What to do and see in Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District: The Best Sights & Landmarks

December 8, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

The birthplace of the tango is, like the dance itself, captivating, seductive and bustling with excited energy. Atmospheric old neighborhoods are rife with romantic restaurants and thumping nightlife, and Buenos Aires' European heritage is evident in its architecture, boulevards and parks. Cafe Tortoni, the city's oldest bar, will transport you back to 1858, and the spectacular Teatro Colon impresses just as it did in 1908. Latin America's shopping capital offers the promise of premium retail therapy along its grand, wide boulevards.
Restaurants in Buenos Aires

1. Catedral Primada

San Martin 27, Buenos Aires C1004AAA Argentina +54 11 4331-2845 [email protected] http://www.catedralbuenosaires.org.ar
Excellent
56%
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4.5 based on 7,255 reviews

Catedral Primada

This 1827 cathedral, a mixture of several architectural styles, houses the remains of Argentine Liberator General Jose de San Martin in a marble mausoleum.

Reviewed By 251wesleyc - Tucson, United States

AKA Catedral Metropolitano in some guidebooks. 8th Catholic Church to be built on this site -- consecrated in 1836. Greco-Roman style with 12 columns for the 12 apostles. The interior is much more impressive than the exterior (which looks more like a courthouse). Gorgeous main altar and multiple beautiful side chapels. Beautiful mosaic tile floors. Be sure to look for the masoleum holding the remains of General Jose de San Martin, the hero of Argentina's war for independence from Spain. A "must see" attraction located on the Plaza de Mayo near the Casa Rosada.

2. Cemiterio de Recoleta

Junin 1760, Buenos Aires C1113 Argentina https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/es/barrio-recoleta
Excellent
49%
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4.5 based on 26,659 reviews

Cemiterio de Recoleta

The most celebrated Argentineans, including Eva Peron and her family, are buried at this elaborate cemetery, where mausoleums replicate chapels, pyramids and Greek temples.

Reviewed By susanlJ3439QM

Likely best to do this with a local tour guide ( We used Class Adventure Travel who provided us with a guide named Santiago who was superb.). A private guide can customize according to your interests, can tell you about the various tombs....there are many very specific historical stories about those who are buried here and a local guide will be able to elaborate which makes it even more interesting. Early morning is better before the big tour buses arrive.

3. Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo

Avenida Del Libertador 1902, Buenos Aires C1425AAS Argentina +54 11 4802-8248 [email protected] http://www.mnad.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,016 reviews

Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo

This grand mansion, a neoclassical masterpiece, has a fascinating collection of period furnishings, silver, sculptures, paintings and Zubov miniatures from Russia.

Reviewed By WImom - Fond du Lac, United States

This museum is free of charge and open from 12:30-19:00. Closed on Mondays. There is an English tour at 1:30 PM which we briefly took part in. This is a residence of a wealthy family, the Alvears, in Argentina. There are many beautiful antiques and paintings in a multi-story museum. Spent about an hour here.

4. Calle Defensa

Calle Defensa Bairro San Telmo, Buenos Aires Argentina
Excellent
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4.5 based on 14,536 reviews

Calle Defensa

Architectural landmarks in the city’s oldest neighborhood have been restored, and this revitalized area is distinctly artistic, with cafes, antique shops, cobblestone streets and lots of artists and dancers.

Reviewed By pnc87

Loved staying in this historic part of Buenos Aires. The Sunday flea market is amazing, the restaurants, wine bars, tango displays, pop-up music events, gorgeous 19th century architecture, cobblestone streets, art galleries, unique local designer shops, this place has it all. And it even had a few restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day which was a nice surprise.

5. Recoleta

Junin y Guido, Buenos Aires Argentina
Excellent
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4.5 based on 21,652 reviews

Recoleta

This fashionable, upscale neighborhood is lined with cafes, boutiques and galleries and morphs into a street fair on weekends.

Reviewed By 58flavial - Buenos Aires, Argentina

This is a lovely place for walking on week days (on weekends is full of people) and visit the Recoleta's church, the Recoleta's cementery, the Fine Arts museum, have a "café" in La biela "Remarkable bar", go shopping in the elegant Alvear Avenue or Recoleta Mall or eating in a lot of restaurants.

6. Puerto Madero

Rosario Vera Penaloza, Buenos Aires Argentina
Excellent
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4.5 based on 41,553 reviews

Puerto Madero

By day, this riverfront area is a booming business and shopping district and by night, a hip neighborhood with pricey restaurants and fashionable clubs.

Reviewed By Getaway756019

A place by the river where Nature meets the city, the Woman's Bridge, and a cute passage by the river to go for a stroll during the Summer, and get the breeze. Nice restaurants, ice cream places and gourmet stores around too. Don't miss it.

7. Centro Cultural Kirchner

Calle Sarmiento 511 Alem Avenue between Sarmiento and Corrientes Avenue, Buenos Aires C1041AAK Argentina +54 11 4349-5000 http://www.cck.gob.ar
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 2,011 reviews

Centro Cultural Kirchner

The communications office of Buenos Aires, a scintillating example of the city's gorgeous architecture.

Reviewed By LaOsa_life - Munich, Germany

I visited this center several times for free concerts. They all have been high level quality and they were from classic to tango music! Never in my life I found a place like this anywhere.

8. Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar

Junin 1998, Buenos Aires Argentina +54 11 4803-6793 http://www.basilicadelpilar.org.ar
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,535 reviews

Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar

Argentine chapel built in the 1700s.

Reviewed By 58flavial - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Lovely church from the colonial times. Recently discovered some tunnels that join the main churches made to escape in case of invasion. I specially love the altar.

9. Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo

Avenida Del Libertador 4101 Palermo, Buenos Aires C1426BWC Argentina +54 11 4778-2800 [email protected] http://www.palermo.com.ar
Excellent
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4.5 based on 577 reviews

Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo

Reviewed By irelleyoko - Buenos Aires, Argentina

this is located in Palermo. Very beautiful building from the outside. Have not been inside of the casino though, but walking around the Racetrack yes. Recommended.

10. Palermo

Barrio Palermo, Buenos Aires Argentina
Excellent
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4.5 based on 5,773 reviews

Palermo

Hip Buenos Aires neighborhood attracts modes and businesspeople.

Reviewed By 776nigela - Vancouver, Canada

Palermo is a fun lively neighbourhood with a host of good shopping, delicious restaurants and markets

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