Jardin Botanico
Jardin Botanico
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Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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This garden is a fairy-tale haven scattered with romantic twisting pathways, statues hiding around corners, babbling brooks, dragonflies and floral treasures from all over the world.
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Neighborhood: Palermo
Best known as the largest neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Palermo is divided into different quarters, each with its own unique identity. The high-end quarter is Palermo Chico, characterized by magnificent mansions, regal avenues, and exclusive apartment buildings, and home to the Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA), a favorite amongst locals. The largest park in the city, the Bosques de Palermo, is Palermo's most famous landmark and a popular destination for nature walks, picnics, rollerblading, and cycling. The scene becomes much trendier in Palermo Soho, a hip area known for its cool cafés and unique design stores, filled with shoppers on weekends; and Palermo Hollywood, renowned for the numerous restaurants, bars and nightclubs, which make it the preferred spot for nights out and special occasions.
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- Plaza Italia • 5 min walk
- Scalabrini Ortiz • 5 min walk
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Fairfax, VA2,747 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
First thing to know is that this park goes by several names-- Carlos Thays Botanical Garden, Jardin Botanico Carlos Thays, Parque Carlos Thays, Jardin Botanico are the ones we found that all seem to be the same space. By whatever name it is called, this green space in Buenos Aires is easy to find if you take either subway or bus to the Plaza Italia: it is right across the street. Getting into it, however, can be tricky (at least when we were there) because there is only one open entrance during the week and if you take the wrong route (left) you end up walking around the entire fenced 18 acres. Head to the right from the Plaza.
The interior provides a nice respite from the frenetic pace of life in this busy city. The space is divided into regions based roughly of geography (as in Oceana, Asia, etc.). There seems a good variety of plant species (the adverts say around 5000) but we found the statues to be even more rewarding than the plants, trees, and shrubs (we visited at the start of summer, when the Argentine sun was bright and the air hot). By following the rust-color footpaths—stepping off the path is forbidden--you can meander under the shade or find a sitting spot to chill for a while. If you have time, see if you can find the portrait tree, with branches that form a natural picture frame.
As you explore, you may find cats; apparently at one time this garden was home to many but no longer—we found only two on our wander and they were friendly and greatly appreciated the ear rubs. As we understand it, a committee feeds and cares for the felines (vaccines and adoptions). Dogs are not allowed in.
There are restrooms but no concessions on the interior (they are plentiful on the outside and a number of restaurants are just across the street).
Entry is free but note that the Garden is closed on Mondays (Lunes). How much time you spend exploring the space is up to you and perhaps the season. Just temper expectations a little; this is a 18-acre city park, catering to locals and not to international travelers, and for what it is, it is fine place to visit if you have several days in Buenos Aires--but not a must see if you are on a schedule.
The interior provides a nice respite from the frenetic pace of life in this busy city. The space is divided into regions based roughly of geography (as in Oceana, Asia, etc.). There seems a good variety of plant species (the adverts say around 5000) but we found the statues to be even more rewarding than the plants, trees, and shrubs (we visited at the start of summer, when the Argentine sun was bright and the air hot). By following the rust-color footpaths—stepping off the path is forbidden--you can meander under the shade or find a sitting spot to chill for a while. If you have time, see if you can find the portrait tree, with branches that form a natural picture frame.
As you explore, you may find cats; apparently at one time this garden was home to many but no longer—we found only two on our wander and they were friendly and greatly appreciated the ear rubs. As we understand it, a committee feeds and cares for the felines (vaccines and adoptions). Dogs are not allowed in.
There are restrooms but no concessions on the interior (they are plentiful on the outside and a number of restaurants are just across the street).
Entry is free but note that the Garden is closed on Mondays (Lunes). How much time you spend exploring the space is up to you and perhaps the season. Just temper expectations a little; this is a 18-acre city park, catering to locals and not to international travelers, and for what it is, it is fine place to visit if you have several days in Buenos Aires--but not a must see if you are on a schedule.
Written January 19, 2018
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OldManEmu68
Perth, Australia17 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
Went to the Garden today with my girlfriend. We were seated on a bench with lots of other people around. We were "pooped" on by a bird, or so we thought. A lot later we realised that it was a mud like mixture. Just as it happened, a fairly small, innocent looking man of about 55 years was walking past. He spoke to us in Spanish but we have very limited Spanish. Still thinking it was bird poop, we were trying to wipe it away with tissues and the man came back to us about 30 seconds later and offered to show us a tap. We headed deeper into the park and came across a dirty pond. At this stage I realised the poop was on the back of my pants and wondered how but was still annoyed about having poop on me and wasn't thinking too clearly. The man then told us in limited Spanish there was a tap near the outside fence, away from anyone else. As we went down towards the fence, a young man walking past called out to me. At this stage my girlfriend was further away. The man outside the fence started shaking his head and pointing to his eyes as in "lookout." I then called my girlfriend back and we walked away. I am 195cm, 100kg and an ex-cop. The man we were speaking to was very small so I doubt he would have been able to do anything. He couldn't have been the one who splashed us as he was in front of us so he must have had an accomplice(s). We later spoke to locals who state that these robbers work in a team and therefore there must have been one or more bigger people possibly with a knife to rob us. This was in the middle of the day. Hate to think what may have happened if that man was not walking past outside as he was the only other person around. Luck was on our side. Tried to report matter but none of the staff spoke English. Now to the garden. When we travel we always like to visit Botanical Gardens and this one was certainly not worth the visit. In average condition and not a great selection of plant life. Some interesting sculptures and the cats are friendly.
