| Palermo tips and photos posted by real travelers and Buenos Aires locals. • 121 Photos
• 84 Reviews
See all Buenos Aires Things To Do |
 | Buenos Aires Palermo Reviews | 1 - 10 of 84 |  |
 Open Parkland leading to the
Japanese Gardens by Bwana_Brown
The beautiful parklands that dominate the Palermo district are a direct legacy of one of Argentina's most ruthless dictators. Juan Manuel de Rosas was brought up in the tough world of large cattle estates, where he made his fortune. With a dictatorial style and a few allies he succeeded in becoming the ruler of Argentina from 1829-52 with only a 3-year hiccup between 1832-35. As virtual 'emperor' of Argentina, he ruled with an iron-fist and also maintained a vast private wooded estate in what has now become the Palermo district.
The whole large area between Av. del Libertadore and the Rio de la Plata now contains an amazing array of Plazas and parks for public enjoyment. By simply crossing this major boulevard, we left the built up sections of Palermo behind and entered into open parklands, such as shown by this photo as we walked toward the Japanese Gardens. Leave a Comment Directions: From the Zoo, head directly toward the Rio de la Plata
|
 | |  |
Visiting Buenos Aires?
Read reviews about Buenos Aires Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
 Typical architecture in the
area by sabrina_florida
It's also a nice hang-out at night due to its many restaurants and bars.
Designers' shops is not the only thing that makes Palermo a must-see spot to visit, the typical architecture with houses having tall narrow doors make it different from other places in Buenos Aires.
TIP: Get into any of the many shops and ask for a map, which will mark all the different shops, cafès and restaurants in the area. I'm a local and I always get one, not because it's easy to get lost, on the contrary, but that way you'll know about ALL the shops that you can choose from. Leave a Comment Directions: Palermo neighbourhood. Line D (subway) leaves you at Plaza Italia station, some 8 blocks from there. If not, just take a cab. It won't be more than 8 pesos from downtown.
|
| | |
 A typical façade in
Palermo by sabrina_florida
As for where to go, you can check my Nightlife page and see some. But just in case, here are some:
*Restaurants: Dashi (sushi), Krishna (vegetarian), Acabar (dining + board games!), Cielito Lindo (Mexican).
*Bars: Sonoman, Acabar, Bar 6, Podestà. Leave a Comment Directions: Hop on a taxi and tell the cabbie the address of the place you're going. Not more than 15 minutes from downtown.
|
 Bosques de Palermo (Palermo's
Park) by hekate
You will find there two artificial lakes and vast rose gardens. My guide told me t is a favourite place for preferred choice for local people when it comes to walks, jogging and bicyclying. I should say I entirely agree with their choice :)))
I was also told that the park is opened to the public 24 hours a day. That I found surprising because the place was very clean and all the benches were not broken. I am afraid this is not the case in Bulgaria... I wish we were taking care for our parks the way they do in Buenos Aires.
And some additional info on this marveloues place gathered from the net:
It was developed in 1874, promoted by the President of the Nation at that time Domingo F. Sarmiento. The design was in charge of the architect and landscaper Carlos Thays, who finally inaugurated the park in November of 1875.
It has more than 80 hectares full of aged forests. You can go through aquatic birds and plants by boat or water bike.
Additionally, you can enjoy many subspaces, like the “Poets Garden” provided with sculptures by different plastic artists, the “Andalusian Yard” covered with trees foliage and the “Roses Garden” commonly known as El Rosedal with 15,000 rose bushes and plants of 1,189 different species. Leave a Comment Address: PalermoDirections: Crossroads of Libertador and Sarmiento avenues
|
| | |
 A dog-walker at a park
Palermo, Buenos Aires by jumpingnorman, 2 more photos
There’s a lot of green spaces in this beautiful city, and this is most evident in the parks of Palermo. The parks are huge and I walked along the main road, passing one green expanse after another and seeing restaurants and cafes along the way.
