Launched in the 1890s, this historic frigate was originally built as a training vessel for the Argentine Navy. Named after the seventh president of the country, Domingo Faustino Sarmentio, the vessel has traveled around the world a whopping 37 times between 1899 and 1938! She is considered the last intact cruising training ship from the 1890s, and over 23 000 Argentine naval cadets and officers have had the honor of training aboard the Sarmiento.

Now a nautical museum preserved in her original appearance, she is moored at Puerto Madero for visitors to make their way aboard and listen to her stories. As you approach, the imposing figurehead will definitely leave you with a lasting impression. You can find detailed records of the ship’s long voyages, and find a gallery of her commanding officers. You can hunt for nautical items like old uniforms, and keep an eye out for Lampazo, the ship’s pet dog, immortalized in its stuffed form. Explore the entirety of ship and envision yourself as one the sailors in the living quarters. Pretend to be the ship’s captain as you try your hand at steering, and head out to the deck to catch some Instagram-worthy shots of Buenos Aires’ skyline.