Buenos Aires: BEST PARKS

It can be hard to find nature in a bit city, but fortunately Buenos Aires has some fantastic green spaces. Here is a list of the best ones!

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Belgrano

Lago de Regatas

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Caballito

Parque Rivadavia

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This park is on the smaller side when compared to those in Palermo and Puerto Madero. However, it has a lot to offer. A park for kids to play. Lots of green space for lounging, reading, relaxing, drinking mate. And best of all? It has a book fair. On the west side of the park are several book kiosks that open nearly every day, where you can find fantastic deals on books, and then read them in the park.

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Parque Centenario

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This is a great circular park in the heart of the Caballito neighborhood. Right in the center of the park is a lake full of wildlife. It's great for taking a stroll or exercise. In the evenings, you can find several exercise classes here like you can find in so many plazas all across the city. On the weekends, there is the feria artesenal which you can find at each entrance. You can find things such as crafts, clothing (new & used), toys, mate supplies, etc. The fair is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-7pm.

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Palermo

Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays

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This Botanical Garden is FREE to enter, but is closed on Mondays. It's not very big, but it is very beautiful. Every space is filled with lush green plants from all across the globe. You can also find greenhouses with succulents, and other beautiful plants. Though the greenhouses are not always open. There are ponds with lilypads, and benches to sit and relax. Take your time walking through here as there is so much beauty to see.

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Buenos Aires Ecoparque

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This is one of my favorite parks in the entire city. It's ALIVE. Literally. This was once a zoo in BA, but was shut down in 2017 after several ethical concerns about the well being of its animals. However, there are still several animals in the park which were unable to be transferred. The eco park is more of an open air animal park. Mara Patagonica (they look like oversized rabbits with long legs) are all over, walking freely across the paths. You can also find coipu, giraffes, ostriches, guanaco, peacocks, and flamingos in various parts of the park. The park is now a dedicated space for education and conservation. They have events 4D events in the park in a few different spots. It's a place for the entire family. There are a few different food trucks in the park, as well as a very cute cafe in the front where you can enjoy a relaxing coffee in nature. The park is long and skinny. There are two entrances, so you can enter in one, walk the length, and exit on the other side. One entrance in Plaza Italia, and the other on Avenida Libertador.

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Jardín Japonés

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The gardens are open from 10am-6:45pm. The admission fee is 416 pesos, but free to retired Argentine nationals. It is a very peaceful place and worth the visit. There are gardens, lakes, bridges, etc. Extremely beautiful. The gardens are not that big, but for such a low price to enter, it's definitely worth looking around. The restaurant inside the park is delicious and so good. Authentic Japanese food. The entrance to the park is on the corner of Caseres and Berro Adolfo. You may need to wait in line if there are school groups going, but the line goes quite quicklyl. Contact Info: informe@jardinjapones.org.ar By phone at 4804-9141 Int.:133/134 Or by Whatsapp to 1122572130

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Tres de Febrero Park

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This is a beautiful and massive park, separated into various sections: Plaza Holanda, Jardin de los Poetas, Paseo el Rosedal (rose gardens), Spanish Fountain, etc. Take a walk around the lake in the center and see what wildlife you can spot. The park is very manicured and beautiful. You can find bathrooms (servicios) here. Take a seat at the Spanish fountain, or smell the roses in the rose garden. There are thousands. A great backdrop for photos. The park begins to close about 30-60 minutes before sundown, so do expect to be kicked out if you're there at the end of the day.

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Puerto Madero

Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

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The ecological reserve is open at 8am, but is closed on Mondays, and rainy days. I suggest coming early when the city is more quiet and you can hear the sounds of animals. It's a great and relaxing place to take a walk and get some quiet away from the sounds of the city. The reserva is full of dirt paths and you'll see many runners passing through the area. There are a couple spots along the path where you can see the water too. You can do a big loop, or just go out as far as you want and come back. After walking through the reserve, take a walk along the Costanera Sur. This is the wide sidewalk that goes along the water. It is lined with food trucks serving choripan.

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Parque Mujeres Argentinas

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This is a simple park in the Puerto Madero neighborhood. It's never very full because it's quite far from the main part of the city. You'll find people exercising here, and drinking mate under the shade of the trees. There is a lot of wide open green space.

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La Recoleta

Free Plaza del Sud

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This is the park where the Floralis Generica lives. It's not particularly large, but it does feel safe and peaceful. There are several fixed reclining chairs you can enjoy. There are also a few picnic tables around. You can also bring a blanket and find a nice spot in the shade to enjoy.

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San Telmo

Parque Lezama

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I'll be honest, this park looks sketchy when you first approach it from the center of San Telmo. But once inside, it's actually quite large, and a very peaceful place to go. There are people around with slacklines, picnics, mate, and taking a stroll with their children. There are lots of trees, shady spots, and open green spaces so it should be easy to find yourself a spot to rest and enjoy the afternoon. Why not bring a blanket, a book, and some empanadas and stay a while!?

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