Calle Florida
Calle Florida
3.5
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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.
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Neighbourhood: 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 and migrates to Corrientes Ave., where theatre 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
- Lavalle • 5 min walk
- General San Martín • 6 min walk
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- WeekendTrekerCharlotte, North Carolina389 contributionsWalk with CautionThis 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.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten April 5, 2023
- KarenM1_101,084 contributionsPedestrian only shopping streetCalle 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.Visited February 2023Written May 26, 2023
- ClevlanderSpringfield, Illinois4,974 contributionsThe heart of Buenos AiresThis 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 visitVisited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten October 1, 2023
- RazorfishLittle Rock, Arkansas3,808 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 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten October 30, 2023
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR3,808 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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Clevlander
Springfield, IL4,974 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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Polo Morailles
San Diego, CA107 contributions
Feb. 2023
This is the main commercial street targeted for tourist. It's a shaded, pedestrian road filled with lots of souvenir, clothing, and food stalls.
The main thing I went here for is for currency exchange. You will hear ad nauseum "cambio, cambio" where you can exchange your USD or EURs for Argetinian Pesos. Make sure your bills are crisp and the latest version. You will get a better rate than the bank (e.g. when I was there the official rate was 196 ARS/ 1 USD, while with the unofficial rate was 350 ARS/ 1 USD). In general, you get better rate as the denomination increases.
Do not be afraid to barter and ask for a better rate or shop around. The people may take you in their booth or store to exchange your money, so don't be afraid. I would be afraid if they ask you to go to an alley, but most exchange in stores.
The main thing I went here for is for currency exchange. You will hear ad nauseum "cambio, cambio" where you can exchange your USD or EURs for Argetinian Pesos. Make sure your bills are crisp and the latest version. You will get a better rate than the bank (e.g. when I was there the official rate was 196 ARS/ 1 USD, while with the unofficial rate was 350 ARS/ 1 USD). In general, you get better rate as the denomination increases.
Do not be afraid to barter and ask for a better rate or shop around. The people may take you in their booth or store to exchange your money, so don't be afraid. I would be afraid if they ask you to go to an alley, but most exchange in stores.
Written June 13, 2023
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KarenM1_10
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan1,084 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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WeekendTreker
Charlotte, NC389 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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Rochelle F
Randolph, NJ973 contributions
Mar. 2023
Pedestrian street to walk with lots of shops and money changers every 2 steps. We only changed money at Western Union as were not sure about these folks. Nice for a walk and to stop for a coffee.
Written March 25, 2023
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia18,338 contributions
Nov. 2022
Stands for money change, which this pedestrianised street is famous for, with prior planning, like know where you are going, there are reputable money changers there, the blue rate is the way to go.
The street also a shopping mecca, for tourists, be aware most of the price are elevated for this purpose, however, still nice to walk along
The street also a shopping mecca, for tourists, be aware most of the price are elevated for this purpose, however, still nice to walk along
Written December 28, 2022
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SNB
Southworth, WA518 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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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina64,824 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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Ben F
Bloomington, IN1,470 contributions
Mar. 2022
You can’t go wrong with strolling the car-free Calle Florida on a warm, sunny day, people watching; shopping; hidden gem-hunting; or eatery-hopping. Travelers can get an incredible sense of the liveliness of BA here. Main tourist hubs like the Galerias Pacifico shopping center are accessible via this route, as are many small cafes/eateries, boutiques, and urban amenities. No worries about safety, so long as you take normal precautions. Highly recommended.
Written May 31, 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!
Isabella B
Niteroi, RJ
Como é o funcionamento das lojas nas segundas?
Luiz Neves
Ribeirao Preto, SP9 contributions
AS lojas funcionam normalmente às segundas-feiras, em todo o horário comercial.
Jonas B Souza
Franca, SP
as lojas abrem no domingo ?
Walquiria M
Ferraz de Vasconcelos, São Paulo, Brazil53 contributions
Sim
Algumas abrem aos domingos
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
Fabián R.
Buenos Aires, Argentina232 contributions
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.
Andrea C
Maldonado, Uruguay1 contribution
Hola alguien sabe si en turismo está abierto los locales??
Daniel B
Buenos Aires, Argentina55 contributions
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
Câmbio na Galerias Pacífico, possível de fazer direto de real para peso?
Luci Ramos
49 contributions
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!
Abren los negocios los domingos?
Fabián R.
Buenos Aires, Argentina232 contributions
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.
Reja61
Pelotas, RS1 contribution
Ainda vale a pena comprar roupas e calçados em Buenos Aires?
JR_SANTANA
Itumbiara, GO205 contributions
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.
Felile R
Alfredo Vasconcelos, MG31 contributions
Fazer cambio na calle florida é confiável? Alguma indicação?
Valtair Uriles ... O
Itabira, MG85 contributions
Eu fiz cambio na Galeria Pacifico. Seguro
macabula
Montevideo, Uruguay1 contribution
Una comida cuanto cuesta?
MariaPoli1
Puan, Argentina84 contributions
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.
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