Buenos Aires Essentials

The must-see highlights of Buenos Aires on foot: from Puerto Madero to Plaza de Mayo, Avenida de Mayo, the Obelisco, and the Teatro Colón.

Duration

120 min

Stops

Distance

4.2 km

Free: narration and photos for every stop. Once downloaded it plays offline; the chat and live map need data.

Stops

1
Puente de la Mujer
The Puente de la Mujer is a striking swing footbridge designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava.
Photo: Carlos Adampol Galindo · CC BY-SA 2.0
2
Casa Rosada
The Casa Rosada, on the east side of Plaza de Mayo, is the seat of the presidency of Argentina.
Photo: Dragan · CC BY 3.0
3
Plaza de Mayo
Plaza de Mayo is the founding square of the city, located between the Cabildo and the Casa Rosada.
Photo: Barcex · CC BY-SA 2.5
4
Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires
The Metropolitan Cathedral, located on the corner of Plaza de Mayo, is the main Catholic church in Buenos Aires.
Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis · CC BY-SA 2.0
5
The Cabildo
The Cabildo, on the west side of Plaza de Mayo, was the seat of the colonial municipal council and is today a museum.
Photo: Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0
6
Café Tortoni
Café Tortoni is on Avenida de Mayo, a few blocks from the Plaza de Mayo, and is the most famous café in Buenos Aires.
Photo: Ferchulandia05 · CC BY-SA 3.0
7
Palacio Barolo
The Palacio Barolo is an office building located on Avenida de Mayo.
Photo: Eugenio Hansen, OFS · CC BY-SA 4.0
8
The Obelisco
The Obelisco stands in Plaza de la República, where Avenida 9 de Julio crosses Avenida Corrientes.
Photo: Sebastianalmaraz · CC BY-SA 4.0
9
Teatro Colón
The Teatro Colón takes up a whole block between Cerrito, Libertad, Tucumán and Viamonte streets.
Photo: EEJCC · CC0