What to do in Microcentro? - Places to visit

Many believe that it is a passing neighborhood where they see the obelisk, take a photo and continue on.
Here I give you an idea about options to take advantage of your stay in downtown enjoying both the day and the nights.

What can this neighborhood that is in the heart of the Federal Capital offer us?

The first thing you have to know is that we are not talking about a traditional neighborhood, since technically Microcentro is a financial area / zone made up of two neighborhoods, San Nicolás and Montserrat.

These are nourished by a wide variety of options to make our stay a memorable experience: Category hotels and restaurants for all budgets, bars with our famous craft beers without forgetting the nightclubs that have many options for all tastes from the usual “after office” to parties that last well into dawn.

Let's start by choosing our lodging place, this will depend on our budget and tastes:

Hotels in Downtown:

The most strategic point to stay is near the Obelisk, being Diagonal Norte, Av. Corrientes and Avenida 9 de Julio (Between Av. Santa Fe and Av. de Mayo) the streets that will serve to guide us in reference to this point.

The golden rule to follow is the closer we are, the easier it will be to reach the vast majority of places that I am going to mention throughout this introduction and it will also make it easier for us to find our way around when we are on the street without having to use our cell phones so much. .

In Microcentro we have hotels of all kinds. A good recommendation is to choose a hotel with categories greater than 3 stars.. In this way, it will not only provide us with greater comfort but also more security and tranquility over our objects, something that may not happen in other types of accommodation such as hostels or shared rooms.

In short: you will find options for all budgets, even the most luxurious and comfortable.

Do you want to know hotels in other neighborhoods?

·         Buenos Aires hotels
·         Belgrano Hotels
·         Hotels in Recoleta
·         Puerto Madero Hotels
·         Cañitas Hotels
·         Palermo hotels
·         Hotels in Congreso
·         Hotels in Núñez
·         Hotels in Barrio Norte
·         Caballito Hotels
·         Hotels in Zona Oeste (West Zone)

Did you know how much a night with an escort costs?

It all depends on what you are looking for. The Argentinian escorts of ArgentinaXP are divided between Diamond escorts, Platinum Escorts, Gold Escorts y Silver escorts; where your costs can range from $ 40 to $ 200 per hour, even a little more if special services are required or specific deals are desired.

Restaurants in Downtown:

As for restaurants, we are recognized worldwide for our quality meats, but there is also a wide variety of dishes to taste and fall in love with Argentine cuisine. You just have to think what you want to try that day.

If they are meat, you will find them in all their forms: Traditional Argentinian Asado (UNMISSSIBLE!), hamburgers (national and international chains), the inevitable Milanese, chorizo ​​steak, roast chicken, etc.

Due to the immigration that the country experienced at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, especially in Buenos Aires, we will find European options deeply rooted in the Argentine cuisine how are the pasta (I personally recommend broccolino) and pies.

If you are a good eater you can choose to visit the famous bodegones, where food is served in abundance and everything is exquisite. These have an extensive menu to choose what most catches your attention and best of all are the prices. They are ideal to go to try several well-porteño dishes.

The Best Restaurants in Microcentro:

A list of the most important places to eat in San Nicolás and Montserrat

Argentine food:

• Grill Peña: Located in Rodríguez Peña 682 – Moderate / High Price
  Known for its attention and of course the food, this typical grill in downtown Buenos Aires is a must stop to try, among other things, a very good Argentine barbecue.
• Los Inmortales Located at Av Corrientes 1369 – Moderate Price
  Mainly a pizzeria, it also offers elaborate dishes at a reasonable price.
• The New Brighton Located at Sarmiento 645 – Moderate/High Price
• The Palace of Pizza Located at Av Corrientes 751 – Moderate Price
• La Ventana Tango Show Located in Balcarce 431 – High Price
• Banchero Located at Av Corrientes 1300 – Moderate Price
• Las Cuartetas Located at Av Corrientes 838 – Moderate Price

To facilitate the moment of ordering exactly what we want, here are some of the most typical dishes of Buenos Aires along with a brief description and where we can find them:

ASADO: The star of any grill and one of the most requested dishes in any restaurant, the asado is made up, in different portions, of a barbecue of veal, lamb or goat accompanied by offal, chicken and chorizo. (Peña Grill)

