Beautiful Parks to Visit in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires can quickly start to feel crowded. There are people everywhere and it can feel like there is no space to move around. Luckily, somebody thought about that and created some beautiful parks in Buenos Aires.
In this post, I share some of the green spots and parks you can find throughout the city when you want a break from the concrete and tiny sidewalks.
Some of the parks are located in the middle of the city. While other parks are a little bit further out and offer even more space and nature for you to enjoy.
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A Guide to the Best Parks in Buenos Aires
Plaza San MartΓn
Plaza San MartΓn is a huge square and park located in the neighborhood of Retiro. It is one of the oldest parks in Buenos Aires.
The park stretches all the way from the Retiro Station to the Argentine Foreign Ministry, CancillerΓa, and the Defense Ministry, CΓrculo Militar.
Plaza San MartΓn is one of my favorite parks in Buenos Aires. Its central location, the massive trees that cover the surrounding streets, and the beautiful view from the top looking down at the English Clock Tower, Torre Monumental, is just magnificent.
You can easily combine a visit to English Tower to experience Plaza San MartΓn from above first. And then hit down for a scroll through Plaza San MartΓn and explore the amazing buildings surrounding the park.
Location: Avenida Santa Fe & Avenida Maipu, Retiro
Bosques de Palermo and the Rosedal Garden
In the center of the popular neighborhood Palermo, you will find a massive park. Commonly it is known as Bosques de Palermo, or translated “the Forests of Palermo”. However, the actual name is Parque 3 de Febrero (Park 3rd of February).
This park covers more than 370 hectares. It is one of the most popular places for porteΓ±os to escape their apartments and enjoy a walk, a matΓ© in the sun, or some outdoor fitness.
The Bosques de Palermo features two large lakes, where you can rent a paddle boat to enjoy a fun time on the water. There is also a planetarium and a beautiful rose garden, known as El Rosedal.
In the rose garden, you can find more than 8,000 roses from 93 different species. As well as an Andalucian patio donated to Buenos Aires from the Spanish city, Seville (which, by the way, one of my favorite cities in Spain).
Part of this huge park was designed by the same landscape architect, Charles Thays, who also designed Barrancas de Belgrano and the Botanical Garden. And the last part of the Bosques de Palermo actually ends with the Botanical Garden (read more below).
Location: Avenida Sarmiento & Avenida del Libertador, Palermo
Barrancas de Belgrano
Barrancas de Belgrano is located in the neighborhood of Belgrano in the northern part of Buenos Aires. The park creates a green spot for the inhabitants of the neighborhood to enjoy the sun on the green grass.
This beautiful park in Buenos Aires was designed in 1892 by French Carlos Thays, the same that designed some of Bosques de Palermo and the Botanical Gardens in Buenos Aires (read more below). The park features more than 60 species of trees, flowers, and other vegetation.
In the evenings during the weekends, you can find people practicing tango on a small stage inside the park.
Location: Av. Virrey VΓ©rtiz & Av. Juramento, Belgrano
Botanic Garden Carlos Thays
Buenos Aires Botanical Garden, or Jardin botΓ‘nico as it is called in Spanish, is located in the heart of Palermo.
The garden occupies seven hectares of land just by Plaza Italia and two of the city’s most busy avenues: Avenida Santa Fe and Avenida Las Heras.
The garden features a collection of more than 6,000 species of plants and trees both outdoors and inside greenhouses.
In the center of the Botanical Garden, you will find an English-styled house. From time to time, it houses different types of art exhibitions. Throughout the garden, you will also find different sculptures.
The entrance to Buenos Aires Botanical Garden is free.
Opening hours:
- Tuesday through Friday, 8 am to 6.45 pm
- Saturday, Sunday, and Argentine holidays, 9.30 am to 6.45 pm
- Monday closed
Location: Avenida Santa Fe 3951, Palermo
Reserva EcolΓ³gica Costanera Sur
The Reserva EcolΓ³gica Costanera Sur, or simply Reserva EcolΓ³gica, is the largest green area in Buenos Aires. The reserve extends over 350 hectares of land with many lakes.
This huge reserve is located just behind the popular high-end area, Puerto Madero. It stretches all the way to the river banks of RΓo de La Plata, the river that divides Argentina and Uruguay.
The reserve features the largest biodiversity within the city of Buenos Aires. You can experience everything from different birds, lizards, turtles, and many different species of trees and other vegetation. It is an ideal place for birdwatching.
Due to its large extension, it is ideal to rent a bike to explore the reserve.
The entrance is free but it might be closed due to bad weather.
Location: Avenida Dr. Achaval Rodriguez 1550, Puerto Madero
Parque de los NiΓ±os and Playa Urbana
An alternative park to visit in Buenos Aires is Parque de los NiΓ±os, or translated the Children’s Park. This park is located in the far northern corner of Buenos Aires up towards the limit of the Province of Buenos Aires and with a view over the river, RΓo de La Plata.
Inside Parque de los NiΓ±os, you will find Playa Urbana or translated “Urban Beach”. It is an artificial beach-like area with a lot of children’s playgrounds including some smaller water park activities.
We went once during the week. At that time, it was pretty empty and there weren’t many interesting things to do or see. There were only some very large areas with grass and no actual stand. But maybe if you go with kids it might be more fun.
It is completely free to visit; the entrance is free, and the sun chairs, and the water activities.
According to the City Government of Buenos Aires, it is the first urban beach to be created in Latin America.
Keep in mind that the Urban Beach is only open during the Argentine summer months (January through February).
Location: Parque de los NiΓ±os, General Paz & Avenida Cantilo,
Other parks worth visiting in Buenos Aires
- Parque Las Heras
Parque Las Heras is located in Palermo by the two main avenues of Avenida Las Heras and Avenida Coronel DΓaz. It’s a favorite for dog owners in the neighborhood and porteΓ±os doing outdoor exercises. - Parque Centenario
Parque Centenario is a round-formed park located in the center of the neighborhood of Caballito. This park features a huge lark and a Museum of Natural Science.
Have you visited any of these parks? And which one is your favorite park in Buenos Aires? Share your thoughts and knowledge below!
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