- Echeverría 3205, CABA
- Lun a Vie: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
A British immigrant quarter that evolved, through the arrival of other communities, into the unique blend we can see today.
This +140 years old school is the crib of Argentine Football.
Founded by educator Alexander Watson Hutton—the father of Argentine football—this school had an innovative educational approach centered on his belief that sports help students control their impulses, learn to cooperate with one another, and ultimately become empathetic and well-balanced individuals.
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¼ founders of both 1st Argentine Football League and Rugby Championship.
Along with Alumni (BA English High School's Football Team) this sportsclub dominated the Argentine Football scene for decades, creating the first Argentinian derby.
Nowadays, football is no longer practiced here but it's one of the most relevant teams in the Argentine's Rugby Union.
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⅐ Armenian Schools in BA, the largest diaspora in LATAM & 6th in the world.
This is one of the various Armenian Institutions in our city, a very well organized community that contributed to our country in many different aspects.
We'll dive into the amazing lives of some relevant Argentinian-Armenian figures.
Founded in 1927, with the rise of the British Catholic community in Belgrano.
Its history was indelibly marked on July 4th, 1976, when the last civic-military dictatorship perpetrated the San Patricio Massacre within its walls, the bloodiest attack against the Catholic Church in Argentine history.
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A Notable Jewish school/temple in world's 5th largest diaspora .
Founded by Rabbi Marshal Meyer, it became the flagship of the Masorti Movement in LATAM, adding modern youth camps, music, & active community roles.
During the military dictatorship, Meyer denounced HR abuses, visited political prisoners, supported families of the disappeared, & became 1 of the few religious leaders to openly challenge the regime.
After democracy was restored, he served on the commission that investigated the regime's crimes & produced the historic Nunca Más report. In recognition, he received Argentina's highest honor, La Orden del Gral. San Martín.
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German-Humanist school that sheltered hundreds of refugees during WWII.
Fundada en 1934 a raiz del creciente antisemitismo y expansión de la ideología nazi en otras escuelas alemanas.
Su propuesta educativa llamó la atención de intelectuales como Stefan Zweig, Sigmund Freud, Lion Feuchtwanger, Thomas y Heinrich Mann, Albert Einstein, entre otros, quienes enviaron cartas apoyando su fundación.
100yo Lutheran church founded by the german inhabitants of Belgrano R.
The 1st Lutheran congregation in the neighborhood was established in 1917, but it wasn't until 1926 that the neogothic building we see today was inaugurated.
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High-complexity center, run by the Adventist Health Global web.
Founded by educator Alexander Watson Hutton—the father of Argentine football—this school had an innovative educational approach centered on his belief that sports help students control their impulses, learn to cooperate with one another, and ultimately become empathetic and well-balanced individuals.
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Various design magazines & renowned newspapers consider it the prettiest.
A breathtaking oasis hidden in the upscale neighborhood of Belgrano R. Famous for its spectacular, arching canopy of 130 centennial tipa trees, this cobblestone avenue feels less like a bustling metropolis and more like a fairytale European village.
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This +120yo medieval-style church was key for Belgrano's 1st inhabitants.
Tucked away in the quiet, elegant streets of Belgrano R, this hidden gem transports you straight to the English countryside. Built in the late 19th century to serve the British railway community, St. Paul is a stunning piece of historical architecture that showcases the deep, fascinating connection between UK & Argentina.
You will explore the fascinating and little known story of how a neighborhood of English railway workers incorporated immigrants from multiple nationalities who, over the years, created this unique neighborhood identity.
2 hours guided walk in which you will learn about the light and dark sides of this neighborhood’s history.
After the tour, optional lunch at a traditional restaurant of the neighborhood.
Local Guide
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, I’m passionate about connecting with people from different countries, learning about their cultures, and sharing the city and culture I grew up with.