A new edition of the Festival dedicated to the traditional Argentine gastronomy "Sabores de la Patria" ("The flavors of our Homeland"), celebrating Argentina's Independence Day, will be held on Thursday, July 9th and Friday, July 10th 2026, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm, at Hipodromo de Palermo, with free entrance to the public.

More than 35 food stands will be offering a great variety of the most representative typical dishes of our country, such as: locro, carbonada, choripan, humita, tamales, pastelitos, empanadas, asado, churros, picadas, lentil stew, among many other local specialties and traditional Argentine products, like yerba mate, dulce de leche, wines, cold cuts, cheese, preserves, spices, honey, alfajores, and much more.

Location: Hipodromo de Palermo, Av. Del Libertador & Dorrego.

The Event may be suspended in case of rain.

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Celebrating the anniversary of the French Revolution, another edition of the authentic French Market will be installed in Plaza Francia, on Av. Del Libertador between Dr. Luis Agote & Av. Pueyrredón on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Over 30 gastronomic stalls run by some of the most renowned French chefs and restaurants in Argentina will be offering their special dishes characteristic of the French cuisine, such as boeuf bourguignon, carbonade flamande, crêpes, raclette, quiches, onion soup.

Visitors will also have the chance to taste and purchase French bakeries and different specialties, like macarons, croissants, éclairs, croque-monsieur, pains au chocolat, crème brûlée, tarte Tatin, Paris-Brest, as well as artisan cheese, cold cuts, bread, mustard, jams, among many other delicacies!

Live French music shows, talks, tastings, cooking classes and activities for kids will be presented during the weekend.

Free entrance

May be suspended in case of rain

The traditional Livestock and Agriculture Exhibition ("La Rural"), held every year in Buenos Aires for over a century, is one of the most important of its kind worldwide, bringing together more than a million visitors among producers, tourists and general public.

The 2026 edition will take place from July 16th through July 26th. More than 4500 animal exhibitors and 400 commercial brands will be showing their products: laboratories, leather goods, banks, automotive industries, farm machinery, and providers of services and goods for the agricultural industry.

Visitors will have the opportunity to attend the many activities that take place every day during the Fair, such as:

° Cattle and equine competitions
° Cattle and equine auctions
° Cattle and horse breed exhibitions
° Traditional folk costumes contests
° Rein skills
° Polo exhibitions
° Indoor Pato (Horseball) exhibition
° Show jumping competitions
° Carriage exhibitions
° Military bands
° Farm machinery exhibition
° Live music shows
° Activities and workshops for kids

As well as exhibitions of all kinds of farm animals, sale of Argentine crafts, folk shows, and tastings of traditional products at the exhibition´s pavilions.

Location: La Rural Exhibition Center. Av. Santa Fe & Sarmiento

Dates: July 16th through July 26th, 2026
Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Admittance Fees:

Online through this link:

General admittance: AR$ 16500 + service charge.

Family pack 4×3: AR$ 49500 + service charge.

At the venue's box office:

General admittance: AR$ 20000.-

Seniors and Pensioners: Monday & Tuesday: Free - Wednesday to Sunday: AR$8500 (only at the venue)

Children under 8: Free every day

More information: Exposicion Rural official website

The fixture of matches in the local 1st Division futbol championship to be played in Buenos Aires on the second half of the year 2026 has been announced.

Don't miss the opportunity of attending one of these exciting games the easiest and safest way, with a service that includes tickets, transfers, and permanent bilingual host, provided the leading companies in football tours. Contact me and make your reservation!

Ask for matches in the Campeonato Carioca in Rio de Janeiro as well!

