Palermo Buenos Aires is the largest barrio in Capital Federal, located in the north of Buenos Aires City just past Recoleta and close to Belgrano; Palermo is a great favorite for Buenos Aires travelers.
We list Palermo Buenos Aires best sightseeing and attractions for your convenience with website links where possible.
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Palermo Buenos Aires Sightseeing, Attractions & Walking Tours
Alto Palermo shopping
Shopping Mall
http://www.altopalermo.com.ar/shopping/
Avenida Santa Fe 3251
Times: 10am-10pm
Food Court: Sun-The 10am-11pm; Fri-Sat 10am-1am
Alto Palermo is the main shopping centre in the Palermo area. Inaugurated in 1990, this mall houses over 180 shops, a food court for 750 people, and major brand name retail stores. There is also a large movie theater and kids playhouse.
Getting there: Subte Bulnes Línea D
Bosques de Palermo
Outdoors
Palermo Woods Buenos Aires
Refers to all the wonderful Palermo Parks and woods, is also known as Parque Tres de Febrero. 25 hectares (62 acres) of parkland located between Avenida del Libertador and Avenida Figueroa Alcorta Avenues, it is known for its groves, lakes, and rose gardens (El Rosedal).
Botanical Gardens
Outdoors
Av. Las Heras and Plaza Italia
The Botanical Gardens is an ideal place to find respite from the city. Besides discovering beautiful flora and the cats, we affectionately know the gardens as ‘pussy park’, the garden is the perfect setting for an afternoon picnic or an evening stroll. There is a main house with tourist information and guides.
Getting there: Subte Plaza Italia Linea D
Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo
Horse racing and casino
Avenida del Libertador 4101
4778 2800
The Palermo Hippodrome was inaugurated 1876 and is a fine example of belle époque architecture. It has an elliptical shape that contours the three racetracks. The Hippadrome showcases important races such as the Gran Premio República Argentina and the Gran Premio de las Américas. Betting is encouraged and there is a cafe with excellent views of the main racetrack.
Getting there: Subte Palermo Línea D
Jardín Japonés
Outdoors
http://www.jardinjapones.org.ar/
2966 Casares
4804 4922
Inaugurated in 1967 by Japanese immigrants, this 5-acre garden was designed by famed landscape artist Yasuo Onomata to resemble the surroundings of a Zen temple. The lush plant life includes over 150 different species brought directly from Japan. Getting there: Subte Scalabrini Ortiz linea D”
Jardín Zoológico
Outdoors
http://www.zoobuenosaires.com.ar/
Avenida Las Heras esquina Avenida Sarmiento
4011 9900
Founded in 1874 the zoo is home to 2,500 animals belonging to 350 different species. In1988 an aquarium and an air-conditioned penguin colony were added to the collection.
Getting there: Subte Plaza Italia Linea D
La Viruta
Tango Bar
http://lavirutatango.com/
Armenia 1366
daily 10pm-3:30am
4774 6357
One of Palermo’s most popular tango venues, La Viruta boasts a fantastic ambiance with serious tango dancing. Dinner is available along with tango lessons for beginners and intermediate dancers.
Getting there Buenos Aires Bus Routes: 168, 151, 140
Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández
Museum
Avenida del Libertador 2373
Wed-Fri 1pm-7pm; Sat-Sun 3pm-8pm
General: $1. Free on Sundays.
4802 9967
This museum houses one of Argentina’s most important collections of criollo silver, a variety of regional crafts.
Getting there Buenos Aires Bus Routes: 10, 37, 38, 41, 59, 60, 67, 92, 93, 95, 102, 108, 110, 118, 128, 130.
Museo de Artes Plásticas
Eduardo Sívori
Museum
http://www.museosivori.org.ar/
Avenida Infanta Isabel 555
4772 5628
This museum celebrates Argentine art and features a wide collection of sculptures, drawings, paintings, and tapestries. Temporary exhibits show works by popular Argentine and Latin American artists. Visitors can take classes and attend workshops on sculpting, tapestry photography, restoration, drawing, painting, papier-mâché and video making.
Getting there: Subte Palermo Línea D
Planetario Galileo Galilei
http://www.planetario.gov.ar/
Museum
Avenida Sarmiento and Figuera Alcorta
M-Th 9am-5pm, F-Su 1-7:30pm
4771-9393
The Planetarium in Palermo’s popular park district might remind visitors of Disney’s Epcot Center. Since it’s opening in the late 1960′s, the Planetarium has been a popular attraction for both kids and adults. Check website for special exhibits and show times.
Getting there Buenos Aires Bus Routes : 130, 124, 152, 12 Subte : Plaza Italia Linea D
Plaza Serrano
Shopping
Honduras 5000
Sat-Sun
Plaza Serrano, located in Palermo Soho is a fashion frenzy during the weekend street fair. Surrounded by trendy cafes and beautiful boutiques, this is a shopper’s paradise.
Getting there Buenos Aires Bus Routes : 34, 36, 55, 93, 161
Teatro Cervantes
Cultural Space
Avenida Cordoba 1155
mailto:prensa@teatrocervantes.gov.ar
http://www.teatrocervantes.gov.ar/sitio/site/home/home.php
48158883
Teatro Cervantes (Cervantes Theater) was build and in 1921 and named after the Spanish author who wrote “Don Quijote, Man of la Mancha,” Miguel de Cervantes. In 1961 the theater was rebuilt after a fire that damaged much of the building. Teatro Cervantes is said to be the most important theater for the production of plays by Latin American playwrights. Don’t forget to visit the museum that houses old costumes and historical artifacts.
Getting there Subte Callao Linea D
Tres de Febrero Park
Outdoors
Avenida del Libertador and Avenida Sarmiento
http://buenosaires.gov.ar/areas/med_ambiente/parque_3_de_febrero/rosedal/
Built in 1914, Tres de Febrero Park (February 3rd Park) is the perfect location for sun-bathing, people-watching and walking. Visitors can rent a pedal boat, test their endurance on the mile-long running track that circles the garden or explore the Museo Sívori art museum.
Getting There Buenos Aires Bus Routes : 10, 37, 67
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