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DAY 1: Villa Crespo and Caballito 9 am Breakfast at El Coleccionista, a remarkable bar with more than 100 years old where the remarkable writer and poet Conrado Nalé Roxlo lived upstairs, who frequented the place with his friends Roberto Arlt and Antonio Berni. Rivadavia 4929 11am Walk through the Rivadavia Park, designed by the prestigious French landscaper Carlos Thays; a space full of trees that surround an artificial lake, skating rink, a small amphitheater and a famous fair of used books, magazines and records. In the center of the park is the monument of the Liberator Simón Bolívar. Rivadavia 4950 . Photo: buenosaires.travel 1 pm Lunch at the Patio de los Lecheros, a place with fresh and homemade products and options for all tastes. In this space gastronomy, reading, music and art coexist. Donato Alvarez 175 Photo: facebook.com/PatiodelosLecheros 3 pm Walk through the picturesque neighborhood of Caballito to enjoy its architectural beauty and tree-lined streets. Go from the Patio de los Lecheros to the Cid Campeador ( Gaona 1163 ) and, when you reach the corner of Honorio Pueyrredón and Gaona, stop to appreciate the monument to the Song of the Mio Cid, a work of almost 12 meters high made by the renowned American sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington. This Art Deco Monumentalist style work is one of the few equestrian monuments in the world made by a woman. Photo: buenosaires.travel 4 pm Green spaces abound in the neighborhood and Parque Centenario is one of the green lungs of Buenos Aires, it was also intervened by landscaper Carlos Thays. In the heart of the park there is an imposing lake with ducks and fish, a large amphitheater, recreational games spaces, popular murals, various sculptures, a used book and magazine fair. Av Diaz Velez and Patricias Argentinas. 6 pm Have tea at Mercat, a market in Villa Crespo that offers unique gastronomic and cultural experiences. You can also buy rich things for the trip or to give as gifts. Thames 747 . Photo: Conexionshow.com.ar 8 pm A few drinks or lunch at Alcatraz, the ideal place to taste pizzas, burgers and beers. Av. Rivadavia 3636 . Photo: cityseeker.com End of the day! Rest at the Wyndham chain's historic Esplendor hotel. Its rooms have all the comforts, wonderful views and more ostentatious options or to stay with a large group. The hotel is pet friendly; With prior reservation and an additional amount, guests can enjoy the stay with their pets. San Martin 780. DAY 2: Historic Center and San Telmo 10 am Shopping in Galerías Pacífico, one of the oldest shopping centers in Buenos Aires with more than 150 stores, stands of leading brands and a food court. Its added value is the great architectural and artistic beauty: its dome has murals by renowned visual artists such as Antonio Berni and Lino Spilimbergo. Av. Córdoba 550 . 12 am Visit to the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, one of the first temples that were built when Buenos Aires was laid out. It was inaugurated in 1791 and is where the Mausoleum of General San Martín is located. San Martin 27. 1; 30 pm Lunch in London City, Cortázar's favorite bar. A mythical confectionery that preserves its spirit and style of the time and that became a museum of the writer. The must-see is the raw ham sandwich. Av de Mayo 599 . Photo: https://londoncity.com.ar/ 3 pm Tour of the National Historical Museum of the Cabildo and the May Revolution, one of the most important places in Argentine history. The place offers free guided tours. Bolivar 65. Photo: outdooractive.com 5 pm Visit to the Casa Rosada and the Bicentennial Museum. The Government House offers guided tours on weekends. From its balconies you have a unique view of the symbolic Plaza de Mayo, Puerto Madero and the imposing building of the central headquarters of the Banco de la Nación Argentina. Balcarce 50 . Photo: outdooractive.com 7 pm Stroll through the Obelisco area, in the heart of Avenida 9 de Julio. In the Plaza de la República, in front of the Obelisk, there is a vertical garden 6.5 meters high that forms the letters "BA" and invites to take photos. A few meters away is the Teatro Colón, one of the five best opera houses in the world. 9 pm Corrientes Avenue is a magical place where bookstores close late and pizzerias even more. It is the route of art cinema, magazine theater, stand-up shows and of all kinds; the San Martín Theater and "la Lugones"; from the Rojas Cultural Center and the endless newspaper kiosks that offer a great variety of cultural magazines. At night, the "street that never sleeps" is pedestrianized so that moving around the area is even easier and more pleasant. 23 h Dinner at Las Cuartetas, one of the best pizzerias in Buenos Aires, where you can't stop ordering mozzarella with fainá. Currents 838 Photo: cucinare.tv DAY 3- Belgrano 10 am Breakfast at the Croque Madame of the Enrique Larreta Museum of Spanish Art. Delicious brunches and a delicious patisserie in the beautiful and huge Andalusian garden. Oath 2291 Photo: croquemadame.com.ar 11:30 am Tour of the Enrique Larreta Museum of Spanish Art, the former home of the writer Enrique Larreta converted into a museum of collecting and Spanish art with sculptures and paintings from the Baroque and Renaissance, weapons, armor and furniture. Juramento Avenue 2291 13 pm Have lunch in Chinatown. In its two blocks it concentrates an endless number of gastronomic and commercial options so, in addition to tasting different oriental delicacies, you can look at windows and buy the most innovative items. Arribeños 2100 . 3 pm Go shopping in Cabildo, one of the main promenades and open-air shopping centers in Buenos Aires and the commercial heart of the Belgrano and Núñez neighborhoods: a wide commercial offer with galleries and clothing stores of recognized brands and independent designers; appliances, bookstores, bars, cafes and restaurants. Photo: wikipedia.org 5 pm Visit to the “Redonda Church”, whose formal name is Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción: an architectural landmark of the neighborhood and a fundamental place for the spiritual life of the inhabitants of Belgrano. Return of Obligado 2940 . Photo: baiglesias.com 6 pm Rest in Barrancas de Belgrano, a beautiful four-hectare park with more than 70 plant species and a picturesque gazebo where people dance from tango to salsa and there are even gymnastics classes. It owns a reproduction of the Statue of Liberty, which was created by Frederik Augusté Bartholdi, the author of the original found in New York. Oath 1792 8 pm Craft beer and delicious homemade burgers at Growlers, a relaxed and cool place to end the day in the best way. It also offers gluten-free and vegetarian options. Cuba 2202. Photo: buenosbares.com