What to do in Microcentro? - Places to visit

Many people think it is a neighbourhood where they see the obelisk, take a photo and move on.
Here I give you an idea about options to make the most of your stay in downtown enjoying both the day and its nights.

What does this neighbourhood in the heart of Capital Federal have to offer?

The first thing you need to know is that we are not talking about a traditional neighbourhood, as technically Microcentro is a financial area / zone made up of two neighbourhoods, San Nicolás and Montserrat.

These are nourished by a great variety of options to make our stay a memorable experience: hotels and restaurants of category for all budgets, bars with our famous craft beers without forgetting the discotheques that have many options for all tastes from the usual "after office" to parties that last until dawn.

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

Hotels in Microcentro:

The most strategic place to stay is near the Obelisk, being Diagonal Norte, Corrientes Avenue and 9 de Julio Avenue (between Santa Fe and Mayo Avenues) the streets that will guide us to this point.

The golden rule to follow is the closer we are the easier it will be to get to most of the places 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 mobile phone so much.

In Microcentro we have hotels of all kinds. A good recommendation is to choose a hotel with a category higher than 3 stars.. In this way, it will not only give us more comfort but also more security and peace of mind 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 about hotels in other neighbourhoods?

-         Hotels in Buenos Aires
-         Hotels in Belgrano
-         Hotels in Recoleta
-         Hotels in Puerto Madero
-         Hotels in Cañitas
-         Hotels in Palermo
-         Hotels in Congreso
-         Hotels in Núñez
-         Hotels in Barrio Norte
-         Hotels in Caballito
-         Hotels in Zona Oeste

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Restaurants in Microcentro:

As far as restaurants are concerned, we are known worldwide for the quality of our meat, but there is also a wide variety of dishes to try and fall in love with Argentinean gastronomy. You just have to think about what you want to try that day.

If it's meat, you're going to find it in all its forms: Traditional Argentinian barbecue (a MUST!)hamburgers (national and international chains), the ever-present milanesas, bife de chorizo, roast chicken, etc.

Due to the immigration that took place in the country at the beginning of the 20th century, especially in Buenos Aires, we will find European options that are deeply rooted in the Argentine cuisine such as pasta (I personally recommend Broccolino) and empanadas.

If you are a good eater you can choose to visit the famous bodegones, where food is served in abundance and everything is exquisite. They have a wide menu so you can choose whatever catches your eye and the best thing of all is the prices. They are ideal to try some of the local dishes.

The Best Restaurants in Microcentro:

A list of the top places to eat in St. Nicholas and Montserrat

Argentine food:

• Parrilla Peña: Located at Rodríguez Peña 682 - Moderate / High Price
  Renowned for its service and, of course, its food, this typical grill in downtown Buenos Aires is a must to try, among other things, an Argentinean parrillada.
• Los Inmortales Located at Av Corrientes 1369 - Moderate Price
  Mainly pizzeria, it also offers elaborate dishes at a reasonable price.
• The New Brighton Located at Sarmiento 645 - Price Moderate / High
• El Palacio de la Pizza Located at Av Corrientes 751 - Moderate Price
• La Ventana Tango Show Located in Balcarce 431 - Price High
• Banchero Located at Av Corrientes 1300 - Moderate Price
• Las Cuartetas Located at Av Corrientes 838 - Moderate Price

To make it easier to order exactly what we want, here are some of the most typical dishes in Buenos Aires along with a brief description of where to find them:

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

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

MILANESAS: Made of meat, chicken or fish and coated in breadcrumbs, they can be fried or baked.
(Los Inmortales, El Club de la Milanesa)

PIZZA WITH FAINA: The pizza is known worldwide (you must try ours) but there is also a particularity added which is the Faina, which is a dough made of chickpea flour which is eaten on top of our slice of pizza.
(Las Cuartetas)

CHORIPÁN: Sausage with country-style bread, often accompanied with chimichurri sauce.
(Waterfront)
As for desserts, the following stand out
ALFAJOR: A typical Argentinian dessert, made up of two or three layers of biscuit filled with dulce de leche.
PASTAFROLA: Cake covered with quince jam or sweet potato jam.

