The irony of visiting a botanical garden in Buenos Aires - possibly the greenest city I've ever…read morebeen in - was not lost on me. It most certainly is not a must-do experience as, if you walk there from wherever, you're likely to pass so many expansive, grassy, tree-filled parks that you'll question why you're not just stopping now. I'm actually a much bigger fan of green parks than botanic gardens (even free ones like this) as I generally care little about plant species or origins. But I came here and found it to be a nice experience. Ample benches in the shade of trees provide a nice spot to hang out and many were doing just that. I spotted a couple sitting on a bench reading actual paperback books and thought "my tribe" before I noticed that I was feeling things bite me ever so often as I strolled through. So I'm probably not hanging out here for long. There were several places that should have held water (ponds, I guess) but they were, sorrowfully, dry on this visit. I do like a water feature. There's also statues and greenhouses (not open to visitors). There's absolutely no reason to head here but if you do, it's a nice place to stroll through on your way to, perhaps, areas with more grass and fewer insects.

Interesting free garden. There are lots of different plant varieties and specimens to view. The…read moreonly thing that holds this attraction back from a 5 star experience, is the neglect that some areas of the garden are experiencing. I'd say about 80% of the garden is well-maintained, but there are some areas of overgrowth that need some attention. In addition to the plants and trees, there's some beautiful sculptures and seating areas to admire all the natural beauty. Also, you get a real sense of how Argentinians spend their free time. You'd be hard pressed not to find the locals socializing and admiring the natural beauty without their ubiquitous Mate in hand. There are also several hauntingly beautiful glass greenhouses on site dating to the Belle Epoch era. It's fun to get a close up look and not only see into the greenhouses themselves, but take in all the architectural details that make these buildings so unique. Overall a Jardín Botánico is a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours, it just needs more upkeep. There are free restroom facilities as well, so you really can enjoy at your own pace.

Uno de los parques más hermosos que he ido. Vengo acá desde que era una bebé y siempre me hipnotiza…read moresu belleza. Lo mantienen muy hermoso. Las rosas mas hermosas se encuentran acá. El aroma es exquisito.

This park is located in Palermo and it has several things to do here. One has many places to find a…read moregood spot to sit and enjoy a good book, or rest with your dog, or hang out with friends with some mates, etc. There is different areas to check out different plants and trees, really fun to walk through this park. Not as big nor as significant as a Central Park in Manhattan, for example, but this area is in its own sense the Central Park of Palermo neighborhood. The neighborhood is filled with bars, clubs, restaurants, crowds, and so on. Sometimes it is nice to get away from that and enjoy a bit of nature. In Palermo, this is as good as it gets. I definitely recommend coming to this park sometime. I have noticed that some area are open past 5pm, but I am not sure which ones are.

This steel sculpture is one of the signature landmarks of Buenos Aires. It was donated to the city…read moreby an architect in 2002. The sculpture is fairly big (75 feet tall), with its signature characteristic being that its petals can move. The petals are retracted at sunset and then opened up again at sunrise. I thought that it was a gorgeous looking sculpture, but not something to go out of one's way for. What was disappointing as well is that you cannot get close to it and only take photos from a distance. It is surrounded by a reflecting pool. However, it was a perfect add on to my visit to the nearby Recoleta Cemetery.

Posting here as part of my personal mission to earn back Yelp Elite status by spotlighting unique,…read moreculturally rich spots that might not always get the attention they deserve from American tourists. Floralis Genérica is definitely a cool landmark -- a massive steel flower set in a peaceful park near Recoleta. The design is striking, and the area is impressively clean and well-kept. You'll get some great photo ops here, especially when the petals are open under the sun. But a couple of things held me back from giving this a higher rating. For one, you can't get very close to the sculpture. Unlike something like "The Bean" in Chicago, where you can walk right up, touch it, and experience it from all angles, here you're kept at a distance -- which limits the interaction and overall impact. Also: where are the public restrooms? For such a major tourist draw, there's a surprising lack of bathroom access. A place like this should absolutely have free public facilities -- it's a basic expectation, especially for families and international visitors. Still, it's a worthwhile stop if you're exploring the city and want something visually iconic and relatively quiet. Just come prepared -- and maybe don't load up on coffee right beforehand.

Big park with benches, playgrounds and lots of green space. People run and bike or you can take…read moreyour mate and chill out.

This is a public park located in the middle of the city in the Belgrano neighborhood. It is a…read moremedium sized park that takes up the equivalent of 4 city blocks. There is not much to do here and no attractions within, but it's a solid place to relax, sit on the benches, and read. There are lots of sculptures which include, oddly enough, a small replica of the Statue of Liberty. It is very clean as well and conveniently located next to many restaurants.