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Teatro Colon and around
A day in Buenos Aires · 9:30–17:00 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/buenos-aires/itineraries/teatro-colon-and-aroundA walking day around Teatro Colon, Obelisco and Plaza de Mayo, with a lunch break nearby and Plaza Dorrego to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Teatro Colon ↗1 hBook ahead
One of the world's great opera houses.
- Standing-room tickets are cheap for performances
- Tours run in several languages
↓ 6 min walk
10:302Obelisco ↗1 hAt night
Iconic 67 m monument on Avenida 9 de Julio.
- Best viewed at night when lit
- Watch for traffic crossing the avenue
↓ 16 min walk
11:453Historic main square, political heart of Argentina.
- Visit Thursday afternoons to see the Madres de Plaza de Mayo march
- Avoid large demonstration days if you dislike crowds
↓ 5 min walk
13:004Casa Rosada ↗1 h 30 minLate afternoon
The pink presidential palace with its famous balcony.
- Free tours on weekends, register online with your passport
- Museo del Bicentenario is behind the building
Lunch
14:30Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 25 min walk
Afternoon
16:005San Telmo square hosting a Sunday antiques fair.
- Visit Sunday for the fair
- Watch street tango
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Buenos Aires tips
Cultural
- Eat late: Dinner often starts after 9pm, and restaurants fill up around 10pm.
- Share mate: Locals pass around mate; accept the gourd, drink it all, and say gracias only when you are done.
- Try asado and empanadas: Visit a parrilla for grilled beef and try empanadas from different regions.
Local Hacks
- Visit San Telmo on Sunday: The Sunday fair on Defensa street has antiques, street tango and music.
- Go to a milonga: Watch or join tango at a local milonga for an authentic experience.
- Take the ferry to Colonia: Day trips to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay are easy by ferry from Puerto Madero.
Saving
- Pay smart: Exchange rates for foreigners vary a lot; compare paying by card, cash and transfer services before you go.
- Eat a menu ejecutivo: Many restaurants offer weekday lunch set menus, the cheapest way to eat well.
- Enjoy free culture: Walk Recoleta Cemetery surroundings, Caminito and many free museums and milongas in plazas.
Security
- Watch for the mustard trick: If someone points out a stain on your clothes and offers help, hold your bags and walk away.
- Keep phones out of reach: Phone snatching happens on busy streets and from bus windows, so keep phones away from the curb.
- Check your change: Fake banknotes can be passed in taxis and shops, so check notes and pay with small bills.
Transportation
- Get a SUBE card: The rechargeable SUBE card is needed for the Subte, buses and trains; buy and top it up at kiosks and stations.
- Ride the colectivos: City buses run 24 hours on many routes; plan trips with apps like Cómo Llego or Google Maps.
- Use the Subte: The underground metro is the fastest way between Microcentro, Palermo and other central barrios.
Weather/Clothing
- Pack for humid summers: December to February is hot and humid, so bring light clothes and sunscreen.
- Layer in winter: June to August is cool and damp, so bring a warm jacket and layers.
- Dress up a little: Porteños dress fairly stylishly at night, so pack something smart casual.
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Day 1 of 29:30–17:005 stops
Teatro Colon and around
A walking day around Teatro Colon, Obelisco and Plaza de Mayo, with a lunch break nearby and Plaza Dorrego to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 hOne of the world's great opera houses.
- Tip: Book ahead
2 tips
- Standing-room tickets are cheap for performances
- Tours run in several languages
📷 Photos
6 min walk
210:30 · 1 hIconic 67 m monument on Avenida 9 de Julio.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Best viewed at night when lit
- Watch for traffic crossing the avenue
- Nearby Calle Corrientes has theaters and pizzerias
📷 Photos
16 min walk
311:45 · 1 hHistoric main square, political heart of Argentina.
3 tips
- Visit Thursday afternoons to see the Madres de Plaza de Mayo march
- Avoid large demonstration days if you dislike crowds
- Combine with Cabildo and the Cathedral
📷 Photos
5 min walk
413:00 · 1 h 30 minThe pink presidential palace with its famous balcony.
- Tip: Late afternoon
2 tips
- Free tours on weekends, register online with your passport
- Museo del Bicentenario is behind the building
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 14:30
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps25 min walk
Afternoon
516:00 · 1 hSan Telmo square hosting a Sunday antiques fair.
3 tips
- Visit Sunday for the fair
- Watch street tango
- Keep valuables secure in crowds
📷 Photos
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