If nearby go for a visit but wouldn't recommend a special effort for visit. Have to agree with Joao-Britt, more like a park.
If nearby go for a visit but wouldn't recommend a special effort for visit. Have to agree with Joao-Britt, more like a park.
Written October 11, 2013
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Oleksandr Danylenko
Buenos Aires, Argentina296 contributions
May 2019
you should not only come to visit this place, but maybe start with the botanical garden, make your way through the ecological park and end up in the bosques de palermo, etc. Here, the entrance is free. Nice little place.
Written February 7, 2020
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Tassaduq Hussain
Multan, Pakistan3,375 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
Botanical Garden is a beautiful triangular garden of 17 acres with rare continental plants and a greenhouse located in Palermo area of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is also known as ‘Jardin Botanico Carlos Thays’. It was declared a national monument in 1996. It has about 5,500 species of plants, trees and shrubs, as well as a number of sculptures, monuments and five greenhouses. The Garden is divided into many sections such as French Garden, Roman Garden, American Garden, Argentinian Garden, Asia Enclave, European Enclave, African Enclave, Oceana Enclave, etc. It is very close to metro station ‘Plaza Italy’ and surrounded by a number of historical places, Zoological Garden, and monuments. Entry is free.
Written August 12, 2018
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Liz T
Houston, TX214 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
I absolutely love parks. With that said, give yourself 2 hours or an afternoon to explore this free botanical garden. Exhibits are separated by continents. Lots of butterflies. There are plenty of benches to get refuge from the sun. Take comfortable closed-toe shoes and some parts could be a bit muddy. The bathrooms didn't have toilet paper and were "open-air". This was the only thing I didn't like. But I absolutely loved the fact this beautiful park was in the center of the city. Did I mention free?
Written February 10, 2018
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sabatinitennis
Ashford, UK3,693 contributions
Feb 2014 • Solo
This place typifies Argentina; they do the hard work (i.e. collecting and laying out this large garden) and then fail to maintain it. There is a HUGE selection of trees and plants, mostly labelled and laid out in various and logical plots. Yet the greenhouse has its glass in the roof missing, the paths are a mess and uneven and it could do with a general tidy up. The ambience is not helped either by the noise the radiates around the area from the many VERY busy roads that are close to the gardens. That lot aside, the gardens are free to enter and can be reached by a tube train to Plaza Italia which is a well kept tube line with nicely designed stations... unlike a few of the others that serve the capital!
Written February 25, 2014
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RaktimRay
Singapore, Singapore1,476 contributions
Dec 2018
Buenos Aires in general is quite a green and clean city and the botanical gardens add to this description. Located near the barrio of Recoleta its not a bad place for a quick walk around.Entrance is free and there is an installation resembling a giant flower. It probably tries to depict a lotus since there is pool at the base. And this attracts a lot fo birds from the area and makes this a good place for watchers. It also provides a wide green expanse just perfect for a picnic or dog walking or jogging. I would probably not plan a trip around this place but if it is nearby it wouldn't be a complete waste to have a quick stroll around. Make sure to note the census building right beside the gardens with its roman pillars. Quite an interesting landmark.
Written November 9, 2019
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Susan M
Rio de Janeiro, RJ523 contributions
Aug 2019
We walked from our hotel to the botanical garden and enjoyed it very much. There are lots of statues and the paths are well laid out. It's not huge, but a pleasant spot to be in nature in the middle of a giant city. It may not be worth a long commute to reach it, so I wouldn't say it is a "must-see," but it is wonderful for what it is.
Written September 3, 2019
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Drew R
Exeter, UK16 contributions
Jul 2019
We planned to visit these gardens after we had been to Paseo Rosedal. It was ok for a quick walk around but not worth making a special trip for. But hey, it's free, so no complaints.
Written July 7, 2019
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PARASCOSA
Knebworth, UK270 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
These gardens were a short walk from our hotel and we spent about an hour there. The gardens are divided into the various continents and there are some very interesting statues dotted around.
One real disappointment, that we could not really understand, is that the butterfly garden, which seemed to have attracted loads of pretty butterflies, is only open at very limited hours on bank holidays and at the weekend – odd !
One real disappointment, that we could not really understand, is that the butterfly garden, which seemed to have attracted loads of pretty butterflies, is only open at very limited hours on bank holidays and at the weekend – odd !
Written March 20, 2019
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Hola, me gustaría saber si hay algún lugar para almorzar adentro del jardín botánico
Noemi D
Buenos Aires, Argentina80 contributions
Dentro no, pero en las inmediaciones sí.
Babi Cavalcante
Brazil34 contributions
Quanto tempo, em média, é gasto para visitar este local?
joaocarlost2017
Lisbon, Portugal70 contributions
Uma visita normal dura cerca de uma hora.
Teresa Coutinho
Rio de Janeiro, RJ2,012 contributions
Gostaria de saber o horário de funcionamento?
Sandi G
4 contributions
what are the hours on Thursday Feb 22, 2018?
ChathamMass
Chatham, MA458 contributions
Free park with open gates. I don’t know what time they close at night. Note that there are limited entry points.
Delfi G
2 contributions
Desde retiro, que colectivo me dejaría cerca? Gracias
GoldieBuenosAires
Buenos Aires, Argentina84 contributions
te deja el 152 en la puerta.
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