What original gift can I get my boyfriend in Buenos Aires?

The number one idea on the list: a drift class. He drives a drift-prepared BMW E36 328i with a limited-slip differential (LSD) at a closed circuit, with an instructor at his side. The Drift Intro costs 300 USD (≈ $504.000 ARS) (30 effective minutes in the car) and the Drift Experience 500 USD (≈ $840.000 ARS) (60 minutes, with intermediate techniques like transitions and angle control).

Can he take the class if he cannot drive stick?

Yes. The BMW E36 is manual, but the instructor teaches him everything from zero before he touches the car: explains the clutch, has him try it slowly and then they progress step by step. The only real requirement is an ID document (DNI or passport): no driver license is needed, because the class takes place on a closed private circuit. No prior experience on track, in drifting or in sports cars either.

How does the gift work in practice?

You write to us on WhatsApp and choose between Drift Intro (300 USD (≈ $504.000 ARS)) or Drift Experience (500 USD (≈ $840.000 ARS)). The voucher is paid in full when you buy it, by bank transfer (pesos at the day's P2P dollar rate), and the recipient pays nothing on class day. We send you a digital voucher with his name and you hand it over however you like: printed, in an envelope or on WhatsApp at midnight. He picks the date later, Monday to Thursday; the voucher is valid for 12 months.

What if he cannot make the date he chose?

Within 10 calendar days of purchase, giving 24 hours notice before the class, you can withdraw with a full refund (Argentine Law 24.240, art. 34). Outside that window: canceling 48 hours or more in advance, the payment is rescheduled to another date; with less than 48 hours, only the track cost already committed and not recovered is retained; if the slot is filled by another participant, the full credit moves to the new date.

My boyfriend is a car nut and drives well: is a drift class still worth it for him?

Yes, and that is usually the profile that enjoys it the most. For a car lover, drift is the dream he has had filed away for years: he drives a rear-wheel-drive BMW E36 with a limited-slip differential (LSD), kicking the tail out at a closed circuit with an instructor beside him. No prior drift or track experience is needed, even if he knows engines inside out in theory. Even if he says "I drive well," he will leave having discovered the real limit of the car and the tires he had never felt.

Why is a drift class a better gift than an expensive object like a watch or perfume?

An object loses its wow effect in a week or two and then becomes routine. An experience works the other way around: he lives it one day and tells the story for months, and every time he tells it you reappear as the one who gave it to him. On price they are in the same range (the Drift Intro is 300 USD (≈ $504.000 ARS), similar to a watch or branded sneakers), but the memory and the content to post are not comparable. It is also a gift where he is the star, not a shared plan.

May 24, 20261 min readUpdated: Nov 7, 2026

What to Get Your Boyfriend: 10 Original Gift Ideas (Buenos Aires)

By Dmitrii McCarthy

What to Get Your Boyfriend in Buenos Aires: 10 Original Gift Ideas

This article is currently available in Spanish. A native English version is coming soon. Quick summary: skip the perfume and the watch — give him a 30-minute drift class in a BMW E36 at a closed track outside Buenos Aires. $300 USD (≈ $504.000 ARS) all-inclusive, instructor 1-on-1, the memory lasts forever. The article also breaks down 9 other original gift ideas (dinner experiences, paragliding, simulator sessions, escape rooms, weekend getaways) with real prices in USD so you can compare.

For the full list of 10 original gift ideas — see the Spanish version of this article or message us on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

What original gift can I get my boyfriend in Buenos Aires?: The number one idea on the list: a drift class. He drives a drift-prepared BMW E36 328i with a limited-slip differential (LSD) at a closed circuit, with an instructor at his side. The Drift Intro costs 300 USD (≈ $504.000 ARS) (30 effective minutes in the car) and the Drift Experience 500 USD (≈ $840.000 ARS) (60 minutes, with intermediate techniques like transitions and angle control).
Can he take the class if he cannot drive stick?: Yes. The BMW E36 is manual, but the instructor teaches him everything from zero before he touches the car: explains the clutch, has him try it slowly and then they progress step by step. The only real requirement is an ID document (DNI or passport): no driver license is needed, because the class takes place on a closed private circuit. No prior experience on track, in drifting or in sports cars either.
How does the gift work in practice?: You write to us on WhatsApp and choose between Drift Intro (300 USD (≈ $504.000 ARS)) or Drift Experience (500 USD (≈ $840.000 ARS)). The voucher is paid in full when you buy it, by bank transfer (pesos at the day's P2P dollar rate), and the recipient pays nothing on class day. We send you a digital voucher with his name and you hand it over however you like: printed, in an envelope or on WhatsApp at midnight. He picks the date later, Monday to Thursday; the voucher is valid for 12 months.
What if he cannot make the date he chose?: Within 10 calendar days of purchase, giving 24 hours notice before the class, you can withdraw with a full refund (Argentine Law 24.240, art. 34). Outside that window: canceling 48 hours or more in advance, the payment is rescheduled to another date; with less than 48 hours, only the track cost already committed and not recovered is retained; if the slot is filled by another participant, the full credit moves to the new date.
My boyfriend is a car nut and drives well: is a drift class still worth it for him?: Yes, and that is usually the profile that enjoys it the most. For a car lover, drift is the dream he has had filed away for years: he drives a rear-wheel-drive BMW E36 with a limited-slip differential (LSD), kicking the tail out at a closed circuit with an instructor beside him. No prior drift or track experience is needed, even if he knows engines inside out in theory. Even if he says "I drive well," he will leave having discovered the real limit of the car and the tires he had never felt.
Why is a drift class a better gift than an expensive object like a watch or perfume?: An object loses its wow effect in a week or two and then becomes routine. An experience works the other way around: he lives it one day and tells the story for months, and every time he tells it you reappear as the one who gave it to him. On price they are in the same range (the Drift Intro is 300 USD (≈ $504.000 ARS), similar to a watch or branded sneakers), but the memory and the content to post are not comparable. It is also a gift where he is the star, not a shared plan.

Gift a drift class

Gift voucher valid for 12 months: whoever gets it picks the date, Monday to Thursday. From 300 USD (≈504,000 ARS at the P2P dollar rate), paid in full by transfer.

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