Avenida 9 de Julio, el Obelisco

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Avenida 9 de Julio y Corrientes

This is the world's widest avenue (130m). It is named after Argentina's Independence Day, July 9, 1816 the day they broke free from the Spanish Crown. Today, the street is a busy avenue lined with shops and restaurants. Situated at 9 de Julio Av. ... more...

Plaza de Mayo y la Casa Rosada

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Avenida 9 de Julio y Corrientes

The Plaza de Mayo is probably the most significant square of Buenos Aires. The Plaza de Mayo is surrounded by the pinkish Casa Rosada (the Argentine equivalent to the White House), the main cathedral (Cathedral Metropolitana) with the bank-like ... more...

San Telmo

This neighbourhood is little Paris of the city. Charming cafes line the narrow streets with the low-story colonial housing. On Sunday the "feria de San Telmo" (antiques market) takes place on Plaza Dorrego. You'll see the local’s kids ... more...

Recoleta, el cementerio

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Avenida Corrientes 1453

The huge cemetery is situated in the middle of Recoleta. On this impressive cemetery you can find the crypts of the city’s most elite. Past presidents, military heroes, politicians but also the plain rich and famous have been given their last ... more...

Palermo Viejo

This is one of the most trendsetting neighbourhoods in town. This low buildings area offers a lot of high quality different ethnic restaurants. It is also known because of its many designer clothing shops and small theme boutiques. On plaza Serrano ... more...

La Boca

The barrio of La Boca is colourful with its painted metal buildings and artwork lining the sidewalks. This area is known for the bright colours and lively themes of La Boca's artists. It has been in the past the first place of landing for the ... more...

Puerto Madero

Puerto Madero is a "new" mixed-use neighbourhood that is being gentrified by the conversion of deserted warehouses into high class offices, expensive hotels and up-scale restaurants. This area is just east of central Buenos Aires, but it ... more...

Palacio del Congreso

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tours at Hipólito Yrigoyen 1849
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Free tours: mon-fri 11h, 17h and 18h

This massive government complex is modelled after the US Capitol in Washington DC. Completed in 1906, the Palacio del Congreso is not quite as majestic as the US Capitol. However, the neoclassical design of the structure is certainly grandiose ... more...

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