Neighbourhood guide
Palermo: parks, designers and the parrilla
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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Image courtesy of © Roberto Fiadone · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsPalermo is the largest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires and its most varied: the great park of the Bosques de Palermo, the Rosedal and the Japanese Garden; the MALBA in Palermo Chico; and, in Soho and Hollywood, low streets of designers, cafés, bars and restaurants. Villa Crespo and Chacarita, next door, have some of the city’s best new tables.
Sights
The Bosques de Palermo and the Rosedal, the Japanese Garden, the Botanical Garden, the MALBA, the Museo Evita and the Campo Argentino de Polo.
Eating
Don Julio and Crizia (One MICHELIN Star), Han and Trescha in Villa Crespo (One Star), Reliquia, La Alacena Trattoria and Mengano (Bib Gourmand), and Mishiguene, Casa Cavia, El Preferido de Palermo, José El Carnicero and Anchoíta.
Mornings in the parks, afternoons in Soho, dinner late in Hollywood.
Shopping
The designers of Palermo Soho and Alcorta Shopping.
Staying
The Fierro Hotel, the Home Hotel, the Duque Hotel & Spa and Legado Mítico.
Our advice: book Don Julio well ahead, or go early and wait with a glass of wine on the pavement.
Why it's on our list
- Sights
- Eating
- Shopping
- Staying
Location
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