| The first impression of Buenos Aires from a runner's | | | | popular route with locals is a 8km loop that has |
| point of view can be as a large city with busy | | | | sections with views across the river towards Uruguay. |
| overcrowded streets and potholed footpaths covered | | | | The reserve is generally opened 8am - 5pm but is |
| in dog poo. But don't hang up your trainers just yet, use | | | | closed every Monday and also after heavy rain |
| these 5 tips to discover the places to run and people | | | | storms. |
| to run with in Buenos Aires. | | | | Puerto Madero If you accidentally find yourself at |
| Where to Run | | | | Ecological Reserve on a Monday when the gates are |
| Parks of Palermo The Palermo Parks form the largest | | | | locked, don't worry as you are very close to Puerto |
| green space in Buenos Aires city and are the place to | | | | Madero neighbourhood. A lack of traffic and relative |
| enjoy a long run. Scattered amongst the open | | | | calmness sets Puerto Madero apart from other |
| expanses are lakes, gardens and plenty of running | | | | suburbs in Buenos Aires. The clean streets, grasslands |
| paths. There are enough paved and unpaved trails that | | | | and dog poo free footpaths make it easy to maintain |
| even a resident can follow a new route every day | | | | your stride. Mix up the scenery with a short run |
| and never have to cross a road. Toilets and water are | | | | towards the docklands. There are a few cobblestone |
| more difficult to find so be prepared before you start | | | | sections so be careful with your ankles. |
| and bring a bottle of water with you. | | | | This is a very safe area to run as it is patrolled by local |
| Ecological Reserve The Reserva Ecológica | | | | police, is very well lit at night and has security cameras |
| Costenera Sur is one of Buenos Aires best places to | | | | on most street corners. This is not as a result of crime |
| run. With no traffic inside the park, bird life provide the | | | | but is all for the elite and wealthy locals who call |
| sounds away from the honking cars and blasting | | | | Puerto Madero home. |
| buses that are common in other parts of the city. A | | | | |