FIXTURE

JULY 2026

Friday 24: Racing Club vs Gimnasia de La Plata

Friday 24: Huracan vs Banfield

Saturday 25: River Plate vs Barracas Central

Sunday 26: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Independiente

Tuesday 28: San Lorenzo vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Mendoza

Tuesday 28: Argentinos Juniors vs Estudiantes De Río Cuarto

Wednesday 29: Gimnasia de La Plata vs River Plate

Thursday 30: Independiente vs Newells Old Boys

AUGUST 2026

Saturday 1: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Defensa Y Justicia

Saturday 1: Racing Club vs Tigre

Sunday 2: River Plate vs Rosario Central

Monday 3: Velez Sarsfield vs Independiente

Sunday 9: Argentinos Juniors vs Racing Club

Sunday 9: Independiente vs Platense

Sunday 9: San Lorenzo vs Huracan

Sunday 9: Racing Club vs Banfield

Sunday 16: River Plate vs Argentinos Juniors

Sunday 16: San Lorenzo vs Union

Sunday 16: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Gimnasia de La Plata

Wednesday 19: River Plate vs TBA - South American Cup

Sunday 23: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Mendoza

Sunday 23: Independiente vs Independiente Rivadavia

Sunday 23: Racing Club vs Boca Juniors

Sunday 23: River Plate vs Velez Sarsfield

Sunday 30: Argentinos Juniors vs Aldosivi

Sunday 30: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Newells Old Boys

Sunday 30: Independiente vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Mendoza

SEPTEMBER 2026

Sunday 6: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Tigre

Sunday 6: Racing Club vs Atlético Tucuman

Sunday 6: River Plate vs Independiente Rivadavia

Sunday 6: San Lorenzo vs Talleres

Sunday 13: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Platense

Sunday 13: Independiente vs San Lorenzo

Sunday 13: Argentinos Juniors vs Gimnasia de La Plata

Sunday 20: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Banfield

Sunday 20: Racing Club vs Sarmiento

Sunday 20: River Plate vs Huracan

OCTOBER 2026

Sunday 4: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Mendoza

Sunday 4: Independiente vs Instituto de Cordoba

Sunday 11: Racing Club vs Belgrano

Sunday 11: River Plate vs Estudiantes De Río Cuarto

Sunday 11: San Lorenzo vs Deportivo Riestra

Sunday 18: Estudiantes de La Plata vs San Lorenzo

Sunday 25: River Plate vs Racing Club

Sunday 25: Independiente vs Boca Juniors

Sunday 25: Argentinos Juniors vs Independiente Rivadavia

Sunday 25: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Sarmiento

NOVEMBER 2026

Sunday 1: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Instituto de Cordoba

Sunday 1: Racing Club vs Aldosivi

Sunday 8: Argentinos Juniors vs Huracan

Sunday 8: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Belgrano

Sunday 8: Independiente vs Deportivo Riestra

Sunday 8: San Lorenzo vs Platense

Schedule subject to change of dates and addition of new matches depending on the progress of the tournaments, please check regularly for updates.

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From June 11th to July 19th, 2026 the Government of the City of Buenos Aires presents "Buenos Aires Fun Fest", a multidisciplinary approach so that all residents and visitors can live the passion of the World Cup taking place in North America.

All the matches of the World Cup will be transmitted live on a giant screen located at Plaza Seeber, on Av. del Libertador & Av. Sarmiento in Palermo, for the public to watch all the matches for free.

In addition, there will be food trucks with a varied offer of gastronomic options; street artists; interactive experiences; live shows before and after Argentina games; a special sector for kids, and much more!

The Argentine Polo Association (AAP) has announced the Schedule the 2026 Triple Crown, made up by three of the most important, highest-handicap Polo tournaments worldwide: Hurlingham Club Open - the oldest Polo tournament in the world; Tortugas Country Club Open; and the world-class Argentine Open Championship, played every year at the Cathedral of Polo in Palermo.

The teams already confirmed to participate in the Triple Crown are:

La Natividad La Dolfina (40): Adolfo Cambiaso (10), Poroto Cambiaso (10), Camilo Castagnola (10), Bartolomé Castagnola (10).

Ellerstina-Indios Chapaleufu (37): Facundo Pieres (10), Gonzalo Pieres (9), Antonio Heguy (9), Cruz Heguy (9).

Las Monjitas (35): Rufino Bensadón (8), Lucas Monteverde (9), David Stirling Jr (9), Juan Martin Nero (9).

La Hache Polo Team (34): Hilario Ulloa (9), Carlos M. Ulloa (8), Benjamín Panelo (8), Tomás Panelo (9).

La Ensenada (33): Juan Britos (8), Diego Cavanagh (8), Juan M. Zubía (9), Jerónimo del Carril (8).

Híper Polo Club (33): Victorino Ruiz Jorba (8), Gonzalo Ferrari (8), Francisco Elizalde (9), Teodoro Lacau 8.

Haras San Pedro (32): Bautista Bayugar (8), Alfredo Bigatti (8), Ignacio Laprida (8), Joaquín Pittaluga (8).

Don Ercole (31): Facundo Llosa (8), Kristos Magrini (7), Pedro Zacharias (8), Felipe Vercellino (8).

The qualifying tournament for the Remonta and Veterinaria Cups, that will take place on September 24, 28, and October 2, will award the two remaining places.

SCHEDULES

(Updates and results will be published in red)

September 22 - October 3

133rd HURLINGHAM CLUB OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

The Ayrshire Cup - Organized by Hurlingham Club. Hurlingham

QUARTERFINALS: September 22 & 23

SEMI FINALS: September 26 & 27

FINAL DRYSDALE CUP: Thursday, October 1

FINAL OPEN: Saturday, October 3

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October 6 - November 11

86th TORTUGAS COUNTRY CLUB OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Emilio de Anchorena Cup - Organized by Tortugas Country Club

DATE 1: Wednesday, October 7

DATE 2: Thursday, October 8

DATE 3: Saturday, October 10

DATE 4: Sunday, October 11

DATE 5: Saturday, October 17

DATE 6: Sunday, October 18

DATE 7: Saturday, October 24

DATE 8: Sunday, October 25

DATE 9: Saturday, October 31

DATE 10: Sunday, November 1

FINAL: Saturday, November 7

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November 10 - December 12
133rd ARGENTINE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Organized by Argentine Polo Association

DATE 1: Tuesday, November 10

DATE 2: Wednesday, November 11

DATE 3: Saturday, November 14

DATE 4: Sunday, November 15

DATE 5: Saturday, November 21

DATE 6: Sunday, November 22

DATE 7: Saturday, November 28

DATE 8: Sunday, November 29

DATE 9: Saturday, December 5

DATE 10: Sunday, December 6

FINAL: Saturday, December 12

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Information about tickets, hospitality packages, and final schedules will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

Don't hesitate to contact me through this Contact Form, or by email: sandra@batravelguide.com for further enquires.

Schedules subject to change. Please check periodically on this post for updates.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore in Buenos Aires is considered by many as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

The building which hosts the bookstore today was inaugurated in 1919 as an elegant theater, the "Grand Splendid", designed by architects Peró and Torres Armengol, with 4 rows of theater boxes, 500 seats, a dome painted by Italian Nazareno Orlandi, and sculptures by Troiani to the sides of the stage, and on the Greek style front marquee. In the year 2000, the building was acquired by Yenny-El Ateneo bookstore and restored to maintain its original features.

Access to the bookstore is free to anyone who wants to visit. Since January 2026, visitors also have the chance to buy a ticket for the "Grand Splendid Experience", an immersive experience to discover the history and transformation of this iconic building from a lavish cinema-theater to becoming the most beautiful bookstore in the world. This experience takes place in the 3rd floor of the building, which until recently was closed to the general public.

Tickets for this experience can be purchased at the store, and include a coffee/drink with an exclusive close up view of the dome.

In 2008 El Ateneo Grand Splendid was listed in the second place in the list of 10 fairest bookstores in the world, according to Sean Dodson from British newspaper The Guardian: "El Ateneo has retained its former splendor, with high painted ceiling, original balconies and ornate carvings intact. Even the crimson stage curtains remain part of the show. Comfy chairs are scattered throughout, the stage is utilized as a reading area and cafe, and even better, the former theatre boxes are used as tiny reading rooms".

Location: Av Santa Fe 1860, Buenos Aires
Opening times:

Bookstore: Monday to Saturday: 9 am to 9 pm. Sundays: Noon to 9 pm.

