Plaza San Martín, Buenos Aires

Name: Plaza San Martín
Address: Buenos Aires, Argentina

#90 among attractions in Buenos Aires

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Plaza San Martín is a park located in the Retiro neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Situated at the northern end of pedestrianized Florida Street, the park is bounded by Libertador Ave. Maipú St. Santa Fe Avenue, and Leandro Alem Av. Its coordinates are 34°35′42″S 58°22′32″W. ()

Local name: Plaza General San Martín Coordinates: 34°35'43"S, 58°22'33"W

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Comuna 1 (Retiro)Buenos Aires Argentina

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Plaza San Martín – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galerías Pacífico, Teatro Colón, San Martín Palace, Torre Monumental.

~1360 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neo-renaissance architecture
Galerías Pacífico, Buenos Aires
7 min walk • Galerías Pacífico stands as an emblematic shopping center in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This elegant mall is not just a shopping destination but also a cultural and architectural landmark. Housed in a building that dates back to 1889, originally designed...
0.6 miSW
Classic, ornate performing-arts theater
Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
15 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...
~830 ftNW
Classical 1909 government building
San Martín Palace, Buenos Aires
5 min walk • San Martín Palace, a beacon of elegance and history, stands proudly in the bustling city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Originally conceived as an aristocratic residence, this exquisite palace now serves as the Ceremonial Headquarters for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
~1300 ftNE
Clock tower commemorating independence
Torre Monumental, Buenos Aires
7 min walk • The Torre Monumental, formerly known as Torre de los Ingleses, stands as an iconic landmark in the Retiro neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This monumental tower, crafted from red Aberdeen granite and local white stone, rises to a height of 75 meters and has...
~1040 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Harrods, Buenos Aires
6 min walk • In the bustling heart of Buenos Aires, Harrods stands as a beacon of retail luxury and historic charm. Once a branch of the renowned London department store, Harrods Buenos Aires was established in 1914, marking its significance as the only Harrods built outside the...
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum
Hotel de Inmigrantes, Buenos Aires
13 min walk • The Hotel de Inmigrantes in Buenos Aires, Argentina, stands as a poignant historical monument to the millions of immigrants who arrived in the country between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This building, located in the Retiro neighborhood, functioned as a...
~640 ftNE
Cemetery
Argentine Military Cemetery, Buenos Aires
4 min walk • The Argentine Military Cemetery, also known as the Cementerio de Darwin, is a place that commemorates the Argentine soldiers who died in the 1982 Falklands War. It is located on the Falkland Islands, which, despite their geographical proximity to Argentina, are a...
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires
12 min walk • The Teatro Coliseo is a theatre in Retiro neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina which opened on July 8, 1905.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Cervantes, Buenos Aires
13 min walk • The Teatro Nacional Cervantes in Buenos Aires is the national stage and comedy theatre of Argentina.
~530 ftNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas, Buenos Aires
3 min walk • The Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas is a cenotaph in Plaza San Martín, in Buenos Aires, dedicated to the 649 Argentine soldiers who were killed in the Falklands War. The inscription reads La nación también rinde homenaje a los que guardan en su cuerpo o memoria las huellas del combate.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco, Buenos Aires
10 min walk • The Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco is a museum of art located in the Retiro ward of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza San Martín?

Nearby attractions include Monumento al General San Martín, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Edificio Kavanagh, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Ruth Benzacar, Buenos Aires (3 min walk), Palacio Haedo, Buenos Aires (3 min walk).

How to get to Plaza San Martín by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza San Martín:

Bus

Santa Fe y Maipú • Lines: 9-1, 9-2 (2 min walk)
Plaza San Martín • Lines: 101B, 101S, 106, 108, 150S, 5, 75, 75M (3 min walk)

Metro

General San Martín • Lines: C (3 min walk)
Catalinas • Lines: E (6 min walk)

Train

Retiro (11 min walk)