This is the only completely pedestrianised street in Buenos Aires, running between Plaza San Martin and Plaza de Mayo.
An uninterrupted stream of one million pedestrians a day tramp its length.
The lively and colourful atmosphere is enhanced by buskers, tango dancers and other performers.
Commercial activity has recovered remarkably following the economic implosion of Dec. 2001.
Galerias Pacifico is an elegant structure built at the end of the 19th Century, which has impressively vaulted ceilings and frescos painted by 5 great muralists.