Grand Splendid Experience: Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm - Sundays: 1 pm to 8 pm.

*Important information about the Grand Splendid Experience: The café and interactive scene area are accessible to people with reduced mobility. There is an elevator available on the ground floor.

The immersive room and the old galleries (where the stage is viewed from above) are located on a higher level, accessible only by stairs. They do not have accessible access because they are part of the theater's original structure, which cannot be modified.

The Obelisco, symbol of the City of Buenos Aires, and a National Historic Monument, was built in 1936 to commemorate the 400 years of the first foundation of the city.

In the 1930's, Buenos Aires suffered a major transformation. Diagonals North and South were opened, and also Corrientes street was widened. At the same time, Avenida 9 de Julio started to be built. The Obelisk was planned to become the center of the convergence of these avenues.

The construction of the Obelisk, on a design by architect Alberto Prebisch, started on March 20th, 1936, on the same spot where the National Flag was raised for the first time in the city in 1812. It was inaugurated on May 23rd the same year.

In 2025 Buenos Aires' iconic monument has been renovated to offer an unforgettable experience: for the first time in its 89-year history, visitors will be able to climb to the top of the Obelisk and enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the city from its Observation Deck, at a height of 67.5 meters.

Thanks to the addition of a specially designed elevator that doesn't alter the original structure, you can now safely and comfortably reach the top. The ascent has an added bonus: one side of the elevator is made of glass, allowing you to discover the interior of the Obelisk, and another side features an information screen.

After climbing eight steps, you'll reach the elevator that will whisk you to level 55 in just one minute. From there, a 35-step spiral staircase leads to the observation deck. Through four strategically placed windows facing the cardinal directions, you'll be treated to an unparalleled panoramic view. The experience lasts approximately 20 minutes and includes a historical and cultural narration.

Tickets have to be purchased in advance through this website: miradorobelisco.com.ar

*Note that, due to technical and safety limitations, the viewpoint is not accessible to wheelchairs or people with reduced mobility.

The prestigious TEATRO COLON OF BUENOS AIRES, one of the most important Opera Houses in the world, has announced the program for its 2026 SEASON.

In 2026, Teatro Colon celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra by presenting 19 subscription concerts and 8 extraordinary concerts, four of which are outside the venue, reaching an increasingly wider audience.

A season that will feature prominent national and international conductors and soloists, and in which no less than 10 premieres of works will be offered.

In addition to co-productions such as the Great Performers and [Aura] cycles, 2026 will feature proposals such as Astor, Piazzolla Eternal, and the multisensory experiences of the new Immersive Colón cycle, which will open with Monet and continue with Aida.

OPERA

The 2026 Opera Season will consist of seven subscription series and three chamber opera productions. Die Walküre will mark the return of Wagner and German musical drama to the stage of Teatro Colón. French opera will be represented by Jacques Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann, with a revival of Eugenio Zanetti’s acclaimed production, which the Theater unveiled in 2019. Contemporary creation will arrive with the world premiere of Dementia, a work that the institution commissioned from the celebrated Argentine composer Oscar Strasnoy.

The Italian tradition, the foundation of this theater's origins, will be present in the 2026 Season with five titles ranging from 19th-century "bel canto", with Vincenzo Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi, a lyric tragedy; Puccini's Manon Lescaut, in a concert version to be presented at Palacio Libertad; Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci and Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana, opening the season with all the intensity of verismo; and Giuseppe Verdi's monumental Otello.

The Chamber Opera series will offer the opportunity to experience three essential 20th-century works: Igor Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale, Weill Brecht's The Threepenny Opera, and Benjamin Britten's The Turn of the Screw.

In this 2026 season, the great Argentine singers of today will be present, assuming leading roles in each of the season's titles, which will also feature some of the most outstanding and valued international figures.

BALLET

The Ballet, under the direction of Julio Bocca, will present 8 productions and will once again feature the star visit of Marianela Núñez, who will star in the opening of the season with Swan Lake and the closing of the season with The Nutcracker.

