Walks · Buenos Aires · English
4 narrated stops, 12 minutes of stories, 2.6 km on foot. Press play at each stop — no app needed — or open the walk in Avsha and let the stories keep coming as you move.
Stop 1 · Distrito Arcos, Buenos Aires, Argentina/Colombia · 3 min
In short: Located in Palermo, Buenos Aires, Distrito Arcos is an open-air shopping center built within historic railway arches. Originally constructed to support the San Martín line, these brick structures were reimagined in 2014 after a long period of decay.
↓ 800 m · 12 min to the next stop
Stop 2 · 3 min
In short: It is a weekend event where local bars and restaurants transform into boutiques for independent designers. They clear away tables to showcase handmade goods like leatherwork and jewelry, reflecting the self-made creative spirit of the neighborhood.
↓ 450 m · 6 min to the next stop
Stop 3 · 3 min
In short: This seven-hectare sanctuary features an Art Nouveau greenhouse, over five thousand plant species, and thirty sculptures. Visitors can explore Roman, French, and Oriental style gardens, the protected "botanical cats," and the former home of Carlos Thays.
↓ 1.3 km · 19 min to the next stop
Stop 4 · Plaza Armenia, Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires · 3 min
In short: Renamed in 1983 to honor Argentina's Armenian community, this plaza features memorial plaques and the weekend Feria de Palermo Soho market. The surrounding area is known for street art, independent design labels, Armenian bakeries, and cobblestoned alleys called pasajes.