Florida Street

The Calle Florida, the shopping artery of Buenos Aires

The Calle Florida, or Florida street, is one of the liveliest streets of Buenos Aires, and has been for a long time. An emblematic pedestrian street of the centre, it overflows with shops and activity. The Buenos Aires audio-guided tour takes it to grasp the energy of the capital, between shops, musicians and cosmopolitan crowd.

One of the oldest streets of the city

The Calle Florida is among the first streets of Buenos Aires and was very early a high place of commerce and social life. Become a pedestrian street, it crosses the centre of the city and concentrates shops, souvenirs, galleries and street entertainment. Always lively, it reflects the cosmopolitan effervescence of the Argentine capital.

What to see

Here you wander between shops, galleries, street musicians and tango dancers, in an always-lively atmosphere. The street leads to the Galería Güemes and other emblematic places of the centre. It is a lively and must-see stop to feel the pulse of Buenos Aires, in the heart of the commercial activity.

Practical information

The Calle Florida lies in the heart of central Buenos Aires, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a pedestrian street, freely accessible and on the level; the shops have their own hours. Very busy, it is easily explored on foot; it is best to remain vigilant in the crowds and with street money-changers.

What is the Calle Florida in Buenos Aires?

It is an emblematic pedestrian and shopping street of central Buenos Aires, one of the oldest and liveliest of the city.

What is there to do on the Calle Florida?

Shop, listen to the street musicians, see tango dancers and reach the Galería Güemes, in the heart of Buenos Aires.