What to do in Buenos Aires when it rains

When Buenos Aires turns grey, head for the indoors — centuries of history in its museums, art to lose an hour in, and markets and cafés out of the rain.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

  • Café Tortoni Av. de Mayo 825, C1084 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Rapanui Malabia 2014, C1425EZB Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Confitería La Ideal Suipacha 384, C1008AAF Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Las Violetas Av. Rivadavia 3899, C1204 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Rapanui Arenales 2302, C1124AAL Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • El Ateneo Florida 340, C1005 AAH, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

  • Abasto de Buenos Aires Av. Corrientes 3247, C1193 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Alto Palermo Av. Sta. Fe 3253, C1091 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Galerías Pacífico Av. Córdoba 550, C1054 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Once Sarmiento 2200, C1044AAH Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Alcorta Mall Jerónimo Salguero 3172, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Recoleta Urban Mall Vicente López 2050, C1128 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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