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Things to Do in San Nicolas, Buenos Aires

The financial center of Buenos Aires, often referred to as El Centro or Microcentro. It features major thoroughfares like 9 de Julio Avenue and is home to various government buildings and office towers.

  • Teatro ColónOpera House
  • Buenos Aires Central Post OfficeLandmark
  • Templo LibertadFamous Synagogue

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San Nicolas in Buenos Aires

Top things to do in San Nicolas

  • Teatro Colón

    Teatro Colón

    ★ 4.8 · 88.6k
    Opera House★

    This grand theater (circa 1908) known for acoustics hosts classical music, operas, ballets & tours.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5 PM
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  • Buenos Aires Central Post Office

    Buenos Aires Central Post Office

    Landmark★

    old central post office building in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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  • Templo Libertad

    Templo Libertad

    ★ 4.6 · 745
    Famous Synagogue★

    synagogue in Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
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  • San Martín Cultural Center

    San Martín Cultural Center

    ★ 4.4 · 8.6k
    Art Gallery★

    Spacious, government-run hub for art & cultural performances, classes, exhibitions & events.

    Every day
    8 AM – 10 PM
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  • Nextgames Argentina

    Nextgames Argentina

    ★ 4.9 · 1.3k
    Specialty Store
    Mon–Wed
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 1 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • El Ateneo

    El Ateneo

    ★ 4.6 · 13.1k
    Bookstore

    A cultural entertainment retail store in Argentina, offering books, music, games, and accessories.

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  • Galerías Pacífico

    Galerías Pacífico

    ★ 4.6 · 154.9k
    Shopping Mall

    Mural-filled shopping mall with tax-free shopping for visitors & guided tours of the grand building.

    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
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  • LIBRERÍA SUDESTADA

    LIBRERÍA SUDESTADA

    ★ 4.9 · 1.3k
    Bookstore

    A bookstore that serves as the official outlet for Sudestada magazine and publisher, featuring self-managed, medium, and other publishing houses.

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  • Monumento a Juana Azurduy

    Monumento a Juana Azurduy

    ★ 4.4 · 1.4k
    Monument

    monument in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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  • Corso Bombones

    Corso Bombones

    ★ 4.8 · 936
    Chocolate Shop

    Boxes of unique chocolates in elegant packaging are showcased in this small, traditional store.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Saint Catherine of Siena's Monastery, Buenos Aires

    Saint Catherine of Siena's Monastery, Buenos Aires

    ★ 4.6 · 811
    Monastery

    church and monastery in Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Archive and Historical Museum of the Bank of the province of Buenos Aires Dr. Arturo Jauretche

    Archive and Historical Museum of the Bank of the province of Buenos Aires Dr. Arturo Jauretche

    ★ 4.5 · 445
    History Museum

    museum in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
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  • National Museum of Oriental Art

    National Museum of Oriental Art

    ★ 4.6 · 361
    Art Museum

    oriental art museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    2 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    2 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    2 PM – 9 PM
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  • Police Museum

    Police Museum

    ★ 4.6 · 1.2k
    History Museum

    Weaponry displays including crossbows, swords & 20th-century firearms in a colonial-era mansion.

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Where to eat & drink in San Nicolas

  • Confitería La Ideal

    Confitería La Ideal

    ★ 4.6 · 13.2k
    Coffee Shop· ARS 10–50K

    A beautifully renovated confiteria in a historic building, this upscale and elegant coffee shop is known for its crafted beverages, pastries, cakes, and traditional tango atmosphere.

    Every day
    7 AM – 12 AM
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  • Puny

    Puny

    ★ 4.9 · 48.4k
    Italian· ARS 30–70K

    A restaurant near the City Center Obelisk, it is known for large portions of pasta dishes like osso buco with risotto, fusilli, and lasagna, as well as spinach and ricotta cheese meatballs.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Fri
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 1 AM
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Map of San Nicolas with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Teatro Colón
  2. 2Buenos Aires Central Post Office
  3. 3Templo Libertad
  4. 4San Martín Cultural Center
  5. 5Nextgames Argentina
  6. 6El Ateneo
  7. 7Galerías Pacífico
  8. 8LIBRERÍA SUDESTADA
  9. 9Monumento a Juana Azurduy
  10. 10Corso Bombones

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