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Belgrano

Belgrano This neighborhood is mainly residential, with a large amount of commercial and nightlife activities and many bars, restaurants, and movie theaters. The formation of the neighborhood dates back to 1855, by the initiative of its residents. This neighborhood was the seat of the national government in 1880, at the location of the current Sarmiento Museum. In the Belgrano R section, sight-seers can admire beautiful homes and gardens, and on the Cabildo Avenue, visitors will find fine shopping, movie theaters, and many restaurants and bars. Getting to downtown from Belgrano is about a thirty minute trip, and there are plenty of transportation options in the neighborhood.

We suggest visiting:

- Barrancas de Belgrano Av. Juramento, 11 de Septiembre, Virrey Vértiz and La Pampa. Here, visitors will find three adjoining plazas, designed by Carlos Thays, containing magnificent trees, sculptures and monuments. The plazas were converted into pulbic walks in 1871.

- Sarmiento Historical Museum Av. Juramento 2180. Tel.: 4783-7555 This museum conserves intact practically all of its original design.

- Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción Vuelta de Obligado and Juramento. Designed by Nicolás Canale and inaugurated in 1878, this structure which is unique for its curious circular design is nicknamed “La Redonda.”

- Spanish Art Museum “Enrique Larreta” Av. Juramento 2291. Tel. 4784-4040 In the historical residence of the Spanish writer, remain valuable collections gathered by the author throughout his travels.

DOWNTOWN

The area of the city referred to as “Downtown” or “Centro” is composed of portions of the Monserrat, San Nicolás and Balvanera neighborhoods. This section of the city is essentially a financial and commercial district, with a large concentration of banks, offices, businesses, and hotels. This large zone of the city includes a wide variety of activities to entertain all tastes. Compared with the daytime bustle, there is much less nightlife, but nonetheless, the neighborhood has plenty of bars, restaurants, movie theaters, and other entertainment facilities which remain open practically all night long, primarily located on Lavalle Street and Corrientes Avenue. Among many other attractions, visitors will find places of tourist interest such as the city hall known as the “Cabildo,” the government house (Casa Rosada), the Plaza de Mayo, the cathedral, the “Manzana de las Luces”, the Colón theater, the obelisk, and the national congress. The main streets in the area are the famous 9 de Julio Avenue, Corrientes Avenue, Avenida de Mayo, and the pedestrian streets, Florida and Lavalle.

We suggest visiting:

- Plaza de Mayo Surrounded by the streets Balarce, H. Yrigoyen, San Martín, and Bolivar, this is where the city was born, and where the most important historical events have taken place since the revolution of May, 1810 until the present days. In the center of the plaza visitors will find the Pyramid of Mayo and the monument to Manuel Belgrano.

- Government House “Casa Rosada” Balcarce 50. Tel.: 4344-3600. Guided tours Monday through Friday at 5:00pm (Fridays in English). If interested, visitors should present identification and sign up beforehand in the Museum of the Casa Rosada at Hipólito Yrigoyen 219. Tel.: 4344-3804. Monday through Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Guided tours of the museum Monday through Friday 11:00am and 4:00pm, Sunday 3:00pm and 4:30pm.

- Florida and Lavalle pedestrian streets: During the weekdays on Florida St., visitors can immerse themselves in the rhythm of the “porteña” city. With numerous street artists, banks, shopping galleries, cafes, and shops, this pedestrian street bustles with life throughout the entire day. The perpendicular Lavalle St. is a traditional pedestrian mall lined with historic movie theaters, a bingo hall, several restaurants, and arcades.

- Manzana de las Luces (Block of Lights) Perú 272 Tel.: 4331-9534 Guided tours: 1. Who built the Block of Lights, and how was it constructed? In this tour, the different construction methods used between the 17th and 20th centuries are shown. Friday and Sunday at 4:00pm. Meets at Perú 272. Cost: $3.50 2. Primitive look of the University of Buenos Aires, National College of Buenos Aires, and Tunnels from the 18th century. Saturday at 3:00pm. Meets at Perú 272. Cost: $3.50. 3. Casa de Rentas of the era of the Vice-roy Vértiz and visit to the tunnels of the 18th century. Sunday at 3:00pm. Meets at Perú 272. Cost: $3.50. 4. Church and Cloister of San Ignacio, Procuracy of the Jesuit Missions, and visit to the tunnels of the 18th century. Sunday at 5:00pm. Meets at Perú 272. Cost: $3.50. 5. Free Guided Tours. Thirty to forty minutes, visiting the tunnels of the 18th century, the Patio of Procuratorship, and the “Mercado de las Luces” (antique and artisan market). Tuesday at 4:30pm and Friday at 1:30pm. Meets at Perú and Alsina.

