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Palermo's large, grassy parks - regally punctuated with grand monuments - are popular
destinations on weekends, when families fill the shady lanes, cycle the bike paths and
paddle on the peaceful lakes. The sub-neighborhood of Palermo Viejo is home to dozens
of ethnic restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops, along with the city's largest selection of
boutique hotels.
The neighborhoods south of Palermo are part of the 'real' Buenos Aires largely unaffected
by the tourist trade. Villa Crespo is up and coming, benefiting from its proximity to
Palermo; Abasto and Once are cultural melting pots and busy commercial districts; and
Boedo has bohemian flavor and some very traditional cafes.