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The Best Hamburgers of Buenos Aires

• CARNE: Branches at Calle 50 452, La Plata - Av. Del Libertador 2417, Olivos - Defensa 269, CABA.
• PONY LINE: Located inside the Four Seasons Hotel at 1086 Posadas Street, CABA.
• BURGER JOINT: Located at 1776 Jorge Luis Borges Street, CABA.
• WILLIAMSBURG: Branches at Calle Armenia 1532 - Av. Del Libertador 3883 - Nicaragua 6055, all located in CABA.
• FRANCIS PLATZ: Located at 1892 Quesada Street, CABA.
• HEISENBURGER: Branches at Báez 252 (closed Mondays) - Gorriti 5054 - Federico Lacroze 2114 - Vicente López 2180, all located in CABA.
• PARIS BURGER: Located in Calle Suipacha 180, CABA.
• TIERRA DE NADIE: Located at 588 Avellaneda Street, CABA.
• 180 BURGER BAR: Located at Calle Suipacha 749 - Sarmiento 985 - Tucumán 1579, all in CABA.
• BIG SUR: Located at 3596 Cerviño Street, CABA.

Bars in Microcentro:

The bar culture in this area is very important, here you will find options of all price ranges. From the craft beers (a MUST!) and the most popular drinks to the bodegones for a refreshing drink on the way.

One characteristic to bear in mind is that many of these bars offer us food that is very typical of this type of place, abundant and "al paso" style, that is to say, that although they are not very elaborate (in some cases they are), they have a lot of flavour and will remind us of our time in the centre 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 we mentioned before the craft beers in various bars, in the breweries we will find a greater variety and price, as in many cases they are brewed in-house. The different styles that can be found are:

Lager beers: named after the lager yeast, they have a low fermentation temperature and a longer fermentation time. They are identified by their light colour and the most popular are Pilsener, Spezial, Vienna and Bocks.

Ale beers: Contrary to lager beers, they have high fermentation and slightly higher temperatures, differentiated by their higher alcohol content.

Pale Ale: Clear beers, with a lot of hops and therefore flavour. IPAs (Indian Pale Ale) stand out.

Dark Ales: This type of beer is made up of the following beers

• Stout beers: Very dark, good amount of hops and roasted malt, thick and creamy to the touch. Irish Guinness and Imperial Stout stand out.
• Porter beers: Generally milder and lighter than the previously mentioned.

The Malin Head is a clear choice when in Monserrat.

Discotheques / Nightclubs in Microcentro:

It's time to have a bit of fun dancing and why not, try a few drinks.

In order to give you a better orientation, I will show you some options according to age range, style of music and capacity of the venue:

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

Spa and massage in Microcentro:

You've walked, drank, danced and now it's time to relax and decontract the whole body that had enough activity. For this we are going to visit the best spas in the city centre, here is a list with some of the different massage and beauty centres 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 begin or end a session).
• Spa at Meliá Hotel - Reconquista, 945. Swimming pool, hydromassage, sauna, relax area.

Transitional shelters in Microcentro:

Better known as Telo or Telos, these are small hotels, usually with themed rooms for the purpose of a night of passion.

Hotels Accommodation in Montserrat:

• Tres Sargentos - Tres Sargentos 345
• Atlas - Solís 681 - (between México and chile) - Hydromassage, wifi.
• Los Pinos - Independencia 1340 - EE. UU. 1343 - Own parking, Hydromassage.
• Plus - Av. Independencia 1484 - superior rates with private garage, hydro-massage, Scottish shower, parking inside the hotel and wifi.

Shopping in Microcentro:

Florida Street:

The first pedestrian street (without cars circulating) of the city, shopping promenade par excellence, there we will find a variety of shops and the renowned Galerias Pacifico which are not only visited for its shops but also for its architecture and art in its domes.

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

Among the emblematic sites that are found within this pedestrian area we can highlight:

• Librería El Ateneo: the most important bookshop in the city, although it has other branches, this is the most important one.
• San Martin Square: surrounded by relevant buildings such as the Military Circle, the Plaza Hotel and the Kavanagh building. With large and green dimensions, there we will be able to see the monument to San Martin and to the fallen in the Malvinas War.
• Galería Güemes: located in what is considered the first skyscraper in the city of Buenos Aires, it is a historical heritage site.
• La Peatonal: we highlight the street itself due to the large number of shows that we can find, comedy, tango, magic and many more. Generally, they are free of charge and their schedules vary, you will be able to find them in the morning or at night.
• A list of some of the shops that can be found in the pedestrian area:
  -Dexter (sports): Florida 574
  -The Toy World: Florida 356 and Florida 640
  -Falabella: Florida 202, Florida 343 and Florida 665
  -Farmacity: Florida 118 and Florida 474
  -Frávega (household appliances): Florida 296
  -Garbarino (household appliances): Florida 260
  -Giesso: Florida 977
  -Levi's: Florida 777
  -Mega Sports (sports): Florida 401
  -Merrell: Florida 727
  -Prüne (wallets): Florida 963
  -Puma: Florida 723
  -Rodó (electrical appliances): Florida 301
  -Sports Only: Florida 599
  -Stock centre (sports): Florida and Corrientes
  -Zara: Florida 651

