Comuna 2 Trip Overview
We’ll explore the history of the Jewish people in Argentina, from its colonial times to modernity. As we navigate the history of a 200,000+ collective, we’ll explore the neighborhoods of Once, Tribunales and Retiro.
We’ll go beyond religious tradition as we explore how politics and the broad history of Argentina shaped and made it’s Jewish population into what it is today.
Throughout our action-packed tour, we’ll see AMIA, known as “the mother institution” of Jewish life in Argentina, which was targeted by a terrorist attack in the 90s, and visit the Jewish Museum and Libertad Synagogue. We will explore Once, a Jewish neighborhood and bulk trading district, strolling through synagogues, quinceañera party supply shops and fabric vendors. We will go to what we call “Diversity Corner”: a place where just by standing 5 minutes, you’ll witness all the diversity BA can showcase.
Please remember to bring your original passport, and comfortable shoes as we’ll be walking over 4 kilometres!
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Comuna 2, Argentina
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Comuna 2, Buenos Aires, Argentina
We’ll explore the history of the Jewish people in Argentina, from its colonial times to modernity. As we navigate the history of a 200,000+ collective, we’ll explore the neighborhoods of Once, Tribunales and Retiro.
We’ll go beyond religious tradition as we explore how politics and the broad history of Argentina shaped and made it’s Jewish population into what it is today.
Throughout our action-packed tour, we’ll see AMIA, known as “the mother institution” of Jewish life in Argentina, which was targeted by a terrorist attack in the 90s, and visit the Jewish Museum and Libertad Synagogue. We will explore Once, a Jewish neighborhood and bulk trading district, strolling through synagogues, quinceañera party supply shops and fabric vendors. We will go to what we call “Diversity Corner”: a place where just by standing 5 minutes, you’ll witness all the diversity BA can showcase.
Please remember to bring your original passport, and comfortable shoes as we’ll be walking over 4 kilometres!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Plaza Prof. Dr. Bernardo Houssay, Av Cordoba entre Uriburu y Junin, Buenos Aires Argentina
Meet us at the gateway to Once, the most important Jewish neighborhood of Argentina. Here we’ll talk about the colonial origins of the Argentine Jewry and see some spectacular murals honoring the doctors and first responders who cared for the victims of the terrorist attack that struck the most important Jewish institution of the area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina, Pasteur 633, C1028 AAM, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The most important Jewish institution which was targeted by a terrorist attack in the 1990s only to be rebuilt stronger than ever. We’ll discuss this sad episode and take a look at the stunning memorial artwork
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: El Once Barrio Comercial, Pasteur, Lavalle, Azcuenaga y Belgrano, Buenos Aires Argentina
Explore the most important Jewish neighborhood in South America, with its bulk and garment trading districs, quinceañera shops, Kosher restaurants, synagoges and shuls.
We’ll see “diversity corner”, walk into the Orthodox area and even see kosher phone shops!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Museo Judio, Libertad 769-C.A.B.A., Buenos Aires Argentina
We will visit the Jewish Museum where we’ll discuss the great immigration of the late 1800s
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
We’ll visit the Libertad Synagogue, and see from outside the mother institution of Jewish life in Argentina, AMIA. We’ll explore the Jewish neighborhood of Once, as well as Tribunales and Retiro.
Duration: 3 hours
