This page is a collection of Buenos Aires City Center resources to help you make the most out of you time in the central area of the city. This includes the barrios/areas of Monserrat, Microcentro, Tribunales, Retiro, Plaza de Mayo, Congreso and San Nicolas. Click on a colored link to be taken to each particular subject.

Buenos Aires City Center Tours

• Buenos Aires City Tour - A suggested walking tour covering the historical heart of Buenos Aires city center: Plaza de Mayo, Avenida de Mayo, and Plaza Congreso

This tour is also available as a private guided walking tour, given personally by me:

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Buenos Aires City Center Attractions

• Teatro Colon, Cerrito 618 (between Tucuman & Toscanini), Tribunales, Concert Venue - CLOSED for performances until May 25, 2008 (sorry!)

For more attractions in all areas of Buenos Aires, please check out the Buenos Aires Attractions section.

Cafes in Buenos Aires City Center

• Palacio Barolo Cafe, Avenida de Mayo 1370 (between San Jose and Santiago del Estero), Congreso - a shiny new cafe located on the ground floor of one of the most interesting buildings in Buenos Aires
• El Gato Negro, Avenida Corrientes 1669 (near corner with Rodriguez Pena), San Nicolas - charming old cafe, shop and restaurant that sells spiced teas, coffees and more.

Reviews of other cafes around the rest of Buenos Aires are available at our Buenos Aires Cafes page.

Buenos Aires City Center Bars

• Deep Blue Pool Bar, Reconquista 920 (between Paraguay & Marcelo T de Alvear), Microcentro

For more Buenos Aires bars in all areas of the city, surf on over to our Buenos Aires Nightlife webpage.

Restaurants in Buenos Aires City Center

• Guerrin Pizzeria, Corrientes 1368 (between Uruguay & Talcahuano), Microcentro, the best Pizza in BA!
• California Burrito Co - CBC, Lavalle 441 (between San Martin & Reconquista), Microcentro, ‘Tex-Mex’ food

For more restaurant reviews across all of Buenos Aires, go to our Buenos Aires Dining Guide page.

Shopping in Buenos Aires City Center

• Abasto Shopping Center (Corrientes 3247, between Aguero & Anchorena), Abasto - mainstream shopping center including a cinema & many other activities
• Av Corrientes Bookstores (Avenida Corrientes from 9 de Julio to Callao) - a few blocks of interesting bookstores for those looking for almost any kind of Spanish language text.

For more review of places to shop all over Buenos Aires, please up your credit card limit in preparation for Buenos Aires Shopping.

Buenos Aires City Center Tango

• Chiqué Milonga (Casa Galicia, San Jose 224), Congreso - a welcoming Tango milonga held every Thursday afternoon, perfect for those looking to see authentic tango dancing in Buenos Aires

We have a page with more Buenos Aires Tango Reviews and Information - check it out!

Coming soon on this page - Buenos Aires City Center Hotels, Cafes and a whole lot more!