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greenhouses. One personal favorite is the Pond
of the Water Lilies near the entrance.
Entrance is free.
Open 8 am-12
and 2-6 pm.
Closed Wednes-
days.
A small museum,
Museo Botánico
, houses
plants and trees native to Argentina as well as
exhibits explaining the uses of sugar cane, jute
and cocoa.
The
Galileo Galilei Planetarium
at
Avenidas Figueroa Alacorte and Sarmiento in
Palermo Woods is well worth a visit if only to
see the sky of the southern hemisphere, which
is very different from that of the north. Look for
the Southern Cross. No children under age
seven are allowed. Outside, stop for a look at
the sundial, which as a gift from Japan.
Shows on Sat-
urday and
Sunday. Check
schedules.
The Predio Ferial de Palermo
(Palermo
Fairgrounds), across from the zoo, is the site of
expositions year-round. While attending a car
or toy show may not be exciting, if you are in
Buenos Aires in July or August when
La Rural
is underway, you should consider attending. It
is an agricultural exposition with exhibits from
all over the world. Most interesting are the rid-
ing shows, featuring
gauchos
. It's not some-
thing urban North Americans get to see often.
The
Argentine Racetrack
and
National
Polo Fields
are also in Palermo, a few blocks
north of the park on Avenida Libertador.
The Parks of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a city of plazas and parks, filled
with striking monuments, cool fountains and
winding flower-bedecked paths. Many of the