- Teatro Colón Libertad 621 Tel.: 4378-7100 Guided tours from Monday to Friday every hour between 10:00am and 5:00pm. Meets at Toscanini 1180 (Toscanini and Viamonte). Tel.: 4378-7133. Cost: $5.00.

Palermo

Palermo is primarily a residential neighborhood, this area of the city is surrounded with parks and gardens, as well as countless bars and restaurants, as well as an active night life and cultural activities. Palermo is the largest neighborhood of the city, with sub-zones within the neighborhood, located approximately fifteen minutes from downtown. The area known as Palermo Viejo is characterized by its colonial style architecture, its bohemian style, its interior decoration businesses, and its many bars and restaurants. In Palermo, visitors will find a great concentration of green spaces and areas of tourist interest, such as the Botanical Garden, the Zoo, the Rural Society, the horse track, the Palermo Woods and lakes, the Rosedal, and the Borges Street with its house/museum, among other attractions. The lakes and woods of Palermo provide a great venue for walks or sporting activities. Also visit the Rosedal, where you can admire a wide variety of roses and many beautiful sculptures.

We suggest visiting:
- Paseo del Rosedal Parque Tres de Febrero, Av. del Libertador and Paseo de la Infanta, Palermo.

- Planetarium “Galileo Galilei” Av. Sarmiento and Roldán, Palermo. Tel.: 4771-6629 Access to the museum Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Saturday and Sunday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Free Admission.

- National Museum of Decorative Art Av. del Libertador 1902, Palermo. Tel.: 4806-8306/4801-8248 Open daily from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Admission $1.00, free on Tuesday. Guided tours offered.

- Japonese Garden Av. Casares and Adolfo Berro, Palermo. Tel.: 4804-4922 Open daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Guided tours Saturday at 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Admission $2.00.

- Botanical Garden Av. Santa Fe 3951, Palermo. Tel.: 4832-1552. Open daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Free Admission.

- Zoological Garden Av. Sarmiento and Las Heras, Palermo. Tel.: 4806-7412 Open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30am to 6:00pm. Entrance: $5.00. Passport: $8.00.

- Plaza Julio Cortázar Borges and Honduras Streets, Palermo. Weekend meeting point at the round plaza, surrounded by bars and pubs. The zone is also filled with many decoration shops and ethnic restaurants, in a bohemian style atmosphere characterized by its colonial architecture. The area is a nice place to pass a couple of hours in the afternoon and finish with a coffee or a snack in one of the bars at the Plaza Julio Cortázar.

- Boulevard Charcas Four blocks of bars and restaurants between Av. Coronel Díaz and Jerónimo Salguero, where you will find the Plaza Guemes, known as the heart of the Villa Freud.

Plaza San Martin

This historical neighborhood, in which visitors will find the “Torre de los Ingleses” or “Tower of the English,” in front of the Retiro train station and the bus terminal. Undoubtedly the most beautiful part of the neighborhood is the Plaza San Martín, one of the most elegant zones of the city. By subway or bus, it is a ten minute trip to the “microcentro” downtown area.

We suggest visiting:
- Torre de los Ingleses Plaza Fuerza Aérea Argentina, in front of the Retiro train station. The tower is 60 meters tall, and displays an impressive clock on the top. The tower was donated by the English residents in the year 1910, the centennial of the Revolución de Mayo, 1810.

- Estación Retiro Av. Ramos Mejía 1430. Tel.: 4304-0028/8264 Daily departures of trains to north and northwest areas.

- Plaza San Martín Av. del Libertador, Florida, Av. Santa Fe y Gral. Belgrano. Amidst the plentiful trees in the plaza, visitors can appreciate the monument to General San Martín, and set back from this statue is the monument to the fallen soldiers of the Falkland Islands War.

- Kavanagh Building Florida and San Martín. This was the first skyscraper of Buenos Aires, reaching the height of 120 meters at the level of the 30th floor. When constructed in 1936, it was the only building of its type in South America.

Puerto Madero

Puerto Madero, this is relatively new area of the city, along the port, where visitors will find rows of elegant restaurants and shipping memorabilia. Here, visitors can walk the restored shipping docks, where the yacht club is currently located.

We suggest visiting:
- Barrancas de Belgrano Av. Juramento, 11 de Septiembre, Virrey Vértiz and La Pampa. Here, visitors will find three adjoining plazas, designed by Carlos Thays, containing magnificent trees, sculptures and monuments. The plazas were converted into pulbic walks in 1871.

- Sarmiento Historical Museum Av. Juramento 2180. Tel.: 4783-7555 This museum conserves intact practically all of its original design.

- Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción Vuelta de Obligado and Juramento. Designed by Nicolás Canale and inaugurated in 1878, this structure which is unique for its curious circular design is nicknamed “La Redonda.”

- Spanish Art Museum “Enrique Larreta” Av. Juramento 2291. Tel. 4784-4040 In the historical residence of the Spanish writer, remain valuable collections gathered by the author throughout his travels.

Recoleta

The name of this fashionable neighborhood originally came from a Franciscan Convent in the year 1716. It is now known for the historical Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Pilar and the cemetery where the lives and deaths of generations of Argentine elite are remembered. Here, visitors will be welcomed by many open, green plazas, as well as numerous bars, cafes, restaurants, shops and movie theaters. The large art fair which takes place on weekend afternoons attracts many sight-seers who can enjoy several varying art presentations, as well as street performances and exhibitions presented by the cultural center. With all of the nearby entertainment facilities, the area is popular for activities day and night, throughout the week. The neighborhood is located between the downtown area and the Palermo neighborhood. Easily accessible transportation connects to downtown in about ten minutes.

We suggest visiting:

- Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar Junin 1904. Tel.: 4803-6793 Built in 1732, this is one of the city´s oldest buildings. Open daily from 7:30am to 8:30pm. Free entry.

- Cementerio de la Recoleta Junin 1760. Tel.: 4803-1594. Visitors can see the impressive tombs of many historical figures of Argentina, including the family vault of Eva Perón. Open daily from 7:00am to 5:45pm. Guided tours the last Sunday of each month.

- Centro Cultural Recoleta Junin 1930. Tel.: 4803-1041/9799 Information source of many cultural events and history. Open Tuesday through Friday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10:00am to 9:00pm.

- Salas Nacionales de Cultura “Palais de Glace” Posadas 1725. Tel: 4805-4354 and 4804-1163 Monday through Friday from 1:00pm to 8:00pm, Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 3:00pm to 8:00pm.

- National Fine Arts Museum Av. del Libertador 1473. Tel.: 4803-0802/8814/4961. Tuesday through Friday, and Sunday from 12:30pm to 7:30pm. Saturday from 9:00am to 7:30pm. Guided tours Tuesday through Friday, and Sunday at 4:00pm, 5:00pm, and 6:00pm, and Saturday at 5:00pm and 6:00pm. Free entry.

- National Library Agüero 2502. Tel.: 4806-4721 Monday through Saturday from 8:00am to 9:00pm. Sunday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. Guided tours Monday through Friday at 4:00pm. Free entry.

San Telmo

Known for its colonial style, this is a neighborhood of narrow cobblestone streets lined with buildings that retain their historical charm. On Sundays from 10:00am to 5:00pm, visitors will find the “Feria de San Pedro” art fair at Plaza Dorrego, where antiques and regional articles are sold. Oftentimes it is also possible to see live street tangos in the plaza. Around the plaza, there are several cafes, bars, and restaurants, antique shops, and theater schools.

We suggest visiting:
- National Historical Museum Defensa 1600. Tel.: 4307-1182. Guided tours, Saturday and Sunday at 3:00pm. Free admission.

- Modern Art Museum Av. San Juan 350. Tel.: 4361-1121. Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am to 8:00pm, weekends and holidays from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Guided tours, Tuesday through Sunday at 5:00pm, admission $1.00.

- Parque Lezama, Art Fair Brasil and Av. Paseo Colón. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 8:00pm.

- Museo de Títeres (Puppetry Museum) Piedras 905. Tel.: 4802-4785. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Puppet shows at 4:30pm.

- San Telmo Market Access from the streets Bolivar, Carlos Calvo, Defensa and Estados Unidos. Inaugurated in the year 1897, the market stands out for its interior design of iron and glass. It is the last of its kind which remains in use in the city.

- Cathedral of the Santísima Trinidad, Russian Orthodox Church Brasil 315. Tel: 4361-4274. Saturday from 6:00pm to 8:30pm, Sunday from 10:00am to 12:30pm.

- Parish of San Pedro González Telmo Humberto 1º 340. Tel.: 4361-1168. Guided Tours: Sunday at 3:00pm and 4:00pm.