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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Obelisco

Grab a bite near the center, watch the sun dip below the widest street in the Americas, and end the evening in Recoleta.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 18:39

    Veggie Medio Oriente

    Eat a late lunch at Veggie Medio Oriente. The vegiebomba is large and delicious, perfect fuel for the walk ahead.

  2. 19:29

    Obelisco

    Walk 26 minutes from the restaurant to the base of the Obelisco. Find a spot on Avenida 9 de Julio where the view stretches wide. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with the avenue's axis.

  3. 21:09

    Casa Bar

    Head to Casa Bar in Recoleta. It is open nightly from 19:00, so you will arrive just in time for happy hour specials and a drink to wind down the evening.

Local tip

The Obelisco is a busy intersection. Keep your belongings close and be aware of traffic when crossing Avenida 9 de Julio.

Check before you go

  • Veggie Medio Oriente closes at 21:00 on weekdays and 17:00 on Saturdays. Ensure you arrive before closing.
  • Casa Bar opens at 19:00. If you arrive earlier, the doors will be closed.

Worth knowing

  • Veggie Medio Oriente is open at 18:39 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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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