Buenos Aires is a beautiful city that deserves to be seen from above to appreciate it in all its glory and enjoy every corner. Want to see Buenos Aires from above? Then visit any of the 12 most notable observation decks in Buenos Aires to enjoy the experience to the fullest.
This Buenos Aires viewpoint is also known as the Torre de los Ingleses. The Monumental Tower was a gift from the British community on the centennial of the May Revolution. If you go up to the 6th floor of the tower, you’ll find its observation deck with breathtaking views of the Kavanagh Building, the port, the ecological reserve, and the entire Retiro area.
⏰Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.
👉Tickets available on their website
This Buenos Aires observation deck is located in the Mitre Tower, on the 14th floor of the Güemes Gallery. With over 101 years of history, this tower—Buenos Aires’ first skyscraper—offers breathtaking views of the Microcentro, the nearby domes, the Río de la Plata, and even the Uruguayan coast on clear days. The Galería Güemes Observation Deck is open Monday through Friday for small groups. (Take the elevators in the Mitre Tower up to the 14th floor.) If it rains, this Buenos Aires observation deck closes.
⏰Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.
👉More info on their website
Palacio Libertad (Formerly CCK)
The Palacio Libertad is one of the best-known and most important cultural centers in Buenos Aires. In addition to offering a diverse and ever-changing calendar of events, if you head up to its terrace, you’ll be able to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Buenos Aires. This viewpoint is located on the ninth floor. From there , take in Puerto Madero, the Casa Rosada, and the historic part of Buenos Aires.
⏰Open Wednesday through Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Barolo Palace is an iconic building on Avenida de Mayo that embodies the mysteries hidden within one of Dante Alighieri’s most famous works. If you’ve never been there, it’s definitely worth a visit, and if you have a little more time, be sure to make your way to its highest point: an observation deck that offers views of the Plaza del Congreso, the National Congress, and much of Avenida de Mayo.
⏰More info on the Barolo Palace website.
Terraza del Chalecito Viewpoint (Chalet Díaz)
Right in the heart of 9 de Julio Avenue, the Chalet Díaz is one of Buenos Aires’ most unique observation decks. If you stand at the intersection of Corrientes Avenue and 9 de Julio Avenue and look up, you’ll see a house perched atop a building. Yes, a house on the roof of a building: that’s the Chalet Díaz. From there, you’ll be able to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Obelisk, Corrientes Street, and the lights of 9 de Julio Avenue.
⏰Open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Café Proa is the café of the Proa Foundation, one of the best places to view art in Buenos Aires. Café Proa offers a unique view of La Boca, Caminito, and the river, the iron bridges, and the essence of the neighborhood. It’s one of the most special viewpoints in Buenos Aires.
⏰Open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Obelisk Viewpoint
The Obelisk is one of the most incredible viewpoints in Buenos Aires; you can climb the steps located diagonally across from the Obelisk, above the federal police observation post. From there, you can take the elevator to the very top to take excellent photos and enjoy a spectacular view of the Obelisk and 9 de Julio Avenue. Plus, you can see Buenos Aires at night since it closes at midnight.
The terrace of the Miguel Bencich Building offers breathtaking views of the intersection of Florida and Diagonal Norte streets, right in the heart of Microcentro. This building was inaugurated in 1927 and allows you to admire its imposing dome and several historic landmarks, such as Plaza de Mayo and the Casa Rosada. If you want to add a special touch to your visit to this observation deck, you should know that you can enjoy a “Night of Domes” with wine and food tastings once a month (except during the winter months).
This is the building on Avenida de Mayo with the red domes that you can see from the Plaza de los Dos Congresos. It’s a beautiful building from which you can admire the Plaza de los Dos Congresos in all its splendor and enjoy one of the city’s best sunsets.
Admission isn’t free, but this building often hosts events and special afternoon tea gatherings so you can enjoy this unique sunset at one of Buenos Aires’ best viewpoints.
Cassara Foundation Building
This building isn’t one of the tallest observation decks in Buenos Aires, but in addition to a beautiful glass-enclosed terrace, the Cassara Building houses an art gallery with traveling exhibitions and offers a very special view of Avenida de Mayo.
📅 Free admission Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
El Cabildo
You may not have realized it, but the Cabildo is right in the heart of Buenos Aires. Admission is completely free, and in addition to exploring it and learning about its history, you can go up to the first floor and take an amazing photo with the Casa Rosada in the background. It has a prime location because it’s directly across from the government building—nothing blocks the view—and it’s one of the best vantage points for a memorable photo.