The Ballet will encompass everything from Tchaikovsky's captivating creations to the world premiere of Borges, a work that pays tribute to the celebrated Argentine writer, commissioned by Teatro Colón and choreographed by Goyo Montero, featuring music by Gustavo Santaolalla and Owen Belton.

Kenneth MacMillan's magnificent Manon will also be featured this season, which will also include the Argentine premieres of three gems from the 20th and 21st centuries: Études by Harald Lander, Aftermath by the Argentine choreographer Demis Volpi, and Come in by Aszure Barton, integrating the Mixed Program.

Midway through the season will come the Argentine premiere of Alice in Wonderland, the magnificent creation by Christopher Wheeldon, which will be performed by the Royal Danish Ballet.

CONCERTS
Alongside its work in the operatic field, the Resident Orchestra will present three concerts led by its new principal conductor, the Argentinian Alejo Pérez, dedicated to great works of the repertoire.

Completing the extensive concert season, the Academic Orchestra, Argentina's premier musical institution, will offer a series of eight concerts from March to December.

The Berliner Philharmoniker will return to the stage of Teatro Colón after twenty-six years to offer 3 concerts, led by Kirill Petrenko, its principal conductor and featuring pianist Daniil Trifonov as soloist.

CONTEMPORARY COLON

The Colón Contemporary will offer four new performances in the Main Hall. Featuring five Latin American premieres of works from the 20th and 21st centuries, this series will encompass everything from symphonic genres to major creations for mixed media (acoustic instruments + electronics), opening its season with a screening and live performance of the iconic film Blade Runner.

COLON FOR KIDS

With five titles designed for the whole family, including operas and ballets, the Colón for Children program will feature everything from King Arthur, a semi-opera with magnificent English Baroque music, to Lyrical Tales, two micro-operas based on the imaginations of Argentine writers. These will be joined by adapted versions of The Barber of Seville and Swan Lake, culminating the season with the magic of A Christmas Dream, in which opera and dance intertwine. l

GOLDEN HALL CONCERT SERIES

Structured around 11 thematic axes, the Golden Hall will offer numerous performances dedicated to choral, vocal, and instrumental music.

From chamber music to urban expressions such as tango and jazz, as well as the dialogue between diverse artistic languages, giving rise to young Argentine talents while also paying homage to the great masters of national music.

The full 2026 Season's program (in Spanish only) can be downloaded through this link.

TICKETS:

Tickets for all the 2026 performances can be purchased through the Theater's website, or at the Box office: Tucuman 1171, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4:45 pm.

(Except May 1st, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1st).

For more information and tickets, visit Teatro Colón official website.

The Obelisco, symbol of the City of Buenos Aires was built in 1936 to commemorate the 400 years of the first foundation of the city. Its construction started on March 20th, 1936, on the same spot where the National Flag was raised for the first time in the city in 1812. It was inaugurated on May 23rd the same year.

To celebrate its 90th anniversary, Buenos Aires invites you to experience La Noche del Obelisco (The Night of the Obelisk) on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, from 7 PM, with a special event that will transform one of the city's most iconic avenues into a grand open-air party.

Corrientes Ave, between Callao and Cerrito Ave, will be filled with activities to enjoy a unique night: musical performances, street artists, special events, and many surprises.

In addition, bars, restaurants, and theaters will extend their hours until 2 AM.

The highlight of the night will be a stunning 3D mapping show on the Obelisk, with an audiovisual presentation that will review the history of the monument and its connection to Buenos Aires over the past 90 years. There will be two shows, at 9 PM and 10 PM, accompanied by live performances by the Chamber Orchestra conducted by Damián Mahler.

Live Music shows:

11 PM: Por siempre Astor: A tribute orchestra to the work of Astor Piazzolla, offering a journey through his most emblematic compositions such as Adiós Nonino, Balada para un loco, and Libertango, among others.

12 AM: Joaco Burgos: Argentine singer, songwriter, and musician who with a deep connection to the tradition of Argentine rock.

1 AM: No Name: An Argentine duo of DJs and producers who have developed a distinctive sound within the contemporary electronic music scene.

