The skyline of Buenos Aires is extremely beautiful and distinctive. So, where can you look at it at its best? In Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, Barolo Palace, and the increasingly consolidated trend in rooftops.

The urban panorama of Argentina’s capital is superb: the architectural style varies depending on the neighbourhood, and figures, colours, and magical textures can be observed from above. Buenos Aires is beautiful from all angles, but the best one is around clouds. That side gives us unique pictures painted by distant must-see places mixed with sunsets, intense hues of greens, and historical domes.

The following are some fascinating panoramic viewpoints.

Barolo Palace

An architectural luxury built between 1919 and 1923, considered one of Latin America’s highest buildings back then, thanks to its 100 metres of height. It is used for offices nowadays, but its true gem lies in the highest part. Why is that so? Because of the unique views of Buenos Aires. Some of the icons you’ll be able to see from the sky are Avenida de Mayo, Congress square, and the National Congress building, with its imposing green dome crowing the background. Each time of the day is beautiful, but the sunset will make you heave a sigh without any doubt.

A curiosity: the front of the building was inspired by one of the most relevant works in literature, The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. The inside is divided into three parts, Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, and it has 22 floors, the same number of verses in the poem. The numbers related to Alighieri are hidden in every detail of this iconic palace.

Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve

This time, the most modern neighbourhood of the city is the star. We are talking about Puerto Madero, the one with the highest buildings and mirror-like structures, which is reflected in the Río de la Plata river. Among the typical luxurious constructions, there is a huge green area which, apart from giving fresh air to the pavement, allows you to observe the city from a distance.

This is one of Latin America’s biggest Ecological Reserves, with 350 hectares full of lagoons, flora, and fauna. Colours get brighter with the water mirror, and the buildings together with the skyscrapers’ skyline portray the perfect picture. If it’s about photography, read this tip: try to frame your picture with branches and leaves at the forefront and the buildings in the background.

Galería Güemes

This unmissable spot’s 87 metres of height in Buenos Aires guarantee outstanding panoramic views. It is actually the first skyscraper in Buenos Aires. The domes of the area can be seen from the so-called Pasaje Güemes viewpoint, iconic in Argentina and famous for its frequent guests, such as the writer Julio Cortázar. It’s open from Monday to Friday, and the tickets cost ARS 200.

Kirchner Cultural Centre

The former Buenos Aires Central Post Office rapidly grew in popularity for its amazing viewpoints. The Kirchner Cultural Centre (CCK) walls breathe art, music, and talent; so, if you visit it, it is worth listening to the spectacular acoustics and enjoying a show. Still, if you want to top off the journey, go up to the ninth floor, where you’ll find two exclusive rooms to see Buenos Aires closer to the clouds. The most coveted postcard-like picture is one in which you’ll see Puerto Madero in orange hues, mirror buildings, towers, and monuments. Mind you, the historical centre one won’t disappoint you either.

National Library

If we did a design contest, the Mariano Moreno National Library in Recoleta would win it all. The brutalist architecture with reinforced concrete is a trademark and makes it a city symbol. The entrance is free, and you can take a book besides walking around the building to see the architectural details. The extraordinary view comes when going up, where the large wide windows allow you to capture the green trees and the faraway buildings. Did you know that the writer Jorge Luis Borges was the Library’s director from 1955 to 1973?

Pedestrian Bridge Figueroa Alcorta

A visual show worth seeing by any tourist in Buenos Aires. The bridge crossing the classic Figueroa Alcorta Avenue is an interesting point to admire the capital from another angle. Even though it’s not characterised by its height, it is high enough to capture the endless number of cars, lights, constructions, and trees. As it is wide and pedestrian, this cement catwalk offers a 360° panoramic view of the surrounding buildings: Museum of Fine Arts, Law School of the University of Buenos Aires, Plaza Francia, and Floralis Genérica. We advise you to cross it in the evening, when the blinding lights take over and the city is lightened up with unique magic.

Recoleta Cultural Centre

Twenty-seven exposition rooms make this place a cultural must-visit, offering plastic art exhibitions, music, theatre, dance, and original artistic expressions. Visiting this place is an excellent plan in itself. Yet, the terrace, apart from being perfect for live music shows, provides a horizon of urban landscapes painted in green.

Fundación Proa

The colourful La Boca neighbourhood has a place in the height list. Fundación Proa is an art centre that promotes 20th-century artistic movements, and it has a café on the upper floor that offers panoramic views of the stream and distinctive structures. Multicoloured walls entice photographers’ camera lenses, making them enjoy a cup of coffee better than ever.

Rooftops

The trend in drinking signature cocktails while enjoying imposing panoramic views is reinforced in Buenos Aires. Building roofs decorate the city, and sky bars are easily included in this design with good music, live DJs, and events. Some of the most popular for their location, history, and cocktail menus are the Trade Sky Bar (one of the world’s best rooftops according to the British magazine Time Out), Crystal Bar, Alvear Roof Bar, Cielo Sky Bar, and Piso 15 Sky Bar, among others.