Belgrano

An upscale, leafy residential barrio in northern Buenos Aires where embassy-lined mansions, mid-rise towers, top schools and the vibrant Barrio Chino sit on excellent subway and rail links.

Updated May 22, 20265 min read

About Belgrano

Belgrano is an established, desirable barrio in the north of the city, between Palermo and Núñez. It splits into Belgrano R (British and Tudor mansions, embassies), Belgrano C (the commercial heart plus Chinatown) and Bajo Belgrano toward the river. Named for flag-creator Manuel Belgrano and founded in 1855, it was briefly the seat of national government in 1880. Daily life is residential, family-oriented and local, Avenida Cabildo is a busy retail spine, while the side streets are quiet and tree-lined. Weekend life anchors on the Barrancas de Belgrano park and the Feria Plaza Belgrano, with the colourful Barrio Chino drawing visitors from across the city. For investors it is a blue-chip hold: premium but not extreme pricing, reliable long-term tenants, high safety and deep amenities. The trade-offs are moderate yield and weaker short-let demand than Palermo.

Location

Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

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