Plaza Serrano, Buenos Aires
Nestled within the charming Palermo neighborhood, Plaza Serrano has garnered fame for its vibrant activities that span both day and night. In daylight hours, it transforms into a captivating craft and design fair, while as night falls, it evolves into a popular rendezvous for the youth of Buenos Aires. The square takes center stage, surrounded by a constellation of restaurants and bars.
Back in the 1980s, a collection of bars and restaurants sprung up around this square, strategically positioned at the crossroads of Honduras and Jorge Luis Borges Streets. Ever since Plaza Serrano has been the favored locale where young porteños assemble with companions each weekend. With time, fueled by the bohemian atmosphere enveloping the Palermo neighborhood, artists, artisans, and designers chose Plaza Serrano as their canvas to showcase their creations to the passersby meandering through the area.
In the present day, without a doubt, Plaza Serrano has transformed into the nucleus of fashion in Buenos Aires. The eateries and bars neighboring the square have not only flung open their doors to serve refreshments and cuisine but also to market the wares of skilled clothing and accessory craftsmen. Consequently, each weekend, the bars metamorphose into veritable design expos, attracting hordes of individuals on a quest for a distinctive t-shirt or an elegant necklace. Men, women, and children alike, there is an abundance of choices awaiting all within the embrace of Plaza Serrano!
Back in the 1980s, a collection of bars and restaurants sprung up around this square, strategically positioned at the crossroads of Honduras and Jorge Luis Borges Streets. Ever since Plaza Serrano has been the favored locale where young porteños assemble with companions each weekend. With time, fueled by the bohemian atmosphere enveloping the Palermo neighborhood, artists, artisans, and designers chose Plaza Serrano as their canvas to showcase their creations to the passersby meandering through the area.
In the present day, without a doubt, Plaza Serrano has transformed into the nucleus of fashion in Buenos Aires. The eateries and bars neighboring the square have not only flung open their doors to serve refreshments and cuisine but also to market the wares of skilled clothing and accessory craftsmen. Consequently, each weekend, the bars metamorphose into veritable design expos, attracting hordes of individuals on a quest for a distinctive t-shirt or an elegant necklace. Men, women, and children alike, there is an abundance of choices awaiting all within the embrace of Plaza Serrano!
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Plaza Serrano on Map
Sight Name: Plaza Serrano
Sight Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina (See walking tours in Buenos Aires)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina (See walking tours in Buenos Aires)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Creating your own self-guided walk in Buenos Aires is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Recoleta Neighborhood Walking Tour
One of Buenos Aires’ most beautiful neighborhoods, Recoleta is the city’s heart of art and elegance, grace and modernism, culture and leisure. Here you will find lots of things to do, like visiting museums, galleries and cultural centers; relaxing in one of the beautiful parks and plazas; or sampling the delicious local food.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
May Avenue Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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