The Iconic Obelisco: A Monument of Buenos Aires

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to the Obelisco from anywhere in Litoral, take the main routes leading towards Buenos Aires. Use the Autopista Rosario-Buenos Aires (A012) to connect to the city. As you approach Buenos Aires, follow signs for Av. 9 de Julio. Once you reach Av. 9 de Julio, the Obelisco is located at the intersection with Av. Corrientes. There is limited street parking available, and you may need to pay for parking in nearby garages, which typically cost around ARS 200-500 per hour.

• Bus

  To reach the Obelisco by bus, locate a bus terminal in Litoral that connects to Buenos Aires. Common routes include the 5, 7, or 10-hour bus rides depending on your departure city. Upon arriving at the Retiro bus terminal in Buenos Aires, exit the terminal and take the metro (Subte) Line C from Retiro station towards Constitucion. Transfer at the Lima station to Line A and head to the Plaza de Mayo station. From there, it is about a 15-minute walk to the Obelisco along Av. de Mayo and Av. 9 de Julio, or you can take a short taxi ride, which costs around ARS 200-300.

• Train

  If you prefer taking the train, find the nearest train station in Litoral that connects to the Buenos Aires train network. The most common route is to take a train to the Retiro station in Buenos Aires. Once you arrive at Retiro, exit the station and follow the same directions as the bus option: take the Subte Line C towards Constitucion and transfer at Lima station to Line A, then head to Plaza de Mayo. It's a 15-minute walk to the Obelisco along Av. de Mayo and Av. 9 de Julio. Train tickets typically cost around ARS 100-150.

• Taxi/Ride-sharing

  For a more direct route, consider taking a taxi or a ride-sharing service (such as Uber) from your location in Litoral directly to the Obelisco. Depending on traffic, this could take anywhere from 5 to 10 hours from Litoral to Buenos Aires, and the fare could range from ARS 5000 to ARS 12000, so be prepared for a significant cost.