Palermo, Buenos Aires
Palermo is the largest and greenest barrio in Buenos Aires. And it is one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Head to Palermo Viejo for hip restaurants, fashionable clubs and cutting-edge boutiques. A trip to the Buenos Aires Planetarium provides a peek at the southern sky. The Buenos Aires Botanical Garden, Japanese Garden and Zoo are three things green. They offer weary travelers a chance to chill and tykes a place to run and jump.
Palermo, Buenos Aires
Palermo, Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Planetarium
Statue of Evita
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Getting There
Palermo is located just north of central BA and just west of Jorge Newbery Airport. The main shopping area is found in Palermo Viejo. Galileo Galilei Planetarium is located at Parque 3 de Febrero. The Japanese Gardens are located at the corner of Avenida Figueroa Alcorta and Avenida Casares. Located at Republica de la India 2900. Colectivos 10, 12, 15, 21, 29, 34, 57, 59, 60, 64, 67, 68, 93, 95, 111, 118, 128, 141, 152, 160, 161, 188, and 194 all stop in Palermo. The nearest Subte stops are Plaza Italia and Scalabrini Ortiz on the D line.
Getting Around
The City of Buenos Aires has put together 3 self-guided walking tours of Palermo. Discover forests and lakes. Roam Palermo Chico. Tour the hip and green areas called Soho, Hollywood and Viejo.
When to Travel
While the weather in Buenos Aires is enjoyable year round the best time of year to visit is fall (March - May) and spring (September - November). Winter (June - August) is characterized by cool days and cold nights. Summer (December - February) days are often hot and humid. Rain is most common in February, March and October.
Things to Keep in Mind
Kids reign in Argentina. They are welcome everywhere except nightclubs.
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