Walking Tour 2: Palermo Street Art & Cafés
Half a day through Palermo Soho and Hollywood — a mix of street art, boutiques, coffee breaks, and culinary discoveries. Approx. 4–5 hours, 4 km.
Stop 1: Plaza Serrano / Plaza Cortázar (10:00 AM)
Start at Plaza Serrano in the heart of Palermo Soho. On weekends, there's a small craft market here, on weekdays it's quieter. Begin with a Café con Leche in one of the surrounding cafés (Cuervo Café or LAB Tostadores are excellent). Look around — the first murals on the house facades start here.
Stop 2: Calle Armenia (10:30 AM)
The design mile heading north: Argentine fashion brands (Rapsodia, María Cher, costumes), independent designer boutiques, vintage shops. Between the shops: huge murals on the house walls — keep your eyes open!
Stop 3: Thames & Gurruchaga (11:00 AM)
The street art stronghold: At the corner of Thames/El Salvador, you'll find some of the best murals in the city. Walk the Thames Street north — every block has at least one impressive work. Pay attention to the details: Many murals have political messages (Desaparecidos, environment, feminism) or play with the building itself (3D effects interacting with windows and doors).
Stop 4: Palermo Hollywood Gastro Mile (12:00 PM)
Cross the railway tracks to Palermo Hollywood. The area around Honduras, Fitz Roy, and Bonpland is the gastronomic stronghold: restaurant after restaurant. Perfect time for a brunch or early lunch — Buenos Aires loves brunch, especially on weekends.
Stop 5: Bosques de Palermo (1:30 PM)
Continue to the Bosques de Palermo — the green lung of the city. The Rosedal (Rose Garden) with 18,000 rose bushes is an oasis of peace. The Jardín Japonés (Japanese Garden, entry approx. 2,000 ARS) with a bridge, koi pond, and teahouse is Buenos Aires' most peaceful place. The Planetario Galileo Galilei (the futuristic dome building) is a landmark of Palermo.
Stop 6: Café Break & Shopping (3:00 PM)
Back to Palermo Soho for a merienda (afternoon tea): Medialunas and Café con Leche — the Argentine ritual at 5 PM. Then: last round of shopping or aperitivo on one of the bar terraces around Plaza Serrano.