8 Cool Team-Building Activities in Buenos Aires

by Mateo Moncayo Tonelli ,  20 February 2025
by Mateo Moncayo Tonelli ,  20 February 2025
8 Cool Team-Building Activities in Buenos Aires

Let's face it, traditional team-building activities can be predictable and boring. The awkward icebreakers, the forced trust exercises, the group projects that feel eerily similar to work — where's the fun in that? 

If you want to shake things up and get your team to bond in a way that's actually enjoyable, Buenos Aires is the place to do it. This city thrives on passion, creativity, and connection, making it the perfect spot for a team-building experience miles away from the run-of-the-mill office day.

Think about it: Buenos Aires is not just another city; it's a sensory experience. The streets pulse to the rhythm of the tango, the smell of sizzling asado fills the air, and the energy is as infectious as a last-minute deadline. 

It's a city that requires you to be present, embrace the moment, and enjoy the art of convivencia—the Argentine way of coming together. This makes it the ultimate destination for corporate teams looking for a natural, exciting way to bond with each other.

So, if you're ready to ditch the boring and dive into something more exciting, here are some of the coolest team-building activities Buenos Aires has to offer.

1. Try the Tango for a Corporate Team-Building Activity

Try the tango for a corporate team-building activity via Unsplash.jpg
Try the tango for a corporate team-building activity via Unsplash

What better way to build trust and coordination than to use Buenos Aires' most popular dance form as a team activity? Sign up for a group tango class where everyone learns to lead and follow. 

It's a dance of connection, just like your team's daily interactions. Plus, after a few missteps and laughs, you'll have plenty of inside jokes to share once you're back in the office!

2. Turn Up the Grill With an Asado at Your Next Team Outing

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Turn up the grill with an asado at your next team outing via Pixabay

If you're looking for a team outing idea that takes place in the great outdoors and is as delicious as it is fun, look no further.

Food and the Buenos Aires weather are a match made in heaven. That's why asado, the country's famous barbecue, is known for bringing people together in the best possible way. 

Split into teams, learn the secrets of grilling the perfect steak from a local asador, then compete to see who can master the parrilla (grill). 

Expect lots of friendly banter, some smoke, and a whole lot of deliciousness.

3. Corporate Team-Building Fit for Royalty: Enjoy a Game of Polo

Corporate team-building fit for royalty - enjoy a game of polo via Pixabay.jpg
Corporate team-building fit for royalty: enjoy a game of polo via Pixabay

If you’ve ever wanted to play the 'sport of kings', now is your chance. Buenos Aires is the polo capital of the world, and you don't have to be royalty to give it a go. 

A beginner's polo lesson allows teams to bond over the fun challenge of riding a horse while simultaneously trying to hit the ball. Even if no one scores, the experience is pure gold.

4. An Artistic Team-Building Idea: Graffiti and Street Art Tour

An artistic team-building idea - graffiti and street art tour via Pixabay.jpg
An artistic team-building idea: graffiti and street art tour via Pixabay

Trade your  PowerPoint slides for spray cans at a team graffiti workshop. 

Buenos Aires boasts via brant street art scene. After a guided tour of the city's best murals, your team can create their own masterpiece. 

It's immersive, collaborative, and far more inspiring than the usual team-building activity.

5. Escape from the City With This Outdoor Corporate Team-Building Activity: Gaucho Experience

Escape from the city with this outdoor corporate team-building activity - gaucho experience via Pixabay.jpg
Escape from the city with this outdoor corporate team-building activity: gaucho experience via Pixabay

As you can see from polo, horses are a big deal in Buenos Aires. That's why our next corporate team-building activity involves these magnificent creatures.

Swap the city’s bustle for the wide-open pampas with a visit to an authentic estancia (Argentine ranch). Saddle up for horseback rides, test your skills in traditional country games, and embrace a bit of friendly competition—all against a backdrop of rolling fields and crisp, open air. Then, indulge in a fiesta of flame-grilled meats, spirited folk music, and the inevitable temptation to trade office life for a gaucho’s saddle.

6. Go Wine Tasting for a More Relaxed Team Bonding Experience

Go wine tasting for a more relaxed team bonding experience via Pixabay.jpg
Go wine tasting for a more relaxed team bonding experience via Pixabay

Team-building doesn't always have to be high energy sometimes it just needs some good wine. 

Book a private wine-tasting session where your team can learn about Argentina's famous Malbecs, discover their personal preferences, and (let's be honest) loosen up enough for some questionable work anecdotes to surface.

7. Give Back to the Local Community WIth Corporate Team-Building

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Give back to the local community with corporate team-building via Pixabay

For teams eager to connect and give back, Buenos Aires offers plenty of meaningful volunteer opportunities. 

Whether you’re stocking shelves at a local food bank, painting a school or organising an event for a community in need, it's a powerful way to build teamwork while making a real difference.

8. The Ultimate Escape Room Challenge: Buenos Aires Edition

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The ultimate escape room challenge: Buenos Aires edition via Pixabay

If your team thrives under pressure (or just enjoys mild panic), an escape room in Buenos Aires is for you. Choose from themes such as historical mysteries or futuristic heists and see if your group can crack the codes and escape before time runs out. 

It's an intense, collaborative way to test your problem-solving skills without the risk of real-life workplace consequences.

Wrapping Up

Team-building in Buenos Aires is anything but boring. Whether you cook, dance, solve puzzles, or chase a polo ball, your team will come away stronger and probably with some hilarious stories to tell. 

So go on, swap the office chairs for something a little more exciting and make your time in Buenos Aires one for the books!

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