Guidebook for Retiro
Essentials
Disco
1365 EsmeraldaArts & Culture
Teatro Colón
1171 CerritoMuseo River Plate
7509 Av. Pres. Figueroa AlcortaSightseeing
Obelisco
s/n Av. 9 de JulioFlorida
FloridaMain pedestrian street
Tribunales station
600 TalcahuanoNice park in front of the tribunals.
La Plata
La Plata is a very nice city with an impressive cathedral.
La Nueva Catedral
1074 9 de JulioPlaza de Mayo
Square in front of Casa Rosada
Caminito
1900 CaminitoPicturesque old town in Uruguay with a history.
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Colonia del Sacramento
Picturesque old town in Uruguay with a history.
Montevideo Department
The capital of Uruguay is just a few hours away.
Shopping
Alto Palermo
3253 Av. Santa FePatio Bullrich
1245 PosadasAbasto de Buenos Aires
3120 Av. CorrientesCentro Comercial Recoleta
2050 Vicente LópezFood Scene
Famous Argentine restaurant (beef etc). Prepare to stand in line to get in. Get there early to avoid waiting for too long.
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La Cabrera
5127 José A. CabreraFamous Argentine restaurant (beef etc). Prepare to stand in line to get in. Get there early to avoid waiting for too long.
The area around these 4 docks has many good dining experiences. Easiest to get here by taxi. Bus 152 stops a few blocks away, so is the best public transportation.
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Puerto Madero
The area around these 4 docks has many good dining experiences. Easiest to get here by taxi. Bus 152 stops a few blocks away, so is the best public transportation.
Junín 1700
1700 JunínPupolar dining and drinking area around the Recoleta Mall
McDonald's
1780 Avenida Santa FeBurger King
1997 Av. Santa FeWendy's
3253 Av. Santa FePizzería El Cuarteto
"world" famous pizza. Closed on Mondays.
Eat as much grilled meat, salad and fries as you want for a fixed price (usually less than USD20). Very popular restaurant. 1 wine/beer/soda included. Get here early to avoid standing in line. Open 12:00-16:00 and 20:00-01:00. Beefs included in the price, but must be ordered and takes 20 minutes to cook. Probably best to go here with a local (to explain the different types of meat).
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Siga La Vaca
1714 Av. Alicia Moreau de JustoEat as much grilled meat, salad and fries as you want for a fixed price (usually less than USD20). Very popular restaurant. 1 wine/beer/soda included. Get here early to avoid standing in line. Open 12:00-16:00 and 20:00-01:00. Beefs included in the price, but must be ordered and takes 20 minutes to cook. Probably best to go here with a local (to explain the different types of meat).
Getting Around
Hertz - Alquiler de autos en Buenos Aires
1138 ParaguayAeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza
Km 33,5 AU Tte. Gral. Pablo RiccheriFrom here you can take the boat to Uruguay. Check their website for offers.
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Buquebus
821 Av. Antártida ArgentinaFrom here you can take the boat to Uruguay. Check their website for offers.
Entertainment & Activities
You can get to Tigre by using the train from the train station called Retiro. Experience Argentina by train.
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Parque Costa
1509 VivancoYou can get to Tigre by using the train from the train station called Retiro. Experience Argentina by train.