Timeline
15:30
Arrive at the Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens when they open. The space is administered by the Japanese Argentine Cultural Foundation and is one of the largest of its type outside Japan. Go early to enjoy the dense planting and the quintessential cat garden before the afternoon crowds arrive.
17:00
Walk 15 minutes from the gardens to Fulgor Café. Order a drink and settle in for a long, relaxed break. The café is open from 08:00 to 20:00, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the atmosphere before the evening rush.
17:53
Head to Cafe Tabac for a snack or light meal. It is a 12-minute walk from the anchor area. The café is open from 07:00 to 02:00, making it a reliable spot for a bite to eat as the afternoon light begins to soften.
18:30
Make your way to the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden. The trees and plants are organized by region, creating a dense canopy that makes you forget you are in the city. This is the perfect spot to watch the sun set toward the WNW, with golden light starting around 17:55.
Local tip
The gardens and botanical garden are close enough to walk between, but the routes are not direct. Use the walk times provided to plan your pace. Fulgor Café and Cafe Tabac are both near the anchor, so you can choose either for your first break based on which direction feels easier.
Check before you go
- The Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens open at 10:00.
- Fulgor Café is open until 20:00.
- Cafe Tabac is open until 02:00.
- Check the route for walking between the gardens and the cafes.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Buenos Aires (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).