Things to do in Pampas

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1. Palermo Soho

Exceptional shopping, exciting nightlife, beautiful parks and fine food and wine is what you can expect in the glamorous Palermo area of Buenos Aires. When you visit Buenos Aires, take the short journey to the neighbourhood of Palermo, located in the northeast of the city. It has attractive tree-lined streets and cobblestone alleyways and there is plenty to see and do there both day and night. Palermo is trendy, hip and happening – 'the place to be seen'. This is historically an area where the rich and famous choose to live and it's where many embassies are located today.
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2. Obelisco

The Obelisco stands tall in the center of Buenos Aires. It is perhaps the city’s most recognizable icon. The large stone pillar surrounded by lights and electric screens draws comparisons with New York’s Times Square. The column itself resembles the Washington Monument.
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3. Florida Street

Florida Street is the most prominent shopping boulevard in the city. It is a traffic-free zone full of many different types of stores. Travelers often visit the street to pick up souvenirs of their trip. Find many leather shops, vendors and street performers. You can usually pay in dollars here to get a better rate than the official peso. With the street’s central location and eclectic range of shops, it has become a principal destination for Buenos Aires visitors.
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4. Recoleta Cemetery

The history, character and charm of a city is often revealed by the stories behind the people who have lived and died there. This is also the case in Buenos Aires. La Recoleta Cemetery is where many of the city's wealthiest and best-known figures have finally been laid to rest.
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5. La Bombonera

La Bombonera (the Chocolate Box) is the stadium of one of the most illustrious soccer clubs in South America, the Boca Juniors. The stadium takes its name from its unusual design; it has one flat side with the rest of the stadium arched around it. The grounds have a seating capacity of 49,000 and have also hosted music concerts over the years. Look for the museum, VIP boxes and paintings as you tour the inside.
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6. Casa Rosada

The pink façade and palace-like architecture of the Casa Rosada (Pink House) make it one of Argentina’s most recognizable and photographed buildings. The nation’s equivalent of the White House, the casa has been the home of the presidential offices since the 1860s. Walk in the footsteps of Argentina’s presidents and learn about the country’s political history.
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7. Plaza San Martin

San Martin Square, in central Buenos Aires, is a tranquil refuge with large patches of grass, old trees and wide paths. On one side of the park are elegant buildings. Florida Street, a popular shopping strip, begins at the other entrance. The square is home to a tall 19th-century monument of a former military general and a memorial of the Falklands War. These are among the most recognizable sites in the city.
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8. Plaza de Mayo

Surrounded by historical monuments and the site of political demonstrations and national celebrations, Plaza de Mayo reflects the interesting history of Buenos Aires and Argentina. It was mapped out in 1580 by Juan de Garay during the foundation of the city. Today the square is widely considered to be the most important in Argentina.
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Popular places to visit

Palermo Soho

Palermo Soho

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Discover outstanding shopping, exquisite dining and energetic nightlife in the trendiest and largest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires.

Palermo Soho
Obelisco

Obelisco

4/5(73 reviews)

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.

Obelisco
Florida Street

Florida Street

4/5(44 reviews)

The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.

Florida Street
Recoleta Cemetery

Recoleta Cemetery

4.5/5(68 reviews)

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.

Recoleta Cemetery
La Bombonera

La Bombonera

4/5(17 reviews)

The stadium of the illustrious soccer team Boca Juniors is renowned for its superb atmosphere. It is uniquely shaped like a box of chocolates.

La Bombonera
Casa Rosada

Casa Rosada

4/5(53 reviews)

Admire the pink façade of one of Argentina’s most recognizable buildings, take a tour of its halls and galleries and visit a museum displaying political artifacts.

Casa Rosada
Plaza San Martin

Plaza San Martin

4/5(70 reviews)

Relax in a park with a preserved lawn, trees, statues, a war memorial and a tower in the center of the city.

Plaza San Martin
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Mansa Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mansa Beach during your travels in Punta del Este? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Mansa Beach
Plaza de Mayo

Plaza de Mayo

4.5/5(91 reviews)

Spot historical architecture, witness celebrations and demonstrations, watch interesting people and enjoy free music events at Buenos Aires’ most important square.

Plaza de Mayo

 

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