The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
On the edge of the laguna, La Malvina – the elegant original estancia of Santa Rosa's founder – has been restored and reopened to the public. Now a…
Must-see attractions in The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Buenos Aires
In June 1955 Argentine naval aircraft strafed Plaza de Mayo in the first step of a military coup, killing more than 300 civilians who were gathered in…
Museo del Agua y de la Historia Sanitaria
Buenos Aires
If you like quirky museums, check out the small Museo del Agua y de la Historia Sanitaria on the 1st floor of Palacio de las Aguas Corrientes; it’s full…
Buenos Aires
Standing prominently across from Plaza San Martín, this 76m-high clock tower was a donation from the city’s British community in 1916 and built with…
Buenos Aires
The main branch of the Banco de la Nación (1944) is the work of famed architect Alejandro Bustillo, who considered the building to be his best work – he…
Buenos Aires
Occupying an entire city block overlooking leafy Plaza Lavalle, this beautiful beaux-arts structure is home to the Supreme Court, and was built in stages…
San Antonio de Areco
The pink puente viejo (old bridge) spanning the Río Areco dates from 1857 and follows the original cart road to northern Argentina. Once a toll crossing,…
Buenos Aires
Located below the Academia Nacional del Tango is this small museum. Just a couple of large rooms are filled with tango memorabilia, from old records and…
Monumento a los Caídos de Malvinas
Buenos Aires
On the downhill side of Plaza San Martín you’ll see the Monumento a los Caídos de Malvinas, a memorial to the 649 soldiers who died in the Falklands War …
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Outside Buenos Aires is Parque Temaikén, which – like other zoos in the area – is in the process of being transformed into a 'bioparque', meaning it will…
Museo Participativo de Ciencias
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This hands-on science museum designed with children in mind has interactive displays with plenty of levers to pull and buttons to press. A great place for…
Buenos Aires
This dusty little museum has exhibits on gaucho life and the history of the meat-packing area of Mataderos. It's worth a stop if you are in the…
Buenos Aires
On an odd triangular block at the corner of Florida and Santa Fe, the neo-Gothic Palacio Haedo was the mansion of the Haedo family at the turn of the 19th…
Tigre & the Delta
This niche museum with over 2000 items (mostly mate gourds) is dedicated to the national drink. The visit begins with a short film explaining the history…
Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino
Mar del Plata
Built in 1909 as the summer residence of a prominent Argentine family, the turreted Villa Ortiz Basualdo now houses this fine arts museum; its interior…
Buenos Aires
Inaugurated in 1914, this monument commemorates two of the first congresses of the independent Republic of Argentina: the assembly of 1813 and the…
Basílica de Santísimo Sacramento
Buenos Aires
In the shadow of the Kavanagh building is this French-style church built by the Anchorena family in 1916. Inside, check out the original tiled floor,…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
In La Plata's Paseo del Bosque is this planetarium and observatory, with shows at weekends. Stargazing sessions are sometimes offered on Fridays from 8pm…
Catedral de los Santos Pedro y Cecilia
Mar del Plata
Facing the leafy Plaza San Martín, this neo-Gothic building features gorgeous stained glass, an impressive central chandelier from France, English tiled…
Tigre & the Delta
At this popular market, vendors sell homewares, furniture, wicker baskets, souvenirs and knickknacks; there are restaurants, too. Weekends are busiest.
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
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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