Palermo Hippodrome: Horse Racing & Glamour of a Bygone Era
The hippodrome of Buenos Aires is a place for horse racing, events and dining, set on spectacular, Victorian Era grounds in the trendy Palermo neighborhood.
Landmarks
Buenos Aires is a city with many magnificent landmarks. Among Argentina’s capitals most recognizable landmarks are the Casa Rosada , Plaza de Mayo, Obelisco, and Colón Theater.
The Teatro Colón: Argentina’s Most Resplendent Theater
One of Buenos Aires’ finest landmarks, the grand Teatro Colón occupies an entire city block and an even larger space in the hearts and minds of Argentines. The theater is …
The Plaza de Mayo: Argentina’s Most Famous Square
The Plaza de Mayo is as fundamental to Argentine political history as La Boca and homesick immigrants are to tango. The square is a political hub, financial and administrative center …
Abasto Shopping: An Old-Time Market Turned Mall
Abasto Shopping Mall, the huge art deco style complex in the neighborhood of the same name, is Buenos Aires largest shopping mall.
The Munich Brewery/Humor Museum of Buenos Aires
Puerto Madero’s Humor Museum (MUHU) celebrates everything to do with Argentine humor with exhibitions featuring graphic and political art, comic strips and animation, shown in their small cinema. The permanent …
Luna Park: Buenos Aires’ Historic Downtown Stadium
Luna Park, that art deco building downtown with the neon sign is Argentina’s answer to Madison Square Gardens and on any given Saturday night in Buenos Aires the 80-year old …
El Ateneo Grand Splendid: South America’s Most Beautiful Bookstore
El Ateneo is a beautiful bookstore located in an old opera house in the center of Buenos Aires that is considered on of the most beautiful bookstores in the world. It should not be missed on your trip to Argentina.
Florida Street: Galería Güemes Through the Years
Galería Güemes is another art nouveau jewel on downtown’s Florida Street, but you wouldn’t know it from glancing at it street side. After a 1971 fire caused serious damage …
Galería Mitre—Baroque Architecture on Florida St.
Galería Mitre, at Florida St. 343, with its Jesuit-inspired baroque style is one of the most ornate and unique buildings along downtown Buenos Aires’ pedestrian mall. The unusual moldings of …
The World’s Most Elegant Burger King is in Buenos Aires
All along Buenos Aires downtown Florida Street visitors will find beautiful historic buildings occupied by multinational corporate chains. It’s an unfortunate reality for traditionalists, but these restored commercial buildings, unlike …