Population: 89,360
Size (Sq Km): 5.6
Class: Upper-middle
| Safety Factor, Day: 8 | Tourism: 5 |
| Safety Factor, Night: 7.5 | Traffic: 7 |
| Average Price: 6 | Nightlife: 6 |
Transportation: Bus: 41- 71 – 93- 108 – 107 -111-112 – 114 -140-169-175
Subway: The B-line is about to complete its Villa Urquiza station.
Train: The MITRE train line, which runs from Jose Leon Saurez to Retiro, stops in Villa Urquiza.
La Onda (The Vibe): The mood is usually relaxed in Villa Urquiza, given that it remains a residential neighborhood with few nightclubs or bars. However, new apartment buildings are sprouting up all around, and this is giving rise to greater nightlife. Some say that Villa Urquiza is the Belgrano of the future.
Highlights:
-Teatro 25 de Mayo
-A plethora of parks, plazas and quiet neighborhood housing
Attractions: Villa Urquiza’s main attraction is the Teatro 25 de Mayo, which was built in the early 1900s, and is considered the “petit Colon.” The famous tango singer Carlos Gardel performed there on several occasions, as have many world renowned theatrical groups. It is a remarkable theatre, known for its fine acoustics and world-class style and comfort. Teatro 25 de Mayo is located on Avenida Truivirato 4436. Phone: 11.4323.9400.
Many old two-story houses still remain in Villa Urquiza. There are many quiet, tree-lined streets and wide avenues. There are also many plazas and playgrounds, the most famous being Plaza Echeverria, which is the center of the barrio’s festivities. In 1891, the archbishop of Buenos Aires authorized the construction of a temple for the neighborhood. Thus, the church Nuestra Senora del Carmen was built and is located on Avenida Truinvirato 4940.
History: Villa Urquiza was founded by Francisco Seeber in 1889. Seeber fought in the war against Paraguay and was the City Mayor from 1889 – 1890. He was also a merchant and president of the Western Railroad Company. Villa Urquiza was once three distinct neighborhoods: Villa Catalinas, Villa Mazzini y Villa Modelo.
Random Fact(s): Villa Urquiza is considered the garden of Buenos Aires due to its many tree lined streets and numerous Plazas and Parks. It is the home of many artists and musicians such as Luis Alberto Spinetta, Melingo, Alejandro Lerner and Paul Perry.
One of the plazas called Marcos Sastre Plaza was, oddly enough, a cemetery from 1874 until 1946.
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