Located a few steps from famous `La Biela Restaurant`, preferred meeting point for business and/or pleasure among local porteños. Other attractions are the Buenos Aires Design Center and Iglesia del Pilar, ancient church from beginning of century. Another nice attraction for locals or tourists is the Flea Market opening on Sundays in Plaza Francia. Avenida Quintana, parallel to Alvear and equally as elegant, leads to the heart of La Recoleta. Quintana is exclusive and conservative and home to distinguished stores and classic Buenos Aires coffee shops. On the corner of Quintana and the pedestrian road Roberto M. Ortiz, a tribute to La Biela, one of the city's most famous coffee shops, must be made. On a sunny day at noon, its outdoor tables are among the most enjoyable places for a stop along the way and to observe the area's typical weekend activity. Across the street, there is one of the 4 imposing Gomeros (Rubber trees) that adorn this public space, planted over 200 years ago by Martin J. Altoaguirre (1742-1813), responsible for introducing hemp, linen and diverse exotic plants, including the Ficus plant.