Café Tortoni - Buenos Aires, Argentina
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denben
S 34° 36.525 W 058° 22.704
21H E 373618 N 6169480
Founded in 1858, Café Tortoni is the oldest coffeehouse in the whole country. With a very rich history, it is visited at all times by intellectuals, politicians and artists.
Waymark Code: WMD36H
Location: Argentina
Date Posted: 11/12/2011
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Café Tortoni has been selected by UCityGuides as one of the 10 most beautiful cafes in the world.
Over the years the café has been visited by many renowned people including international figures like Albert Einstein, Federico García Lorca, Hillary Clinton, Robert Duvall and Juan Carlos de Borbón.
Currently the basement works as stage for jazz and tango artists, and for the presentation of book and poetry contests. The café has conserved the decoration of its early years, has a library and at the back facilities to play billiards, dominoes and dice.
Source: Cafe Tortoni Website
Hours of Operation (weekdays): From: 8:00 AM To: 2:00 AM
Hours of Operation (Saturday): From: 8:00 AM To: 2:00 AM
Hours of Operation (Sunday): From: 9:00 AM To: 1:00 AM
Specialty: Different types of Argentinean coffee (espresso, caffe latte, cappuccino...)
Web Address: [Web Link]
Physical Address:
Avenida de Mayo 825
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wifi Access: Free
Lounge Area: yes
Drive Thru: no
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Hours of Operation (weekend): Not listed
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