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Best landmarks in Buenos Aires

19 places from 15 Buenos Aires travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

19 places

  1. Caminito

    Landmark · La Boca

    Walkway in La Boca billed as Argentina's most famous, preserving the eccentricities of the area's immigrant past; very touristy and pricey.

  2. La Bombonera (Estadio Alberto J. Armando)

    Landmark · La Boca

    Boca Juniors' legendary stadium in La Boca, famous for its steep stands and intense match-day atmosphere; stadium tours are available.

  3. Teatro Colón

    Landmark · San Nicolás

    Impressive opera house renowned for its acoustics; catching a show is recommended over just seeing the building.

  4. Avenida 9 de Julio

    Landmark · San Nicolás

    Avenue billed as the world's widest, running through the city centre.

  5. Obelisco de Buenos Aires

    Landmark · San Nicolás

    Iconic obelisk standing at the centre of Avenida 9 de Julio.

  6. Palacio del Congreso (National Congress)

    Landmark · Balvanera

    Awe-inspiring building that houses Argentina's National Congress.

  7. Palacio Barolo

    Landmark · Monserrat

    Landmark early-20th-century office building on Avenida de Mayo in the historic centre, popular for its guided tours.

  8. Floralis Genérica

    Landmark · Recoleta

    Giant steel flower sculpture set above a reflecting pool in a park next to the law faculty.

  9. Plaza Serrano

    Landmark · Palermo

    Eclectic plaza at the centre of Palermo Soho, ringed by bars and clubs.

  10. Plaza Dorrego

    Landmark · San Telmo

    Historic square in San Telmo, recommended as a spot to watch live tango.

  11. Facultad de Derecho (University of Buenos Aires)

    Landmark · Recoleta

    The University of Buenos Aires law faculty building in Recoleta, with good views of it from the colourful pedestrian bridge beside the Bellas Artes museum.

  12. Puente de la Mujer

    Landmark · Puerto Madero

    The most famous bridge in Puerto Madero.

  13. Estadio Más Monumental

    Landmark · Núñez

    Large football stadium where the Argentine national team sometimes plays.

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6 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Evita Mural

    Landmark · Monserrat

    Large mural of Eva Perón on a government building, one of the historic centre's notable landmarks.

  2. Banco de la Nación Argentina

    Landmark · Monserrat

    Grand bank building facing Plaza de Mayo.

  3. Mafalda Statue

    Landmark · San Telmo

    Statues of Mafalda, the famous Argentine cartoon character created by Quino.

  4. Biblioteca Nacional Mariano Moreno

    Landmark · Recoleta

    Argentina's National Library, a massive building of big modernist concrete blocks.

  5. Juana Manuela Gorriti Promenade

    Landmark · Puerto Madero

    Lively waterfront strip lined with restaurants and bars, popular around sunset.

  6. Plaza de la República

    Landmark · San Nicolás

    Main square in the city centre and home of the Obelisco.