Weekend & Day Trips from Buenos Aires, Argentina

Carlos Keen is a rural railroad town in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, that stopped growing around the time the trains stopped running. Carlos Keen is now a popular town for tourists visiting the countryside from Buenos Aires City due to the freeway that now runs by. People often visit Carlos Keen from the capital city for the delicious restaurants in the town.

Today a small museum is located in the old train station, and a craft fair is also held there. Other population attractions include Basilica de Lujan, La Casa de la Nata, and the Complejo Mueseografico Provincial Enrique Udaondo.

Just over the border from Argentina is Colonia in Uruguay. The charming city is only an hour ferry trip from Buenos Aires over the Rio de la Plata, and the historic quarter called the Colonia del Sacramento is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where visitors get lost back in time. A popular landmark in Colonia del Sacramento is the Barrio Historic, which dates back to the town’s founding in the 17th century and the Convent of San Francisco ruins and Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse.

Many people that visit Colonia del Sacramento spend their day walking the historic quarter and taking in the beautiful, preserved architecture at places such as the Puerta de la Ciudadela drawbridge, Street of Sighs, and Plaza Mayor. The Basilica of the Holy Sacrament is a great place to visit as well and is one of the oldest churches in Uruguay. Colonia del Sacramento Map

El Monumental Stadium opened in 1938 and can host 64,000 fans at the sports club. El Monumental was the host venue for the World Cup in 1978, and three of the first phase games were held there. The Stadium was renamed in 1986 to Estadio Antonio Vespucio Liberti and has seen few changes since. The Argentine National Team also plays the majority of their games at The Stadium.

El Monumental Stadium is on the north end of Buenos Aires City. The Stadium is near the Rio de la Plata and just a few kilometers from the exciting Palermo nightlife scene. The neighborhood surrounding the stadium is a high-end residential neighborhood with nearby hotels, bed & breakfasts, and spas.

Figueroa Alcorta, 7597 Capital Federal

Visitors to Buenos Aires who love polo can spend the day at Estancia Puesto Viejo, a countryside destination in Buenos Aires that serves as an events center and polo club. The Clubhouse at Estancia Puesto Viejo is two levels and hosts corporate and private events as well as weddings and banquets. The Puesto Viejo Estancia is affiliated with the Polo Club in Argentina, and many famous polo players are seen with their horses at the club. Visitors visiting the club for the first time can engage in polo lessons and a full day of polo attractions. Visitors to the polo club can also stay overnight in the hotel, and there are special packages available. The restaurant at the clubhouse is open on Sundays only.

The Estancia Villa Maria is a beautiful resort in Ezeiza Buenos Aires, whose 74 hectares of grounds were designed by Benito Carrasco in 1917. There are over 300 tree species and plants that grow in the grove that visitors can explore on nature trail walks. The club offers polo, golf, football (soccer), spas, swimming pool, and personal training. The clubhouse also provides billiard and table games while the onsite hotel features eleven suites, a private lounge for members only, bar and wine cellar, a gourmet restaurant, and a cigar room. There are also art galleries and terraces that overlook the 74 hectares of parks.

Estancia Villa Maria, Avenida Pereda s/n, Máximo Paz, Ezeiza Buenos Aires, Argentina, Phone: +54-11-48-15-09-89

Feria de Mataderos is located in the Mataderos neighborhood in Del la Torre across from the National Livestock Market. Feria de Mataderos is open on Sundays from 11 am-8 pm March through December and stays open on holidays that fall on Sundays as well. More than 15,000 people visit the market on the weekends and more than 700 vendors like the street selling authentic Argentine wares such as leather and silver crafts, ponchos, and hot prepared food like tamales and empanadas. There are also music and dance performances, horseback riding demonstrations, and pato games—The Argentina national sport.

The province of Buenos Aires' capital city is La Plata, a city located six miles from the Rio de la Plata Estuary. The town was modeled after Washington, D.C., and some of the best attractions include a municipal library, cathedral, museum, an astronomical observatory, which are included in the government buildings.

The museum is connected to the National University of La Plata and has some of the most important collections of paleontology and anthropology artifacts found in South America. The university is also one of the best in all of Argentina and has a student population of 75,000. La Plata is also host to many festivals and special events, including the Burning of Momos, the city anniversary, and the first day of spring celebrations.