Comparison · Buenos Aires vs Mexico City · Argentina / Mexico
Buenos Aires vs Mexico City
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Buenos Aires for Tango and Steak and Malbec; choose Mexico City for Tacos al pastor, National Museum of Anthropology and a milder winter. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 7,392 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 7,392 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Buenos Aires
- March–May and October–November
- Best time for Mexico City
- March–April and October–November
Side by side
| Buenos Aires | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Mexico |
| Known for | Tango, Steak and Malbec and Recoleta Cemetery | Tacos al pastor, National Museum of Anthropology and Frida Kahlo |
| Best time to visit | March–May and October–November | March–April and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 5 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $110–$220 | $120–$220 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Affordable |
| Warmest month | January, 30°C (86°F) | April, 27°C (81°F) |
| Coldest month | July, 15°C (59°F) | December, 21°C (70°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 10 | 11 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | EZE, AEP | MEX, NLU, TLC |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Buenos Aires for…
Tango and Steak and Malbec. Buenos Aires spreads along the Río de la Plata in a grid of barrios, each with its own character: the colonial streets of San Telmo, the mansions and cemetery of Recoleta, the boutiques and restaurants of Palermo and the government buildings around Plaza de…
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Choose Mexico City for…
Tacos al pastor, National Museum of Anthropology and a milder winter. Mexico City sits at about 2,240 metres in a high valley ringed by volcanoes, built on the ruins of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan. Its historic centre around the Zócalo holds the Templo Mayor ruins, the cathedral and Diego Rivera's murals, while Chapultepec…
Top sights compared
| # | Buenos Aires | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recoleta Cemetery | Zócalo |
| 2 | Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada | Metropolitan Cathedral |
| 3 | Teatro Colón | Templo Mayor |
| 4 | Caminito, La Boca | National Palace murals |
| 5 | La Bombonera and the Boca Juniors museum | Palacio de Bellas Artes |
Food compared
| Buenos Aires | Mexico City |
|---|---|
| Asado and bife de chorizo | Tacos al pastor |
| Empanadas | Chilaquiles |
| Choripán | Tamales and atole |
| Provoleta | Tlacoyos |
Which is cheaper?
Buenos Aires and Mexico City cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $110–$220 in Buenos Aires and $120–$220 in Mexico City (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Buenos Aires on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 7,392 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 11 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Buenos Aires or Mexico City cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $110–$220 in Buenos Aires and $120–$220 in Mexico City (estimates).
+Is Buenos Aires or Mexico City better for a first trip?
Pick Buenos Aires for Tango and Steak and Malbec, or Mexico City for Tacos al pastor, National Museum of Anthropology and a milder winter.
+How far is Buenos Aires from Mexico City?
About 7,392 km in a straight line.