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Avenida de Mayo on foot: from the square to Congress

Avenida de Mayo towards Congress

Walk from Plaza de Mayo towards Congress. Stop at Café Tortoni, Palacio Barolo and 36 Billares along the way. If you've booked a guided tour, build the rest of the walk around that time.

First stop · Plaza de Mayo

Find the Casa Rosada, the cathedral and the Cabildo from the square. Take in the ensemble before heading west.

Second stop · Coffee and architecture

Stop at Café Tortoni, then continue to Palacio Barolo. If you want a timed tour, book it before choosing when to stop for coffee.

Tercera parada · Congreso

Finish your walk near Congress. If the weather changes, 36 Billares offers a sheltered stop on the same avenue.

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What to do in Buenos Aires in three days

Buenos Aires City (CABA)
Plaza del Congreso from Palacio Barolo

Day 1. Walk from Plaza de Mayo to the Obelisk and finish on Corrientes. Day 2. Visit Caminito, San Telmo and the Puerto Madero docks. Day 3. Choose Recoleta museums or Palermo parks and make time for a long lunch.

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Visiting Teatro Colón

San Nicolás · Buenos Aires City (CABA)
Teatro Colón façade

Start at Plaza Lavalle to see the Libertad façade. Take a guided tour to discover the interiors and their materials. Check visitor information before going and pair the tour with a walk along Corrientes.

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