Buenos Aires is full of corners that overflow with charm, history and experiences that often not even the porteños themselves are fully aware of. Here we leave you 5 original places to visit, from hidden passages to corners full of art, outdoor music and for a day in one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America, a secret bar to crown the outing.
1. Tunnels and secrets under the Santa Felicitas Basilica
https://zonales.com/museo-santa-felicitas-caba-atractivos-perderse/
In Barracas, a hidden piece of Buenos Aires history awaits you underground. The Santa Felicitas Historical Complex combines the church of Santa Felicitas with a curious museum of tunnels built in 1893. During guided tours you can walk through this subway labyrinth that portrays the life and trades of Buenos Aires in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Secret tip: in addition to the history, special visits include choral encounters, tastings and experiences on scheduled dates.
📍Pinzón 1480
2. Discover a hidden mural with an intriguing history at the Casa Rosada Museum.
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/secretariageneral/museo-del-bicentenario/inventario
In the heart of Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada Museum is a must-see classic for understanding Argentine history through photographs, objects and interactive exhibits. But one of its greatest treasures is the mural painted by Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros in 1933 together with Argentine artists such as Berni and Spilimbergo. The mural was a commission that was hidden for years and, according to the stories, generated a scandal when it was revealed. Learn the story first hand when you visit it. It is also one of the most important works of Latin American muralism.
Consejo Bairesta Secreta: in addition to the work of Siqueiros, the museum has archaeological material from the Fort of Buenos Aires and unique pieces of Argentine history.
📍Paseo Colón Av. 100
3. Free concerts at the Parque Centenario Amphitheater.
https://buenosaires.gob.ar/cultura/musica/anfiteatro-del-parque-centenario
If live music is your thing , the Eva Perón Amphitheater in Parque Centenario is a classic Buenos Aires plan. This open-air space receives different shows with free admission, from jazz and tango to symphonic bands and special concerts, especially on weekends.
When to go? Every weekend there are scheduled performances (on a first-come, first-served basis until full capacity is reached) and also special events such as lyrical galas or orchestra presentations. It is ideal for an afternoon picnic with music under the trees, either with friends or as a couple.
📍Leopoldo Marechal 832 Av.
4. Eduardo Sívori Museum and Palermo’s Rose Garden
https://www.historiasenverde.com/museos-jardines-aire-libre/
In Parque Tres de Febrero, the famous Bosques de Palermo, right in front of the Rosedal, you will find the Museo de Artes Plásticas Eduardo Sívori, one of the quietest and most valuable places to learn about Argentine art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Its collection includes more than 3,000 works, with permanent and temporary galleries. The gardens of the park make a double visit: art and nature at the same time, perfect for a quiet weekend outing.
Bairesta Secreta Tip: many porteños combine this visit with a walk through the Rosedal and a break at the museum’s café or a bike ride along the park’s promenades.
📍555 Infanta Isabel Av.
5. A hidden speakeasy bar to end the night.
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After touring art, history and music, close your plan in a hidden speakeasy in Palermo: these bars hidden behind doors that go unnoticed, with secret entrances in courtyards or bookstores, offer signature cocktails in intimate settings inspired by the dry law era in the United States. Today they are classics in many cities and Buenos Aires is no exception.
Don’t end your day discovering Buenos Aires without visiting Florería Atlántico: on the outside, a beautiful flower shop, but after opening the door of an industrial refrigerator, a staircase awaits to take you to one of the hidden bars in Buenos Aires that is among the best in the world.
📍Arroyo 872