One of Argentina's top five fútbol (soccer) clubs plays here at Estadio Pedro Bidegain. Pope Francis is a fan.
Game tickets are sold at Av La Plata 1782 in Boedo and Av de Mayo 1373 in Congreso.
San Lorenzo de Almagro
Buenos Aires
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
4.26 MILES
One of Buenos Aires' most beautiful monuments, this 22-story building has a unique design inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy. Its structure is divided into…
4.78 MILES
Occupying an entire city block, this impressive seven-story theater is one of BA’s most prominent landmarks. It’s the city’s main performing arts venue,…
5.21 MILES
It was former president Néstor Kirchner who, in 2005, first proposed turning the abandoned former central post office into a cultural center. He died in…
4.98 MILES
The Casa Rosada was named for its distinctive color. It was from the balcony here, at the presidential palace, that Eva Perón famously addressed the…
5.68 MILES
This sweeping park abounds with small lakes and pretty gazebos. Stands rent bikes and in-line skates, and joggers and power walkers circle the ponds – if…
4.9 MILES
Surrounded by the Casa Rosada, the Cabildo and the city’s main cathedral, Plaza de Mayo is the place where Argentines gather in vehement protest or…
5.19 MILES
This cemetery is perhaps BA's top attraction. You can wander for hours in this incredible city of the dead, where the ‘streets’ are lined with impressive…
4.59 MILES
Once the home and studio of painter Benito Quinquela Martín (1890–1977), this fine-arts museum exhibits his works and those of other Argentine artists…
Nearby Buenos Aires attractions
1. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales
3.22 MILES
In the geographical center of the city at circular Parque Centenario is this excellent natural sciences museum. On display are large collections of…
3.27 MILES
This observatory offers one-hour telescopic stargazing sessions. Call or check the website before your visit, as observation hours change depending on the…
3.48 MILES
Located in Villa Crespo, this meeting spot is so much more than a bar. The concept at Casa Brandon is to promote art in the context of sexual diversity…
4. Museo Criolla de los Corrales
3.48 MILES
This dusty little museum has exhibits on gaucho life and the history of the meat-packing area of Mataderos. It's worth a stop if you are in the…
3.49 MILES
On the outskirts of the city in the working-class barrio of Mataderos, this excellent folkloric festival happens on Sundays and national holidays. Come…
3.76 MILES
The historic Mercado de Abasto (1895) has been turned into one of the most beautiful shopping centers in the city. The building, once a large vegetable…
3.77 MILES
The Abasto neighborhood was once home to tango legend Carlos Gardel, and on this cobbled street off Av Anchorena is a statue of the singer.
8. Museo Escenográfico Botica del Ángel
3.88 MILES
For an overview of the world of Argentinian showbiz, join a tour of the wonderfully kitsch former home of the late Eduardo Bergara Leumann, the flamboyant…