Retiro, Buenos Aires: Things to Do & Map

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.

Torre MonumentalMonument
National Museum of ImmigrationHistory Museum
Florería AtlánticoCocktail Bar

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Retiro

Torre Monumental
★ 4.5 · 6.1k
Monument★
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
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National Museum of Immigration
History Museum★
defunct immigration hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Patio Bullrich
★ 4.4 · 19.7k
Shopping Mall
Shopping center in a grand 19th-century building, housing upscale boutiques & a food court.
Every day
10 AM – 8 PM
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Museum of Hispanic American Art Isaac Fernández Blanco
★ 4.6 · 4.1k
Art Museum
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
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Librería Kier
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Bookstore
A place to buy books and magazines, including contemporary titles.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 2 PM
Sun
Closed
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Editions Rue des Artisans
Home Goods
A place that sells books, table items, and other products.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 2 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Retiro

Florería Atlántico
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· 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
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Elena
★ 4.6 · 3.5k
South American· 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
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Croque Madame
★ 4.5 · 10.1k
Coffee Shop· ARS 20–50K
Every day
9 AM – 12 AM
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El Cuartito
★ 4.5 · 40.8k
Pizza· 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
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Dandy Santa Fe
★ 4.6 · 16.9k
Restaurant· $10,000-50,000
Every day
8 AM – 12 AM
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Santos Manjares
★ 4.6 · 9.0k
Steakhouse· ARS 20–40K
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
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Tanta Argentina by Gastón Acurio
★ 4.5 · 8.8k
Peruvian· 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
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Tancat
★ 4.5 · 5.4k
Spanish· 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
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Amayta
★ 4.4 · 3.6k
Italian· 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
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Presidente Bar
★ 4.4 · 5.3k
Cocktail Bar· 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
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