The considered guideBuenos Aires
From a café table to the river
Tortoni, the former post office and a long breath of riverside space. Downtown Buenos Aires without a checklist sprint.

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Begin on Avenida de Mayo, then walk towards Palacio Libertad for the afternoon exhibitions. The reserve is a further outing rather than the next door: allow a taxi or a longer walk through Puerto Madero. Start early enough for its gate times, and skip the reserve in poor weather or when access is restricted. Wednesday to Sunday best fits the cultural centre.
Café Tortoni
Have coffee or an early meal, with time to sit. A performance needs a separate booking.
Palacio Libertad
Choose a couple of exhibitions rather than attempting every floor.
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Continue to the reserve only if there is enough daylight and it is open. Allow time to reach an entrance.

