A new month arrives and you think about what you can do for free in January in Buenos Aires. There are so many things, so many that you think there is nothing but you are wrong. Take the opportunity to make your own tour and visit Buenos Aires without spending anything:
Carlos Thays Botanical Garden
In Palermo, do not forget that the Botanical Garden houses more than 1,000 species, it is an ideal place to walk and connect with nature. Admission is free and its summer hours are from Tuesday to Friday from 8 am to 7 pm, and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9:30 am to 7 pm. In addition, every month they have activities designed for you to experience nature in the city.
2. Casa Rosada Museum
If you are looking for free things to do in Buenos Aires, the Plaza de Mayo area has to be among your options. This museum offers a journey through the history of Argentina through its presidents, with objects from every important period of our history. In addition to historical objects, don’t miss its temporary exhibitions and the spectacular mural by Siqueiros. It is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm, with free admission and there are guided tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 4 pm.
3. San Telmo Fair
Wondering what to do for free in January in Buenos Aires? Well, every Sunday, Plaza Dorrego and its surroundings are filled with stalls selling antiques, handicrafts and souvenirs. In addition to this fair, which is already a classic of the city, there are also street shows. You will find the San Telmo fair on weekends and holidays from 10 am to 6 pm, at Defensa and Balcarce.
4. Chinatown and ViaViva
Belgrano’s Chinatown is another must-see and free destination in Buenos Aires. If you like oriental things, get off at Belgrano’s Barramcas station and you are in the heart of Chinatown in Buenos Aires: stores of Asian products, temples and restaurants that invite you to discover exotic flavors. During January, it is the scene of the Chinese New Year, with parades, dragon dances and free activities.
5. The Ecological Reserve
The Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve is another excellent place to enjoy nature for free in Buenos Aires. Schedule a day to walk all its trails, ride a bike, stroll through its viewpoints and watch birds and have a picnic in its areas to relax by the river. The Reserve is free, so it is one of your best free things to do in Buenos Aires this month. It is open every day from 8 am to 6 pm in summer. If you want to go out but without spending, look no further for what to do for free in January in Buenos Aires.