The 13 Best Day Trips from Quilmes

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Quilmes, Argentina, led by Buenos Aires, Merlo, José C. Paz. The closest is Buenos Aires, about 25 min by car, and 12 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Quilmes

  1. 1

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-west of Quilmes

    Known for El Ateneo Grand Splendid.

  2. 2

    Merlo, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km west of Quilmes
  3. 3

    José C. Paz, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north-west of Quilmes
  4. 4

    La Plata, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km south-east of Quilmes
  5. 5

    Moreno, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km west of Quilmes
  6. 6

    Isidro Casanova, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km west of Quilmes
  7. 7

    Ezeiza, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-west of Quilmes
  8. 8

    Villa Lugano, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km west of Quilmes
  9. 9

    Castelar, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km west of Quilmes
  10. 10

    San Justo, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km west of Quilmes
  11. 11

    Morón, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km west of Quilmes
  12. 12

    Zárate, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-west of Quilmes
  13. 13

    Burzaco, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south-west of Quilmes

A sample day: Quilmes to Buenos Aires

  1. 08:30Leave Quilmes
  2. 08:55Arrive in Buenos Aires (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10El Ateneo Grand Splendid
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Buenos Aires
  6. 14:55Head back to Quilmes
  7. 15:20Home in Quilmes

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Quilmes?
The best day trips from Quilmes are Buenos Aires, Merlo, José C. Paz, La Plata, Moreno. The closest is Buenos Aires, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Quilmes?
Buenos Aires is the closest, 16 km north-west of Quilmes, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Quilmes?
12 places are within about an hour's drive of Quilmes: Buenos Aires (25 min), Burzaco (25 min), Villa Lugano (30 min), Ezeiza (45 min), San Justo (45 min), Isidro Casanova (35 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Quilmes?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Zárate at 99 km, around 1 hr 35 min by car.

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