Florida Street, Pedestrian street in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Florida Street is a pedestrian street in downtown Buenos Aires running about one kilometre north from Avenida Rivadavia to Plaza General San Martín. Its light grey stone paving is lined with storefronts, dark green cylindrical bins and tall gold-painted lampposts with globe lamps; at its intersection with Avenida Córdoba stands the Galerías Pacífico building.

Florida Street developed as a commercial hub during the 19th century. Over the decades, it transformed from a horse-cart route into one of South America's early pedestrian streets.

The best time to visit is early in the morning or late afternoon when it is less crowded. The street is completely flat and easy to navigate, with clear paths and many spots to rest.

Writer Jorge Luis Borges lived near the northern end of Florida Street and walked it before dawn. Blind by the 1970s, he opposed the 1970 street renovation because the new trash cans, planters and magazine stands created obstacles for him.