Buenos Aires Bookstores Tour

Buenos Aires Bookstores Tour

Buenos Aires boasts the highest number of bookstores per capita in the world. The tour starts at 10 am near Plaza de Mayo's famous pyramid. The first stop is La Librería de Ávila, the oldest bookstore in Buenos Aires, known for its literary café. Next, we'll visit El Túnel on Avenida de Mayo, housed in Palacio Vera, showcasing Jugendstil style. Then, we'll explore Edipo Libros on Avenida Corrientes, a store that resisted literary prohibitions during Argentina's dictatorship. The tour concludes at noon at El Ateneo Grand Splendid, recognized as one of the world's most beautiful bookstores by The Guardian. This bookstore, located in a former cinema-theater from the early 20th century, is a must-visit for book lovers worldwide.