A new month arrives and you think about what you can do for free in January Buenos Aires. 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 and its Butterfly 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. A concert to travel to Tolkien’s world.
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The music of The Lord of the Rings brings the Fellowship of the Ring and all its fans together again in Buenos Aires with a very special tribute concert. As part of the 25th anniversary of the saga, Candlelight Concerts, the famous candlelight concerts, bring you The Lord of the Rings, an intimate candlelight evening, where a string quartet performs the most emblematic melodies of the trilogy. A musical journey through the heroic journey that marked generations and is still alive through its soundtracks. Tickets are on sale now!
3. Casa Rosada Museum and its mural by Siqueiros
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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.
4. San Telmo Fair and its antiques
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, crafts 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.
5. Chinatown and ViaViva and its gastronomy.
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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 [trackLink link_url="https://bairessecreta.com/ano-nuevo-chino-buenos-aires/"]Chinese New Year, with parades, dragon dances and free activities.[/trackLink]
6. The Ecological Reserve and its tours
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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’s 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 free things to do in January in Buenos Aires. [trackLink link_url="https://bairessecreta.com/visitas-guiadas-nocturnas-reserva-ecologica-buenos-aires/"]Did you know that they also offer guided night tours?[/trackLink]
7. Discover different exhibitions
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There are many museums in Buenos Aires and many of them are totally free or as cheap as the price of a pack of gum. There are also spaces and galleries in CABA to discover amazing artists and art.
One of them is Arthaus, which currently has an exhibition of the Mondongo group: pieces with different materials, a room where art becomes absolutely immersive and a tour that you can even do with its creators. There is much more to see and do, and all for free.
📍Bartolomé Mitre 434
8. A Cretaceous opportunity for the whole family.
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From December 15 to March 1, Unicenter Shopping becomes an authentic Jurassic world with Cretaceous Era 2, an exhibition of hyper-realistic dinosaurs that invites you to travel millions of years ago without leaving the mall. An ideal plan for the summer vacations, especially to enjoy with the family.
🗓️ From December 15 to March 1
🕛 Every day from noon to 8 p.m.
📍 Unicenter Shopping-Paraná 3745. Martinez