Hiking – Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires sits on flat land, so walks are relaxed and scenic rather than demanding. For wilder nature, Tigre delta and Otamendi are within two hours.

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  1. Delta del Tigre

    Outside the city – about 1 hours

    A delta of channels and islands for paddling, boat trips and riverside walks.

    Category
    Coast
    Duration
    5 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Morning
    Distance
    7 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    3 h
    Starting point
    Tigre train station
    Elevation gain
    5 m

    Tip: Take the train from Retiro to Tigre; boat services reach the islands.

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  2. Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

    Flat trails past lagoons and reedbeds with hundreds of bird species in the heart of the city.

    Category
    Trail
    Duration
    2.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Morning
    Distance
    8 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    2.5 h
    Starting point
    Entrance on Av. Tristán Achával Rodríguez
    Elevation gain
    0 m

    Tip: Bring sunscreen and water, as shade is scarce.

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  3. Bosques de Palermo ve Rosedal

    A city park of lakes, a rose garden and shaded paths loved by cyclists and runners.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Sundays
    Distance
    6 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    2 h
    Starting point
    Rosedal, Av. del Libertador
    Elevation gain
    5 m

    Tip: Rent a bike to circle the lakes.

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  4. Puerto Madero ve Puente de la Mujer

    A flat walk along the old docks to the Puente de la Mujer, ideal in the early evening.

    Category
    Trail
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Evening
    Distance
    4 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.5 h
    Starting point
    Plaza Colón, Puerto Madero
    Elevation gain
    0 m

    Tip: The bridge is lit at night and looks great after dark.

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  5. Costanera Norte y Parque de la Memoria

    An open riverside walk along the Río de la Plata past monuments and sculptures.

    Category
    Coast
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Sunset
    Distance
    5 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.5 h
    Starting point
    Parque de la Memoria entrance
    Elevation gain
    3 m

    Tip: It can be windy, so bring a light jacket.

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  6. Parque Pereyra Iraola

    Outside the city – about 1 hours

    A large green area outside the city with woodland, farms and cycling routes.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    4 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Sundays
    Distance
    10 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    3.5 h
    Starting point
    Main gate, Camino Centenario
    Elevation gain
    15 m

    Tip: Weekends are busy; weekdays are quieter.

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  7. Reserva Natural Otamendi

    Outside the city – about 1.5 hours

    A nature reserve combining pampas, reedbeds and riverbank forest, excellent for birdwatching.

    Category
    Forest
    Duration
    4 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring and autumn
    Distance
    6 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    3 h
    Starting point
    Entrance and visitor centre
    Elevation gain
    10 m

    Tip: Without a car, arrange a taxi from Campana.

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  8. Reserva Natural Ribera Norte

    A short nature walk through riverside forest and reeds on the San Isidro shore.

    Category
    Forest
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Morning
    Distance
    4 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.5 h
    Starting point
    San Isidro, Av. del Libertador
    Elevation gain
    2 m

    Tip: Bring insect repellent.

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