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Plaza de Mayo is the oldest public square in Buenos aires. Has been the scene of many of the most important events in the city's history, from the second founding of the city in 1580, through the revolution of independence.
The square is named after the Argentine revolution, which began on May 25, 1810. Around the square are several important buildings: the Cabildo (colonial government seat building), the Metropolitan Cathedral (mausoleum of General San Martin) and Casa Rosada (national government seat).
Personal advice: go there while the Granaderos (General San Martin guardians) are doing the daily change of guard. The schedule is: 07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 y 21:00 hs. It's a great military demonstration.
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Plaza de Mayo
Plaza de Mayo is the oldest public square in Buenos aires. Has been the scene of many of the most important events in the city's history, from the second founding of the city in 1580, through the revolution of independence.
The square is named after the Argentine revolution, which began on May 25, 1810. Around the square are several important buildings: the Cabildo (colonial government seat building), the Metropolitan Cathedral (mausoleum of General San Martin) and Casa Rosada (national government seat).
Personal advice: go there while the Granaderos (General San Martin guardians) are doing the daily change of guard. The schedule is: 07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 y 21:00 hs. It's a great military demonstration.
This is one of the oldest Cafés in town. Cafe Tortoni opened its doors in 1858 and still preserves its XIX century ambience, the excellency in attention by the staff, and the Buenos Aires gastronomic proposals.
Personal advice: ask for "churros con chocolate" (house speciality)
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Cafe Tortoni
825 Av. de MayoThis is one of the oldest Cafés in town. Cafe Tortoni opened its doors in 1858 and still preserves its XIX century ambience, the excellency in attention by the staff, and the Buenos Aires gastronomic proposals.
Personal advice: ask for "churros con chocolate" (house speciality)
Palacio Barolo is an iconic building of Buenos Aires. It used to be the highest one in town and used as a lighthouse. Guided visits to see indoors and discover its history are highly recommended. The best part is to make a toast at the top, seeing all the downtown roofs.
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Palacio Barolo
1370 Av. de MayoPalacio Barolo is an iconic building of Buenos Aires. It used to be the highest one in town and used as a lighthouse. Guided visits to see indoors and discover its history are highly recommended. The best part is to make a toast at the top, seeing all the downtown roofs.
Colon Theater is the main opera place in Buenos Aires.
It's considered one of the places with the best acoustics in the world. There are always shows, performances and guided tours around.
Some tips: take the guided tour around the underground sewing workshops (it's amazing). In case there is availability, ask for a free ticket to see a Buenos Aires orchestra trial.
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Teatro Colón
1171 CerritoColon Theater is the main opera place in Buenos Aires.
It's considered one of the places with the best acoustics in the world. There are always shows, performances and guided tours around.
Some tips: take the guided tour around the underground sewing workshops (it's amazing). In case there is availability, ask for a free ticket to see a Buenos Aires orchestra trial.
Obelisco is an historic monument and now an icon of Buenos Aires. It was built up in 1936 in commemoration of the first city foundation in 1536, by Pedro de Mendoza.
Take pictures as a local, not as a tourist: go to the panoramic viewpoint located just a few meters away, at the diagonal. That's the best view to take some pics.
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Obeliskurinn
s/n Av. 9 de JulioObelisco is an historic monument and now an icon of Buenos Aires. It was built up in 1936 in commemoration of the first city foundation in 1536, by Pedro de Mendoza.
Take pictures as a local, not as a tourist: go to the panoramic viewpoint located just a few meters away, at the diagonal. That's the best view to take some pics.
Antique Theater, now rebuilt as a luxury book store. Deserves a visit, since being inside feels like being on a time machine. On the old stage now a nice coffee shop can be found.
Local Tip: if you like music, don't forget to go downstairs, there is a huge vinyl collection.
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El Ateneo Grand Splendid
1860 Av. Santa FeAntique Theater, now rebuilt as a luxury book store. Deserves a visit, since being inside feels like being on a time machine. On the old stage now a nice coffee shop can be found.
Local Tip: if you like music, don't forget to go downstairs, there is a huge vinyl collection.
Corrientes avenue is an iconic walkway, loaded with bars, theaters and pizza restaurants. It's a famous place since it's been the cradle of tango artists like Carlos Gardel and contains a lot of night life options and shows.
Best Pizza: there is a never ending fight between two places (Las Cuartetas) and (Banchero). Both of them say they are the creators of "Fugazzeta Rellena" (a thing you definitely should try). You decide which one is better!
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Avenida Corrientes
800 Av. CorrientesCorrientes avenue is an iconic walkway, loaded with bars, theaters and pizza restaurants. It's a famous place since it's been the cradle of tango artists like Carlos Gardel and contains a lot of night life options and shows.
Best Pizza: there is a never ending fight between two places (Las Cuartetas) and (Banchero). Both of them say they are the creators of "Fugazzeta Rellena" (a thing you definitely should try). You decide which one is better!
Famous Fine Arts museum. Contains more than 12.000 art pieces, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings and objects from the pre-colonial era to the present.
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Þjóðminjasafn fagra listanna í Buenos Aires
1473 Av. del LibertadorFamous Fine Arts museum. Contains more than 12.000 art pieces, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings and objects from the pre-colonial era to the present.
The Modern Art Museum is a space of vanguard, where different exhibitions and thematic rooms can be found.
