10 Free Things to do in Capital Federal District That You Shouldn't Miss

January 16, 2022 Franklyn Hardiman

Discover the best top things to do in Capital Federal District, Argentina including Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Cemiterio de Recoleta, Calle Defensa, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, Centro Cultural Kirchner, Bosques de Palermo, Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo, Palermo, Palermo Soho.
Restaurants in Capital Federal District

1. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Avenida Del Libertador 1473, Buenos Aires C1425AAA Argentina +54 52889900 [email protected] http://www.bellasartes.gob.ar/
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 6,839 reviews

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

There’s no fee to enter this fine museum housing significant works of the European masters from pre-Renaissance days to the present and a vast collection of 19th- and 20th-century Argentine sculptures and paintings.

Reviewed By westy54 - Sydney, Australia

This two storey classic building is full of treasures. On the ground floor there was room after room (24 in all) of Old Masters and Impressionists including Tintoretto, Titian, Pisano, Rembrandt, Reubens (x 2), Velazquez, Zurbaran, El Greco, Goya, Giordano, Sisley, Monet (x2), Manet, Renoir, Van Gough, Gauguin, Toulouse-Latrec, Degas (several of these) plus a good number of Rodin sculptures. Then there were the rooms of Argentinian painters whose names were, unfortunately, not previously known to me but the works by Pueyrredon, de Carcova, Lopez and others appealed. We did though encounter one act of total stupidity. They briefly closed off the room where there were a number of Degas paintings to hang from the ceiling a nondescript piece of modern art that covered a large part of the view of one of Degas’ paintings of dancers. Not sure who’s idea this was but it was certainly dumb. Of less appeal, however, were the modern art displays in the rooms on the first floor, mainly it appeared by Argentinian and other South American painters/artists. There was a special display in a large gallery at the back of the building of approximately 50 works by Jean Miro that were on loan from Madrid’s Reina Sofia. This was very good. Disappointingly there was no cafe, where you could have a coffee and take a break, or for that matter a shop. The latter is probably a wasted opportunity to recoup some costs.

2. Cemiterio de Recoleta

Junin 1760, Buenos Aires C1113 Argentina https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/es/barrio-recoleta
Excellent
49%
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4.5 based on 26,659 reviews

Cemiterio de Recoleta

The most celebrated Argentineans, including Eva Peron and her family, are buried at this elaborate cemetery, where mausoleums replicate chapels, pyramids and Greek temples.

Reviewed By susanlJ3439QM

Likely best to do this with a local tour guide ( We used Class Adventure Travel who provided us with a guide named Santiago who was superb.). A private guide can customize according to your interests, can tell you about the various tombs....there are many very specific historical stories about those who are buried here and a local guide will be able to elaborate which makes it even more interesting. Early morning is better before the big tour buses arrive.

3. Calle Defensa

Calle Defensa Bairro San Telmo, Buenos Aires Argentina
Excellent
49%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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4.5 based on 14,536 reviews

Calle Defensa

Architectural landmarks in the city’s oldest neighborhood have been restored, and this revitalized area is distinctly artistic, with cafes, antique shops, cobblestone streets and lots of artists and dancers.

Reviewed By pnc87

Loved staying in this historic part of Buenos Aires. The Sunday flea market is amazing, the restaurants, wine bars, tango displays, pop-up music events, gorgeous 19th century architecture, cobblestone streets, art galleries, unique local designer shops, this place has it all. And it even had a few restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day which was a nice surprise.

4. Recoleta

Junin y Guido, Buenos Aires Argentina
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 21,652 reviews

Recoleta

This fashionable, upscale neighborhood is lined with cafes, boutiques and galleries and morphs into a street fair on weekends.

Reviewed By 58flavial - Buenos Aires, Argentina

This is a lovely place for walking on week days (on weekends is full of people) and visit the Recoleta's church, the Recoleta's cementery, the Fine Arts museum, have a "café" in La biela "Remarkable bar", go shopping in the elegant Alvear Avenue or Recoleta Mall or eating in a lot of restaurants.

5. Puerto Madero

Rosario Vera Penaloza, Buenos Aires Argentina
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 41,553 reviews

Puerto Madero

By day, this riverfront area is a booming business and shopping district and by night, a hip neighborhood with pricey restaurants and fashionable clubs.

Reviewed By Getaway756019

A place by the river where Nature meets the city, the Woman's Bridge, and a cute passage by the river to go for a stroll during the Summer, and get the breeze. Nice restaurants, ice cream places and gourmet stores around too. Don't miss it.

6. Centro Cultural Kirchner

Calle Sarmiento 511 Alem Avenue between Sarmiento and Corrientes Avenue, Buenos Aires C1041AAK Argentina +54 11 4349-5000 http://www.cck.gob.ar
Excellent
61%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 2,011 reviews

Centro Cultural Kirchner

The communications office of Buenos Aires, a scintillating example of the city's gorgeous architecture.

Reviewed By LaOsa_life - Munich, Germany

I visited this center several times for free concerts. They all have been high level quality and they were from classic to tango music! Never in my life I found a place like this anywhere.

7. Bosques de Palermo

Av Del Libertador & Dorrego y Figueroa Alcorta Palermo, Buenos Aires 1425 Argentina http://www.facebook.com/pque3defebrero/
Excellent
63%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 8,238 reviews

Bosques de Palermo

Open to the public since 1874, the Bosques de Palermo is the oldest park in Buenos Aires.

Reviewed By anagracielal2017 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

This place is the best to relax from the speed of the traffic, the sound of it and the crowded downtown. There are lots of beautiful trees, lakes with boats and ducks and gees, a hugh rose garden with many different species, an Spanish patio with original ceramics from Andalucia, a Planetarium recently upgraded, and a municipal golf link. So any tourist must visit Palermo !! Also nice statues, dont miss them. And an Art Museum and restaurants.

8. Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo

Avenida Del Libertador 4101 Palermo, Buenos Aires C1426BWC Argentina +54 11 4778-2800 [email protected] http://www.palermo.com.ar
Excellent
46%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 577 reviews

Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo

Reviewed By irelleyoko - Buenos Aires, Argentina

this is located in Palermo. Very beautiful building from the outside. Have not been inside of the casino though, but walking around the Racetrack yes. Recommended.

9. Palermo

Barrio Palermo, Buenos Aires Argentina
Excellent
55%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 5,773 reviews

Palermo

Hip Buenos Aires neighborhood attracts modes and businesspeople.

Reviewed By 776nigela - Vancouver, Canada

Palermo is a fun lively neighbourhood with a host of good shopping, delicious restaurants and markets

10. Palermo Soho

Costa Rica and Armenia, Buenos Aires 1414 Argentina
Excellent
53%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 6,859 reviews

Palermo Soho

Reviewed By selwyna_13 - Melbourne, Australia

We were very impressed by this part of BA. Great shopping at very reasonable prices overall , wonderful cafe , bars & restaurants. amazing ambience & felt very safe walking around for hours. Brightly coloured Bohemian buildings. Will definitely return when we have more time.

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