As a green patch in the middle of concrete jungle,
Bosques de Palermo occupy 25 acres of the neighborhood land filling of energy and optimism to those who choose to live moments of relaxation and entertainment nearby. Crowds daily enjoy the nature, artificial
lakes, serenity and sports proposals in this corner of the
City.
The
Bosques de Palermo, distinguished by the creative imprint of the landscaper Carlos Thays, and gently caressed by clear waters, has the official name of
Parque 3 de Febrero and gather in its length numerous attractions such as the
Rosedal area graced by the Patio Andaluz, Glorieta, Puente Blanco and the wonderful
Jardín de los Poetas, with busts of famous writers of all time and space.
The
Jardín Botánico, with nearly six thousand species representing Argentina and worldwide flora, located in a framework of fountains and sculptures; the
Zoológico de Buenos Aires more than 100 years ago; the
Planetario Galileo Galilei; the beautiful
Jardín Japonés donated by the Japanese Association of Argentina in 1979, and other monuments, fountains and columns offered to the city by foreign communities beautify the park and nearby areas becoming an unmissable attraction.
Other attractions are the
Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo opened in 1876 in the large park land boundaries; and the grounds of
Sociedad Rural Argentina, considered during the last 120 years the most significant exhibition center in Buenos Aires, being venue of the International Book Fair, as well as the largest agricultural fair in the world.