What to do in Pampas

Activities, attractions and tours

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Places to Visit in Pampas

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1. Obelisco

The Obelisco stands tall in the center of Buenos Aires. It is perhaps the city’s most recognizable icon. The large stone pillar surrounded by lights and electric screens draws comparisons with New York’s Times Square. The column itself resembles the Washington Monument.
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2. Palermo Soho

The attractive Palermo district is both charming and fun; no matter what you decide to do here, you will have a wonderful time and take some great memories away with you. Palermo is one of the most exciting and energetic districts in all of Buenos Aires; how you enjoy it depends on what time of day you visit! The Palermo district is characterised by tree-lined streets, cobblestone alleyways and charming buildings. It is home to both the Buenos Aires Zoo and the beautiful Botanical Gardens, which contains Roman, Oriental, and French sections, and is home to plant life from all over the world.
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3. Florida Street

Florida Street is the most prominent shopping boulevard in the city. It is a traffic-free zone full of many different types of stores. Travelers often visit the street to pick up souvenirs of their trip. Find many leather shops, vendors and street performers. You can usually pay in dollars here to get a better rate than the official peso. With the street’s central location and eclectic range of shops, it has become a principal destination for Buenos Aires visitors.
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4. Recoleta Cemetery

The small walkways of La Recoleta are lined with towering mausoleums, statues, and row upon row of tombs. The ambience of this location is unparalleled anywhere in the city. It’s also commonly recognised as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world. It is located in an affluent residential neighbourhood in downtown Buenos Aires, and is a very popular destination with tourists.
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5. Colón Theatre

Teatro Colón is the home of the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra and the site of performances from some of the biggest names in opera and ballet. It opened in 1908 with a performance of Guiseppe Verdi’s Aida. The theatre is world-renowned for its tremendous acoustics and its bill of famous opera and ballet stars from Feodor Chaliapin and Igor Stravinsky to Luciano Pavarotti. With marble, gold and Venetian mosaic floors it is also considered an architectural masterpiece.
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6. La Bombonera

La Bombonera (the Chocolate Box) is the stadium of one of the most illustrious soccer clubs in South America, the Boca Juniors. The stadium takes its name from its unusual design; it has one flat side with the rest of the stadium arched around it. The grounds have a seating capacity of 49,000 and have also hosted music concerts over the years. Look for the museum, VIP boxes and paintings as you tour the inside.
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7. Casa Rosada

With its highly visible pink façade and its place in the history of Argentine political life, the huge Casa Rosada (Pink House) on the Plaza de Mayo is one of the most famous sights in the city. Since the 1860s, the building has been used as presidential offices. The balcony at its rear has seen political figures, from General Leopoldo Galtieri to Eva and Juan Perón, address the Argentine people.
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8. Pocitos Beach

Pocitos Beach (Playa Pocitos) is one of Montevideo’s most-loved beaches, offering a blend of recreation, relaxation and sightseeing. It curves gently around a picturesque bay that borders the Rio de la Plata. At Pocitos Beach, participate in watersports, swim, soak up the sunshine or visit a naval museum. Favored by a young crowd and the well-heeled residents of the Pocitos barrio (neighborhood), the beach has a chic and lively atmosphere.
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This giant pillar was built to mark the 400th anniversary of the city’s inception. Now, it stands as the most famous icon in Buenos Aires.
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