Things to Do in Balvanera, Buenos Aires A central area with a mix of traditional architecture and modern shops, close to cultural attractions like the Carlos Gardel Museum and the Abasto Shopping Center.
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Museo Carlos Gardel, Buenos Aires ★ 4.3 · 2.2k
Small museum devoted to singer/songwriter Carlos Gardel, widely known for his tango compositions.
Mon 11 AM – 7 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Sat 11 AM – 8 PM
Sun 11 AM – 8 PM
Museo le los Niños Abasto ★ 4.5 · 22.4k
Large, whimsical museum featuring interactive, educational exhibits for children.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12:30 PM – 2:50 PM, 3 PM – 5:20 PM, 5:40 PM – 8 PM
Sat 12:30 PM – 2:50 PM, 3 PM – 5:20 PM, 5:40 PM – 8 PM
Sun 12:30 PM – 2:50 PM, 3 PM – 5:20 PM, 5:40 PM – 8 PM
Basílica Santa Rosa de Lima ★ 4.8 · 2.5k
church building in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 9 PM
Abasto de Buenos Aires ★ 4.3 · 148.5k
Big, multi-level shopping mall featuring chain stores, a children's museum, a food court & a cinema.
Every day 10 AM – 10 PM
Heritage Museum of the Palacio de las Aguas Corrientes ★ 4.6 · 10.0k
Water-pumping station with a palatial design featuring 300,000 terra-cotta tiles, plus a museum.
Palace of Running Waters ★ 4.6 · 10.0k
building in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Flowers ★ 4.8 · 343
Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 6 PM
Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Retro Art ★ 4.8 · 184
Forensic Museum of National Justice Dr. Juan Bautista Bafico ★ 4.4 · 243
Su acervo cuenta con piezas anatómicas de interés médico legal, conservadas en cubas de vidrio. Complementan la exposición objetos, fotografías y calcos de yeso.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 3 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Balvanera
Café de los Angelitos ★ 4.5 · 11.4k· ARS 10–20K
Striking, ornate dining hall pairing Argentine cuisine & local wine with nightly tango performances.
Every day 9 AM – 7 PM
Roma ★ 4.5 · 3.9k· ARS 20–30K
Low-key hangout offering local & Italian staples such as pizza, empanadas & desserts, plus vermouth.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 1 AM
The Shelter Coffee ★ 4.8 · 889· ARS 10–20K
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 7 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 2 PM
Sun Closed
El Español ★ 4.3 · 22.5k· $10,000-30,000
Late-night outpost providing steaks, seafood & classic Spanish meals in an informal dining room.
Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 12 AM
Fri 7:30 AM – 1 AM
Sat 7:30 AM – 1 AM
Sun 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Cervantes ★ 4.4 · 8.0k· ARS 20–30K
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 4 PM, 8 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri 12 PM – 4 PM, 8 PM – 12:30 AM
Sat 12 PM – 4 PM, 8 PM – 12:30 AM
Sun 12 PM – 4 PM, 8 PM – 11:30 PM
Parrilla El Litoral ★ 4.5 · 4.7k· $10,000-20,000
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 1 AM
Sat 11 AM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
Aries café de especialidad ★ 5.0 · 259· ARS 1–10,000
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 7 PM
Sat 8 AM – 1 PM
Sun Closed More about Balvanera It has a lively atmosphere with numerous restaurants and bars, especially along Corrientes Avenue.
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1 Museo Carlos Gardel, Buenos Aires 2 Museo le los Niños Abasto 3 Café de los Angelitos 4 Basílica Santa Rosa de Lima 5 Abasto de Buenos Aires 6 Heritage Museum of the Palacio de las Aguas Corrientes 7 Palace of Running Waters 8 The Flowers 9 Roma 10 The Shelter Coffee Other areas in Buenos Aires Ready to plan Balvanera? Turn these Balvanera picks into a day-by-day Buenos Aires plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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