Buenos Aires - Congreso & Tribunales (PDF Chapter)

Explore Plaza del Congreso, at the heart of this neighbourhood – an easy walk from Plaza de Mayo along the important thoroughfare Av de Mayo. Then head along Callao to Av Corrientes, the city’s traditional theater district.

• peek behind the scenes of Teatro Colón on a backstage tour or catch a performance at this historical venue
• maps
• learn about the symbolic architecture of the Dante-inspired Palacio Barolo and take in the views from the rooftop lighthouse
• transport
• explore the Palacio del Congreso, the home of Argentina’s legislative branch, on a guided Senate tour
• restaurants & bars

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.