Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
4.5
Monday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Balvanera
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- Facultad de Medicina • 4 min walk
- Callao • 6 min walk
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Patti P
Toronto, Canada57 contributions
May 2022
The outside of this building is amazing and well worth the visit.
However, if you do NOT speak Spanish, do not go on the tour. It is over an hour long and you do not see much of interest inside the building to make it worthwhile.
I've heard that there was more objects to see before but not now.
However, if you do NOT speak Spanish, do not go on the tour. It is over an hour long and you do not see much of interest inside the building to make it worthwhile.
I've heard that there was more objects to see before but not now.
Written 24 May 2022
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Cosham foodie
23 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
A very unusual find in the centre of BA. Massive grandiose building, looks like a museum or university from outside. Free to visit, downstairs is kiosks with locals paying their water bills, museum is upstairs and has displays and explanations about the history of sanitation and a large collection of water closets, urinals etc. yes really! Some of the displays have an English translation. You also see some of the huge water tanks. Different for sure, we were there for about 30-35 minutes. Not a ‘must see’ but if you are nearby and have some free time….
Written 6 August 2024
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Journey655035
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Unmissable visit! The outside of the place is a magnificent palace, the building alone is worth the visit! and inside, it contains a wonderful history of the water storage process in the city of Buenos Aires at the beginning of its foundation. The guides, in particular, were very well prepared and provided very accessible information. It's worth visiting!
Written 26 October 2023
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,581 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
The architecture houses so much intricate and noble detail. The building is an awesome work of art. This might very well be the nicest building in Buenos Aires.
Written 27 October 2022
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Goal100Countries
Cheltenham, UK598 contributions
Mar 2019
The architecture of this building is a true masterpiece and features many structures to feast your eyes upon. Inside there is toilet museum also.
Written 27 November 2019
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IN_Travelers47906
West Lafayette, IN4,717 contributions
Jan 2020
You have spent a lot of time and money getting to Buenos Aires. Do you really want to spend more visiting the waterworks? In this case, yes! It is just a 5-minute walk from El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore (an absolute must-see) and 15-minutes from the Opera House (Teatro Colon), also a must see. The three together make for an excellent morning or afternoon self-guided walking tour.
The beautiful Water Company Palace (Museo del Agua) occupies an entire city block. Walk completely around the exterior and, if time allows, enter the main doorway on the Riobamba Street side to take the ancient elevator up to the History of Sanitation Museum, which is worthy of a few minutes of your time.
The museum is a handy-man’s paradise displaying histories of the toilet and sanitation piping, plus other interesting displays about the evolution of the Buenos Aires sanitation system. You also have an opportunity to see some of the mega-plumbing inside the system.
Beautiful on the outside and interesting on the inside. 1-hour well-spent.
TIP: We created our own walking tour and it turned out to provide us a wonderful day seeing much of Buenos Aires. Most hotels can provide you a city map.
1. Take a taxi (probably less than $10 USD from any location) to Floralis Generica. 2) Walk 15 minutes to the Recoleta Cemetery, stopping by the Claustros Históricos Basílica del Pilar along the way. 3) Walk 20 minutes to El Ateneo Grand Splendid which has to be the world’s most ornate and interesting bookstore. 4) Walk 5 minutes to the beautiful Water Company Palace (Museo del Agua) which occupies an entire city block. 5) Walk 15 minutes to the Opera House (Teatro Colon) where there is a nice park across the street for resting. The outside of the Opera House is nice, but not magnificent, so make sure you go inside. It is worth going on line ahead of time to reserve tickets for the tour either on this stop or at a later time. Don’t miss this tour! 6) Walk 5 minutes to the Obelisk and before you get there go to the top of the steps provided for viewing. The base of the Obelisk is a perfect location for a Christmas Card photo. You will probably see a line there, where those waiting will gladly take pictures of those whose turn is next. Cross the magnificent 18-lane Avenue 9 Julio (9th of July) and you will be surrounded by cheap places offering almost any meal you want. We ate at the Tostado Café and took our food to the second floor for a window view of the crowds below. Very pleasant with great food at reasonable prices. 7) Walk 15 minutes to the Cathedral of Buenos Aires(Pope Francis’ cathedral) and take a look inside. This will put you at the famous Plaza de Mayo where you can sit, people watch and stroll around what is probably the most historic site in Buenos Aires. 8) Finish with a short 10-minute walk to the wonderful Puerto Madero. The place to be late afternoon/early evening with street performers and endless choices for a meal.
The beautiful Water Company Palace (Museo del Agua) occupies an entire city block. Walk completely around the exterior and, if time allows, enter the main doorway on the Riobamba Street side to take the ancient elevator up to the History of Sanitation Museum, which is worthy of a few minutes of your time.
The museum is a handy-man’s paradise displaying histories of the toilet and sanitation piping, plus other interesting displays about the evolution of the Buenos Aires sanitation system. You also have an opportunity to see some of the mega-plumbing inside the system.
Beautiful on the outside and interesting on the inside. 1-hour well-spent.
