If you are in Buenos Aires and want to visit the best tourist attractions, there is nothing better than enjoying the most beautiful natural and architectural landscapes that this city has to offer outdoors. When it comes to tourism, Buenos Aires has exceptional architectural works such as the Teatro Colón. However, particularly those open spaces full of history and culture are extremely beautiful, and they can be appreciated with the light of nature. So, you should definitely know the best and most interesting places to visit in Buenos Aires in the open air.
Places to visit in Buenos Aires in the open air
Historic Tramway
Have you ever got on a tramway? It is a means of transport that circulates through urban areas, that is, through streets that are an important part of the history of the region. It has a tour guide, who will be in charge of telling the stories, events or relevant anecdotes of certain places so that tourists can appreciate the beauty of the place and learn a little of its culture.
If you want to know those iconic places of Buenos Aires, a ride on the Historic Tramway is an excellent alternative. It is available every Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Here, you can enjoy free rides, which go from Emilio Mitre and run a circuit of approximately 20 blocks.
Tres de Febrero Park
It is located in the Palermo Woods and it is known for being one of the largest natural spaces in Buenos Aires. It has an amphitheater, El Rosedal and a lake. This is an ideal option to relax in the middle of nature, exercise or perhaps practice some yoga.
Here you can see two artificial lakes, which can be toured on water bikes or by boat. One of the main attractions of this park is El Rosedal, which has more than 18 thousand roses.
If you are a botany lover, it is best that you come in July, when the place is pruned and those who come can receive flowers or cuttings of plants to reproduce them later. Pruning in July allows the roses to be more luxuriant in winter.
Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve
If you want to visit the largest green space in the city of Buenos Aires, then the Ecological Reserve Costanera Sur is one of the places you cannot miss. It is a perfect place to enjoy the fresh air in its 350 hectares, where you can exercise, ride a bike, walk, run or just enjoy an afternoon with your family.
If you want to get away from the daily stress of the city, there is nothing better than enjoying a beautiful landscape with lagoons, grasslands, forests and, do you know that they have more than 2000 species of plants, animals and fungi? Undoubtedly this is a very interesting tourist place.
Japanese Garden
This is a park that is surrounded by the Palermo Woods and it was built in 1967 after the visit of the Japanese emperor Akihito. Therefore, it has a Japanese style, as well as its characteristic name.
Here, not only will you appreciate the artificial finishes of the Japanese style in its tea house known as Chashitsu, where the traditional tea ceremony is carried out as it is done in Japan. But you can also appreciate the characteristic plants of the Asian area such as bonsais, kokedamas, orchids and azaleas.
Botanical Garden
If you consider yourself a botany lover, this is a tourist place that you should not miss since here you can appreciate about 1580 species of plants as well as a botanical library. Its main attractions are the three gardens with the oriental, Roman and French styles.
You will also see an English-style mansion where workshops and art exhibitions are usually held. But this is not all, since in the Botanical Garden of Buenos Aires you can also appreciate a great collection of sculptures, the five greenhouses, the herbarium and an important collection of aromatic herbs. So, definitely, this is a jewel of nature.
Recoleta Cemetery
Although it may seem incredible, the Recoleta Cemetery is one of the outdoor places worth visiting. Here, you will appreciate impressive architectural works along with a street with statues and impressive marble sarcophagi.
It is like visiting a museum, since beyond its impressive architecture, you can also see the site where historical icons rest. So, it is advisable to visit this cemetery through a free tour of the city and not miss any relevant detail of the history of this imposing place.
