View South America & Antarctica on the mapTree-lined avenues and imposing architecture evoke Paris, while colorful La Boca and artsy Palermo show the strong differences between districts. Dinner often starts after 21:00, with cafes and nightlife at the center of daily life. The port, Puerto Madero / Benas Terminal, is close to the city center, making sightseeing possible on foot or by a short car ride.

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires · Argentina · View on map

Argentina's capital on the Rio de la Plata and one of South America's largest cruise departure and arrival ports. European-style streets coexist with tango culture in this major South American city.

Port location

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Buenos Aires · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A huge metropolitan area: about 3 million in the city proper and about 15 million across the metropolitan area

Population

A warm, humid climate with four distinct seasons. Summer (December to February) is hot and humid during the day, while winter (June to August) is cool during the day and can be cold in the morning, but snowfall is rare. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year.

Climate

Spanish (English is often understood at tourist facilities)

Language

Argentine peso (ARS). Exchange rates fluctuate easily, so pay attention to exchange rates and to when to use cash or cards.

Currency

October to December and March to April. The heat eases, and early spring, when the jacarandas bloom, is especially pleasant for walking around the city.

Best time to visit

Local food

Charcoal-grilled asado/parrilla (grilled beef), stuffed empanadas, and sweets made with dulce de leche. Malbec red wine and mate tea are also essentials.

Sights

Recoleta Cemetery and Recoleta districtCaminito (La Boca)Plaza de Mayo and Casa RosadaTeatro ColonSan Telmo Sunday market

Monthly average high / low temperatures

29°

21°Jan

28°

20°Feb

26°

19°Mar

23°

15°Apr

19°

12°May

16°

9°Jun

15°

8°Jul

18°

9°Aug

19°

11°Sep

22°

14°Oct

25°

17°Nov

28°

19°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: AEROPARQUE JORGE NEWBERY · about 5.4 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

More expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)133 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, beer is somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; water, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

ARS 1,950.00

Water 500 ml

ARS 5,500.00

Coffee

ARS 11,000.00

Inexpensive meal

ARS 4,750.00

Local beer

ARS 8,700.00

Big Mac

Prices in Buenos Aires. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

EZE

Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 30 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

South America & AntarcticaNov 2026 – Apr 2027

8-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires

Costa Diadema/ Costa Cruises

Buenos Aires›Montevideo›Punta del Este›+3›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

From $1,332.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

8 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Feb 3, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaJan 2027

14-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from San Antonio (Santiago) to Buenos Aires

Carnival Firenze/ Carnival Cruise Line

San Antonio (Santiago)›Darwin Channel›Chilean Fjords›+6›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Standard

14 nightsOne way · 3 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaFeb 2027

20-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Rio de Janeiro to San Antonio (Santiago)

Queen Anne/ Cunard Line

Rio de Janeiro›Santos›Montevideo›+8›San Antonio (Santiago)

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Highest

20 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaNov 2027 – Mar 2028

13-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires to San Antonio (Santiago)

Nieuw Amsterdam/ Holland America Line

Buenos Aires›Ushuaia›San Antonio (Santiago)

Indicative fare

From $1,924.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

13 nightsOne way · 1 port of call

Fare checked for departure on Nov 17, 2027

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaJan–Mar 2028

14-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from San Antonio (Santiago) to Buenos Aires

Norwegian Star/ Norwegian Cruise Line

San Antonio (Santiago)›San Antonio (Santiago)›Puerto Montt›+4›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

From $3,439.00

Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

14 nightsOne way · 6 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Mar 2, 2028

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaJan 2027 – Jan 2028

16-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires

Majestic Princess/ Princess Cruises

Buenos Aires›Punta Arenas›Ushuaia›+3›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

16 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaDec 2026

14-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires to San Antonio (Santiago)

Majestic Princess/ Princess Cruises

Buenos Aires›Montevideo›Puerto Madryn›+6›San Antonio (Santiago)

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

14 nightsOne way · 6 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Japan & AsiaOct 2026

65-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Buenos Aires

Costa Serena/ Costa Cruises

Yokohama›Keelung (Taipei)›Hong Kong›+22›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Standard

65 nightsOne way · 24 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaDec 2027 – Jan 2028

7-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

EXPLORA I/ Explora Journeys

Rio de Janeiro›Paraty›Ilhabela›+2›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

From $4,285.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

7 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Dec 21, 2027

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaJan 2027 – Jan 2028

14-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires

2 itineraries

Celebrity Equinox/ Celebrity Cruises

Buenos Aires›Ushuaia›Cape Horn›+7›Buenos Aires

Indicative fare

From $2,263.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

14 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 9, 2026

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaMar 2028

12-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso

Celebrity Equinox/ Celebrity Cruises

Buenos Aires›Montevideo›Puerto Madryn›+4›Valparaiso

Indicative fare

From $1,844.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

12 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Mar 12, 2028

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaDec 2026

22-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso

Oosterdam/ Holland America Line

Buenos Aires›Montevideo›Stanley (Falkland Islands)›+3›Valparaiso

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

22 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

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Sources

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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