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[title]Buenos Aires is once again on the global radar. Editors from Time Out across different parts of the world selected the Argentine capital to be part of the Best Cities ranking, a recognition that reflects the cultural and gastronomic place the city has held for years.
The Argentine capital ranked 43rd on Time Out’s Best Cities list—an honor that might come as a surprise beyond our borders but shouldn’t astonish those of us who live in this city.
A metropolis with options for every taste
Buenos Aires has nothing to envy from the great capitals of the world. Food lovers can choose between Michelin-starred restaurants, neighborhood parrillas, or traditional bodegones known for their generous portions. The city’s vast cultural offer includes Avenida Corrientes packed with theaters, a diverse and accessible museum circuit, and a strong alternative scene across all the arts. Add to that the intense calendar of local football and a full concert agenda featuring both national and international artists, and the result is one of the most vibrant capitals in South America.
There is another key aspect—often overlooked by locals but striking to visitors, even stars such as Rosalía: its vivid colors and, in particular, its sky. “The sky was born in Buenos Aires,” she sings in her song “Reliquia,” paying tribute to the shade of blue that gives meaning to that airy name and sets the city apart from other capitals where pollution often dulls the view.
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Buenos Aires surprises foreigners, many of whom do not expect to encounter a metropolis on par with the great capitals of the world. It also surprises many Argentines arriving from the provinces, who at first only perceive its fast pace until, after getting to know it better, they discover its quieter and more intimate corners.
Each of the city’s 48 neighborhoods has its own identity, from leafy Villa Devoto—named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world in 2025—to bohemian San Telmo, home to Defensa, the city’s coolest street. This diversity makes Buenos Aires special and helps justify its well-deserved 43rd place in the Best Cities ranking.
Why visit soon?
This year, Buenos Aires is experiencing a special ritual. With the World Cup taking place in June and July, its streets are dressed in sky blue and white. Watching the Argentine national team defend its title will be a spectacle worth experiencing in packed bars—one of the most vibrant cultural experiences a city with so much football passion can offer.