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"You may recognize the Obelisco from all of the World Cup videos. This is the meeting spot for futbol fans after Argentina wins a game. The giant Obelisco sits in the center of Avenida 9 de Julio, the world's widest avenue. The Obelisco was built in 1936 in this exact location due to its historical importance. Before there was an obelisk or an Avenida 9 de Julio, there was a church called San Nicolás de Bari at this precise location. And here at this church, in 1812, the new Argentine flag was raised for the first time ever. July 9th (9 de julio) is Argentina's independence Day. Along with this massive avenue, you'll find several plazas and streets named after this significant day. The Obelisco is in the center of the Plaza de la Republica. The best spot to get photos of this monument is on its northern side, where you can capture both the obelisk and the letters "BA" made from plants. It is called "Cartel BA Verde" on Google Maps. You will most likely need to wait in line to get a photo from this money spot! There is of course no opening or closing times for the obelisk, so if you have time, try to catch a glimpse of it both during the daytime, and at night when the lights shine on it. "
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"Unarguably the city’s most iconic landmark! This monument intersects two of the biggest and most important streets in Buenos Aires and is often used as a meeting point for various demonstrations and marches, sometimes even decorated during significant celebrations and holidays."
"The obelisk is the iconic landmark of Buenos Aires and located in the middle of Avenida 9 de Julio. It was built in 1936, is 68 meters high and one of most photographed sights in BA. Come here early if you want to snap a pictures with less traffic and people. "

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I have spent a lot of time in Buenos. I lived there for 5 months in my early 20's, for another 5 months in 2022, and I recently returned to Argentina in late 2024. Buenos Aires is one of my favorite cities in the entire world, and I want to share with you what makes it so great. This 10-day itinerary begins on a Friday morning and is arranged according to market schedules, or other events in the city that fall on particular days. But you can certainly do the activities out of order, and fit them to your schedule as needed. I have planned this 10-day itinerary to allow you to maximize your days, and hours in this amazing city, but still allow you to enjoy the small moments without feeling overwhelmed, and get rest when needed. I have spent around 100 hours researching, writing descriptions to give detailed information of every place mentioned in this itinerary, visiting and testing out each day; they are all genuine recommendations. I have carefully planned out and timed each activity, including transportation and time moving between sites. I have also linked related articles and videos from my blog and YouTube channel. This itinerary will provide you not only with daily activities, but information on how to get the best exchange rate, how to stay safe, and information for transportation- how to get from spot to spot, so you can put as little time into planning as possible. Let me do that for you! :) This is not the ideal itinerary for those seeking the nightlife and parties. It is full of morning, daytime, and evening activities (with a few optional activities that go into the night) to help you get to know the culture of Buenos Aires and Argentina. It does not include nightclubs. This is a great itinerary if you are coming to Buenos Aires for the first time and you want to see all the important places, along with a few extra gems. This can also serve if you live in the city but have friends and family coming to visit. I've got it all planned out for you! I have included a lot of walking in this itinerary, though I have attempted to concentrate each day in one particular city area whenever possible. However, the city is full of transportation options if you prefer fewer steps due to accessibility issues, or fatigue. I strongly suggest reading through the entire itinerary at the beginning of the week in case there are places where you need to make a reservation. If so, it will be listed at the top of each day. Updated: December 2024
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