Free tour

Palermo: The Garden of Buenos Aires

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Buenos Aires

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Hernán

Registered on 17 August 2023

I am a history professor, graduated from the University of Buenos Aires, and for over five years I have dedicated myself to disseminating Argentine history in academic and tourism settings. I also work as a wildlife conservationist at the Buenos Aires City Ecopark, where I study and preserve the natural and architectural heritage of this unique space. I was born and raised in Buenos Aires, a city I love and know intimately. My passion is sharing its history, its transformations, and the stories that made it unique. If you would like to discover how this country was built with a professional approach committed to history and conservation, I would be delighted to be your guide.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

First stop: Botanical Garden
We begin at this oasis designed by Carlos Thays, where we'll tour centuries-old trees, greenhouses, and exotic species. We'll learn about its evolution from an ornamental garden to a key refuge for urban flora and fauna.

Second stop: Ecopark (former Zoo)
We'll visit the former zoo, now a biopark focused on animal rescue and rehabilitation. We'll learn about its history, the animals that still live there, and its transformation into a conservation and environmental education center.

Third stop: The Rose Garden
This Buenos Aires classic dazzles with its 18,000 rosebushes. Beyond its beauty, we'll discover its ecological role in Parque 3 de Febrero and how it combines art, design, and sustainability.

Last stop: The Planetarium
We close with a look at the universe at this iconic science outreach center, where astronomy and education meet.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Plaza Italia, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

I await you at the foot of the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi

Outside visit

italy square

Outside visit

Botanical Garden

Outside visit

BA Ecopark

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).