Hipodromo de Palermo

The "Gran Premio Republica Argentina" (GI), one of the most important classics of the year, will take place on Labor Day Holiday, Friday May 1st, 2026. This outstanding 2000-meter race brings together the best 3 years old and older pure thoroughbred horses of the national and foreign equestrian activity.

The Great Prize "Gran Premio Republica Argentina", that will be run at 6:30 pm, will be the center of a spectacular racing day that will start at 12:00 pm. Other five big prizes (GI) are included in the day's schedule: Great International Prize of the Americas; Breeders' Prize; Great International Prize of Buenos Aires City; Great Prize Jorge de Atucha; and the Great Prize Montevideo.

This fantastic day, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Hipodromo de Palermo, will feature different activities for the whole family, such as:

✔ Exhibition and sale of products from different Argentine Provinces.
✔ Train to the Start Line: a little train will take visitors near the gates to see the start of the races up close.
✔ Music shows by Maggie Cullen at 6:00 pm and La T y La M at 10:00 pm.

✔ Special sector with activities for kids.

At the same time, a new edition of the Festival of Asado & Empanada, will take place on from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with entrance through Av. Dorrego and Av. Libertador, with more than 35 food trucks offering the best roasted meats and empanadas from different Argentine regions, and many other options for lunch or dinner.

All the events with free entrance to the public.
The Asado festival may be canceled in case of rain.

Hipodromo de Palermo is located on Av. del Libertador & Dorrego.

The International Book Fair of Buenos Aires celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. This historical edition, that will take place from April 23rd through May 11th, 2026 at La Rural Exhibition Center in Palermo, will feature over 1000 cultural activities, including conferences, round-tables, talks with prestigious national and international intellectuals, book presentations, shows, activities for children and teenagers, events for specialists and publishing professionals, and book sales of literature in all languages.

The Fair is the largest of its kind in the Spanish speaking world. It is considered one of the most important cultural and editorial events in Latin America, and a meeting point for authors, editors, book sellers, distributors, teachers, librarians, scientists, and over 1,200,000 readers from around the world that visit it every year.

One of the main features of the Fair is the participation of internationally renowned authors. Some of the notable writers that have visited the Fair for the past 50 years include, among many others: José Saramago, Paul Auster, Susan Sontag, Jorge Amado, J.M. Coetzee, Ray Bradbury, Italo Calvino, Doris Lessing, Mario Vargas Llosa, Rosa Montero, Leonardo Padura, Juan Rulfo, Augusto Roa Bastos, Eduardo Galeano, Hanif Kureishi, Han Kang, Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio, Alessandro Baricco y Henning Mankell.

The special activities of the Fair include: the International Poetry Festival; the Book Reading Marathon on May 8th; as well as special sectors for kids and young adults; Story-telling; free workshops; musical shows; book signings... and much more.

The guest country at the Fair this year is Peru, which will offer a number of special activities and the presentation of some of its best authors.

Professional Sessions: On April 21st, 22nd, and 23th, the Buenos Aires Book Fair is open exclusively to book professionals, offering an outstanding training program, the best business opportunities and chances for networking. Mark these dates and be part of the most intense and productive three days of the Spanish-speaking publishing world (requires previous registration, free of charge, through this link).

General Information:
Dates: April 23rd through May 11th, 2026
Location: La Rural Exhibition Center, Palermo, Buenos Aires.
Access through: Ave. Santa Fe 4201; Av Sarmiento 2704; Cerviño 4474

Opening hours:
Monday through Friday from 2PM to 10PM
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 1PM to 10PM

Entry fees:
Monday to Thursday: AR$ 8,000.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: AR$ 12,000.
3 Day Pass: AR$ 18,000.

Promotions and discounts:
Saturday, April 25th: Night of the Fair. Free entrance from 8.00 pm to 12:00 am.
Children under 12, free every day.
Monday to Friday: free for teachers, students, seniors, with the corresponding accreditation.
*The entrance ticket includes coupons with discounts in book purchases.

For further information, visit the 50th International Buenos Aires Book Fair official website.

