Parks in Buenos Aires

Best Parks & Plazas

Buenos Aires' urban landscape is defined by its diverse green spaces, ranging from the historic Barrancas de Belgrano with its traditional tango gazebo to the solemn Parque de la Memoria along the Río de la Plata. This collection highlights parks across neighborhoods like Recoleta, Palermo, and Chacarita, showcasing botanical variety, artisanal markets, and architectural landmarks such as the Norman Foster-designed government building in Parque Patricios and the colonial history at Parque General Paz.

Best Parks & Plazas — Map

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Feria Plaza Francia

Plaza Intendente Alvear is a public space in Recoleta, Buenos Aires. It is commonly but mistakenly known as Plaza Francia, as the actual…

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Parque de la Memoria

The Parque de la Memoria is a public space situated in front of the Río de la Plata estuary in the northern end of the Belgrano section of…

C

Jardín de la Recoleta

Situated adjacent to the Recoleta Cemetery and the Centro Cultural Recoleta, this landscaped space connects the neighborhood’s cultural institutions with the sloping lawns of Plaza Francia.

Fir0002 / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Plaza Armenia

A central hub in Palermo Soho, this square hosts a popular weekend craft market and is surrounded by a dense concentration of restaurants and independent design boutiques.

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Plaza Barrancas de Belgrano

Designed by Carlos Thays, this tiered park features a historic gazebo used for outdoor tango dancing, a replica of the Statue of Liberty, and ancient ombú trees.

Roberto Fiadone / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Parque Los Andes

Located in Chacarita, this park hosts a large weekend flea market and features the Monument to the Andes, a bronze sculpture by Luis Perlotti.

Lutetios / CC BY-SA 3.0

G

Plaza Irlanda

A five-hectare green space in the Caballito neighborhood. It features a long perimeter track for runners, several public sculptures, and shaded walking paths.

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H

Parque Saavedra

One of the city's oldest parks, featuring a circular layout with sports facilities and a perimeter path. It serves as the primary recreational hub for the Saavedra neighborhood.

Nicolasrnphoto / CC BY 3.0

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Parque de los Patricios

A large park in the city's south designed by Carlos Thays. It is notable for its proximity to the modern Buenos Aires City Government headquarters.

Nicolasrnphoto / CC BY 3.0

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Parque Florentino Ameghino

Set on the former site of the city’s southern cemetery, this park features a central monument dedicated to the victims of the 1871 yellow fever epidemic.

Rcidte / Public domain

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Parque General Paz

Located at the city's northern edge, this park houses the Cornelio Saavedra Historical Museum and features a picturesque lake with a bridge and artificial ruins.

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Buenos Aires Playa - Parque Indoamericano

A seasonal recreational area that transforms into an urban beach during summer months, featuring sand pits, beach umbrellas, and water play areas.

Claudio Elias / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Brown Square

William Brown was an Irish sailor, merchant, and naval commander who served in the Argentine Navy during the wars of the early 19th century.

Sandro Schachner / CC BY-SA 2.5

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Udine

Udine is a city and comune in north-eastern Italy, in the middle of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps.

Unknown / Public domain

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Plaza Fray Mocho

A neighborhood square providing a quiet green space with playground facilities and shaded seating areas near the Belgrano and Palermo border.

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