Timeline
16:59
Grab a coffee and people-watch at one of Buenos Aires' oldest cafés. The restored 1858 interior sets a historic tone for the evening.
17:49
Walk to the base of the Obelisco. It is a good vantage point for Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest street in the Americas. Find a spot on the steps or pavement where you can watch the sky change color.
18:29
Watch the sun set toward the WNW. The golden light lasts from 17:55 until the sun dips below the horizon at 18:29.
19:14
End the night at Bar Iberia, the second oldest bar in the city. It was once the meeting point for Spanish immigrants, offering a quiet place to digest the day's sights.
Local tip
Cafe Tortoni closes at 18:00, so arrive before the golden light peaks if you want to stay inside. Bar Iberia has no listed hours, so check the route or ask locally for opening times.
Check before you go
- Cafe Tortoni is open Mo-Su 08:00-18:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Buenos Aires (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).