Calle Florida
Calle Florida
3.5
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
About
Architecture buffs will love the opulent, early 20th-century buildings that line this mile-long pedestrian mall, popular for its gem, leather and fur stores.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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The area
Neighborhood: San Nicolás
Immersed in the sound of honking horns and the footsteps of busy office workers, the Microcentro area of San Nicolás is where visitors will encounter the true hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires, walking down streets lined with office buildings and banks. The financial district is well-known for its vibrant atmosphere and unstoppable rhythm during office hours. After dark, the hubbub migrates to Corrientes Ave., where theater lovers might start their evening at a play and end it in one of the many traditional pizzerias nearby. During the day, Corrientes is known for its many bookshops and classic cafés, which are located just minutes away from some famous landmarks, like the Obelisco, Avenida 9 de Julio, and the Teatro Colon.
How to get there
- General San Martín • 3 min walk
- Retiro • 8 min walk
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2,743 within 3 miles
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991 within 6 miles
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- RazorfishLittle Rock, Arkansas5,281 contributionsThe bustle reminded me of New York CityCalle Florida is a busy commercial and tourist street in Buenos Aires. My wife and I went there to shop and exchange money from USD to Argentine pesos. I was leery to go into one of the “caves” to exchange money so I went to one of the exchange houses on the corner. The hustle and bustle of Florida Street reminded me of New York City.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 30, 2023
- KodoDrummerBuenos Aires, Argentina70,580 contributionsPedestrian street of shops & money changersMostly low to medium quality goods sold on this pedestrian street. There are a few exceptions, such as Galeria Pacifica, and some medium to higher end eateries. Often, there are some very good street performers on Calle Florida.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 13, 2023
- SnowyShastaPortland, Oregon2,429 contributionsMainly known for currency exchangeThere are shops and other locations along this pedestrian only street (at least in the areas we walked), but the real reason to visit is all of the cambios (money changers). We were looking to exchange some US $100 bills, and places either had a posted exchange rate or someone out on the street repeating "Cambio, Cambio" who would let you know. We asked a few times and eventually got a rate close to the "Blue dollar" that we saw on our app. This is not quite a black market rate, but it's much better than the official exchange, so we brought some nice (new, unmarked, untorn, clean) bills from home for exchange.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 4, 2024
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Victoria P
309 contributions
Feb 2020
Florida Street is closed off to vehicles which makes it nice to walk around. Tons of shops, restaurants and entertainment. You can also get money exchanged here. If you want souvenirs, this is the place. The later in the day of eve, the more street vendors come out to sell the wares. We happened by when couples were doing the tango. We also go a great meal here.
Written February 14, 2020
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Afaria
Uberlandia, MG2,231 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
It is the Brazilian promenade in Buenos Aires, a place totally focused on the tourist, so don't expect to find anything cheap, but the tour is worth it. If this is your first time in the city you should know, if you already know, invest your time in other places. The Pacific Galleries are located at the corner of the promenade with the Avenida Córdoba.
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Written November 24, 2024
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SNB
Southworth, WA1,081 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
If you want a 50% discount, do it the safe way and avoid the Cambio vendors in Buenos Aires. Don't pay in USD or using a credit card. pay in Argentina Pesos - Send yourself money using Remitly before leaving USA and pickup your cash in Argentina Pesos at the nearest Cobro Express.
Written December 18, 2022
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR5,281 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Calle Florida is a busy commercial and tourist street in Buenos Aires. My wife and I went there to shop and exchange money from USD to Argentine pesos. I was leery to go into one of the “caves” to exchange money so I went to one of the exchange houses on the corner. The hustle and bustle of Florida Street reminded me of New York City.
Written October 30, 2023
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Global Trekking
Charlotte, NC616 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This is a classic tourist trap. Don't wear or carry anything valuable and take discreet photos. You want to avoid standing out in the crowd. Hit the I love Gift stores for the best deals on sovineers and keep it moving. Order your Uber pickup in front of the Claridge hotel on Tucumen Street for safety. The hotel has a parking lane for safe fast pickup. Safe travels.
Written April 5, 2023
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Clevlander
Springfield, IL5,660 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is the heart of Buenos Aires. Everything starts on this street which is full of stores, people, and money exchange places. You will be asked at every corner if you’re interested in exchanging dollars for local Argentinian pesos. You can find anything on this street, including food, clothing, leather, etc. It’s always lively, it’s pedestrian, and you can find also the Famous Galeria Pacifico on this street. It is my favorite street in Buenos Aires and I never miss walking by at least once during a visit
Written October 1, 2023
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Christine E
Armacao dos Buzios, RJ46 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
There's no way to go to Buenos Aires and not go for a walk on Calle Florida! Great tour, lots of expensive stores, but if you look carefully you'll always find something on sale. Lots of galleries, cafes, people. Worth the trip!
