Tigre & the Delta
At this popular market, vendors sell homewares, furniture, wicker baskets, souvenirs and knickknacks; there are restaurants, too. Weekends are busiest.
Must-see attractions in The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
The French Classic Pasaje Dardo Rocha was once La Plata’s main railroad station and is now the city’s major cultural center, hosting performances and…
Buenos Aires
This observatory offers one-hour telescopic stargazing sessions. Call or check the website before your visit, as observation hours change depending on the…
Buenos Aires
The city’s oldest church, the Iglesia San Ignacio de Loyola (1734), was originally built in adobe in 1661 and has been rebuilt or remodeled several times…
Palermo
This planetarium has reasonably priced shows (mostly for kids) and free celestial viewings, including moon observations. Check the website for current…
Jorge Luis Borges’ Last Residence in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Near the corner of Florida and Santa Fe is a private apartment building that was author Jorge Luis Borges’ last residence; look for a plaque on the wall.
Atlantic Coast
The stunning, neoclassical Teatro Municipal is the main performing arts center in the city. Call or visit the box office for a schedule of performances.
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
The Museo y Archivo Dardo Rocha was the vacation home of the city’s creator and contains period furniture and many of his personal knickknacks.
San Telmo
With a collection of marionettes from all over the world, this puppet museum has fun exhibits and inexpensive shows that will amuse little ones.
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
The Teatro Argentino is a fantastically ugly concrete monolith, but boasts great acoustics and quality ballet, symphony and opera performances.
Buenos Aires
The Abasto neighborhood was once home to tango legend Carlos Gardel, and on this cobbled street off Av Anchorena is a statue of the singer.
Buenos Aires
Inaugurated in 1903, this neoclassical, temple-like building with gray, granite columns is actually a public primary school.
Buenos Aires
This small museum was closed for ongoing renovations at the time of research, but in the future you should expect exhibitions on porteño life and history…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Opposite the cathedral is the Palacio Municipal, designed in German Renaissance style by Hanoverian architect Hubert Stiers. The building is closed to the…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
In front of Plaza San Martín is the ornate Palacio de la Legislatura, in German Renaissance style. The building is closed to the public.
Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
This public high school established in 1863 is one of Argentina's most prestigious and counts four former presidents among its alumni.
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
The Flemish Renaissance Casa de Gobierno houses the provincial governor and his retinue. The building is closed to the public.
San Telmo
Built in 1881, this building was where Argentinian money was minted until 1944. It now contains military archives.
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This neo-Gothic building (1912), designed by Uruguayan architect Arturo Prins, is an architectural landmark.
Instituto Cultural Argentino-Norteamericano
Buenos Aires
Focuses on English-language courses but also hosts occasional artistic talks and workshops.
