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.

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

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.

The Argentine Polo Association (AAP) has announced the Schedule the 2025 Triple Crown, made up by three most important 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 participating in the Triple Crown are: