Many people and transportation means daily move around it. At the center of the square, you can see the monument to the Italian revolutionary hero Giuseppe Garibaldi. Around the square, you can see mateos, a small horse-pulled carriage that take you around this area.
2. Buenos Aires Zoo
Intersection of Las Heras and Sarmiento avenues
It was created more than one hundred years ago. It is an ideal place to spend almost the whole day and enjoy the great variety of animal species as well as the beautiful fittings which reproduce worldwide classic works. The entrance portico is a reproduction of the Triumph Arch of Tito in Rome; the Elephants Palace, a replica of the Goddess Nimaschi Chapel in Bombay; further on, you can see Vesta Chapel, which is a circular building that includes 16 Corinthian columns, a copy of the original chapel located in Roma.
The Zoo also offers a wide variety of art works like the ‘Girl with Flowers’, a replica of the original work made by the Italian Canova; the ‘Fallen Monkey’, made by Passani; and a female shape made by the Argentine sculptor Lola Mora.
3. Botanic Garden
Santa Fe 3951
Inaugurated in 1898. It is considered the main work of the French landscaper and architect Carlos Thays. Currently, it occupies a surface of almost eight hectares, where 5,000 to 6,000 plant species can be seen.
The Argentine flora prevails, including characteristic species from each province. The rest of the areas comprise vegetable samples of each continent.
The Botanic Garden also offers numerous sculptures and fountains to the eyes of the visitors.
4. La Rural
Intersection of Santa Fe and Sarmiento avenues
It has been the most important center of expositions in Buenos Aires since 120 years ago to date. It has a surface of 45.000 roofed square meters and four conference rooms. Every year, La rural, is organized on these premises. It is one the most important worldwide agriculture fairs.
5. Jorge Luis Borges Street
It is a typical street of the neighborhood. Jorge Luis Borges was born on August 24, 1899 at the city center. At the age of two, he moved to the number 2135 of this street. The original house has not been kept. Borges had lived in Palermo neighborhood until 1914.
6. Julio Cortázar Square
Intersection of Jorge Luis Borges and Honduras streets
In the heart of Palermo Soho, called thus because of its bohemian environment. In the surroundings of the square, there are bars, restaurants, book shops, artists’ workshops, stores of furniture, accessories and clothes. The avant-garde of the “porteño” design is found in the zone between the streets: Costa Rica, Godoy Cruz, Malabia and Gorriti.
7. Palermo Soho alleys
Russel (1600 block of Serrano street), Santa Rosa (170 block of Serrano), Soria (1800 block of Serrano).
They are vestiges of a fallen urbanization, a workers neighborhood that has never been finished. Some of the most exclusive houses in the city are ‘hidden’ on these alleys.
8. Pasaje Darwin
Along this street, there are a fair of plastic arts and crafts at weekends. People can also enjoy the cultural activities and shows by street performers.
9. Palermo Hollywood
Surrounded by Juan B. Justo and Santa Fe avenues, and Niceto Vega and Dorrego streets
The railway is one of ‘Palermo Soho’ boundaries. Beyond there, ‘Palermo Hollywood’ can be found. This zone is today called ‘Hollywood’ because several TV and cinema studios, producers and radios set place there.
The distinguishing feature of this area are the coffee shops and the first quality restaurants -international, ethnic and signature cuisine.
