Barracas Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Obelisco
This giant pillar was built to mark the 400th anniversary of the city’s inception. Now, it stands as the most famous icon in Buenos Aires.
Palermo Soho
Discover outstanding shopping, exquisite dining and energetic nightlife in the trendiest and largest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires.
Florida Street
The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.
Recoleta Cemetery
This beautiful cemetery in Buenos Aires is the final resting place of many of Argentina’s most notable politicians and public figures, including Eva Perón.
Casa Rosada
Take a free guided tour of this bright-pink palace and learn about the place from which the president of Argentina rules the country.
Colón Theatre
Inspired by French and Italian opera houses, this grand 1908 concert hall has some of the best sound in the world.
Activities
Señor Tango Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner)
Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner
Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires
Señor Tango Show Ticket Including Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires
Skip the Line: Tango Show Ticket at Señor Tango with Optional Dinner
Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires
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Other neighbourhoods around Barracas
San Telmo
San Telmo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to San Telmo Antiques Fair or Plaza Dorrego.
Puerto Madero
Puerto Madero is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Puerto Madero Casino and Port of Buenos Aires while you're in town.
Monserrat
Architecture, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Monserrat. Make a stop by Barolo Palace or 9 de Julio Avenue while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Moreno Station or Lima Station to get around town.
Comuna 3
While you're in Comuna 3, take in top sights like Palace of the Argentine National Congress or Abasto Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Venezuela Station or Alberti Station.
Comuna 1
If you're spending time in Comuna 1, check out sights like Obelisco or Casa Rosada and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cathedral Station or Catedral Station.
Buenos Aires Central Business District
If you're spending time in Buenos Aires Central Business District, check out sights like Obelisco or Luna Park Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Correo Central Station or Leandro N Alem Station.