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City guide · Argentina
Buenos Aires is organised through distinct barrios, each with a different visitor character. Monserrat and San Nicolás form the historic and civic centre; San Telmo and La Boca continue south; Recoleta and Palermo lie north; and Puerto Madero occupies the regenerated waterfront. The official tourism service treats these as separate neighbourhood experiences. Group adjacent barrios and avoid crossing the city repeatedly for isolated sights.
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The Kavanagh Building, known locally as Edificio Kavanagh, stands as a landmark 1930s skyscraper in Buenos Aires. It ranks among Latin America's most important early modern high-rise buildings.
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Casa Mínima is a notably narrow historic house in Buenos Aires, recognised as one of the city's slimmest preserved residences. Located in the San Telmo neighbourhood, this compact dwelling forms part of the area's colonial heritage circuit.
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Plaza de Mayo, Avenida de Mayo, the Obelisk and Teatro Colón anchor the Monserrat-San Nicolás cluster. San Telmo connects the centre with the southern route toward La Boca. Recoleta combines the cemetery, museums and formal avenues, while Palermo spreads across parks, museums and several informal sub-districts. Puerto Madero is a separate riverside walk. Belgrano and outer barrios require their own transit segment.
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The Subte is often the quickest way to move between central districts, while buses extend coverage across the city. Public transport uses the rechargeable SUBE card. Taxis and the cycle network provide alternatives, and official journey tools compare routes and walking distance. Walk within San Telmo, Recoleta, Palermo or the central core, then use transit between them; approach La Boca with a planned daytime route.
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Monserrat-San Nicolás, San Telmo, Recoleta, Palermo and Puerto Madero are distinct barrio clusters
No fixed stay length is recorded; plan the visit by barrios and selected outer districts.
Use the Subte for central journeys and buses for broader coverage; public transport requires SUBE.
Palermo is a large neighbourhood with several informal areas, so confirm the exact destination.
La Boca is best visited through a planned daytime route rather than an improvised cross-city walk.
Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.