Most striking were the dog-walkers (called paseaperros, they are professional dog walkers with several dogs on several leashes – much like the Dog Whisperer).
I sat on so many of the benches and just observed every day life in Palermo. Leave a Comment
|
Visiting Buenos Aires?
Read reviews about Buenos Aires Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
 The Park by Sonador3Leave a Comment Directions: Located between Avenida del Libertador and Figueroa Alcorta
|
 Club de Pescadores
(Fishermen's Club) by hekate
The building is beautiful and it sits at the end of a 150 meter pier. I wish I had the time to go inside of the building as well but I should put it on my wish list for now :) Leave a Comment Address: Av. Costanera R. ObligadoDirections: North of downtown
|
 Rose Garden by Sonador3
A nice story is that the engineers who helped plant the rose bushes were each given buds by the lead engineer for them to take home and plant. Along the walk around the garden is the Poet's Garden with busts of famous poets. Also you'll find the Andalusian Patio, which was donated by the Sevilla Town Hall in 1929. Leave a Comment Directions: Located in the Parque de 7 Februario, near F. Alcorta and Libertador
|
Pretty Palermo, the largest and greenest neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, can be divided into tiny pocket called Palermo Chico, home to large mansions and embassies, and Palermo Viejo which in recent years has been further subdivided into hip Palermo Hollywood and Palermo Soho, and then there's Las Cañitas, a chic pocket of loft apartments, restaurants and bars by the polo field. Although understanding the difference among each area may be difficult, worth visiting is especially Palermo Viejo. And if you want to take a nice stroll, go to Bosques de Palermo (Palermo Woods) which features beautiful lakes and gardens.
Palermo has just about everything one could ask for. Wide avenues meet quiet cobbled streets lined with flowering balconies and surrounded by pleasant parks and gardens. The neighbourhood boasts the trendiest and most diverse boutiques, art galleries, bars, restaurants and cafes. Palermo also houses numerous fascinating museums, Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires - MALBA (www.malba.org.ar) and Museo Evita, among others. Directions: beyond Recoleta; metro line D to Plaza Italia or to Palermo; take any bus to Plaza Italia and you'll be in the heart of Palermo
|
| | |
 The Palermo Woods by wadekorzanLeave a Comment
|
|
More Buenos Aires Travel Deals Argentina in Style
Deluxe, Private,Tailor-made trips Recommended by Travel & Leisure Fly to Buenos Aires
Our lowest fare - guaranteed. No online booking fees. Cheap Hotels
Save up to 50% on Hotels and Now Get Our Best Price Guarantee. Sponsored Links
- Design Suites Buenos Aires
Marcelo T. de Alvear 1683, Buenos Aires - Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
Avenida Alvear 1661, Buenos Aires - Sofitel
Arroyo 841 - 849 Capital Federal, Buenos Aires - Art Hotel - Hotel De Charme
Azcuenaga 1268 Barrio Norte/Recoleta, Buenos Aires - Hotel Cambremon
Suipacha 30, Buenos Aires - Rochester Classic
Esmeralda 542, Buenos Aires - Howard Johnson Plaza Florida Street
Calle Florida 944, Buenos Aires - Panamericano Buenos Aires Hotel
Carlos Pellegrini 551 Capital Federal, Buenos Aires - Marriott Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires
Florida 1005, Buenos Aires - Obelisco Republica Hotel - Buenos Aires
Cerrito 370, Buenos Aires - Hotel Reino Del Plata - Buenos Aires
Hipolito Yrigoyen 647, Buenos Aires - Tribeca Apart Buenos Aires
Bartolome Mitre 1265, Buenos Aires - Emperador
Avenida del Libertador 420 Recoleta, Buenos Aires - Art Deco Hotel And Suites
Libertad 446, Buenos Aires - Gran Hotel Orly
Paraguay 474, Buenos Aires
|
