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Balvanera

Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina · South America

About Balvanera

Balvanera works well as a base: 10 minutes from Barracas, 2km from El Ateneo Grand Splendid.

Balvanera is a city located in Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina. With a population of 152,198, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Balvanera sits in Argentina, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Argentina/Buenos Aires time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balvanera to your route.

About Balvanera

Balvanera is a barrio or neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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What are the best things to do in Balvanera?

Balvanera offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Balvanera located?

Balvanera is located in Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina, South America. The coordinates are -34.6103 latitude, -58.3977 longitude.

What is the population of Balvanera?

Balvanera has a population of approximately 152,198 people, making it a city in Argentina.

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Quick Information

Population
152,198
Continent
South America
Country
Argentina
Region
Buenos Aires F.D.
Timezone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-34.6103, -58.3977

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Argentina

Police
911
Ambulance
107
Fire
100
Driving side
right
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South AmericaArgentinaBuenos Aires F.D.City

Worth the detour from Balvanera

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Palacio Barolo

A 1923 tower built as an allegory of Dante's Divine Comedy: 22 floors for the poem's cantos, hell below, a working lighthouse for paradise at the top with views down Avenida de Mayo.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Obelisco de Buenos Aires

Iconic 67-metre obelisk in the centre of the Plaza de la República, marking the heart of Buenos Aires.

2 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Cafe Tortoni

Buenos Aires' oldest cafe, opened in 1858, with marble tables, stained glass and a basement tango room where Borges and Gardel were regulars. Expect a queue on Avenida de Mayo; order the chocolate con churros.

2 km · about 5 min drive

photogenic

El Ateneo Grand Splendid

A 1919 opera house converted into a bookshop, with the painted cupola, boxes and crimson stage curtain intact; the stage is now a cafe. Shelves fill the stalls under the original ceiling fresco.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires

An ornate city of the dead with elaborate mausoleums housing Argentina's elite, including Eva Perón, in a labyrinth of marble and statuary.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

San Telmo, Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhood with a famous Sunday antique market, milonga dance halls, and colonial architecture.

3 km · about 5 min drive

museum

MALBA

Buenos Aires' leading contemporary art museum, showcasing the finest Latin American art from the 20th century onward.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

La Boca (Caminito), Buenos Aires

A colorful working-class neighborhood famous for its brightly painted corrugated-iron houses, tango dancers, and the passion of Boca Juniors football.

4 km · about 10 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Balvanera.

Buenos Aires

🇦🇷 Argentina

2 km awayPop. 2,891,082

Boedo

🇦🇷 Argentina

3 km awayPop. 48,231

Retiro

🇦🇷 Argentina

3 km awayPop. 38,635

Barracas

🇦🇷 Argentina

5 km awayPop. 77,474

Avellaneda

🇦🇷 Argentina

6 km away

Colegiales

🇦🇷 Argentina

6 km awayPop. 57,000

Villa Ortúzar

🇦🇷 Argentina

7 km awayPop. 22,500

Villa Santa Rita

🇦🇷 Argentina

8 km awayPop. 34,000

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