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Quilmes

Buenos Aires, Argentina · South America

About Quilmes

Quilmes works well as a base: 10 minutes from Berazategui, 19km from El Ateneo Grand Splendid.

Quilmes is a city located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With a population of 262,379, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Quilmes 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 Quilmes to your route.

About Quilmes

Quilmes (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkilmes]) is a city on the coast of the Rio de la Plata, in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the southeast end of the Greater Buenos Aires, being some 17 km (11 mi) away from the urban centre area of Buenos Aires. The city was founded in 1666 and is the seat of the eponymous

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What are the best things to do in Quilmes?

Quilmes 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 Quilmes located?

Quilmes is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America. The coordinates are -34.7206 latitude, -58.2545 longitude.

What is the population of Quilmes?

Quilmes has a population of approximately 262,379 people, making it a city in Argentina.

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Quick Information

Population
262,379
Continent
South America
Country
Argentina
Region
Buenos Aires
Timezone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-34.7206, -58.2545

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Argentina

Police
911
Ambulance
107
Fire
100
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Quilmes

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

San Telmo, Buenos Aires

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

15 km · about 30 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

17 km · about 20 min 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

19 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez

Permanent racing circuit in southern Buenos Aires opened in 1952, host of Argentine Grand Prix rounds and TC racing.

19 km · about 20 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.

19 km · about 20 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Quilmes.

Berazategui

🇦🇷 Argentina

6 km awayPop. 180,523

San Juan Bautista

🇦🇷 Argentina

10 km away

Avellaneda

🇦🇷 Argentina

12 km away

Lanús

🇦🇷 Argentina

13 km away

Lomas de Zamora

🇦🇷 Argentina

14 km awayPop. 111,897

Barracas

🇦🇷 Argentina

14 km awayPop. 77,474

Adrogué

🇦🇷 Argentina

15 km awayPop. 28,265

Buenos Aires

🇦🇷 Argentina

16 km awayPop. 2,891,082

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