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Exercising in Buenos Aires; Where to go in the big city!
If you are studying Spanish in Buenos Aires and looking to get some exercise into your schedule you may have a tough time finding somewhere to exercise, other than a gym, in the city. Rather than jogging down the car filled streets, head to one of Buenos Aires beautiful parks and jog among tree-lined paths and in the fresh air.
Bosques de Palermo (Palermo Woods)
This big, beautiful, and popular park, located in Palermo, is perfect to jog, rollerblade, or bike ride along its long grassy paths. The park also features a small lake that offers rowboats for hire.
Jardin Botanico Carlos Thays
Another park in Palermo, this park has winding paths under a roof of beautiful old trees. There are many different paths to take and wide range of flora, making this place perfect for a quiet jog.
Parque Centenario
Located in Caballito, this new park to Buenos Aires is safe, clean, and one of the few that does not permit dogs on the premises, and the residents of Caballito exercise, relax, and play sports here. There is a small lake in the middle that makes for a nice stretch or rest spot.
Reserva Ecologia Costanera Sur
Near to Puerto Madero, this ecological reserve covers a large amount of green space, is home to hundreds of birds, and is outfitted with great walking and jogging trails. There are a few access points in Puerto Madero and once you get to know the area, there are numerous different trails you can take every time you jog.
Exercising outside is a great way to relax after you Spanish Classes in Buenos Aires!
Looking for jogging buddies? Ask other students to participate in group jogs during the week.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:39 pm
[...] Jogging Jogging is a great way to clear your head, be out in the fresh air, and meet new people. The Palermo parks are a great place to do just this; the park covers 25 hectares of space, including running and biking paths, two lakes with paddle boats, gardens, and much more. The best time to jog here is at night when many locals head to the park after work to exercise; the joggers begin around 5 or 6 and the park stays busy with joggers up until 10pm, sometimes later. Be sure to go with a buddy if you are jogging in this park; the more the merrier (and the safer!). [...]