Timeline
12:00
Sit for an early lunch at Cafe Tortoni. The historic interior is best enjoyed when it first opens, before the crowds arrive. Order a mate or a light meal to fuel up.
12:45
Walk to Galerías Pacífico. The grounds are open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time to wander the top floors and view the art at the Centro Cultural Borges without rushing.
13:15
Head to the Obelisco. Stand at its base and look down Avenida 9 de Julio. It is the widest street in the Americas, spanning 22 lanes. The afternoon light here is perfect for taking in the scale of the city.
Local tip
Cafe Tortoni opens at 08:00, so arriving by 12:00 ensures you get a seat in the main hall. Galerías Pacífico is open daily until 21:00. The walk between these spots is short and stays within the pedestrian-friendly center.
Check before you go
- Cafe Tortoni hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00.
- Galerías Pacífico hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Buenos Aires (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).