solid guide, really covers the main stuff. one thing i'd flag is the recoleta cemetery, it's free and right next to the mall. evita peron's tomb is there but honestly the whole place is wild, like a mini city of marble mausoleums. takes about an hour to wander through and it's way less crowded if you go right when it opens at 7am

also for getting around, the subte is fine but colectivos are way more useful for crossing neighborhoods. the 152 bus runs from palermo down to la boca and san telmo, 125 ARS same as the subte. just wave it down and tell the driver where you're going, they'll tell you the fare. google maps works pretty well for bus routes here

for a different parrilla experience try La Brigada in san telmo on Estados Unidos. it's a bit pricier around 2000 ARS for a good cut but they do a parrillada for two that comes with chorizo, morcilla, and a few different steaks. the waiter will actually carve the bife de chorizo tableside with a spoon which is kind of a show

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nice guide, covers the essentials pretty well. one thing i'd throw in is the feria artesanal in recoleta on weekends near the cemetery, it's free and you get handmade stuff like mate gourds and leather goods way cheaper than the tourist shops. also if you're around palermo, try the helado at Rapa Nui on Gorriti, the dulce de leche granizado is unreal for like 400 ARS, open till midnight

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honestly this is a solid guide, one thing i'd add is the San Telmo Sunday market. it's on Defensa street from like 10am to 5pm, way more interesting than La Boca imo. you get antique stalls, street performers, and the vibe is actually local not just tourist traps. grab a choripan from one of the grills for like 300 ARS while you wander

also if you're into coffee, don't miss a cafe de especialidad spot like LAB Tostadores on Thames in Palermo. their flat white is legit 400 ARS and way better than the instant stuff you'll find at random places. just a heads up that most cafes close around 8pm so plan your caffeine fix early

for the parrilla recs, El Pobre Luis is solid but if you're in San Telmo try Desnivel on Defensa. it's a total hole in the wall, no frills, but the bife de chorizo is like 1200 ARS and comes with provoleta. gets packed with locals after 9pm, that's how you know it's good

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solid plan, you've clearly done your homework. one thing i'd swap is day 2 lunch in puerto madero. duhau is fine but overpriced for what it is. walk a few blocks north to mercado de puerto madero (macacha guemes 400) instead, it's a food hall with a dozen stalls and way more variety. get the lomito from the argentinian grill place, it's like 8 bucks and better than any sit-down spot on the docks

also for day 1 evening in la boca, if you want to skip the tourist crush on caminito, walk two blocks over to calle magallanes. same colorful houses, half the people, and you'll see actual kids playing soccer in the street. grab a beer at the corner kiosko for a more real vibe before heading to el obrero

and for day 3, the japanese garden is lovely but it's 5 bucks entry and small. if you're on a budget, the palermo lakes just south of it are free and have these pedal boats you can rent for like 3 bucks. way more fun for an hour and you'll see the city skyline from the water

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yeah this is a really well thought out plan for 3 days. one thing i'd tweak is Day 2 morning in Microcentro. Plaza de Mayo is cool but the real gem is the Mueso del Bicentenario underground part, like you said. the ruins of the old customs house are wild, but if you go early (like 10am sharp) you'll have the place almost to yourself. by 11 it gets packed with school groups

also for Day 2 evening, Florería Atlántico is great but it's actually in Retiro not Palermo. it's a speakeasy behind a flower shop, you gotta buzz in at the door. the drinks are top tier but it's small so try to get there by 8pm or expect a wait. if you're already in Palermo, Nicky Harrison is solid but honestly i prefer Rey de Copas on Thames for a more lowkey vibe

one thing the guide doesnt mention: the Subte runs till like 10:30pm on weeknights and later on weekends, but the Línea A (the oldest line) uses those vintage wooden cars which are worth a ride just for the experience. catch it at Plaza de Mayo station for a quick trip to Primera Junta, it's like stepping into the 1910s

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honestly this is a solid itinerary, you've hit most of the big spots. one thing i'd add is that the Subte can get absolutely packed during rush hour (like 6-8pm) so if you're heading back from La Boca around then, just grab a taxi or Uber it's like 5 bucks and saves you 30 minutes of sardine life

also for Day 3, if you're into street art at all skip the MALBA for a couple hours and walk around Villa Crespo instead. it's right next to Palermo, like a 15 min walk from the Japanese Garden, and the murals on Serrano and Gurruchaga are way more raw than anything you'll see in a gallery. grab a choripan from a cart near Av. Corrientes while you're there

one tiny thing the guide misses: Café Tortoni is touristy as hell and the line can be 45 mins on weekends. if you're not set on the history, try Las Violetas on Av. Rivadavia instead it's equally beautiful, less crowded, and the medialunas are just as good

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