Buenos Aires Botanical Garden

The garden spans 7 hectares with 5,500 plant species distributed across Roman, French, and Oriental sections, connected by winding pathways and green spaces.

Carlos Thays created the garden in 1898 to bring together European design principles and South American plant life. The original Art Nouveau structures received recognition at the 1900 Paris Exhibition.

The garden hosts 33 sculptures and monuments, including bronze works and marble statues that represent different periods of Argentine and European artistic expression.

The garden opens Tuesday through Sunday with three entrances on Santa Fe Avenue, Las Heras Avenue, and República Árabe Siria Street. Shaded paths make visiting easier on hot days, and benches along the routes offer places to rest.

A community of free-roaming cats lives on the grounds and receives care from volunteer helpers who set up feeding stations. The animals are part of daily life in the garden and often rest under trees or among the sculptures.

Location: Buenos Aires

Inception: 1898

Architects: Carlos Thays

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

GPS coordinates: -34.58247,-58.41860

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30