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Buenos Aires - Retiro (PDF Chapter)
Retiro is a compact neighborhood most easily seen on foot. Wander around the Plaza San Martín area or join the crowds on pedestrian Calle Florida and follow it into the Center; Reconquista, another pedestrian street, is perfect for a lunch or coffee break.
- wander around the grand Plaza San Martín and get an eyeful of the impressive surrounding buildings
- maps
- tour the opulent Palacio Paz, once Argentina’s largest private residence
- transport
- check out the amazing silverwork at the under-the-radar Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco
- restaurants & bars
Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Shopping, Sports & Activities.
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Buenos Aires - Retiro (PDF Chapter)
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