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Plaza DorregovsPlaza de Mayo
Both Plaza Dorrego and Plaza de Mayo are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Plaza de Mayo is the choice of most professionals compared to Plaza Dorrego. Plaza de Mayo has a TripExpert Score of 93 with accolades from 7 sources including Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
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Plaza Dorrego, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fodor's "During the week a handful of craftspeople and a few scruffy pigeons are the only ones enjoying the shade from the stately trees in the city's second-oldest square." Full review
Concierge "The heart of San Telmo, formerly the playground of B.A.'s 19th-century elite, is this Spanish-style plaza, the site of several busy open-air cafés."
Travel + Leisure "Though the market is renowned for its Deco furniture and accessories, there’s also, as at all the best fleas, a multitude of “smalls” to choose from as well." Full review
Fodor's "Wood-paneled, dust-festooned Bar Plaza Dorrego is right on San Telmo's main square." Full review
Independent "Most afternoons, you can catch a spectacular free tango performance right in the middle of Plaza Dorrego square"
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Frommer's "Originally the site of a Bethlehemite monastery, this plaza, the second-oldest square in the city, is where Argentines met to reconfirm their declaration of independence from Spain." Full review
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fodor's "The plaza remains the traditional site for ceremonies, rallies, and protests. The balcony facing Plaza de Mayo is a presidential podium." Full review
Concierge "At the Plaza de Mayo's center, one finds the Pirámide de Mayo, an obelisk commemorating the May uprising, and the square is bordered by the impressive Banco de la Nación."
Frommer's "I highly recommend visiting Plaza de Mayo on a Thursday afternoon to see the Madres speak about their missing children in front of the Casa Rosada." Full review
Frommer's "Plaza de Mayo remains the political heart of Buenos Aires, serving as a forum for protests with many camping out here overnight." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When people refer to Buenos Aires as the Paris of South America, they are remembering this genteel quarter along the Avenida de Mayo." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A tidy square dating from the 1580's, lined with Neoclassical buildings like the Catedral Metropolitana and anchored by an ornate cast-iron fountain." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Plaza de Mayo, dominated by the Pirámide de Mayo (1811) commemorating the revolution, is the backdrop for every kind of meeting, both public and official." Full review
Afar Magazine "Plaza de Mayo is located in the center of downtown Buenos Aires and is the focal point of political life in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Look up and you'll see the balcony where former first lady Eva Perón, dressed in Dior and dripping in diamonds, pretended to be just one of the folks as her fans swooned on the plaza below." Full review
U.S. News & World Report16.0
"One major draw is the Casa Rosada perched at the plaza's eastern tip. Casa Rosada contains Argentina's presidential headquarters. From its lofty balcony, Evita once spoke to swarms of Peronists" Full review
