Calle Florida    
Avenue     
Avenida Florida 300                  

Located in what is sometimes called the microcentro or downtown area, this is one of the major tourist attractions in Buenos Aires. The street is closed to cars but that doesn't exactly make it easy to navigate. Spectators flood the long walkway in mass, passing by the innumerable shops, restaurants and arcades. In the evening the crowds die down and the street performers come out of the woodwork. Famous Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges used to live near here and reportedly enjoyed frequenting the street in the early morning hours. The famous strip starts at Avenida de Mayo and ends at Plaza San Martín. Subte Florida Linea B, Bus 152, 109, 126, 24

Palacio San Martín     
Government Building   
Mon-Fri 7am-7:30 pm                
4819 8092  

Palacio San Martin is the headquarters of the Foreign Ministry and also houses a large library of International Law. This building was previously the home of one of Argentina's richest land-owning families, the Anchorenas. Visitors can enter on Arenales street and should keep an eye out for the spectacular iron and bronze facade. This building is recognized as the model used to design the country’s most regal estates. Subte General San Martin Línea C

Torre Monumental 
Historical Site 
Avenida del Libertador and General San Martín 100              
4312 2232  

The Torre Monumental is a Renaissance clock a top a platform 35 meters high with four staircases for visits the interior. The clock's four quadrants were constructed in English opaline and adorned by five bronze bells. The top of the monument is an octagonal dome covered with copper. Visitors should keep an eye out for the weather vane in the style of an Elizabethan three-mast frigate. Subte Retiro linea C, Bus 152, 105, 126, 93

Estación Retiro     
Historical Site / Transportation   
Maipú y Av. del Libertador , 24 hours         
http://www.tebasa.com.ar/    
4821 5904  

Home to Buenos Aires' three most important commuter trains and the Subte (subway) line C, Retiro Station serves as a stellar example of structural engineering in Latin America. Building began in June 1909 and the station was open for business on 1 August 1915. Subte Retiro linea C, Bus 152, 105, 126, 93

Circulo Militar    
Historical Site 
Av. Santa Fe 750  
mailto:info@circulomilitar.org
http://www.circulomilitar.org/     
4311 1071  
Circulo Militar (Military Circle) or Palacio Paz as it used to be known, was owned by one of the wealthiest families in Argentina. Since its construction, it has been one of the most admired buildings in all of Argentina. In 1938, the building was bought by a group of retired military officers in 1938, who initiated the name change. Subte : San Martin Linea C

El Museo de Armas
Museum     
Av. Santa Fe 750  
mailto:info@circulomilitar.org
http://www.circulomilitar.org/     
4311 1071  

This museum is located in the Círculo Militar beside Plaza San Martín. The collection holds relics from the Guerra de las Malvinas (Falkland Islands War).  The curator, Isidro Abel Vides, a war veteran, delights in the fact that his museum will help visitors gain a clear understanding of the Argentine side of the War. Important pieces on display include uniforms, weapons and artifacts from ships used in battle. Subte : San Martin Linea C

Galerias Pacifico
Shopping   
Avenida Florida and Cordoba
Mon- Sat  10 am- 9pm, Sun 12 pm - 9pm
mailto:gpacifico@galeriaspacifico.com.ar 
http://www.galeriaspacifico.com.ar/
5555 5100

Right on Florida Street, this shopping mall is one of the best and most expensive in Buenos Aires. You can find imported brands, as well as restaurants and cafeterias. It is located on the corner of Florida Street and Córdoba Avenue. Subte  San Martin Linea C

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