Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mateos
are hired at Plaza Italia or Avenida
Sarmiento near the entrance to the zoo.
The
Jardín Zoológico
(Palermo Zoo) is a great
stop if you are traveling with kids - or even if
you aren't. Just over 100 years old, it special-
izes in South American wildlife, although it has
species from all over the globe. The original ani-
mals were bought in Germany, and over the
years the zoo has grown to house more than 100
species, plus birds and reptiles. It's hard to see
lions and panthers in cages, but the architects
have attempted to house the animals in a set-
ting as close to their natural habitat as possi-
ble. The llamas live in an Inca temple and the
Asian elephants inhabit a Hindu temple.
Lookfor the
“Spaniard's
Monument” at
the entrance on
Avenida
Libertador. It
was a gift from
Spain for
Argentina's cen-
tennial.
Don't miss the majestic condors, native birds of
the Cordilleras, which are difficult to raise in
captivity.
The
Sarmiento Theater
stages plays for kids
and games and events that they will enjoy. If
walking is too much, hop on the mini-train that
leaves continuously from the gate on Avenida
Las Heras. The entrance to the zoo is at
Avenida Las Heras and Sarmiento.
The
Jardín Botánico
(Botanical Garden) is
across from the zoo on Avenida Las Heras. This
150-acre retreat is a frequent destination for
porteños
seeking a restful spot to read a book or
take a nap in the sun. You can wander through
the grounds, home to over 6,000 different spe-
cies of plants, and sit and relax throughout.
There are lovely sculptures, fountains and
Open daily 8
am-8 pm, sum-
mer, and 8-6,
winter.