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Listasafn samtíma í Buenos Aires
350 Av. San JuanThe Modern Art Museum is a space of vanguard, where different exhibitions and thematic rooms can be found.
The Decorative Art National Museum used to be home of the Chilean ambassador in Argentina in the early 20th century.
Throughout his entire life, he collected art objects, treasures and antique furniture in his Palace.
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Þjóðminjasafn fyrir skreytingarlist
1902 Av. del LibertadorThe Decorative Art National Museum used to be home of the Chilean ambassador in Argentina in the early 20th century.
Throughout his entire life, he collected art objects, treasures and antique furniture in his Palace.
Parque 3 de Febrero (known as Bosques de Palermo) is the biggest green area in town. Locals go there to run, cycle, sport, have picnics and enjoy the sunset with a mate.
It has a very famous roses garden called "El Rosedal", perfect to have a walk.
Local Tip: a nice experience is to have a boat ride at the lakes. A good option to do an outdoor activity.
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Bosques de Palermo
Parque 3 de Febrero (known as Bosques de Palermo) is the biggest green area in town. Locals go there to run, cycle, sport, have picnics and enjoy the sunset with a mate.
It has a very famous roses garden called "El Rosedal", perfect to have a walk.
Local Tip: a nice experience is to have a boat ride at the lakes. A good option to do an outdoor activity.
Between the fancy neighborhood of Puerto Madero and Rio de la Plata it is located the first Protected Natural Area of Buenos Aires.
Just a few blocks from the downtown, on its 350 acres includes lagoons, woods of national trees and typical pampa pastures.
Take a look at the local fauna: by taking the time and walking carefully and quietly, the local fauna will appear. Birds, eagles, lizards and "coipos", the south american otters (these last ones can be seen at the big lake, swimming in groups, it's just a matter of luck to see them).
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Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
1550 Avenida Doctor Tristán Achával RodríguezBetween the fancy neighborhood of Puerto Madero and Rio de la Plata it is located the first Protected Natural Area of Buenos Aires.
Just a few blocks from the downtown, on its 350 acres includes lagoons, woods of national trees and typical pampa pastures.
Take a look at the local fauna: by taking the time and walking carefully and quietly, the local fauna will appear. Birds, eagles, lizards and "coipos", the south american otters (these last ones can be seen at the big lake, swimming in groups, it's just a matter of luck to see them).
Hipódromo de Palermo is the most important Horse Racetrack in Argentina. Has a 2400 meters sand track and a 2200 meters grass one. These high level horse races are always a good experience to see.
Hidden Place: the underground floors at Hipódromo de Palermo hide an enormous Casino.
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Argentínskur keppnistöð í Palermo
4101 Av. del LibertadorHipódromo de Palermo is the most important Horse Racetrack in Argentina. Has a 2400 meters sand track and a 2200 meters grass one. These high level horse races are always a good experience to see.
Hidden Place: the underground floors at Hipódromo de Palermo hide an enormous Casino.
Campo Argentino de Polo is one of the main places in Argentina to see a good polo match. It's worldwide known as "The Polo Cathedral". A place that deserves a visit, for sure.
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Argentínskur Polo Völlur
4096 Av. del LibertadorCampo Argentino de Polo is one of the main places in Argentina to see a good polo match. It's worldwide known as "The Polo Cathedral". A place that deserves a visit, for sure.
A Japanese garden in the middle of Buenos Aires. It's the biggest garden in its style outside Japan. A lagoon with fishes and bonsai decorations can be seen. There is also a Chashitsu (a japanese tea house). It's managed by the Argentine and Japanese Culture Foundation.
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Japanska garðurinn
3450 Av. CasaresA Japanese garden in the middle of Buenos Aires. It's the biggest garden in its style outside Japan. A lagoon with fishes and bonsai decorations can be seen. There is also a Chashitsu (a japanese tea house). It's managed by the Argentine and Japanese Culture Foundation.
The Botanical Garden of Buenos Aires has more than 1500 plants and tree species of the 5 continents, along with sculptures and art pieces. Spring and summer are the best seasons to visit it.
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Carlos Thays Botanískur Garður
The Botanical Garden of Buenos Aires has more than 1500 plants and tree species of the 5 continents, along with sculptures and art pieces. Spring and summer are the best seasons to visit it.
Puerto Madero is the newest and fanciest neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It's basically a combination of enormous towers, chic restaurants and big green areas, all of this next to the river.
Among all the attractions that can be found, there are:
The tallest tower in town (Alvear Tower, with 235 meters).
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur (big natural protected area along the river)
Puente de la Mujer, one of the iconic places of Buenos Aires. A huge white bridge, built up trying to imitate a woman's leg dancing tango.
Local advice: there is a floating museum called "Buque Museo fragata A.R.A. Presidente Sarmiento". Shows the inside parts of an antique Argentinian Military Ship.
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Puerto Madero
Puerto Madero is the newest and fanciest neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It's basically a combination of enormous towers, chic restaurants and big green areas, all of this next to the river.
Among all the attractions that can be found, there are:
The tallest tower in town (Alvear Tower, with 235 meters).
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur (big natural protected area along the river)
Puente de la Mujer, one of the iconic places of Buenos Aires. A huge white bridge, built up trying to imitate a woman's leg dancing tango.
Local advice: there is a floating museum called "Buque Museo fragata A.R.A. Presidente Sarmiento". Shows the inside parts of an antique Argentinian Military Ship.