Avenida Corrientes Avenue
Avenida Corrientes 300                    

Avenida Corrientes is one of Buenos Aires' most important avenues. The most famous image of this avenue is where it intersects with Avenida 9 de Julio (9th of July Avenue) and rings around the fabulous Obelisk.  Avenida Corrientes runs towards downtown and is lined with elegant theatres, subway and bus lines, restaurants and shops. True to tradition, Corrientes is also filled with antique cafes and bookstores. There are many money exchange houses but these tend to have high commissions and we suggest using the Banco National de Argentina. Subte Carlos Pellegrini Línea B

La Ideal
Bar
Suipacha 384
mailto:confiteriaideal@confiteriaideal   
http://www.confiteriaideal.com/    
4326 1515  

Traditional tea and cakes symbolize La Ideal. With antique European furniture like Italian stained glass, Czech armchairs, French chandeliers, and Slovenian columns, patrons will see part of the original Buenos Aires built by immigrants. The mood in La Ideal is very relaxed and brightens up on the first floor in the dancing room where on Thursday afternoons professional dancers, students and tourists meet for tango dancing and lessons.      "Subte : Corrientes Línea A "

Palacio de Gobierno   
Government Building   
Bolívar 1 , Sat 4pm-6pm; Sun
11am-5:15pm            
4323 9400  

In this palace, visitors can tour the Governor's offices and Cabinet meeting rooms. This is a great opportunity to learn about the history of the building and the city's emblematic shields that adorn the lobby entrance. If timed right, visitors can also catch the changing of the guards who happen to be members of the oldest Argentine regiment who went to battle against the English in 1806. Subte Perú Línea A

Obelisco
Historical Site
Intersección de Avenida Corrientes y Avenida 9 de Julio                  

“El Obelisco”, with its 67.5 meters of height is considered to be a key symbol of Buenos Aires. It was built in 1936. Inside of it there are 200 steps that lead to the small window. It is situated on the corner of 9 de Julio and Corrientes avenues. "Subte Carlos Pellegrini Línea B "

Palacio de Aguas Argentinas 
Historical Site 
Avenida Córdoba 1750                 
6319 1104  

The Palacio de Aguas Argentinas (Palace of Argentinean Water) was built in the baroque style and also includes shale imported from France, and other materials from England. The original purpose of the building was as a water tower providing clean drinking water to the locals after the devastating yellow fever epidemic of 1877. Now, the building functions as a waterworks museum and library and houses hundreds of toilets collected from all over the world throughout recent history.       Subte Facultad de Medicina Linea D

Museo de la Casa de Gobierno   
Museum     
Hipólito Yrigoyen 219,
Mon-Tue 10am-6pm; Th-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat-Sun 3pm-4:30pm       
http://www.buenosairesteinvita.com.ar/casa_gobierno.htm    
43443805   

This museum boasts the history of Argentina's past presidents and their personal belongings including carriages, dishes and official photographs. Subte Plaza de Mayo Línea A

Luna Park  
Sports / Concert Venue
Bouchard 465     
mailto:info@lunapark.com.ar  
http://www.lunapark.com.ar/  
4311 1990  

This building once known as the "Mercado,” was the main supplier and distributer of produce in Buenos Aires. Now, transformed into a shopping mall, the art deco style on the outside of the former Mercado is still intact while a new illumination system highlights details such as arches in the external façades. The Abasto Shopping Mall has four levels, more than 250 stores, a large food court, 12 movie theatres, and a Children´s museum. This is an excellent place to spend a rainy day. Subte : Leandro Alem Línea B

Academia Nacional de Tango
Tango Lessons    
Ave de Mayo 833  
mailto:cadnaltango@speedy.com.ar   
4345 6967
     
Located on the second floor of the Palacio Carlos Gardel, above famous Café Tortoni, is one of Argentina's 18 National Academies of Tango. This educational organization offers 24 different classes spanning three years. Upon graduation, students receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Tango. Visitors with a strong curiosity for tango can take advantage of an intensive theoretical and practical course in Tango.      Subte: Bolivar Station, Line A

Teatro GranRex    
Theater    
Avenida Corrientes 67
Box Office: Mon-Fri 9:30am-1:30pm & 4:30pm-9pm; Sat 10am-2pm & 5pm-9pm  
mailto:teatrorex@gmail.com 
http://www.teatrorex.com.ar/ 
1 425 6922 

This European art deco-style theater was built by Alberto Prebisch, the same architect who built the famous Obelisk.  Teatro GranRex is a large theater that hosts world-renowned international and national performers including Manuel Serrat, Gal Costa, and Silvio Rodriguez. Children’s shows such as Don QUixote are also shown here. Subte : Carlos Pellegrini Linea D

Teatro Maipo     
Theater    
Esmeralda 449  
mailto:vilmaferrari@fibertel.com.ar
http://www.maipo.com.ar/index.html 
4394 5521  

Three famous Argentineans Susana Giménez, Nélida Lobato, and Moria Casán started their highly successful careers here as showgirls, know as vedettes. Tango star Carlos Gardel also was known to appear on the stage while taking a night off from Abasto's sultry salons. These days, the theater hosts children's shows, comedies and other highly anticipated events.      "Subte : Diagonal Norte Linea A"

Teatro Colón     
Theater    
Libertad 621           
http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar
4378 7132  

Architect Julio Dormal designed this theater in a French style, and completed the construction in 1907. It has a capacity for 2400 guests, who are blown away by its world ranking acoustics. Its dome has a Parisian stained glass window through which lights cast great colour. It has its own museum that holds some of South America’s greatest examples of indigenous ancient musical instruments, as well as workshops.       Subte : Tribunales Linea D

A Line Subte (Subway)   
Historical Site
Avenida de Mayo and Bolivar                      

Subte (subway) line “A” is the first in Buenos Aires and is considered the oldest subway in South America and the 13th oldest in the world. The subway line begins with Plaza de Mayo and ends at Primera Junta in the Caballito neighborhood. Beautiful lamps and non-automatic doors will add a little charm and old-world style to a visitors travel route.      Subte : Perú Línea A

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