Colegiales

Colegiales is a residential neighborhood in northern Buenos Aires stretching between Alvarez Thomas and Forest avenues. The area contains tree-lined streets, multiple plazas, and a mix of single-family houses and apartment buildings throughout its layout.

The neighborhood began as Chacarita de los Colegiales, where Jesuit students held retreats until Spanish authorities expelled the order in 1767. This religious retreat purpose shaped its early development as a settled area.

Plaza Mafalda features art installations honoring the Argentine comic character who questioned social issues through a child's eyes. Visitors can experience how local culture embraces this character as part of the neighborhood's identity.

Federico Lacroze Avenue runs as the main commercial spine with shops, markets, and transportation options concentrated along its length. Getting around the neighborhood is straightforward thanks to this central axis and the regular street grid.

The Mercado de las Pulgas antique market occupies much of the neighborhood and draws visitors searching for vintage furniture, decorative pieces, and collectible items. The flea market atmosphere gives the area its own distinct character separate from surrounding districts.

Location: Comuna 13

Elevation above the sea: 27 m

GPS coordinates: -34.57417,-58.44917

Latest update: December 24, 2025 16:05