Timeline
08:00
Arrive at Aroma Amor Café for good specialty espresso and a lovable owner. It opens at 08:00 on weekdays and 10:00 on weekends, so this is a perfect early start.
08:45
Walk 47 minutes from the café to the base of the Obelisco. Stand at its base for a good vantage point of Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest street in the Americas.
09:15
Head to Cafe Tortoni, one of the most traditional coffee houses in Buenos Aires. Opened in 1858 and restored to its original 150-year-old style, it was a cultural meeting point for famous people like Borges.
Local tip
Cafe Tortoni closes at 18:00, so enjoy your coffee while the morning light is still bright.
Check before you go
- Aroma Amor Café is closed on Sundays. Check the route from there to the Obelisco if you are visiting on a weekend.
- Cafe Tortoni is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00.
Worth knowing
- Aroma Amor Café is open at 08:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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