El Zanjon de Granados

"The street it's on was once a small river—the zanjón, or gorge, of the property's name—where the first, unsuccessful attempt to found Buenos Aires took place in 1536." Full review

"In 1985, local businessman Jorge Eckstein bought a semiabandoned San Telmo town house built in the 1830s by the wealthy Miguens family."

"Historic in architectural form, this museum and event space is housed in a 178-year-old mansion–turned–boarding house that once sat atop the city’s earliest sewer system." Full review

"Part archaeological museum, part event space, El Zanjón is a beautifully restored residence encapsulating three centuries of urban living." Full review

"Museum housed in underground tunnels that date back to Buenos Aires's earliest settlements. " Full review

"Touring this one-of-a-kind urban villa and archaeological site allows a unique insight into the city's history." Full review

"When you tire of rummaging through San Telmo's designer racks and museums, head over to El Zanjón de Granados for insight into Buenos Aires' far-stretching, 500-year history." Full review