During the late nineteenth century, the city of Buenos Aires was experiencing rapid growth. After the opening of what is now known as Avenida del Libertador (also featured in this guide), the city needed a parallel road to cater to the upscale neighborhoods of the then undeveloped north side. From this necessity came Avenida Pres Figueroa Alcorta, one of Buenos Aires’ major thoroughfares at over 7km (4.3 miles) long. This is a busy road, but there are wide sidewalks and a bike path that make a run alongside and through several parks and plazas very worthwhile.
Bike lane/wide sidewalk
You can start anywhere, but the southern end of our route is near the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and the northern end is at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. Our route travels up (or down) the road in its entirety, for 6.7 km (4.16 miles). Highlights of this run include Plaza Armenia, the statue of Justo José de Urquiza, and Plaza Juan Facundo Quiroga. There is a sidewalk/bike path along much of the road. Additional miles can be added to this run by exploring the many parks and plazas along the route. For variety, do a loop using Avenida del Libertador, which runs nearly parallel. Bus 130 runs along the road, allowing for options to shorten the route or do a one-way run.
During the late nineteenth century, the city of Buenos Aires was experiencing rapid growth. After the opening of what is now known as Avenida del Libertador (also featured in this guide), the city needed a parallel road to cater to the upscale neighborhoods of the then undeveloped north side. From this necessity came Avenida Pres Figueroa Alcorta, one of Buenos Aires’ major thoroughfares at over 7km (4.3 miles) long. This is a busy road, but there are wide sidewalks and a bike path that make a run alongside and through several parks and plazas very worthwhile.
Bike lane/wide sidewalk
You can start anywhere, but the southern end of our route is near the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and the northern end is at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. Our route travels up (or down) the road in its entirety, for 6.7 km (4.16 miles). Highlights of this run include Plaza Armenia, the statue of Justo José de Urquiza, and Plaza Juan Facundo Quiroga. There is a sidewalk/bike path along much of the road. Additional miles can be added to this run by exploring the many parks and plazas along the route. For variety, do a loop using Avenida del Libertador, which runs nearly parallel. Bus 130 runs along the road, allowing for options to shorten the route or do a one-way run.
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6.7 km (4.2 miles)
85 feet
South End: Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes; North End: Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti
South: Subway Line H, Las Heras; North: Bus Lines. Bus 130 runs along the road itself
Buenos Aires' largest and most popular public park, full of attractions and perfect for a run-seeing adventure. There's a lake, rose garden, an area tribute to literary greats, and many lovely paths. Runners can put together several km in the park.
Some of the best waterside and car-free running in Buenos Aires. About 5 km along 4 interlinked docks, connected by wide pathways. Puerto Madero, one of Buenos Aires’ most modern barrios.
The most bucolic off-road running opportunity in Buenos Aires. 900 acre reserve, next to Puerto Madero, with pleasant, wide trails great for running. Perimeter loop is 8 km, with another 2-3 km of interior paths. Open 8am-6pm except Mondays.
The ultimate tour of a handful of Buenos Aires’ many plazas. A nearly 4 mile loop through some 16 plazas, which includes several of the city's important sites. Add to the run by exploring some of the plaza paths or the Bosques de Palermo.
A quick loop between two of Buenos Aires’ most political and historical plazas. Good roads with wide sidewalks connect the them. Can be combined with the Casa Rosada loop for a longer run, or Av. 9 de Julio.
The executive mansion and office of Argentina’s president, named after its baby pink color. This 3.1 mile loop includes Plaza San Martín. For a longer run, head west to the Plaza Del Congreso, another 3.5 km out and back.
Run the widest avenue in the world! With 15+ lanes of traffic, this might not be the most bucolic run, but it's iconic its own way. The Av. 9 de Julio runs for 3+ km from the Retiro district in the north to Constitución station in the south.
Tigre is a lovely waterside town only 28 km from Buenos Aires and easily reachable by train. The signature run is along the Paseo Victoria esplanade along the Lujan River, which can be combined with paths along the Tigre River.
A 75-minute ferry ride from Buenos Aires, this former Portugese settlement in southern Uruguay is a popular visitor destination. Good running along the waterfront (Rambla), Barrio Histórico, on beaches, and some rural agricultural roads.
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Essentials
6.7 km (4.2 miles)
85 feet
South End: Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes; North End: Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti
South: Subway Line H, Las Heras; North: Bus Lines. Bus 130 runs along the road itself
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