Calle Libertad:

Known for being the street of jewellers and watchmakers, there you will find one shop after another with an infinity of offers for all budgets, without a doubt a present that will be remembered.

Garden Gallery:

The place for technology, no other place has so many shops in the field, here you will find everything related to computers, mobile 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 Buenos Aires due to its variety and ease of price comparison.
It is advisable to ask around and ask for quotes to get the best option.

Art and Culture in Microcentro:

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

Museums:

• Museo Histórico Nacional del Cabildo y la Revolución de Mayo: inside the historical 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: it tells the history of the city and its inhabitants.

Theatres:

• Teatro Maipo - Esmeralda 443 - capacity 754 spectators.
• Teatro Gran Rex - Av. Corrientes 857 - capacity 3262 spectators.
• Teatro Ópera - Av. Corrientes 860 - capacity 2500 spectators.
• Multiteatro - Av. Corrientes 1283 - capacity 1237 spectators.
• Teatro Astros - Av Corrientes 746 - capacity 550 spectators.
• Teatro El Nacional - Av. Corrientes 960 - capacity 1100 spectators.
• Teatro Metropolitan - Av. Corrientes 1343 - capacity 854 spectators in auditorium 1 and 598 in auditorium 2.
• Teatro Lola Membrives - Av. Corrientes 1280 - capacity 1100 spectators.
• Teatro Apolo - Av Corrientes 1372 - capacity 540 spectators.
• Teatro General José de San Martín - Av. Corrientes 1530 - capacity 566 spectators.
• Teatro Astral - Av. Corrientes 1639 - capacity 1300 spectators.
• Paseo la Plaza - Av. Corrientes 1660 - theatre complex with several small venues.

Transport Microcentro:

What is the SUBE card?

The Sistema Único de Boleta Electrónico or SUBE is the card that will allow you to travel on all bus lines, subways, trains and tolls in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires and several cities in the country. The card can be purchased at different official points such as lotteries in the city and unofficially at newsstands for between 50 and 70 pesos.
To recharge the card we can also go to several large chain kiosks which have machines to recharge our card, the underground is also an option.

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

What is MetroBus?

System of exclusive lanes for buses (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.

Travelling by Subway:

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

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

• Line A - with 18 stations, it has Plaza de Mayo in the Montserrat neighbourhood and San Pedrito in the Flores neighbourhood.
• Line B - with 17 stations, it has Leandro N Alem in the San Nicolás neighbourhood and Juan Manuel de Rosas in the Villa Urquiza neighbourhood.
• Line C - with 9 stations has Retiro in the neighbourhood of the same name and Constitución also in the same case.
• Line D - with 16 stations, it has Catedral in the San Nicolás neighbourhood and Congreso de Tucumán in the Belgrano neighbourhood.
• Line E - with 15 stations, it has Bolívar in the Montserrat neighbourhood and Plaza de los Virreyes in the Flores neighbourhood.
• Line H - with 12 stations, it has Facultad de Derecho in the Recoleta neighbourhood and Hospitales in the Parque Patricios neighbourhood.

Travelling by bus:

Buses or colectivos circulate the streets of Buenos Aires 24 hours a day and do not vary much from the same system seen in other countries. It is advisable to avoid rush hours, particularly between 5pm and 7pm, as there is a massive influx of people on all means of transport.

Travelling by Train:

Now that you have seen the centre of Buenos Aires you may have some time on your hands and the train will allow you to reach longer 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.

For guidance you can use Como Llego or Google Maps.

Other means of transport are:

Taxis

At the time of writing the bajada de bandera (initial fare) for taxis in the City of Buenos Aires is $32.60 pesos or 1.68 dollars.
They are generally convenient for short distances due to their price and have the advantage that due to the large number on offer we can take one practically as soon as we step on the pavement or book one by phone.

Uber

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

Remis

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