This may seem like a regular old mall, but this hasn’t always been a mall. In 1889 construction began here on the city’s Central Market.

At the time this area of the city was considered the outskirts and was centrally located between Buenos Aires’ two main agricultural hubs of La Boca and Olivos.

It seems insane to think about today, when all of these areas are very urban today. In 1934, this market was re-constructed and amplified to cover 44,000 square meters.

It remained the main market for the city until 1984, when the Central Market was relocated outside the city.

This building lay abandoned until it was remodeled into the shopping mall you see today in 1999.

What to see inside?

The building is huge if you want to appreciate it, head up to the top floor food court where you can see the roof’s arches up close. This is also where you’ll find:

• Kosher McDonald’s: Keeping Kosher but still want a Big Mac? The McDonald’s Abasto is the only kosher McDonald’s in the world outside of Israel and it’s right at home serving Buenos Aires’ large Jewish population (learn more with this Jewish heritage tour).

• Museo de los Niños: If you’re traveling with kids they will LOVE this Children’s Museum. For more information and hours check the official site, there are three shifts of 2 hours each, you can book ahead or just get tickets there. I regularly being my two kids here and they LOVE it, it’s easily one of the best things to do with kids in Buenos Aires.