If walking from Palermo to Recoleta, be sure to go along Avenida del Libertador so you can stop at the magnificent Plaza Mitre. Although on a noisy main road, the plaza manages to maintain a sense of calm, and is a favorite for locals to sunbathe or have a picnic in the summer. The centerpiece is a striking hilltop statue of General Bartolomé Mitre who, as every Argentine schoolchild knows, was a significant military leader and president of Argentina (1862-1868). Sadly, the monument is today littered with graffiti, but don’t let this distract you from its splendor.
Location:
Av. del Libertador (corner of Agüero)
City Plaza
Getting There
Subte D-line to Pueyrredón, then walk or taxi
Relative price: Free
Travel Skills: beginner/easy.
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