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Buenos Aires Daytime: Cinema, Coffee, and Culture

Start your morning at the city’s cinema museum, then wander into the historic center for a classic coffee and a stroll through cultural landmarks.

Best time: noneAbout 210 min

Timeline

  1. 11:00

    Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken

    Arrive at the Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken right when it opens at 11:00. Spend an hour exploring the exhibits dedicated to the preservation and research of Argentine cinema.

  2. 12:15

    Cafe Tortoni

    Walk to Cafe Tortoni, one of the most traditional coffee houses in Buenos Aires. Opened in 1858 and restored to its original style, it remains a cultural meeting point. Order a coffee and enjoy the historic atmosphere.

  3. 12:45

    Galerías Pacífico

    Stroll to Galerías Pacífico, an upscale shopping mall worth visiting for its architecture. Head to the top floors to see the Centro Cultural Borges, which usually hosts art displays.

  4. 13:15

    Florida

    Finish your walk along Florida, the main pedestrian street of the city. Browse the variety of shops and street vendors, and watch the street tango dancers and other performers.

Local tip

Check the route from the museum to the Obelisco area, as the walk is about 10-12 minutes through the city center.

Check before you go

  • Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken is open from 11:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and 10:00 on Sundays.
  • Cafe Tortoni closes at 18:00.
  • Galerías Pacífico is open until 21:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Buenos Aires (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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