El Zanjón de Granados
Monument · San Telmo, Buenos Aires

El Zanjón de Granados

Photo: Jasyluna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The site shows layers of Buenos Aires from the 1700s onward, uncovered during renovations. Visitors follow a path through restored brick vaults and open courtyards. Note the original drainage channel and colonial walls.

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Good to know

Tickets
Guided tour required; book online ahead, especially in high season
Time needed
One hour
Best time
Morning hours
Getting there
Short walk from San Telmo subway station

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How El Zanjón de Granados fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Pasaje de la DefensaPlaza Dorrego
  2. 10:15El Zanjón de GranadosEl Zanjón de Granados
  3. 14:00Mercado de San TelmoMercado de San Telmo
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El Zanjón de Granados questions

What is El Zanjón de Granados?

It is an underground archaeological site displaying old city structures in San Telmo.

Do you need tickets for El Zanjón de Granados?

Yes, tickets are required. Check current prices at the entrance.

How long does a visit to El Zanjón de Granados take?

Most visitors spend about one hour walking the tunnels and rooms.

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