Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires
Art museum in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
The permanent collection is the centre of the visit; give it most of the two hours and treat the temporary rooms as a bonus.
Morning · 2 hrDay 1
A full day of museums
National Museum of Decorative Arts
Museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
National art museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Afternoon · 2 hr
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
Former theatre in Buenos Aires, Argentina, now used as a bookshop.
Treat it as a bookshop, not a museum: browse the shelves, sit in the old theatre seats on the upper level and look up at the painted ceiling.
Evening · 1 hrStart before the middle of the morning to move through three distinct collections at a comfortable pace; the bookshop is a quiet way to end.
Day 2
Icons of downtown Buenos Aires
Templo Libertad
Synagogue in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Morning · 45 min
Colón Theater
Opera house in Buenos Aires.
Entry is by guided tour, so its schedule sets the pace for the morning; arriving a little early lets you look around the foyer first.
Morning · 1 hr
Obelisco de Buenos Aires
Iconic historical monument in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Afternoon · 45 min
Torre Monumental
Clock tower in Buenos Aires.
Evening · 45 minTemplo Libertad and Colón Theater run on timed visits, so arriving at the listed hour keeps the morning smooth; the Obelisco and the tower suit the later part of the day.
Day 3
The colonial heart of the city
Cabildo of Buenos Aires
Historical building in Buenos Aires, government house during colonial times.
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Buenos Aires Cathedral
Cathedral in Argentina.
Morning · 45 min
Plaza de Mayo
Square in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Afternoon · 45 min
National Historical Museum
Museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The rooms follow the country's history in order, so start at the beginning of the sequence; two hours covers the main galleries at an easy walk.
Evening · 2 hrThe Cabildo and the cathedral face the same square, so the morning moves naturally between them before the evening museum.
Good to know
How do the three days fit together?
Each day keeps its stops in one part of the city, so the couple rarely retraced their steps. Day one is museums, day two downtown landmarks, day three the colonial centre around Plaza de Mayo.
Do any of the landmarks need booking?
Colón Theater runs on guided tours, so its starting time decides the morning there. The art museums on this route are visited at your own pace.
What should we pack for Buenos Aires in November?
November is late spring: warm days and cool evenings. A light layer helps in the shaded squares and the air-conditioned galleries, and comfortable shoes carry the day.
How long should we spend at El Ateneo Grand Splendid?
An hour is about right: walk the old theatre, browse a little and sit on the upper level beneath the painted ceiling before the evening ends.
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