Best Neighborhoods for Expats
Find your perfect barrio in Buenos Aires. Compare safety, rent prices, transport, and lifestyle across the city's top expat areas.
Quick Comparison
Neighborhood Guides
The most popular neighborhood for expats. Divided into trendy Palermo Soho with boutique shops and cafes, Palermo Hollywood with nightlife, and peaceful Palermo Botánico near the parks.
- • Best restaurants and cafes
- • Vibrant nightlife
- • Large parks
- • Expat community
- • Higher rent prices
- • Can be noisy
- • Touristy in some areas
Elegant and historic, Recoleta is Buenos Aires' most upscale neighborhood. Beautiful French architecture, the famous cemetery, and high-end shopping on Avenida Alvear.
- • Safest neighborhood
- • Beautiful architecture
- • Cultural attractions
- • Parks and green spaces
- • Most expensive rents
- • Less nightlife
- • Can feel stuffy
A peaceful, residential neighborhood with a strong community feel. Belgrano R and Coghlan are particularly popular with families and older expats seeking a quieter lifestyle.
- • Family-friendly
- • Good schools
- • Quiet streets
- • Authentic Argentine feel
- • Less central
- • Fewer tourists
- • Limited nightlife
Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhood with cobblestone streets, antique shops, and tango culture. The Sunday feria on Defensa street is world-famous.
- • Historic charm
- • Tango culture
- • Sunday market
- • Art scene
- • Can be noisy
- • Some areas less safe at night
- • Older buildings
An up-and-coming neighborhood next to Palermo with lower rents but similar vibes. Known for outlet shopping on Avenida Córdoba and great food scene.
- • More affordable
- • Trendy cafes
- • Good location
- • Authentic feel
- • Less polished than Palermo
- • Fewer parks
- • Developing area
The newest neighborhood with modern skyscrapers, luxury apartments, and waterfront dining. Very safe but can feel sterile and disconnected from the rest of the city.
- • Modern buildings
- • Waterfront views
- • Very safe
- • High-end dining
- • Expensive
- • Less character
- • Limited public transport
- • Dead on weekends
Buenos Aires Neighborhood Map
Understanding the layout of Buenos Aires helps you choose the right neighborhood. The city is divided into barrios, each with its own character.
Interactive map coming soon. For now, explore our detailed neighborhood guides above or contact us for personalized recommendations.
Tips for Choosing Your Neighborhood
Buenos Aires has excellent public transport, but some neighborhoods are better connected than others. Palermo, Recoleta, and Belgrano have multiple subway lines. San Telmo relies more on buses.
Most landlords now quote rent in USD. While this protects against inflation, it means higher upfront costs. Factor in security deposit (usually 1-2 months) and potential guarantee (garantía) requirements.
Each neighborhood has a very different feel. If possible, spend a few days in different areas before signing a lease. What's charming during the day might be noisy at night.
Do you want to walk to cafes and restaurants? Palermo or Recoleta. Prefer quiet evenings? Belgrano or Núñez. Want authentic Buenos Aires? San Telmo or Almagro.
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