Written April 19, 2024
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djamiewills
Shanghai, China14 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Unfortunately not worth the risk of changing money here. The scam I got was that after the money was counted at an office at 141 Florida, the person asked to hold it in order to put elastic bands around the notes (I'm a trusting person, but even I thought it weird that he wanted to touch the money again). Lo and behold some notes were slipped out, and annoyingly I didn't count it again until I was outside because we had just done a count. The deficit wasn't enough cash that it couldn't be earnt back soon enough, but this sort of antic just ruins your day and gives a negative impression of Buenos Aires. That a continent's cultural centre not only has a black market blue dollar rate, but turns an eye to it being operated like this, isn't great.
Written October 25, 2024
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KarenM1_10
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan1,042 contributions
Feb 2023
Calle Florida is a pedestrian only shopping street where you can also grab a quick bite here. This is the same street where you can access Galerias Pacifico. Nice to take a stroll down here even if you are not interested in purchasing anything.
Written May 26, 2023
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,580 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
This pedestrian street is home to many souvenir, bookstores, and other shops, cafes, eateries, and more. It is a fairly safe area during daylight hours.
Written October 28, 2022
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Lucia Z
Montevideo, Uruguay
Hola! Querría saber si los locales de calle Florida y aledaños suelen estar abiertos los sábados en la tarde. Gracias!
Written August 23, 2023
AS lojas funcionam normalmente às segundas-feiras, em todo o horário comercial.
Written January 13, 2020
Hola, soy extranjero que recién llega a Bs As, deseo saber opiniones de que tan peligrooso puede ser hospedarse en la cdra 3 de la calle florida, los escucho.Gracias
Written October 26, 2019
Hola Bienvenido a nuestro hermoso país, te comento algo y trataré de ser lo más sincero posible, es una de las mejores zonas de CABA, pasa q cdo hay cortes o marchas de las agrupaciones sociales q siempre reclaman algo, la zona se vuelve muy complicada para circular. La inseguridad es similar en todos lados, si andas durante el día evitando mostrar celular, cámara de fotos, tablet, etc es mejor, ostentar en una ciudad tan llena de gente no es bueno, y a la noche debes tener cuidado x donde te moves, evitá zonas donde no haya mucha gente, o que son peligrosas como retiro, La Boca, San Telmo, o calles oscuras y poco transitadas. El celular evit{a mostrarlo mucho sea x la calel, restaurants, o yendo en colectivo, subte, etc. Hoy x hoy hay más seguridad q hace unos años,pero los amantes de lo ajeno nunca cesan en su accionar.
Abrazos y que disfrutes mucho de nuestra Ciudad q tiene un montón de cosas lindas para recorrer.
Written October 29, 2019
Hola alguien sabe si en turismo está abierto los locales??
Written March 10, 2019
Estarán abiertos porque es una buena oportunidad para vender un poco más, no pueden darse el lujo de permanecer cerrados dos días.Uno de ellos no laborable y el otro feriado
Written March 12, 2019
Câmbio na Galerias Pacífico, possível de fazer direto de real para peso?
Written August 13, 2018
Emanuelle, pode levar real. E como já foi mencionado: procure SEMPRE casas de câmbio. Digo isto, porque você vai ver muitos 'cambistas' pela Calle Florida, e não sei ao certo, mas, acredito que seja uma espécia de 'cambio negro', algo assim.
Boa viagem!
Written August 14, 2018
Es una zona donde x lo gral algunos negocios abren porque trabajan con los turistas, pero otros no, todo depende de lo q suelen vender. Los restaurants , cafeterias, negocios que venden de todo un poco, Kioscos y eso si abren. Las Galerias x lo gral tienen algunos negocios abiertos y otros no.
Written October 29, 2019
Ainda vale a pena comprar roupas e calçados em Buenos Aires?
Written February 26, 2018
Se você pesquisar bem, você encontrará peças que compensam. Você encontra com preço bom pollover e demais artigos de frio. Também no bairro Once, você pode encontrar roupas muito baratas, mas algumas lojas só vendem em quantidades grandes, no estilo da Rua 25 de março de São Paulo.
Written August 15, 2018
Fazer cambio na calle florida é confiável? Alguma indicação?
Written October 2, 2017
Eu fiz cambio na Galeria Pacifico. Seguro
Written October 3, 2017
No es uno de los mejores lugares para comer.... Hay, pero poca variedad, te recomiendo ir a Puerto madero o hacia Palermo. Los precios rondan entre 150 a 300 pesos argentinos.
Written August 15, 2017
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