Plaza de Mayo vs Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires
Both Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires and Plaza de Mayo are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Plaza de Mayo ranks significantly higher than Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires. Plaza de Mayo ranks #2 in Buenos Aires with praise from 7 reviewers including concierge.com, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Plaza de Mayo
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fodor's
"The plaza remains the traditional site for ceremonies, rallies, and protests. The balcony facing Plaza de Mayo is a presidential podium."
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Concierge
"At the Plaza de Mayo's center, one finds the Pirámide de Mayo, an obelisk commemorating the May uprising, and the square is bordered by the impressive Banco de la Nación."
Frommer's
"I highly recommend visiting Plaza de Mayo on a Thursday afternoon to see the Madres speak about their missing children in front of the Casa Rosada."
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Frommer's
"Plaza de Mayo remains the political heart of Buenos Aires, serving as a forum for protests with many camping out here overnight."
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Travel + Leisure
"When people refer to Buenos Aires as the Paris of South America, they are remembering this genteel quarter along the Avenida de Mayo."
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Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires
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Av Figueroa Alcorta 3415, Buenos Aires C1425CLA, Argentina
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Fodor's
"The fabulous Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA) is one of the cornerstones of the city's cultural life."
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Concierge
"This sleek modernist slab on the edge of Palermo Chico—the choice address of B.A.'s television personalities and diplomats—was designed by a triumvirate of young Argentinean architects."
Travel + Leisure
"Opened in 2001 as a sort of personal art museum of Argentine über–real estate developer Eduardo Costantini, MALBA... now plays a central role in Buenos Aires’s artistic and cultural life."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Achieves its goal of showcasing 20C Latin-American art, thanks to a rich permanent collection."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Pretty and modern on the outside with an equally impressive collection of works from across Latin America."
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