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Attractions (21)
- Avenida 9 del Julio & Obelisk
Known as the world’s widest Avenue. A good place to cross is underneath, at the Obelisk, erected in
1936.
- Casa Rosada & Plaza de Mayo
The Argentine “White House”. The government’s executive branch is housed in this building, a strange mix
of various architectural styles, perhaps best known for the balcony from which Evita rallied the working
class crowds.
- Iglesia
del Pilar
This church, dating from 1732 is considered one of the best-preserved examples of Argentine colonial
architecture.
(http://www.iglesiadelpilar.com.ar/)
- Kavanagh Building
This 32-floor Art Deco apartment building, constructed of reinforced concrete on a hillside above the
clock tower in the Retiro neighborhood, was the tallest in South America when completed in 1936.
- Palermo Parks
This major recreational drawing card for all porteños (Buenos Baires inhabitants) has many treats for
visitors as well, including the Rose Garden, Andalusian Patio, Japanese garden and the Hipodromo
Argentino, the Palermo race course with seats for 45,000.
- Planetarium
At the entrance are several large meteorites from Campo del Cielo.
In Palermo Park, just off Belisario.
(http://www.planetario.gov.ar/)
- Torre de los Ingleses
Englishmen’s Tower. Built by British residents in 1916 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the
Revolution of May, the square where this clock tower stands was renamed Plaza de la Fuerza Aerea (Air
Force Square) after the Falkland Islands war.
(http://www.barriada.com.ar/Retiro/torre.htm/)
- Cementerio de la Recoleta
The Recoleta Cemetery was opened for ordinary people in 1822 but as Recoleta’s reputation improved, so
did that of the cemetery. Many presidents and historic figures important to Buenos Aires such as Evita
lie in it.
(http://www.cementeriorecoleta.com.ar)
- Calle
Florida
Architecture buffs will love the opulent, early 20th-century buildings that line this mile-long
pedestrian mall, popular for its gem, leather and fur stores.
(http://www.floridastreet.com)
- Plaza Dorrego & Antique Market
Architecture buffs will love the opulent, early 20th-century buildings that line this mile-long
pedestrian mall, popular for its gem, leather and fur stores.
(http://www.buenosairestouristguide.com/dorrego_square)
- Avenida de
Mayo
This elegant thoroughfare is one of the streets bordering the historic and cosmopolitan city center.
(http://www.avenidademayo.com)
- Jardin
Japones
Japanese Garden. A tranquil Zen garden complete with fish ponds and an arched bridge even offers a
traditional tea house.
(http://www.jardinjapones.org.ar)
- Cathedral Metropolitana
This 1827 cathedral, a mixture of several architectural styles, houses the remains of Argentine Liberator
General Jose de San Martin in a marble mausoleum.br />
(http://www.arzbaires.org.ar/catedral.htm)
- Caminito
Colorful and traditional, this walkway in the La Boca area is dominated by tango dancers and artisans.
(http://www.feriadecaminito.paisdeartesanos.com.ar)
- Barrio Chino
Buenos Aires Chinatown in the Belgrano neighbourhood.
(http://www.mibelgrano.com.ar/barriochino)
- El
Ateneo
Situated in an old theater, El Ateneo is one of the most popular bookstores in Buenos Aires.
(http://www.elateneo.com/)
- Feria
de Mataderos
A local festival of tradicional food, art and dance, which takes place every Sunday and on holidays.
(http://www.feriademataderos.com.ar)
- Biblioteca
Nacional
This huge, modern National Library stores a massive volume of books and offers a spectacular view of
Buenos Aires from its reading rooms on the top two stories.
(http://www.bibnal.edu.ar)
- Reserva
Ecologica
Nature reserve. Next to the Río de la Plata, a huge wildlife park.
(http://www.costanera.se)
Neighbourhoods (6)
- San Telmo
Architectural landmarks in the city’s oldest neighborhood have been restored, and this revitalized area
is distinctly artistic, with cafes, antique shops, cobblestone streets and lots of artists and
dancers.
(http://www.buenosairesantiguo.com.ar/paginasbsashoy/santelmo.html)
- Recoleta
This fashionable, upscale neighborhood is lined with cafes, boutiques and galleries and morphs into a
street fair on weekends.
(http://www.info-recoleta.com/)
- La Boca.
Known as the birthplace of the tango, this one-time shipyard has a famous walkway, the Caminito, where
tango dancers perform and artists exhibit their work.
(http://www.buenosairesantiguo.com.ar/paginasbsashoy/laboca.html/)
- Palermo Soho
They are vestiges of a fallen urbanization, a workers neighborhood that has never been finished. Today
some of the most exclusive designbers shops, bars, restaurantes and houses in the city are ‘hidden’ on
these alleys.
