Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
PERÚ BEACH
An interesting sports complex for those seeking outdoor activities is
Perú Beach
( 4793-5986;
www.peru-beach.com.ar
;
Elcano 794; 8am-midnight). Short soccer fields, a covered roller rink, a
freestanding climbing wall and water sports such as kayaking all bring in the crowds. In addition
there's also a grassy lawn and outdoor tables for refreshments - great on a sunny day. It's more of a
social scene than anything else, and families are welcome. Perú Beach is located in Acassuso, a sub-
urb way north of Buenos Aires' center, just across from the Tren de la Costa's Barrancas station.
Activities
Buenos Aires is a big concrete city, so you'll have to seek out the outdoor spots in which
to work out. Extensive greenery in Palermo provides good areas for recreation, especially
on weekends when the ring road around the rose garden is closed to motor vehicles. Re-
coleta also has grassy parks, but not as extensive. Best of all is the Reserva Ecológica
Costanera Sur (
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)
, an ecological paradise just east of Puerto Madero that might
just make you forget you're in a big city; it's excellent for walks, runs, leisurely bike rides
and even a bit of wildlife viewing.
CYCLING
The city's new bike lanes are making cycling in the center a safer proposition, but there
are better places in which to spin your wheels. Bike paths run along many roads in Parque
3 de Febrero (
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)
- here, bicycle rentals are available in good weather on week-
ends, when the ring road is closed to motor vehicles. Look for rental companies along Av
de la Infanta Isabel; four-wheeled pedal carts and inline skates can also be rented.
For safe family cycling, head to Nuevo Circuito KDT in Palermo's Parque General Bel-
grano. Here,
Sprint Haupt
( 4804-2870;
www.sprinthaupt.com.ar
; Salguero 3450; 9am-8:30pm
Tue & Thu, to 7pm Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun)
rents bicycles for use around a plain, 1250m-long con-
crete bike path (bring your passport). Helmets available. Look for the overpass parking
lot, then go past the pedestrian bridge.
The Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur on the eastern side of Puerto Madero along the
coast, is green and tranquil and has some flat dirt roads that are great to bike on. Cheap bi-
cycle rentals are available in good weather on weekends, just outside either entrance.
GOLF
BA's most convenient course is the 18-hole
Campo Municipal de Golf
(
4772-7261; Tornquist
7:30am-5pm Tue-Sun)
; be sure to reserve your spot in advance. Practice your long
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