Museum of Foreign Debt, Buenos Aires

#113 among attractions in Buenos Aires

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Foreign Debt was opened on April 28, 2005, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The museum highlights the dangers of borrowing money from abroad. There are no English translations in the museum, everything is in the Spanish language. The Argentine economic crisis that drove the 2001 riots in Argentina prompted the largest foreign debt default in history – approximately $100 billion USD. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°36'1"S, 58°23'55"W

Address

763 Presidente José Evaristo UriburuComuna 3 (Balvanera)Buenos Aires Argentina

Contact

+54 11 4370-6105

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Museum of Foreign Debt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of the Argentine National Congress, Palace of Running Waters, Abasto Shopping, Paseo La Plaza.

0.7 miSE
Palace, Architecture
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0.6 miSE
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~1310 ftE
Museum
La Salle College, Buenos Aires
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0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
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0.7 miNE
Square, Park
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~1550 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Foreign Debt?

Nearby attractions include Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina, Buenos Aires (3 min walk), Palace of Running Waters, Buenos Aires (6 min walk), La Salle College, Buenos Aires (7 min walk), Casa Nacional del Bicentenario, Buenos Aires (8 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Foreign Debt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Foreign Debt:

Bus

Facultad de Económicas • Lines: 101B, 101S, 29O, 29P, 75, 75M, 95-1, 99 (2 min walk)
Facultad de Ciencias Económicas • Lines: 109, 60Ar, 60Bc (2 min walk)

Metro

Facultad de Medicina • Lines: D (2 min walk)
Pasteur - AMIA • Lines: B (8 min walk)

Train

Once de Septiembre (19 min walk)