(http://www.bue.gov.ar/recorridos/?menu_id=123&info=auto_contenido)
- Palermo Hollywood
This zone is today called ‘Hollywood’ because several TV and cinema studios, producers and radios set
place there.
The distinguishing feature of this area are the coffee shops and the first quality restaurants
-international, ethnic and signature cuisine.
(http://www.bue.gov.ar/recorridos/?menu_id=123&info=auto_contenido)
- Puerto Madero
By day, this riverfront area is a booming business and shopping district and by night, a hip neighborhood
with pricey restaurants and fashionable clubs..
(http://www.bue.gov.ar/recorridos/?menu_id=58&info=auto_contenido)
Bike rental (2)
Car rental (3)
Cinemas and theatres (9)
Events (4)
Guided tours (3)
Language schools (6)
Museums (15)
Night-life (16)
- Pacha
Dance Club specialized in electronic music.
(http://www.pachabuenosaires.com/)
- Asia de
Cuba
Dance Club/Disco food & cool drinks.
(http://www.asiadecuba.com.ar)
- Rumi
Dinner and Disco Club.
(http://www.bsasinsomnio.com.ar/rumi.html/)
- Crobar
Disco, Club.
(http://www.crobar.com.ar/)
- El
Living
Chic Buenos Aires dance club and café.
(http://www.living.com.ar)
- Cafe
Tortoni
This famous cafe, the oldest in Argentina, features reasonably priced tango
shows in its velvet-covered back room.
(http://www.cafetortoni.com.ar)
- Bar Sur
This sultry bar is another popular tango landmark, a small nightlife temple.
(http://www.bar-sur.com.ar)
- El Viejo
Almacen
The most traditional tango place of Buenos Aires, located in the heart of the
most bohemian district of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, El Viejo Almacen (The old Storehouse), formerly the
first location of the British Hospital of Buenos Aires, treasures an outstanding historic feature.
(http://www.elviejoalmacen.com)
- La
Ventana Tango Show
Enjoy a traditional Argentinean tango show with an appetizing South
American dinner.
(http://www.la-ventana.com.ar)
- Madero
Tango
Restaurant, dinner and show.
(http://www.maderotango.com)
- Madero
Tango
Named for the creator of the tango, this 1940s-style club provides a delicious
dinner and superbly choreographed tango entertainment.
(http://www.esquinacarlosgardel.com.ar)
- Complejo
Tango
Dinner Tango Show and tango lessons.
(http://www.complejotango.com.ar/)
- Confitería La Ideal
A sense of nostalgia pervades this aging but elegant club
where the tango brings locals and tourists together. Afternoon lessons are a prelude to evening dance
parties.
(http://www.confiteriaideal.com)
- Michelangelo Catedral del Tango
Dinner Theatre.
(http://www.rojotango.com)
- Rojo
Tango
Dinner and Tango Performance
(http://www.michelangelotango.com)
Online maps and guides (4)
Restaurants and bars (6)
Shopping (5)
The city has several shopping circuits, each offering different articles: antiques in San Telmo, books in
Corrientes Avenue, leather items in Retiro neighborhood, souvenirs in La Boca. The avant-garde in
objects, clothes and decorative elements is in Palermo Viejo neighborhood.
Opening Hours Buenos Aires offers extended shopping hours. The main shopping malls – where you may buy
the most renowned national and international articles – are open until 10 pm.
In Las Cañitas, Palermo Viejo, Palermo Hollywood, Barrio Norte and San Telmo, you may also shop until
late at night: many shops close near midnight. These are circuits to buy clothes, shoes, accessories and
gifts. There are also beauty parlors and art galleries.
- Galerias Pacifico
This shopping mall in the city’s center was built to look like Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan with
fine murals and architecture, and apart from exclusive shops has fast food restaurants in the basement
and free lunchtime concerts on the lower ground floor.
(http://www.galeriaspacifico.com.ar/)
- Alto
Palermo
Shopping mall with food court and cinemas.
(http://www.altopalermo.com.ar/)
- Abasto
Shopping
Huge mall in an impresive 19th century building originally built to host
Buenos Aires´ first market.
(http://www.abasto-shopping.com.ar/)
- Patio
Bullrich
Very exclusive mall with the most reknowned brands.
(http://www.shoppingbullrich.com.ar)
- Poppy's
Leather store in the Centro area of Buenos Aires.
(http://www.poppys.com.ar)
Sports (2)
Tourist guides (2)
Transportation (taxi, bus, etc.) (6)
Weather (2)