If you don’t have a long weekend but you urgently need to break the routine, see something different, eat something different and feel really relaxed without going too far away to really make the most of your time, these one-day getaways are just what you need.
1. Canning Square
Plaza Canning is a few hours away from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and its streets recreate a small corner of Europe. Its balconies with flowers, small bridges and cobblestone streets will make you feel as if you were in Italy but less than an hour away from Buenos Aires. Besides getting lost in its architecture, in Plaza Canning you will also find shopping, an interesting gastronomic center and outdoor events such as art exhibitions and fairs. An option for your day trips.
📍Canning Square
1277 M. Castex Avenue. Canning. Ezeiza
2. Campanópolis
Did you know that just a few minutes away from the Capital, you can take a day trip to the Middle Ages? Campanópolis is a medieval style village 30 minutes away from Buenos Aires. It has castles, houses in the surrounding forest, taverns, bridges, secret places and even a pier. All connected by cobblestone streets. Private and group tours are available.
📍Campanópolis
Route 3. Gonzalez Catán
Schedules and guided tours on the Campanópolis website.
3. Children’s Republic
The Children’s Republic is a classic for children and adults alike. It is a theme park immersed in a natural forest that is designed for family fun and for both adults and children to enjoy their day trips to a place near Buenos Aires. Playground, boat ride, artisan’s ride, fanfare and many more activities are offered by this park only one hour away from Buenos Aires.
📍Children’s Republic
Camino Gral Belgrano and 500 Gonnet. La Plata.
Open every day from 7 am to 10 pm.
4. A walk to the past without leaving the capital
Change the air without leaving the city with this streetcar that, if you did not know it existed, it is time to get to know it, get on it, and let yourself be transported back in time through its tracks and streets. It departs from the stop located on Emilio Mitre and Bonifacio Street, in the neighborhood of Caballito. These streetcar rides are free and do not require prior reservation. They are short rides through the neighborhood of about 20 minutes but to complement them and turn any of your day trips into a perfect experience, add a good ice cream or better yet a succulent snack.
📍Tram rides
Emilio Mitre corner Bonifacio. Caballito
Fall Schedule: March to May. Saturdays. Sundays and Holidays from 4pm to 7pm.
Summer Schedule: December to February. Saturdays. Sundays and Holidays from 5pm to 8pm.
Winter Schedule: June to August. Saturdays. Sundays and Holidays from 3pm to 6pm.
Spring Schedule: September to November. Saturdays from 4pm to 7pm.
All year round: Sundays from 10hs to 13hs and 16hs to 19hs.
5. Port of Frutos
The Puerto de Frutos in Tigre is so close that sometimes we forget that it is the ideal destination for day trips to go for a walk, look at handicrafts and crafts, get on a catamaran, have lunch or dinner by the river and simply enjoy being out of the city and, at the same time, so close to it. If you are up for it and so much relaxation is not for you, from there you can also take the train to the Parque de la Costa.
📍Puerto de Frutos
Sarmiento 160. Tigre.
Open every day from 10am to 8pm.
6. Lobos Lagoon
Lobos Lagoon is a great option for a quick getaway from Buenos Aires, perfect for those looking for nature without going far away. A little more than an hour from the city, this water mirror becomes an ideal refuge for resting, kayaking, fishing or simply enjoying the tranquility of the riverside scenery. The environment combines fishing clubs, inns and wide spaces for picnics, watching the sunset and disconnecting from the urban rhythm. In addition, the town of Lobos adds a historical and gastronomic touch that completes the visit and makes the getaway worth every kilometer.