Rose beds in flower at the Rosedal de Palermo, with jacarandas beyond

Neighbourhood guide · Buenos Aires

Palermo: parks, designers and the parrilla

The Bosques de Palermo and the Japanese Garden, the MALBA, Palermo Soho’s designers and Don Julio’s star.

The back story

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    Palermo: parks, designers and the parrilla

    Palermo·In depth

    The Bosques de Palermo and the Japanese Garden, the MALBA, the designers of Palermo Soho, the restaurants of Hollywood and Villa Crespo, and Don Julio’s star.

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What to see and do

  1. Latin American art

    MALBA – Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires

    Palermo Chico·Art museum

    The museum of Latin American art on the Avenida Figueroa Alcorta, home of the Colección Malba–Costantini.

    Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415, C1425CLA Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  2. A life in objects

    Museo Evita

    Palermo·History museum

    A museum on the life of Eva Perón, in a Palermo house, with her dresses, photographs and documents.

    Lafinur 2988, Palermo, Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  3. In November and December

    Polo: the Argentine Open at Palermo

    Palermo·Sport

    The greatest polo tournament in the world, played at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo at the end of each year.

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  4. Lakes and roses

    The Bosques de Palermo and the Rosedal

    Palermo·Park

    The great park of Palermo, the Parque Tres de Febrero, with its lakes, woods and the rose garden of the Rosedal.

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  5. A garden of lakes and bridges

    The Japanese Garden (Jardín Japonés)

    Palermo·Garden

    A Japanese garden in Palermo, with a lake of carp, red bridges, a tea house and cultural events.

    Avenida Casares 3500, Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  6. Glasshouses and gardens

    The Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays)

    Palermo·Botanical garden

    The botanical garden of Palermo, with its iron glasshouse, sculpture and plants from every Argentine region.

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  7. On foot

    Palermo Soho and Hollywood

    Palermo·Walk

    The low streets of Palermo Soho and Hollywood, with designers, cafés, murals and the parrillas.

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Where to eat

  1. One MICHELIN Star

    Don Julio

    Palermo·Restaurant

    The great parrilla of Palermo, on the corner of Guatemala and Gurruchaga. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    Guatemala 4699, C1425BUK Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  2. One MICHELIN Star

    Crizia

    Palermo Hollywood·Restaurant

    Contemporary cooking, grill and bar in Palermo Hollywood. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    Fitz Roy 1819, C1414CIA Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  3. One MICHELIN Star

    Han

    Villa Crespo·Restaurant

    Korean cooking in Villa Crespo. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    Vera 966, C1414AOT Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  4. One MICHELIN Star

    Trescha

    Villa Crespo·Restaurant

    A modern tasting menu in Villa Crespo. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    Murillo 725, C1414AFE Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  5. Bib Gourmand

    Reliquia

    Palermo·Restaurant

    Argentinian cooking in Palermo. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    Angel Justiniano Carranza 1601, C1414COQ Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  6. Bib Gourmand

    La Alacena Trattoria

    Palermo·Restaurant

    Italian cooking in Palermo. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    Gascón 1401, C1181ADA Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  7. Bib Gourmand

    Mengano

    Palermo·Restaurant

    Contemporary cooking in Palermo. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    José Antonio Cabrera 5172, C1414BGT Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  8. Bib Gourmand

    Ajo Negro – Mar de Tapas

    Chacarita·Restaurant

    Modern cooking and tapas in Chacarita. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    Avenida Córdoba 6237, C1427BZC Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  9. Bib Gourmand

    MN Santa Inés

    Chacarita·Restaurant

    Fusion cooking in Chacarita. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    Ávalos 360, C1427DGD Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  10. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Mishiguene

    Palermo·Restaurant

    Israeli cooking in Palermo. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.

    Lafinur 3368, C1425FAJ Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  11. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Casa Cavia

    Palermo Chico·Restaurant

    Modern cooking in Palermo Chico. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.

    Cavia 2985, C1425DDA Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  12. In the MICHELIN Guide

    El Preferido de Palermo

    Palermo·Restaurant

    Traditional cooking in a Palermo corner bodegón. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.

    Jorge Luis Borges 2108, C1425FFD Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  13. In the MICHELIN Guide

    José El Carnicero

    Palermo·Restaurant

    Grills in Palermo. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.

    Thames 2316, C1425FIH Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  14. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Fogón Asado

    Palermo·Restaurant

    Meats and grills around the fire in Palermo. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.

    Uriarte 1423, C1414DAM Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  15. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Niño Gordo

    Palermo·Restaurant

    Asian cooking in Palermo. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.

    Thames 1810, C1414DDL Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  16. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Anchoíta

    Chacarita·Restaurant

    Contemporary Argentine cooking in Chacarita. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.

    Juan Ramírez de Velasco 1520, C1414ARF Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  17. Bakery and brunch

    Ninina

    Palermo·Bakery café

    A bakery and café in Palermo for breakfast, brunch and pastries.

    Gorriti 4738, Palermo, Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  18. Speciality coffee

    Cuervo Café

    Palermo·Speciality coffee

    A speciality coffee house with branches in Palermo, Chacarita and beyond.

    El Salvador 4580, Palermo, Buenos AiresExplore View on map

Shopping

  1. Near the MALBA

    Alcorta Shopping

    Palermo Chico·Shopping centre

    A shopping centre in Palermo Chico, a short walk from the MALBA.

    Jerónimo Salguero 3172, C1425 Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  2. Argentine designers

    Palermo Soho

    Palermo·Shopping district

    The low streets around the Plaza Serrano, for Argentine designers, homeware and books.

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Where to stay

  1. A garden in Palermo

    Fierro Hotel

    Palermo Hollywood·Boutique hotel

    A boutique hotel in Palermo Hollywood with a restaurant and wine cellar, a garden and a spa.

    Soler 5862, C1425 Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  2. Pool and garden

    Home Hotel

    Palermo Hollywood·Boutique hotel

    A Palermo Hollywood hotel built round a garden and pool, with a day spa and brunch.

    Honduras 5860, Palermo Hollywood, Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  3. A Palermo Soho house

    Duque Hotel & Spa

    Palermo Soho·Boutique hotel

    A small hotel and spa on Guatemala, in the heart of Palermo Soho.

    Guatemala 4364, C1425BUF Buenos AiresExplore View on map

  4. A hotel of character

    Legado Mítico

    Palermo Soho·Boutique hotel

    A small boutique hotel in Palermo Soho.

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