Discover San Isidro

San Isidro combines a historic town center with distinctive architectural and heritage landmarks, recurring visitor attractions, and a named cycling route. When planning your trip, it is also helpful to distinguish between the city of San Isidro and the larger destination of San Isidro Partido.

Plaza Mitre and the historic town center

Plaza Mitre is the heart of the historic town center. It sits on two levels above a natural ravine; the connection between the square and the terrain is a defining feature of the townscape. Locally, the plaza is also called “de San Isidro.” A traditional craft fair is held there on weekends. If you are interested in handicrafts, you can take the weekend schedule into account when planning your visit. The fair and the monthly guided tour of the historic town center offer different reasons to plan the timing of your stay.

Cathedral and heritage protection

The Cathedral of San Isidro is a neo-Gothic church dating from 1898. You can visit it daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., except during Mass; admission is free. Since opening hours may change, check them before your visit. To arrange a guided tour of the cathedral, you can contact the San Isidro Tourist Guide Center. Check the contact details in advance, as they may change.

Quinta “Los Ombúes” is another specific landmark in the city’s history: it is designated a National Historic Monument in the city of San Isidro, in the Province of Buenos Aires. Together with the cathedral, it represents two different historical landmarks: a neo-Gothic religious building constructed in the 19th century and a nationally recognized monument.

Guided tours and other reasons to visit

A free guided tour of the traditional historic town center is offered at 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of every month. Confirm the date before your trip. The craft fair is a weekend tradition, while the tour takes place on a specific Sunday each month at a set time—a useful distinction when planning your visit.

The Hipódromo de San Isidro opened in 1935 and covers 148 hectares. The year dates its opening, while the area gives a sense of the site’s scale. The racetrack thus adds another clearly dated element of the city’s history to its historic buildings and landmarks.

Cycling route and directions

The Bicisenda del Tren de la Costa runs from Estación Anchorena to Estación San Isidro “R.” San Isidro “R” station is at the intersection of Avenida Tiscornia and Pedro de Mendoza. These named stations give you specific directions to the route’s endpoints. If cycling is part of your itinerary, check route conditions before setting out, as they may change.

San Isidro Partido as a larger destination

The larger destination of San Isidro Partido has four Tren de la Costa stations: Anchorena, Barrancas, San Isidro, and Punta Chica. Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte covers 50 hectares and includes part of the Río de la Plata up to the Costanero Channel. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except during rain or high water in the river. Check the opening hours before your visit, as they may change. Windsurfing clubs are located along the Corredor de la Ribera on the Río de la Plata.

A municipal announcement in 2024 described the traditional “Visita a 7 iglesias” tour. With expert guides, it visited churches in different towns in Partido de San Isidro and presented their features and history. Check in advance whether dates are available for your travel period. This information concerns the larger destination of San Isidro Partido; Plaza Mitre, the cathedral, and Quinta refer to the city of San Isidro.

Choose the right area for your hotel search

If you are mainly interested in the historic town center and the landmarks mentioned here, San Isidro is the specific destination to focus on. If you also want to include the nature reserve, the Corredor de la Ribera, or other towns in your plans, be sure to consider the larger destination of San Isidro Partido. This way, you can tailor your search to the places and interests that matter for your stay.

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