TIP: We created our own walking tour and it turned out to provide us a wonderful day seeing much of Buenos Aires. Most hotels can provide you a city map.
1. Take a taxi (probably less than $10 USD from any location) to Floralis Generica. 2) Walk 15 minutes to the Recoleta Cemetery, stopping by the Claustros Históricos Basílica del Pilar along the way. 3) Walk 20 minutes to El Ateneo Grand Splendid which has to be the world’s most ornate and interesting bookstore. 4) Walk 5 minutes to the beautiful Water Company Palace (Museo del Agua) which occupies an entire city block. 5) Walk 15 minutes to the Opera House (Teatro Colon) where there is a nice park across the street for resting. The outside of the Opera House is nice, but not magnificent, so make sure you go inside. It is worth going on line ahead of time to reserve tickets for the tour either on this stop or at a later time. Don’t miss this tour! 6) Walk 5 minutes to the Obelisk and before you get there go to the top of the steps provided for viewing. The base of the Obelisk is a perfect location for a Christmas Card photo. You will probably see a line there, where those waiting will gladly take pictures of those whose turn is next. Cross the magnificent 18-lane Avenue 9 Julio (9th of July) and you will be surrounded by cheap places offering almost any meal you want. We ate at the Tostado Café and took our food to the second floor for a window view of the crowds below. Very pleasant with great food at reasonable prices. 7) Walk 15 minutes to the Cathedral of Buenos Aires(Pope Francis’ cathedral) and take a look inside. This will put you at the famous Plaza de Mayo where you can sit, people watch and stroll around what is probably the most historic site in Buenos Aires. 8) Finish with a short 10-minute walk to the wonderful Puerto Madero. The place to be late afternoon/early evening with street performers and endless choices for a meal.
Written 3 March 2020
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PatPandBobY
Adelaide, Australia252 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
As well as the incredibly decorative exterior, the building's design and history speaks volumes about Buenos Aires in the late 19th Century and the aspirations of the developing nation. Its free museum on the first floor is very interesting. However, the guided tour, which we were lucky enough to have with the director of the museum was absolutely fascinating. Take the tour (11am), you won't regret it. Entry on Riobamba.
Written 27 May 2015
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shifra w
toronto4,651 contributions
Jan 2020
We stopped at this building as part of a tour of the city and we were given the opportunity to take pictures.
The architectural details are quite amazing.
There are so many interesting things to observe.
This building was commissioned in 1894 to hold 12 huge metal tanks (72,000 tons of clean water).
The beauty of this ornately decorated water tower enclosure highlighted the importance of clean water at a time of pestilence; yellow fever, cholera, and typhoid.
I am sorry we did not have the time to go inside, but I did enjoy photographing some of the intricate details.
You can get a better view of all of the levels from across the street.
The architectural details are quite amazing.
There are so many interesting things to observe.
This building was commissioned in 1894 to hold 12 huge metal tanks (72,000 tons of clean water).
The beauty of this ornately decorated water tower enclosure highlighted the importance of clean water at a time of pestilence; yellow fever, cholera, and typhoid.
I am sorry we did not have the time to go inside, but I did enjoy photographing some of the intricate details.
You can get a better view of all of the levels from across the street.
Written 31 January 2020
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gdraque
Buenos Aires, Argentina22 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
This building is one of the most beautiful buildings in Buenos Aires. It is only a couple blocks away from my university... and after having seen it a zillon times, I still love it :-) The first time I saw it I was a little kid and my father would tell me that there were "water tanks" inside, and that the building itself was just a facade to hide such hideous tanks and pipes... I thought it was just one more of my father's tales which were 90% fiction. I love this building, and I tell the same story to my kids... I wonder what they think about my stories and when they will ave the curiosity to walk into the museum and realize it was part of my 10%.
Written 3 October 2018
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savas.kazan
Buenos Aires, Argentina315 contributions
Mar 2021
Unparalleled beauty in this iconic building which stands in an area alone. A real gem of architecture.
Written 8 May 2021
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Hola, quisiera saber si existen visitas guiadas particulares o solo para instituciones educativas? O se puede hacer una visita de manera particular?
Written 26 March 2024
Hola Fernando, tenes idea a que hora son las visitas guiadas para los dias viernes????
Written 30 September 2023
Fernando ya respondió. Es cierto que la visita guiada es mejor 👍🏻. Pero si no puedes no te lo pierdas que vale la pena!! Suerte 💪. Disfruta!!
Written 1 October 2023
Por funcionar como uma repartição pública (tipo Poupatempo aqui do Brasil) creio que o horário seja o comercial.
O consta na internet é:
terça-feira 09:00–13:00 / 14:00–17:00
quarta-feira 09:00–13:00 /14:00–17:00
quinta-feira 09:00–13:00 / 14:00–17:00
sexta-feira 09:00–13:00 / 14:00–17:00
sábado Fechado
domingo Fechado
segunda-feira 09:00–13:00 / 14:00–17:00
Written 28 August 2018
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