10 Amazing Things To See & Do In Retiro, Buenos Aires
Retiro is home to several historically significant buildings that will blow the minds of history buffs and architecture nuts. Retiro is also one of the trendiest shopping areas in Buenos Aires, so plan to spend a few days here if you love both history and shopping. Here’s our list of our ten favorite things to do in Retiro, Buenos Aires.
1. Torre Monumental
Building
Torre Monumental
Torre Monumental is Retiro’s most astonishing site. You can see the clock tower from most spots in the neighborhood, but it’s better up close in the Plaza San Martìn. Visitors can go inside the tower and climb to the top for a wonderful view of Retiro and Buenos Aires. Plan to spend around 30 minutes here.
Torre Monumental, Avenida Libertador 49 1104 CABA Argentina
2. Kavanagh Building
Building
3. Plaza San Martìn
Building, Park
Plaza San Martìn
Plaza San Martìn is the central park in Retiro, and most of the sites on this list either border the plaza or are inside of it. Torres Monumental is on the north end of the plaza, creating a fine counterweight to the Kavanagh Building to the south. The plaza is a great place for a midday stroll and it is kept quite clean. Buy a coffee or tea and sit around the great fountain at the center.
Plaza San Martìn, Av. Alem s/n Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires Argentina
4. San Martìn Palace
Hotel
San Martìn Palace
The San Martìn Palace was originally known as the Anchorena Palace because it was commissioned by Mercedes Anchorena, a famous and rich Argentine aristocrat. In 1936 the palace was bought by the state and became a monument to General San Martìn. It is built in Beaux Arts style and is modeled after a hotel in Paris.
San Martìn Palace, Arenales 761, C1061AAA CABA, Argentina
5. Estrugamou Building
Building
6. Florida Street
Florida Street
Florida Street is the main vein of shopping in Buenos Aires. Florida Street is a pedestrian street that begins in Retiro and continues south. Even if you aren’t interested in shopping, Florida Street is worth the walk, as you will see street performers, various styles of architecture, and a few historically significant landmarks. There are also several cafes and restaurants with outside seating available.
Florida Street, Buenos Aires
7. Estación Retiro
Train Station
8. Teatro Colón
Building, Concert Hall, Opera House, Theater
9. Galerías Pacífico
Building, Shopping Mall
Galerías Pacífico
Galerías Pacífico may be one of the most beautiful malls in the world, and instead of window shopping, you’ll probably be staring at the ceiling. The mall was declared a national landmark because of the breathtaking murals painted onto the ceiling. Besides being a work of art, Galerías Pacífico is a magnificent mall with over 150 shops, some of which are world-renowned and others native to Argentina.
Galerías Pacífico, Florida y Av. Córdoba Buenos Aires Argentina +54 11 5555-5110
10. Patio Bullrich
Movie Theater, Theater
Patio Bullrich
Patio Bullrich is Retiro’s other large mall, and what it lacks in history and artistic touches it makes up for with great attractions for the whole family. Retiro isn’t the best place to take the kids, but if you are in Retiro with the family then this movie theater and mall is a great place to spend a few hours.
Patio Bullrich, Av. del Libertador 750 Buenos Aires Argentina
By Ross Walker
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