EMPANADAS: Baked or fried, empanadas are a dough filled with meat, chicken or ham and cheese. From these three flavors we can see many more.
(The immortals)

MILANESAS: Made of meat, chicken or fish and coated with breadcrumbs, they can be fried or baked.
(The Immortals, The Milanese Club)

PIZZA WITH FAINA: The pizza is world famous (you must try ours) but also a particularity is added that it is the Faina, which is a dough made from chickpea flour which is eaten on top of our pizza slice.
(The Quatrains)

CHORIPÁN: Chorizo ​​with field-type bread often accompanied with chimichurri sauce.
(coastal)
As for desserts, they stand out
ALFAJOR: Typical Argentine dessert, made up of two or three layers of cookies filled with dulce de leche.
PASTAFROLA: Cake covered with sweet quince or sweet potato.

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The Best Burgers in Buenos Aires

• MEAT: Headquarters at Calle 50 452, La Plata – Av. Del Libertador 2417, Olivos – Defensa 269, CABA.
• PONY LINE: Located inside the Four Seasons hotel at Calle Posadas 1086, CABA.
• BURGER JOINT: Located at Calle Jorge Luis Borges 1776, CABA.
• WILLIAMSBURG: Offices at Calle Armenia 1532 – Av. Del Libertador 3883 – Nicaragua 6055, all located in CABA.
• FRANCIS PLATZ: Located at Calle Quesada 1892, CABA.
• HEISENBURGER: Offices at Calle Báez 252 (closed on Mondays) – Gorriti 5054 – Federico Lacroze 2114 – Vicente López 2180, all located in CABA.
• PARIS BURGER: Located at Calle Suipacha 180, CABA.
• NOBODY'S LAND: Located at Calle Avellaneda 588, CABA.
• 180 BURGER BAR: Headquarters at Calle Suipacha 749 – Sarmiento 985 – Tucumán 1579, all located in CABA.
• BIG SUR: Located at Calle Cerviño 3596, CABA.

Bars in Microcentro:

The bar culture in this area is very important, here you will find options of all prices. From the craft beers (UNMISSSIBLE!) and the most popular drinks to the still lifes to stop by for a refreshing drink.

One characteristic to take into account is that many of these bars offer us meals that are deeply rooted in this type of place, abundant and with a casual style, that is, although they are not very elaborate (in some cases they are more expensive) They have a lot of flavor and will make us remember our time in the center of the Federal Capital.

Some places to consider are:

• Moderately Priced in Montserrat: Antares, DeBar, Patagonia

• Moderately priced in San Nicolas: The Birra Lab, Unplug Bar

Breweries in Microcentro:

Although before we named the craft beers in several bars, in the breweries we are going to find greater variety and price, since in many cases they are self-made. The different styles that we can find are:

Lager beers: they owe their name to the lager yeast, they have a low fermentation temperature and a longer period of time. We identify them by their light color and the most popular are Pilsener, Spezial, Vienna and Bocks.

Ale Beers: Contrary to lagers, they are high fermentation and slightly higher temperatures, differentiated by their higher alcohol content.

Pale Ale: Light beers, with a lot of hops and therefore flavor. The IPA (Indian Pale Ale) stand out.

Dark Ales: This type of beers is made up of those that we will name below

• Stout Beers: Very dark, good amount of hops and roasted malt, they are thick and creamy to the touch. Irish Guinness and Imperial Stout stand out
• Porter Beers: Generally softer and clearer than the one we named previously.

The Malin Head is a clear option when you are in Monserrat.

Nightclubs / Bowling alleys in Microcentro:

It's time to have a little fun dancing and why not, trying some drinks.

To make it more indicative for you, I am going to show you some options according to age range, style of music and capacity of the place:

• 22 to 25 years
• Cachengue, Reggaeton, Commercial Dance, House:
• Maluco Beleza – San Nicolás – Capacity 400 people.
• Sudaca Disco – San Nicolás – Capacity 800 people
• Goa – San Nicolás – Capacity 1000 people.
• 25 to 30 years
• 80s and 90s, Reggaeton, Commercial Dance, Latin
• Bahrain – Retreat – Capacity 900 people.
• Cocoliche (Techno) – Montserrat – Capacity 500 people.
• SW Club (Swinger) – Montserrat – Capacity 200 people.

Spa and massage in Microcentro:

You've already walked, drank, danced and now it's time to relax and decontract the whole body that had a lot of activity. To do this, we are going to visit the best spas in the downtown, below we will detail a list with some of the different massage and aesthetic centers to take care of our body and continue with our day.

• Magic Hands – Av. Córdoba 850 > Decontracting, relaxing, sports, reflexology and effleurage massages (superficial, generally used to start or end a session).
• Spa at Meliá Hotel – Reconquista, 945. Swimming pool, hydromassage, sauna, relaxation area.

Temporary shelters in Microcentro:

Better known as Telo or Telos, they are small hotels, generally with themed rooms with the aim of staying for a night of passion.

Accommodation hotels in Montserrat:

• Three Sergeants – Three Sergeants 345
• Atlas – Solís 681 – (between Mexico and Chile) – Hydromassage, Wi-Fi.
• Los Pinos – Independencia 1340 – USA 1343 – Own parking, Hydromassage.
• Plus – Av. Independencia 1484 – higher rates with private garage, hydromassage, Scottish shower, parking inside the hotel and Wi-Fi.

Shopping Tours in Microcentro:

Florida street:

The first pedestrian (with no cars circulating) in the city, shopping mall par excellence, there we will find a variety of stores and the renowned Galerias Pacifico which are not only visited for their stores but also for their architecture and art in their domes.

Some of the items that we can find are clothing, footwear, toys, books, handicrafts and more.

Within the emblematic sites that are within this pedestrian we can highlight:

• El Ateneo Bookstore: it is the most important bookstore in the city, although it has other branches, this is the most important.
• Plaza San Martín: surrounded by relevant buildings such as the Military Circle, the Plaza Hotel and the Kavanagh building. With large dimensions and green, there we can see the monument to San Martín and the fallen in the Malvinas war.
• Güemes Gallery: located in what is considered the first skyscraper in the city of Buenos Aires, it is a historical heritage.
• La Peatonal: we highlight the street itself due to the large number of shows that we can find, humorous, tango, magic and many more. Generally, they work by the hat (in collaboration) and their schedules vary, you can find them in the morning or at night.
• A list with several of the stores that we can find in the pedestrian:
  -Dexter (sports): Florida 574
  -The World of Toys: Florida 356 and Florida 640
  -Falabella: Florida 202, Florida 343 and Florida 665
  -Farmacity: Florida 118 and Florida 474
  -Frávega (appliances): Florida 296
  -Garbarino (appliances): Florida 260
  -Giesso: Florida 977
  -Levi's: Florida 777
  -Mega Sports (sports): Florida 401
  -Merrell: Florida 727
  -Prüne (handbags): Florida 963
  -Cougar: Florida 723
  -Rodó (appliances): Florida 301
  -Sports Only: Florida 599
  -Stock center (sports): Florida and Corrientes
  -Zara: Florida 651

Liberty Street:

Known for being the street of jewelry and watches, there we will find a store followed by another with countless offers for all budgets, without a doubt a present that will be remembered.

Garden Gallery:

The place of technology, no other place brings together so many places in the field, here you will find everything related to information technology, cell phones, computers, cameras, consoles, music and movies, accessories of all kinds, etc.
Located on 537 Florida Street, it is one of the most visited galleries in all of Buenos Aires due to its variety and, at the same time, the ease of comparing prices.
It is advisable to ask in several places and ask for budgets to get the best option.

Art and Culture in Microcentro:

Buenos Aires and especially the center of the Capital is a cultural pole that offers us options when it comes to learning a little more about its history.

Museums:

• National Historical Museum of the Cabildo and the May Revolution: within the historic Cabildo of Buenos Aires, it tells us with pieces and works of art the formation of Argentina as a country.
• Museum of the City of Buenos Aires: tells us the history of the city and its inhabitants.

Theaters:

• Maipo Theater – Esmeralda 443 – capacity 754 spectators.
• Gran Rex Theater – Av. Corrientes 857 – capacity 3262 spectators.
• Opera Theater – Av. Corrientes 860 – capacity 2500 spectators.
• Multitheatre – Av. Corrientes 1283 – capacity 1237 spectators.
• Astros Theater – Av Corrientes 746 – capacity 550 spectators.
• El Nacional Theater – Av. Corrientes 960 – capacity 1100 spectators.
• Metropolitan Theater – Av. Corrientes 1343 – capacity 854 spectators room 1 and 598 room 2.
• Lola Membrives Theater – Av. Corrientes 1280 – capacity 1100 spectators.
• Apolo Theater – Av Corrientes 1372 – capacity 540 spectators.
• General José de San Martín Theater – Av. Corrientes 1530 – capacity 566 spectators.
• Astral Theater – Av. Corrientes 1639 – capacity 1300 spectators.
• Paseo la Plaza – Av. Corrientes 1660 – theater complex with several rooms of small capacity.

Transport Microcentro:

What is the SUBE card?

The Single Electronic Ticket System or SUBE is the card that will allow us to travel on all bus lines (buses), subways, trains and tolls in the Metropolitan Area of ​​Buenos Aires and various cities in the country. It can be purchased at different points officially as city lotteries and unofficially in newspaper stalls with a value between 50 and 70 pesos.
To recharge in the same way we can go to several large chains of kiosks which have machines to recharge our card, the subway is also an option.

One thing to keep in mind is that our card allows us to have a negative balance, up to -$39.

What is the MetroBus?

System of exclusive lanes for groups (buses) that has different sections in the city, being the one that crosses Av 9 de Julio the most used.
This system allows us to travel at a higher speed due to the exclusivity for public transport.

Travel by Subway:

The Subway or Subway for everyone, has 8 lines that cross and connect with each other throughout the City of Buenos Aires, we will name 6 of those 8 because they circulate through tourist areas.
Closing times vary according to the line, opening all from 5:30 am and closing approximately from 23:00 pm.

As we previously mentioned, we will pay our ticket with the SUBE card.

• Line A – with 18 stations, is headed by Plaza de Mayo in the Montserrat neighborhood and San Pedrito in the Flores neighborhood.
• Line B – with 17 stations, is headed by Leandro N Alem in the San Nicolás neighborhood and Juan Manuel de Rosas in the Villa Urquiza neighborhood.
• Line C – with 9 stations has Retiro as its head in the neighborhood of the same name and Constitución also the same case.
• Line D – with 16 stations, is headed by Cathedral in the San Nicolás neighborhood and Congreso de Tucumán in the Belgrano neighborhood.
• Line E – with 15 stations has Bolívar in the Montserrat neighborhood and Plaza de los Virreyes in the Flores neighborhood as heads
• Line H – with 12 stations, its headwaters are the Faculty of Law in the Recoleta neighborhood and Hospitals in the Parque Patricios neighborhood.

Travel by Collective:

Buses or collectives circulate the streets of Buenos Aires 24 hours a day and do not vary too much from the same system that is seen in other countries, it is advisable to avoid peak hours, particularly between 17 and 19 pm, since the concurrence of people to all means of transport is massive.

Travel by Train:

Now that you got to know the center of Buenos Aires, perhaps you have some time on your hands and the train will allow you to reach greater distances in less time. The train lines are Mitre, San Martín, Belgrano Norte, General Roca, Sarmiento, Urquiza and Belgrano Sur.
Near the Microcentro we have the Retiro train station where we can take most of these lines and their different branches.

To guide you, you can use Como Llego or Google Maps.

Other means of transportation are:

Taxis

At the time of writing this article, the lowering of the flag (initial rate) of taxis in the City of Buenos Aires is $32.60 pesos or 1.68 dollars.
They are generally convenient for moving short distances due to their price and they have the advantage that due to the large amount of supply they have, we can take one practically instantly when we get on the sidewalk or reserve one by phone.

Uber

Through the application when we are registered we can request our uber using the map in real time. It is generally faster and cheaper than a conventional taxi.

Remis

These, unlike taxis, are requested at remiserias and are cars without any particular registration, they have a fixed rate in relation to the place where we are going no matter how long it takes.