San Isidro Cathedral

Day tours from Buenos Aires often include a visit to San Isidro en route to the nearby town of Tigre, where the highlight is a boat cruise along the Tigre Delta. For the best value, combine a half-day tour of San Isidro and Tigre with a Buenos Aires city tour, an evening tango show, or a sightseeing cruise along the Rio de la Plata.

• The San Isidro Artisan Fair, which takes place on the square right outside San Isidro Cathedral, is a popular place to purchase traditional handicrafts and souvenirs.

• The church is open to visitors and holds daily services. There is no admission fee, but donations are welcome.

• The cathedral is wheelchair accessible.

The cathedral is located on Plaza de San Isidro, just across from the central train station. Regular trains run to San Isidro from Buenos Aires; the cathedral is about 40 minutes from Retiro Station.

The cathedral is open daily year-round. The liveliest time to visit is May 15, when the cathedral forms the centerpiece of the annual San Isidro Festival.

Built on the site of an early 18th-century chapel, the cathedral was designed in 1895 by French architects Dunant and Paquin in an elaborate neo-gothic style. The architectural masterpiece features three naves, decorated with a series of exquisite French stained-glass windows and images of St. Isidro. Highlights include the 226-foot (69-meter) clock tower, an 18th-century statue of Santa Maria de la Cabeza, and a relic of the body of Saint Isidro.