Avenida Corrientes Travel Guide

Buenos Aires
Avenida Corrientes featuring street scenes, night scenes and a square or plaza
Shop, dine, sightsee and catch live theatre at one of the city’s main arteries. The large street also provides insights into the history of tango.

Avenida Corrientes is one of the most popular streets in the city, a huge boulevard lined with cinemas, theatres, restaurants, stores, malls and bookshops. Enjoy a day of shopping and sightseeing along the sidewalks of this cultural and commercial hub. Come back later for the nightlife.

Tango was born on the streets of Buenos Aires. Avenida Corrientes was an important part of the dance’s evolution several tango compositions make reference to Corrientes and its landmarks. Tango legend Carlos Gardel lived on the avenue. Read commemorative plaques on street corners bearing the names of key figures in the genre’s history. 

Photograph the Obelisk, a 221-foot (67.5-metre) tower that is an emblem of Buenos Aires. The monument was built in 1936 to commemorate the 400-year anniversary of the founding of the city. See the statues of Argentine comedians Alberto Olmedo and Javier Portales. Smiling figures of the two entertainment legends are perched on a bench. 

During your walk along the avenue observe the mix of architectural styles, including modern skyscrapers, neo-gothic façades and art deco buildings. Stop for authentic hot chocolate and churros in a café.

Avenida Corrientes is also the centre of the city’s theatre district. Sing along to a concert performance at Teatro Opera or across the road at the art deco Teatro Gran Rex. Both venues host a variety of international performers. Watch a play and view art exhibits and other cultural activities at the General San Martín Cultural Centre. Among the other well-known theatres on the avenue are Teatro la Metropolitan and Teatro Nacional.

To experience the avenue’s dinner scene, devour Argentine beef stew in a traditional restaurant or try a pizza in one of the many pizzerias. Then savour some ice cream at a heladería. Avenida Corrientes is known locally as the street that never sleeps. Many of its businesses stay open until the early hours of the morning. 

After your meal, go to one of the many late-night bookstores to discover new publications and works of local authors. Continue your shopping trip in one of the malls or party in a tango club.


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Top hotels in Avenida Corrientes

Exe Hotel Colón
Exe Hotel Colón
3.5 out of 5
Carlos Pellegrini 507 Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
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The price is ฿1,764 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿1,764
฿1,832 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Obelisco and Palermo Soho ...
6.4/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Due to season our ac wasnt working and they would not put it on. Our room got extremely hot during the day and nights even with the windows fully open."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

Exe Hotel Colón
Buenos Aires Marriott
Buenos Aires Marriott
5 out of 5
Av Carlos Pellegrini 551, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is ฿6,353 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿6,353
฿6,455 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (630 reviews)
"Outstanding service, location and facilities. The team at Marriott when out of their way to make our stay memorable."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024

Buenos Aires Marriott
Huinid Obelisco Hotel
Huinid Obelisco Hotel
4 out of 5
Calle Sarmiento 1431, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
The price is ฿3,283 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿3,283
฿3,351 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (400 reviews)
"no bottle water in room"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Huinid Obelisco Hotel
Broadway Hotel & Suites
Broadway Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
Av. Corrientes 1173, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is ฿2,706 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿2,706
฿2,773 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (984 reviews)
"Excellent location near most points of interest such as Plaza de Mayo, Puerto Madero, San Telmo, and Recoleta, especially if you enjoy walking. Area is safe for visiting during the day. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom needed some TLC. Overall, we had a very good experience in ..."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024

Broadway Hotel & Suites
ibis Buenos Aires Obelisco
ibis Buenos Aires Obelisco
3 out of 5
Avenida Corrientes 1344, Esquina Talcahuano y Uruguay, Buenos Aires
The price is ฿2,097 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿2,097
฿2,131 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (704 reviews)
"Good location and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 20 Sep 2024

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Unique Executive Central
Unique Executive Central
4 out of 5
Diagonal R. Saenz Pena 1174, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.2/10 (275 reviews)
"The front desk was very helpful with recommendations and directions, some local customs like tipping ect. Housekeeping wasalso helpful with extra towels. The hotel is old which adds to it's charm. A normal Argentina breakfast is served, not american, which we were aware of, but I have seen some people ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2024

Unique Executive Central
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Other neighbourhoods around Avenida Corrientes

Avenida Corrientes featuring street scenes, night scenes and a square or plaza

Comuna 3

While you're in Comuna 3, take in top sights like Palace of the Argentine National Congress or Abasto Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Venezuela Station or Alberti Station.

Comuna 3
Recoleta showing interior views

Barrio Norte

If you're spending time in Barrio Norte, you might enjoy attractions like Santa Fe Avenue and 9 de Julio Avenue. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Las Heras Station to see more of the city.

Barrio Norte
Recoleta showing signage

Recoleta

4.5/5(73 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Recoleta Mall and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Recoleta. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Las Heras Station or Pueyrredon Station (Santa Fe).

Recoleta
Argentina featuring a city

Monserrat

Architecture, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Monserrat. Make a stop by Barolo Palace or 9 de Julio Avenue while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Moreno Station or Lima Station to get around town.

Monserrat
Buenos Aires featuring art

San Nicolás

While you're in San Nicolás, take in top sights like Obelisco or Gran Rex Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at July 9 Station or Diagonal Norte Station.

San Nicolás
Downtown Buenos Aires

El Centro

4.5/5(113 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in El Centro. Obelisco is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Carlos Pellegrini Station or July 9 Station to see more of Buenos Aires.

El Centro

Avenida Corrientes Travel Guide