Running between Plaza del Congreso and Plaza de Mayo is a nice quickie loop connecting Aires’ most political and historical plazas. Plaza del Congreso was inaugurated in January of 1910 and is overseen by the Monument of the Two Congresses. The plaza is accompanied by Plaza Mariano Moreno and Plaza Lorea, all of which were designated a National Historic Monument in 1997. Included sites in this area are the “Kilometer Zero” marker, an original cast of The Thinker, the Monument of Mariano Moreno, and the Monument of José Manuel Estrada.
Plaza de Mayo is the main plaza of Buenos Aires’ Monserrat barrio and was the scene of the May 25th 1810 revolution that lead to independence. Since that point, the plaza has become a landmark for political activity. Sites surrounding Plaza de Mayo include La Casa Rosada, May Pyramid, Buenos Aires City Hall, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires.
Plaza de Mayo
For our running loop, we recommend beginning at either plaza and embarking on either Avenida Rivadavia or Avenida Hipólito Yrigoyen and returning on the opposite. Both streets are well shaded and have wide sidewalks.
Longer run options: See our Casa Rosada route (5.3 km), or north-south along Av. 9 de Julio. Several of our other routes are in this area.
Running between Plaza del Congreso and Plaza de Mayo is a nice quickie loop connecting Aires’ most political and historical plazas. Plaza del Congreso was inaugurated in January of 1910 and is overseen by the Monument of the Two Congresses. The plaza is accompanied by Plaza Mariano Moreno and Plaza Lorea, all of which were designated a National Historic Monument in 1997. Included sites in this area are the “Kilometer Zero” marker, an original cast of The Thinker, the Monument of Mariano Moreno, and the Monument of José Manuel Estrada.
Plaza de Mayo is the main plaza of Buenos Aires’ Monserrat barrio and was the scene of the May 25th 1810 revolution that lead to independence. Since that point, the plaza has become a landmark for political activity. Sites surrounding Plaza de Mayo include La Casa Rosada, May Pyramid, Buenos Aires City Hall, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires.
Plaza de Mayo
For our running loop, we recommend beginning at either plaza and embarking on either Avenida Rivadavia or Avenida Hipólito Yrigoyen and returning on the opposite. Both streets are well shaded and have wide sidewalks.
Longer run options: See our Casa Rosada route (5.3 km), or north-south along Av. 9 de Julio. Several of our other routes are in this area.
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.
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.
A major, centrally located thoroughfare passing through several parks and plazas. There are wide sidewalks and a bike path along most of the route. It's a good, straight shot, 6.7 km one-way.
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.
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3.5 km (2.2 miles)
68 feet
Either plaza
Metro Line A: Congreso or Mayo. The line runs along Av de Mayo.
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