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Buenos Aires Botanical Garden
Escape the bustle of the city to discover native and tropical plant species, admire a sculpture collection and relax on the grass at the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico). It is oasis of tranquility compared to the two major thoroughfares on either side of it.
The gardens are divided in geographical regions, with species present from America to Asia and Africa to Oceania. French-Argentine landscaper Carlos Thays designed this 17.3-acre (7-hectare) garden during the 1890s.
Stroll along shaded pathways to admire landscaped gardens, home to more than 5,000 tree and plant species. Botany enthusiasts will enjoy reading the labels that provide information on the plant’s local and Latin names. Check out the symmetrical French garden, which uses a style common in France during the 17th and 18th centuries.
As you meander through the garden, look for some of the 30 sculptures in the area. Among these are pieces by Italian sculptor Ernesto Biondi and Argentine Lola Mora. Look also for the bust of José de San Martín, the general who led Argentina and other South American countries to independence from Spain. Cat lovers might like to pet some of the felines that inhabit the park. Volunteers come here to groom and feed these free-roaming cats.
Visit the garden’s English-style mansion, which was built in 1881 by Polish-born architect Jordan Wysocky. Today it houses a small botanic museum and hosts regular free music events and rotating exhibitions featuring local artists.
Located in the Palermo neighborhood, the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden is a 15-minute taxi ride from Buenos Aires’ city center. Public transport takes a little longer to reach it but is a cheaper option. Combine a visit with a trip to the Buenos Aires Zoo, which is just a short walk away.
The park is open daily, except for selected public holidays. There is no admission fee. Free tours of the garden and its greenhouses are available in English. Check the official website for full opening times and tour details.
Guide to Exploring around Carlos Thays Botanic Garden
Best Lodging Options Near Carlos Thays Botanic Garden
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Sep 16 - Sep 17
CasaSur Bellini Hotel
Cabello 3780, Buenos Aires, Capital FederalLocated in Palermo, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Evita Museum and Carlos Thays Botanic Garden. Japanese Garden and Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires are also within 15 minutes. R. Scalabrini Ortiz Station is 9 minutes by foot and Plaza Italia Station is 13 minutes.
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Oct 3 - Oct 4
Bulnes Eco Suites
Bulnes 1905, Buenos Aires, Capital FederalLocated in Palermo, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Fe Avenue and Alto Palermo Shopping Center. Palermo Soho and Japanese Garden are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bulnes Station is only a 3-minute walk and Aguero Station is 9 minutes.
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Sep 16 - Sep 17
Savoy Hotel
Av. Callao 181, Buenos Aires, Capital FederalLocated in Buenos Aires Central Business District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Palace of the Argentine National Congress, Obelisco, and Teatro Colon. Florida Street and Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km). Congress Station and Callao Station are within a 5-minute walk.
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Sep 17 - Sep 18
Own Grand Palermo Soho
Gurruchaga 2121, Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires, Capital FederalLocated in Palermo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Palermo Soho, Serrano Square, and Distrito Arcos. La Rural Convention Center and Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires are also within 2 mi (3 km). Plaza Italia Station is 10 minutes by foot and R. Scalabrini Ortiz Station is 12 minutes.
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Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hotel Cristoforo Colombo
Fray Justo Santa Maria De Oro 2747, Buenos Aires, Capital FederalLocated in Palermo, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Embassy of the United States, Palermo Soho, and Japanese Garden. Alto Palermo Shopping Center is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away. Palermo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Plaza Italia Station is 9 minutes.
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Sep 22 - Sep 23
Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Polo
Sinclair 2929, Palermo, Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresLocated in Palermo, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of La Rural Convention Center, Distrito Arcos, and Palermo Hippodrome. Evita Museum and Serrano Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Palermo Station is 5 minutes by foot and Buenos Aires Palermo Station is 6 minutes.
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Oct 2 - Oct 3
Infinito Hotel
Arenales 3687/89, Buenos Aires, Capital FederalLocated in Palermo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Palermo Soho and Alto Palermo Shopping Center. Teatro Colon and Palace of the Argentine National Congress are also within 3 mi (5 km). R. Scalabrini Ortiz Station is only a 3-minute walk and Bulnes Station is 6 minutes.
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Sep 16 - Sep 17
Vain Boutique Hotel
Thames 2226, Buenos Aires, Capital FederalThis family-friendly Buenos Aires hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Distrito Arcos, Serrano Square, and La Rural Convention Center. Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires and Teatro Colon are also within 3 mi (5 km). Plaza Italia Station is 5 minutes by foot and Palermo Station is 10 minutes.