This beautifully restored 1830s mansion reveals three centuries of Buenos Aires history through underground tunnels and archaeological finds from the city's earliest settlements, blending museum, event space, and urban villa into one captivating
"The street it's on was once a small river—the zanjón, or gorge, of the property's name—where the first, unsuccessful attempt to found Buenos Aires took place in 1536." Full review
Concierge
"In 1985, local businessman Jorge Eckstein bought a semiabandoned San Telmo town house built in the 1830s by the wealthy Miguens family."
Travel + Leisure
"Historic in architectural form, this museum and event space is housed in a 178-year-old mansion–turned–boarding house that once sat atop the city’s earliest sewer system." Full review
Time Out
"Part archaeological museum, part event space, El Zanjón is a beautifully restored residence encapsulating three centuries of urban living." Full review
Atlas Obscura
"Museum housed in underground tunnels that date back to Buenos Aires's earliest settlements. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"Touring this one-of-a-kind urban villa and archaeological site allows a unique insight into the city's history." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"When you tire of rummaging through San Telmo's designer racks and museums, head over to El Zanjón de Granados for insight into Buenos Aires' far-stretching, 500-year history." Full review
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Time Out
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