City guide Buenos Aires
- Corporate Tax 25% on corporate profits under current Argentine federal tax rules, subject to potential… Progressive on 2026 indexed bands: 25% up to ARS 133,514,185.74, 30% to ARS…
- Cultural Districts San Telmo for antiques and tango, Palermo Soho for design and nightlife, Recoleta for… San Telmo for the Sunday antiques fair, Palermo Soho for bars and shops, Recoleta for the…
- Currency & Banking Currency: Argentine peso (ARS). Exchange rates can move quickly; by March 2026, budgeting… Argentine peso (ARS). This run uses the country-prep rate of ARS 1,518 per US dollar (BCRA…
- Cycling/Walking Paths The Costanera cycle path, Palermo lakes loop, and the path around Reserva Ecológica… Ecobici for short hops, and the paths in the Reserva Ecológica, where bicycles are limited…
- Dividend Withholding Tax 7% for dividends distributed to individuals or nonresidents under typical current rules… 7% on dividends and on branch-profit remittances, for profits from 2018 onward.
- E-commerce/Online Store Mercado Libre is the dominant e-commerce platform in Argentina, with rapid delivery from… Mercado Libre is the main marketplace, with card, debit or cash, and a same-day shipping…
- Gaming Lounges Player One eSports Bar in Palermo and gaming cafes around Avenida Corrientes in the… none
- Grocery Delivery Jumbo, Disco, Carrefour, and Coto offer app or web delivery in many neighborhoods… Jumbo runs an online supermarket. PedidosYa also lists Jumbo World for delivery in the…
- Gyms & Fitness Centers Megatlon has strong coverage in Palermo, Recoleta, and Belgrano; SportClub also has… Megatlon has a club on Migueletes in Las Cañitas. Numbeo puts a monthly gym fee at USD…
- Highest Income Tax Bracket Up to 35% for personal income tax under the standard federal progressive schedule, with… 35%.
- Highway Access Main access routes include Av. General Paz, Autopista 25 de Mayo, Autopista Illia, and the… Avenida General Paz is the beltway on the boundary with Buenos Aires Province. Ruta…
- Historic Buildings Palacio Barolo, Av. de Mayo 1370, Monserrat; Kavanagh Building, Florida 1065, Retiro; and… Palacio Barolo, Av. de Mayo 1370, and Teatro Colón, Cerrito 628.
- Historical Sites Caminito in La Boca, the Cabildo at Bolívar 65, Plaza de Mayo, and San Telmo's colonial… Caminito in La Boca, and Plaza de Mayo, the square tied to the 1810 revolution.
- Internet Speed Good in most central neighborhoods and coworking spaces: fiber plans commonly deliver 300… Ookla median for Argentina in September 2026 was 223.43 Mbps fixed and 158.79 Mbps mobile…
- Language Classes Asociación Argentina de Cultura Inglesa, Av. Callao 1869, Recoleta; Expanish, Callao 1046… Milhouse offers group, pair or private Spanish at the hostel. Wikivoyage also names…
- Laundry Services Lavandería 5àsec branches are common in Palermo and Recoleta. Neighborhood laundries in… 5àsec lists dry-cleaners across the city, including Soldado de la Independencia 1188 and…
- Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Nacional Mariano Moreno, Av. Las Heras 2505, Recoleta; and the Centro Cultural… Biblioteca Nacional Mariano Moreno, Agüero 2502. Phone (5411) 4808-6000.
- Local Brewery Antares Palermo, Armenia 1642, Palermo Soho; and Berlina, Arévalo 1547, Palermo Hollywood… Cervecería Antares, founded in Mar del Plata in 1998, has a bar at Armenia 1447, Palermo…
- Local Heritage The city’s strongest heritage symbols are tango, the gaucho tradition, mate culture, and… Tango, mate and asado. Wikivoyage also names gaucho leatherwork and a bottle of Malbec as…
- Local Markets Feria de San Telmo on Defensa Street, Mercado de Pulgas, Av. Dorrego 1650, Colegiales, and… The Sunday fair in San Telmo runs along Defensa and Plaza Dorrego, with antiques and…
- Main Train/Transit Hub Retiro Station is the primary intercity rail hub; Constitución and Once are also major… Terminal de Ómnibus Retiro, Av. Antártida Argentina 1200, is the long-distance bus…
- Museums & Art Venues Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Av. del Libertador 1473, Recoleta; MALBA, Av. Figueroa… MALBA, Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3415. Viva Frida runs until 15 March 2027.
