Things to Do in Retiro, Buenos Aires One of the safest areas in Buenos Aires, Retiro features wide avenues and impressive architecture, with attractions like Plaza San Martín and the Colón Theater nearby. The area is filled with restaurants, shops, and cultural sites.
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Torre Monumental ★ 4.5 · 6.1k★
Clock tower given to the city by its British community in 1916, to commemorate independence.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
National Museum of Immigration ★
defunct immigration hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Patio Bullrich ★ 4.4 · 19.5k
Shopping center in a grand 19th-century building, housing upscale boutiques & a food court.
Every day 10 AM – 8 PM
Museum of Hispanic American Art Isaac Fernández Blanco ★ 4.6 · 4.0k
Spanish-American art from the 16th–18th centuries, plus cultural events, in a neocolonial building.
Mon 11 AM – 7 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Sat 11 AM – 8 PM
Sun 11 AM – 8 PM
Librería Kier ★ 4.7 · 1.3k
A place to buy books and magazines, including contemporary titles.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 2 PM
Sun Closed
Editions Rue des Artisans
A place that sells books, table items, and other products.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 2 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Retiro Florería Atlántico · ARS 20–70K
A hidden door in a florist store opens to a cocktail joint & gastrobar with a world-traveler theme.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 1:30 AM
Fri 11 AM – 2 AM
Sat 4 PM – 2 AM
Sun 4 PM – 1:30 AM
Elena ★ 4.6 · 3.4k· ARS 100,000+
If we were to rank the best Argentinian hotel restaurants, Elena, occupying the luxury Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, would definitely figure high up on the list! Aesthetically inspired by the interior of old houses in the San Telmo...
Every day 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
Croque Madame ★ 4.5 · 9.8k· ARS 20–50K
Every day 9 AM – 12 AM
El Cuartito ★ 4.5 · 40.3k· ARS 20–30K
Bustling, no-frills pizza parlour, offering hearty portions with lots of cheese.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12:30 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12:30 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12:30 PM – 12 AM
Dandy Santa Fe ★ 4.6 · 16.5k· $10,000-50,000
Every day 8 AM – 12 AM
Presidente Bar ★ 4.4 · 5.2k· ARS 30–70K
Glamorous, old-world cocktail lounge with tastings, classic bar bites & a lively vibe.
Mon Closed
Tue 8 PM – 2 AM
Wed 8 PM – 2:30 AM
Thu 8 PM – 3 AM
Fri 8 PM – 3:30 AM
Sat 8 PM – 3:30 AM
Sun 8 PM – 2 AM
Santos Manjares ★ 4.6 · 8.6k· ARS 20–30K
An Argentine steakhouse in Buenos Aires, this restaurant is known for its chargrilled steaks, generous portions, and cozy, rustic atmosphere.
Every day 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Tanta Argentina by Gastón Acurio ★ 4.5 · 8.7k· ARS 30–70K
A restaurant that offers Peruvian gastronomy, specializing in homemade Peruvian food, cocktails, juices, smoothies, and desserts.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 12 AM
Fri 12 PM – 12:30 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12:30 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM
Tancat ★ 4.5 · 5.4k· ARS 30–60K
Mon–Tue 12 PM – 4 PM
Wed–Fri 12 PM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
Sat 7 PM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
Amayta ★ 4.4 · 3.4k· ARS 10–20K
A two-story cafe in Recoleta offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea time, known for its terrace, pastries, and Italian dishes like gnocchi and lemon choice.
Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri 7:30 AM – 1 AM
Sat 9 AM – 1 AM
Sun 9 AM – 11:30 PM Planning time in Retiro?
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1 Torre Monumental 2 National Museum of Immigration 3 Florería Atlántico 4 Elena 5 Patio Bullrich 6 Museum of Hispanic American Art Isaac Fernández Blanco 7 Librería Kier 8 Croque Madame 9 El Cuartito 10 Dandy Santa Fe Other areas in Buenos Aires Ready to plan Retiro? Turn these Retiro 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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