What's El Centro like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about El Centro, especially its shops and entertainment venues. Enjoy the neighbourhood's rich culture, theatre scene and opera. Have a relaxing day visiting Plaza San Martin. Obelisco and Plaza de Mayo are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to El Centro
El Centro is located 0.6 mi (1 km) from the heart of Buenos Aires.
Flying to:
- Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.), 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from El Centro
- Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery), 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from El Centro
Getting to El Centro on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- C. Pellegrini Station
- July 9 Station
- Diagonal Norte Station
Things to see and do in and around El Centro
What to see in El Centro
- Obelisco
- Plaza de Mayo
- Plaza San Martin
- Cafe Tortoni
- Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
Things to do in El Centro
- Gran Rex Theatre
- Teatro Colon
- 9 de Julio Avenue
- Florida Street
- Galerias Pacifico
Other popular El Centro attractions
- Barolo Palace
- Galeria Güemes
- Cabildo
- Paseo La Plaza
- Centro Cultural Kirchner
