Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires

Name: Avenida Corrientes
Address: Av. Corrientes 1382, Buenos Aires, 1043, Argentina
Telephone: +54 11 4371-4199

#175 among attractions in Buenos Aires

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Avenida Corrientes is one of the principal thoroughfares of the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires. The street is intimately tied to the tango and the porteño sense of identity. Like the parallel avenues Santa Fe, Córdoba, and San Juan, it takes its name from one of the Provinces of Argentina. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°36'14"S, 58°23'10"W

Address

Av. Corrientes 1382Comuna 1 (San Nicolás)Buenos Aires 1043 Argentina

Contact

+54 11 4371-4199

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Avenida Corrientes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Obelisco, Teatro Colón, Paseo La Plaza, Palacio Barolo.

~1380 ftE
Iconic 67m-high white obelisk
Obelisco, Buenos Aires
7 min walk • The Obelisco de Buenos Aires is an iconic monument located in the heart of Argentina's vibrant capital city. This striking memorial stands at a height of 67.5 meters and is a central gathering point for both locals and tourists alike.
~1410 ftNE
Classic, ornate performing-arts theater
Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
7 min walk • Teatro Colón, nestled in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina, stands as an emblem of the city's rich cultural heritage. This opulent theatre, inaugurated in 1908, has long been revered as one of the finest opera houses in the world, both for its exceptional acoustics...
~1230 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Theater
Paseo La Plaza, Buenos Aires
6 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Buenos Aires, Paseo La Plaza stands as a vibrant oasis for shopping, culture, and relaxation amidst the urban landscape. This unique shopping centre, located on the famous Avenida Corrientes, is not your run-of-the-mill retail complex;...
0.4 miS
Striking office building opened in 1923
Palacio Barolo, Buenos Aires
11 min walk • Palacio Barolo is an architectural marvel nestled in the bustling streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Designed by Italian architect Mario Palanti, this eclectic building was completed in 1923 and stands as a homage to Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy." At the time of...
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Cervantes, Buenos Aires
10 min walk • The Teatro Nacional Cervantes in Buenos Aires is the national stage and comedy theatre of Argentina.
~660 ftN
Palace
Palacio de Justicia, Buenos Aires
4 min walk • The Palace of Justice of the Argentine Nation, is a large building complex located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the seat of the Supreme Court and other lower courts.
0.4 miS
Major public space ouside the Senate
Plaza del Congreso, Buenos Aires
12 min walk • Congressional Plaza is a public park facing the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires. The plaza is part of a 3 hectare open space comprising three adjoining plazas to the east of the Congress building.
~1750 ftNE
Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Templo Libertad, Buenos Aires
9 min walk • The Sinagoga de la Congregación Israelita Argentina, also called Templo Libertad, is a synagogue situated in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
~1380 ftE
Square
Plaza de la República, Buenos Aires
7 min walk • Plaza de la República is a city square in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina. It is located in the San Nicolás quarter, at the intersection of the city's three main arteries: Ninth of July Avenue, Corrientes Avenue, and Diagonal Norte.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires
11 min walk • The Avenida Theatre is a theatre in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
~720 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Teatro General San Martín, Buenos Aires
4 min walk • The Teatro General San Martín is an important public theater in Buenos Aires, located on Corrientes Avenue and adjacent to the cultural center of the same name. It is one of the major theaters in Argentina and offers venues for the representation of stage works and film, as well as art exhibitions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Avenida Corrientes open?

Avenida Corrientes is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 9 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 9 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 9 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Avenida Corrientes?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Metropolitan Sura, Buenos Aires (1 min walk), Multiteatro, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Palacio de Justicia, Buenos Aires (4 min walk), Teatro General San Martín, Buenos Aires (4 min walk).

How to get to Avenida Corrientes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Avenida Corrientes:

Bus

Corrientes y Talcahuano • Lines: 109, 140 (2 min walk)
Talcahuano y Corrientes • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)

Metro

Uruguay • Lines: B (2 min walk)
Tribunales - Teatro Colón • Lines: D (5 min walk)

Train

Retiro (31 min walk)