Historic site

La Manzana de Las Luces

116 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Miguel Angel
July 28, 2015
In this building during the XIX century used to work the congress from Argentina also there are a set of tunnels that you can visit and hear the stories about them.
Gabriela
December 18, 2015
Where the City of Buenos Aires was founded. The oldest part of the city. Historical tours.
Alexis
July 14, 2014
Understand a little better the history of Buenos Aires
Ana Maria
July 27, 2018
In colonial times, the Manzana de las Luces was Buenos Aires’ most important center of culture and learning and today the block still symbolizes education and enlightenment. Two of the five original buildings remain; Jesuit defensive tunnels were discovered in 1912. Tours in Spanish (AR$50) are given at 3pm daily and also at 4:30pm and 6pm at weekends, but you can go inside and see the main patio area for free.
In colonial times, the Manzana de las Luces was Buenos Aires’ most important center of culture and learning and today the block still symbolizes education and enlightenment. Two of the five original buildings remain; Jesuit defensive tunnels were discovered in 1912. Tours in Spanish (AR$50) are give…
Chichi
December 28, 2017
On Friday nights there is a Tango Milonga from 8PM - 11.30PM in the Manzana de las Luces. Here the locals and people from all round the world come to dance tango, they useually have wonderful live bands around 10/11PM. It's beutiful :)

Things to do nearby

Experience an Argentine Soccer Game
Mate experience, tasting, ritual and sharing
Authentic tango experience with a dancer
Location
222 Perú
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires