Neighborhood

Retiro

84 locals recommend

Tips from locals

Flor
October 15, 2015
To catch the train or bus... is the Train and bus station of Buenos Aires.
Guada
February 17, 2014
In this downtown area of Buenos Aires, you will find the green and beautiful "Plaza San Martín", the Retiro Central Bus & Train Station, as well as the clock tower known as "Torre de los Ingleses".
Lucía
January 3, 2022
Once known as one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, Retiro is recognized today as being the busiest overland transportation hub and home to many of the city’s five-star hotels. It’s located directly north of Buenos Aires Centro, bordered by Puerto Madero to the southeast, San Nicolás to the south and Recoleta to the west. The barrio takes its name from the Casa de Retiro, built by Governor Agustín de Robles at the beginning of the 18th century. It sits at the intersection of Arenales and Maipú streets, which was once occupied by the hermit dwelling of San Sebastián, said to date back to 1608. Shortly after its construction, Casa de Retiro was sold to the South Sea company and served as a home for the first slaves to arrive in the city. The first known development of Retiro began in 1800 with the construction of Plaza de Toros, a bullring whose outline is still visible in Plaza San Martín. During the English inva- sion, the area witnessed the scene of a significant battle, af- ter which it was given the name of Campo de Gloria (Field of Glory). This was also where General José de San Martín gave orders to his grenadiers, and the bullring eventually became the general’s barracks and training grounds.
Once known as one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, Retiro is recognized today as being the busiest overland transportation hub and home to many of the city’s five-star hotels. It’s located directly north of Buenos Aires Centro, bordered by Puerto Madero to the southeast, San Nicolás…
Hello.Baus
July 24, 2019
Retiro was once known for being one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires and is home to many of the city’s five star hotels. Today, amongst its grandeur, it is recognized as being the busiest overland transportation hub.
Stephen
June 3, 2014
Awesome space with no real cares in the world, where you can go to enjoy an afternoon lounge in the sun

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