Buenos Aires
Argentina • Latin America
Primary City: Buenos Aires
Primary State/Province: Buenos Aires
Primary Language: Spanish
Population: 15.2M
GDP: $236B • GDP per capita: $15,511
GAWC Class: 4
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
58.0%
National Capital
Capital city of Argentina
Largest City
Largest metro area in Argentina
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
18
Total Teams
36
Major Companies
6
Market Cap
$38B
Metro Stations
106
Commuter Rail
224
Universities
1
Michelin Stars
16
Cultural Events
3
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 18 | #5 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 36 | #7 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 4 | #T-42 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 6 | #T-101 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $38B | #230 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 3 | #T-20 |
| Universities ↗ | 1 | #T-205 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 1 | #T-98 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 7 | #T-48 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 2 | #T-82 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 5.0 | #T-42 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 16.0 | #T-85 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 106 | #56 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 224 | #19 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 2 | #T-18 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 12 | #T-92 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Argentina
River Plate
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Independiente
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Boca Juniors
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
San Lorenzo
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Racing Club
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Vélez Sarsfield
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Huracán
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Platense
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Argentinos Juniors
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Lanús
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
CA Banfield
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Tigre
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Barracas Central
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Defensa y Justicia
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Deportivo Riestra
Buenos Aires • Level: 1
Notable Venues3 venues
Football
Estadio Monumental
Buenos Aires
Football
La Bombonera
Buenos Aires
Rugby Union
Estadio José Amalfitani
Buenos Aires
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams19 teams
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Ferro Carril Oeste
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Chacarita Juniors
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Quilmes
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
CA Atlanta
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Estudiantes de Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Almagro
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
All Boys
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Nueva Chicago
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Club Atlético Temperley
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Arsenal de Sarandí
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Los Andes
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Talleres (RE)
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Club Almirante Brown
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Deportivo Morón
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
CA Colegiales
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Defensores Belgrano
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
CA San Telmo
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
Tristán Suárez
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Argentina
CA San Miguel
Buenos Aires • Level: 2
Other Men’s Teams1 team
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union
Pampas XV
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals4 events
2011 Copa America Final
Football Final
2011 • Buenos Aires
1987 Copa America Final
Football Final
1987 • Buenos Aires
1979 Copa America Final
Football Final
1979 • Buenos Aires
1978 World Cup Final
Football Final
1978 • Buenos Aires
F1 Races20 events
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1998 • Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1997 • Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1996 • Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1995 • Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1981 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1980 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1979 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1978 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1977 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1975 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1974 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1973 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1972 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1960 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1958 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1957 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1956 • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1955 • Autódromo 17 de Octubre
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1954 • Autódromo 17 de Octubre
Argentine Grand Prix
F1 Race
1953 • Autódromo 17 de Octubre
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YPF S.A. | $17B | Public |
| 2 | Galicia Financial Group | $8B | Public |
| 3 | Telecom Argentina | $5B | Public |
| 4 | Uala | $3B | Unicorn |
| 5 | Uala | $3B | Unicorn |
| 6 | Celulosa Argentina | $2B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $38B across 6 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2018 G-20 Buenos Aires summit
Buenos Aires • International Summit
2017 11th WTO Ministerial Conference
Buenos Aires • International Summit
1987 World Youth Day
Buenos Aires • Religious Celebrations
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries2 items
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Buenos Aires • Art
Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires • Art
Performing Arts Venues2 items
Teatro Colón
Buenos Aires • Opera House
Corrientes Avenue Theatre District
Buenos Aires • Theatre
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
Bosques de Palermo
Buenos Aires • Park/Garden
Temaiken Biopark
Escobar • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic1 item
Casa Rosada
Buenos Aires • Government
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Ministro Pistarini International Airport
Buenos Aires • 2 - Major International
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
Buenos Aires • 3 - International
Notable Train Hubs2 entries
Plaza Constitución
Buenos Aires • Intercity Rail Hub
Retiro Station
Buenos Aires • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (106 stations)3 entries
PreMetro (Line E2)
Buenos Aires • 17 stations
Tren de la Costa
Buenos Aires • 11 stations
Buenos Aires Underground
Buenos Aires • 78 stations
Suburban Rail (224 stations)1 entry
Buenos Aires Metro Rail Network
Buenos Aires • 224 stations
Central Bank1 entry
Central Bank of Argentina
Buenos Aires • Central Bank
Stock Exchange1 entry
MATba ROFEX
Buenos Aires • Futures Exchange
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 4-Star4 entries
Alvear Palace Hotel
Buenos Aires
Faena Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires