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.