Downtown Buenos Aires
Get to know the downtown area of Buenos Aires
The neighborhood of Microcentro is characterized for being the financial and commercial heart of the city of Buenos Aires.
It is also one of the most iconic and touristic areas of the city. There you can find the most characteristic buildings of Buenos Aires such as the Obelisk, the Colon Theater, the Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Congress.
A destination for tourists from all over the world, Microcentro offers a wide variety of activities to do.
In addition to walking around downtown to learn more about its modern design, you can enjoy shows, concerts, live performances and other exhibits thanks to the many theaters and venues in the area.
The urban design of Microcentro de Buenos Aires is a reflection of the history of the city and its evolution over the years. It is an area with a very characteristic urban layout, with blocks of similar dimensions, busy streets and wide avenues.
Why is Microcentro the financial heart of the city?
Microcentro is home to the headquarters of many national and international companies, as well as banks, stock exchanges and other important institutions.
Its strategic location in the center of the city facilitates transportation and access to all the businessmen and executives who meet there.
Numerous buildings and skyscrapers nucleate different offices and workspaces. In Microcentro we can find the Banco de la Nación Argentina and the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, which is the main stock exchange in the country.