The 2026 edition of "Nuestros Caballos" ("Our Horses"), the most important equestrian exhibition in Latin America, will be held at La Rural Exhibition Center from March 24th to March 29th, with equestrian and recreational activities for the whole family.

Visitors will have the chance to see, in the heart of the city, over 1,000 horses specially brought from different spots in the country for this exhibition, from the main breeds that are raised in Argentina: Criolla, Árabe, Cuarto de Milla, Polo Argentino, Silla Argentino, Tiro Argentino, Percherón, Petiso, Peruano de Paso, Appaloosa, Paint Horse, Gypsy Vanner, among others.

The program of activities of "Nuestros Caballos" will include a variety of attractions, such as:

° IV LATIN AMERICAN SUMMIT OF EQUINE THERAPY

° TAMING CLINICS

° LOOSE JUMPING

° NATIONAL BLACKSMITHS' COMPETITION

° ELITE AUCTIONS OF THE BEST EQUINES

° ARGENTINE RODEO FINALS (CRIOLLA BREED)

° CARRIAGE EXHIBITION

° INTER-BREED COMPETITION

° PARADES AND SHOWS

° WESTERN PLEASURE (QUARTER HORSE BREED)

° INTERNATIONAL FINAL OF AMERICAN BREEDS

° RANCH RIDING CLINIC AND COMPETITION

° PONY RIDES

° PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

Visitors will also have the chance to purchase all kinds of traditional Argentinian products, as well as horse equipment and tack.

LOCATION: La Rural Exhibition Center. Av. Sarmiento 2704

OPENING HOURS: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

TICKETS:

General Admission at the door: AR$ 15,000.-

Online rates through www.laruralticket.com.ar

General Admission: AR$ 13,000.-

Family Pack 3×2: AR$ 26,000.-

Retirees: Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25: free entrance

For More information go to the Exhibitions official website: Nuestros Caballos (In Spanish only).

As a preview of the main celebrations, on Sunday, February 8th, at "Plaza Parques Nacionales Argentinos" located on Av. Figueroa Alcorta between Sucre and Echeverria, in the neighborhood of Belgrano, there will be an open day of traditional dances, artistic expressions, typical gastronomy and family activities, marking the beginning of the Chinese New Year month in the city.

Buenos Aires' Chinatown will once again be the center of the Chinese New Year celebration, with a grand festival taking place from Saturday, February 14th to Tuesday, February 17th, coinciding with the Carnival long weekend. For four days, from noon to 8 pm, this area of the Belgrano neighborhood will be transformed into a large open-air cultural stage.

This large-scale artistic and cultural event will include a central show of dragons and lions on tall poles, live Argentine horses, martial arts demonstrations, traditional and contemporary music, DJs, and live performances. There will also be traditional and modern fashion shows, art installations and murals, a performance by urban artist Índigo Ars, robots and robotic dogs, open food and cultural activities, raffles, and other events.

The main event will be on Monday, February 16th, bidding farewell to the Year of the Snake and officially welcoming the Year of the Horse, which begins at midnight on Tuesday the 17th.

Additionally, on Sunday, February 15th, the traditional Dragon Boat Race will take place at the Puerto Madero docks. These competitions combine sport, tradition, and a sense of community, reinforcing values such as teamwork, perseverance, and cultural unity.

Every November is the time of jacaranda trees in bloom, and Buenos Aires gets painted in lavender blue. Jacaranda trees are scattered all around the city, making this the most beautiful time of the year to visit Buenos Aires, for the unique chance to admire these beautiful trees in full bloom.

The first specimen of Jacaranda, a tree original from the North-west of Argentina, was planted in Buenos Aires in 1875 on the inauguration of the 3 de Febrero Park, and since then it has been spread all over the city for its ornamental value in the different plantation programs.

Some of the most beautiful specimens of Jacaranda trees can be admired in Plaza San Martin; along Avenida Figueroa Alcorta; Avenida Sarmiento; Avenida 9 de Julio; Avenida Libertador near Plaza Francia (Recoleta); Plaza Italia; Plaza Alemania; Plaza de Mayo; Plaza Congreso; Palermo Parks; the Rose Garden, and many streets all across the city.