- Music Scene Niceto Club, Niceto Vega 5510, Palermo Hollywood; La Tangente, Honduras 5317, Palermo… Niceto Club, Niceto Vega 5510, Palermo. Wikivoyage describes a strong local rock scene and…
- Must-See Landmarks Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Obelisco, Teatro Colón, and Floralis Genérica are the… The Obelisco on Avenida Corrientes, Plaza de Mayo and the Casa Rosada, and Teatro Colón…
- National Parks Nearby There are no national parks close to central Buenos Aires; the most practical larger… Parque Nacional Ciervo de los Pantanos. By car, Ruta Nacional 9 to Rómulo Otamendi at km…
- Nearby Nature Escapes Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur, Av. Tristán Achával Rodríguez 1550, Puerto Madero, is the… Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur, Av. Tristán Achával Rodríguez 1550, covers 350 hectares…
- Networking Events Meetup groups in Palermo and Recoleta are active for startups, product, UX, and language… La Maquinita Palermo Soho, Niceto Vega 4736, lists member events with the desk. Desky also…
- Parcel Delivery Service Correo Argentino, Andreani, OCA, DHL, and FedEx operate in Buenos Aires. For local… Correo Argentino is the national post, with international incoming parcels and customer…
- Popular International Cuisine Buenos Aires has strong international dining, especially Japanese at SushiClub Palermo… Italian food is local: Güerrín, Av. Corrientes 1368, and El Cuartito, Talcahuano 937…
- Population Approx. 3.1 million in the city proper; about 15.6 million in the Greater Buenos Aires… 3,121,707 in the city proper (2022 census). The national urban-centres table lists Gran…
- Power 220V, 50Hz, with Type C and Type I plugs commonly used. Type I is especially common in… 220 V, 50 Hz. Sockets mix Type C (Europlug) and Type I (IRAM-2073, Australian-style…
- Property Tax Yes. Annual property tax and related municipal/provincial charges apply, with amounts… Yes. AGIP Inmobiliario/ABL is a yearly charge on every property in the city, billed in 12…
- Property Transaction Tax Property transfer taxes and stamp taxes apply depending on the transaction structure… AGIP stamp duty on a transfer of title is 3.5%, or 2.7% when the price, fiscal value or…
- Public Transport Passes The SUBE card is required for buses, the subway (Subte), and many trains. The Subte uses… Buses, the Subte and trains take a registered SUBE card. On the October 2026 tariff a city…
- Regional Travel For nearby cities, use long-distance buses from Retiro Bus Terminal to Rosario, Córdoba… Retiro bus terminal covers the interior. The Mitre line from Retiro runs to Tigre. Trenes…
- Religious Sites Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, Av. Rivadavia 407, Plaza de Mayo; Basilica del… Catedral Metropolitana, San Martín 27, beside Plaza de Mayo. Wikipedia notes that Cardinal…
- SIM Card Main providers: Movistar, Claro, and Personal. eSIMs are increasingly available through… Personal, Movistar and Claro cover the city. A Personal prepaid chip is free; tourists…
- Scenic Viewpoints Top viewpoints include the Puente de la Mujer area in Puerto Madero, the terrace around… The Reserva Ecológica has interpretive boardwalks and miradores. The Obelisco stands at…
- Short Term Rentals Airbnb and Booking.com are the easiest options; monthly furnished rentals are common in… Numbeo puts a one-bedroom at USD 659 in the centre and USD 464 outside it (Wayback…
- Social Events for Expats InterNations Buenos Aires, Facebook groups like Expats in Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires… Milhouse runs a pub crawl, rooftop parties and tango outings from Av. de Mayo 1245…
Corporate Tax, Dividend Withholding Tax, Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket, VAT, CFC Rules, Property Tax, Property Transaction Tax and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads aligned to PwC (reviewed 16 Jun 2026), AGIP and the nomad residence page. Best Area to Stay for Tourists and Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads set to Palermo, Recoleta, San Telmo and Villa Crespo (https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/argentina/corporate/taxes-on-corporate-income, https://imagenes.agip.gob.ar/impuestos/sellos).