Historical Sites In Argentina
Obelisco
★4.6 (161967)Unveiled in 1936, this landmark obelisk made from Cordoba white stone is a popular meeting place.
Av. 9 de Julio s/n, C1043 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Plaza de Mayo
★4.6 (129403)City square named after 1810 revolution that took place here, leading to Argentina's independence.
Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen s/n, C1087 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Iguazú National Park
★4.9 (96263)Expansive park with train rides to massive Iguazú Falls & a visitor center with an exhibition.
Ruta 101 Km 142, N3370 Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina
Monumento Histórico Nacional a la Bandera
★4.7 (74676)Memorial to national flag with tower, inaugurated in 1957, honoring Argentine hero Manuel Belgrano.
Sta Fe 581, S2000 Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Casa Histórica - Museo Nacional de la Independencia
★4.7 (34782)Landmark colonial-era building showing artifacts on Argentina's independence, plus light shows.
IEC, Congreso de Tucumán 141, T4000 San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina
Plaza Dorrego
★4.4 (33436)This historic square with cafes & shops is known for its tango dancers & Sunday antiques market. · Dogs allowed
Humberto 1º 400, C1103 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ruins of San Ignacio Miní
★4.6 (33269)A visitor center tells the story of these 17th century ruins, once a bustling Catholic mission.
Rivadavia y Gendarme Medina -27.2546381, -55.5334293, N3322 San Ignacio, Misiones, Argentina
Palacio Barolo
★4.6 (25435)Distinctive landmark tower block with layout & design features inspired by Dante's "Divine Comedy."
Av. de Mayo 1370, C1085 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pucará de Tilcara
★4.7 (15140)Remains of a pre-Hispanic, partially rebuilt, hilltop town, with an archaeological museum.
Y4624 Tilcara, Jujuy Province, Argentina
Museum of High Altitude Archaeology
★4.7 (14796)Archaeology museum housing the Mummies of Llullaillaco & other exhibits in a 19th-century building.
Bartolomé Mitre 77, A4400 Salta, Argentina
Quilmes Ruins
★4.8 (12968)Pre-Columbian settlement ruins with a museum displaying artifacts, plus snacks & crafts for sale.
RN40, Quilmes, Tucumán, Argentina
Talampaya National Park
★4.7 (11125)Protected area of unusual eroded rock formations, extensive dinosaur remains & archaeological sites.
La Rioja Province, Argentina
Museo Nacional del Cabildo de Buenos Aires y de la Revolución de Mayo
★4.6 (10930)Museum in a former colonial government building showcasing Argentine heritage pieces.
Bolívar 65, C1066 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Museo Histórico Nacional
★4.7 (9392)Items relating to the Argentine War of Independence, May Revolution & historic ways of life.
Defensa 1600, C1143 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Field of Glory
★4.6 (9357)Sgto. Cabral, S2200 San Lorenzo, Santa Fe, Argentina
Block of the Lights Historical-Cultural Complex
★4.4 (7900)Cultural center housed in a city block of former churches, missions & offices, plus a cave network.
Perú 222, C1067 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Parque Nacional Los Alerces
★4.8 (5896)Expansive mountainous landscape of ancient larch forests & a complex of lakes & rivers.
Chubut Province, Argentina
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
★4.9 (5760)Vast protected area of glaciers, ice fields, peaks & Andean-Patagonian forest.
Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Torre Monumental
★4.5 (5369)Clock tower given to the city by its British community in 1916, to commemorate independence.
Av. Dr. José María Ramos Mejía 1315, C1104 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fortress of Santa Teresa
★4.7 (5062)Built to defend the area from the Portuguese, this fortress was begun in 1762 & restored in 1923.
9 km. 303, 27204 Departamento de Rocha, Uruguay
Monument to the Magna Carta and the Four Regions
★4.5 (3896)Majestic, 25-m. 1927 monument in white marble, commemorating the ties between Spain & Argentina.
Avenida del Libertador, Av. Sarmiento y, Buenos Aires, Argentina
El Zanjón de Granados
★4.7 (3841)Restored labyrinths & urban archaeology on the site of the first Buenos Aires settlement in 1536.
Defensa 755, C1065 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Historical Museum Vaults
★4.5 (3751)Pirovano, M5570 San Martín, Mendoza, Argentina
Ruins of Trinidad
★4.7 (2960)V79X+53X, Trinidad 072201, Paraguay
Casa Del Historiador
★4.5 (2465)Ornate former printing press headquarters & family home, with dark-wood paneling & stained glass.
Bolívar 466, C1066AAJ Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Museo Histórico Sarmiento
★4.4 (2251)Cuba 2079, C1428 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Museo Historico Del Ejercito Argentino
★4.7 (1407)Carlos Pellegrini 4000, B1702BDV Ciudadela, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Apple Monument
★4.6 (1249)Av. Gral. Julio Argentino Roca 1343, R8332 Gral. Roca, Río Negro, Argentina
La Vuelta de Rocha
★4.5 (938)C1169AAC, Av. Don Pedro de Mendoza 1859, C1169AAC Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Congreso Nacional
★4.6 (899)Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen 1849, C1033 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Palacio de López
★4.6 (769)Stately, neoclassical 1857 building serving as the president's office & seat of government.
P9C7+W2C, Asunción 001012, Paraguay
Cueva de las Manos
★4.6 (631)World Heritage Site cave known for ancient art, including many stenciled paintings of human hands.
Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Monument to the Liberator Don Jose de San Martin
★4.6 (542)C1006 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fort Ranchos
★4.3 (501)Ramón Seijas, B1987 Ranchos, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
San Miguel Bastion
★4.7 (395)Sizable, historic fort in a waterfront setting featuring cannons & scenic views.
G4GX+JMP, De San Pedro, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay
Pirámide de Mayo
★4.5 (359)19m-tall obelisk originally built in 1811 in honor of the anniversary of Argentina's May Revolution.
Plaza de Mayo, C1064AAA Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ghost Tower
★4.4 (350)Wenceslao Villafañe 361, C1160AEG Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
"Juan Pablo Duffard" Regional Historical Museum
★4.4 (320)Belgrano 836, P3600ENN Formosa, Argentina
Palacio San Martin
★4.6 (308)French classical state building constructed in 1909, also housing a law library & art collections.
Arenales 761, C1061AAA Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Monument of General Manuel Belgrano
★4.6 (244)Av. Rivadavia 200, C1002AAB Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
UNC Historical Museum - Manzana Jesuítica
★4.7 (219)Obispo Trejo 242, X5000 IYF, Córdoba, Argentina
Quinta de San Vicente
★4.4 (211)Lavalle 858, B1865 San Vicente, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Monument to Bartolomé Mitre
★4.7 (194)Arjonilla 2497, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Castillo De Los Bichos
★4.4 (121)Campana 3220/3234, C1417ADB Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mausoleo del General José de San Martín
★4.9 (112)Reconquista 30, C1003 ABB, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
La Casa De Los Leones
★4.4 (83)C1270AAO, Av. Montes de Oca 140, C1270AAO Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Residencia Maguire
★4.5 (63)This landmark aristocratic mansion was built in the 19th century & is one of the last in the area.
Av. Alvear 1683-1699, C1014AAD Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Monumento Antiguos Pobladores
★4.4 (55)V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
Monumento a Giuseppe Garibaldi
★4.2 (53)Av. Sta. Fe 4138, C1425 BHQ, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Torre Saint
★4.7 (32)Tte. Gral. Juan Domingo Perón 2630, C1040AAR Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina