Parks · Our pick in Buenos Aires
Parque Centenario
At the geographic heart of the city
Twelve hectares by Carlos Thays, with a lake, an island and a great open-air amphitheatre.
Photo Credit
In the area: Rose beds in flower at the Rosedal de Palermo, with jacarandas beyond. Image courtesy of © Roberto Fiadone · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Parque Centenario
Parque Centenario, in Caballito at the geographic centre of the city, was laid out by the French landscape gardener Carlos Thays and named in 1909 for the centenary of the May Revolution. Its 12 hectares hold roses and jasmine, palos borrachos, ceibos and tall araucarias, and a lake with ducks, geese and a small nesting island, watched over by Eduardo Rubino’s winged Victory. It also has the largest open-air amphitheatre in the country, playgrounds and a carousel.
Our take
- Lake and island
- Open-air amphitheatre
- Good for children
- Address
- Caballito, Buenos Aires
- Website
- turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Parque Centenario before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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