Abasto, Buenos Aires
A trip to the barrio of Abasto combines tango, shopping and kids. Visit the Museo Casa Carlos Gardel, where the father of tango lived for a period with his mother. Stroll down Calle Carlos Gardel, a cobblestone street commemorating the life of El Morocho de Abasto. Or take in a tango show at Esquina Carlos Gardel, one of the icon’s favorite hangouts. The Abasto, an art deco building on Avenida Corrientes, was once the central market for fruits and vegetables. Today, it is a shopping mall. The Abasto is also home to the Museo de los Niños Abasto. The Obelisco is also located on Avenida Corrientes. Built in 1936 to commemorate the city’s founding 400 years earlier the Obelisk is considered the symbol of Buenos Aires.
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Getting there
The Abasto is located at Avenida Corrientes 3247. The Obelisk is located at the intersection of Avenida Corrientes and 9 de Julio. The Esquina Carlos Gardel is located at Calle C. Gardel 3200 on the corner of Gardel and Anchorena. Gardel's house is located at Calle Jean Jaurés 735. Take the B Subte line to “Estación Gardel”. Colectivos (city buses) 24, 41, 64, 71, 115, 132, and 168 all stop nearby.
Getting around
Take a self-guided tour along the Avenida Corrientes or a tour of all things related to Carlos Gardel.
Opening hours
The Museum Casa Carlos Gardel is open Wednesday through Monday 10:00-18:00. Guided tours are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 15:00 and Saturdays and Sundays at 13:00, 15:00 and 15:00.
Contact details
To contact the Museum Casa Carlos Gardel dial +54 (11) 4114 5791. To contact the Esquina Carlos Gardel dial +54 (11) 4867 6363 or send an email to info@esquinacarlosgardel.com.ar.
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