Parque Chacabuco neighborhood is
located on center south Buenos Aires City. Its name comes from the park which
occupies most of its surface. The fifth larger park in the city, Chacabuco Park
has 12 hectares and it’s the heart of the neighborhood. It has many great spots
as Butteler square, Cafferata neighborhood and Corea Town, among others. Hostel
Colonial tells you all about Parque Chacabuco.
Among the main attractions are:
Chacabuco Park (Emilio Mitre Ave, Asamblea Ave, Eva Perón Ave and Curapaligue
Ave), Butteler Square (crossed by two streets with a peculiar design),
Cafferata neighborhood (Close to Chacabuco Park, mentioned in many tango lyrics),
Miraculous Medal Parrish (Curapaligue Ave and Asamblea Ave), Corea Town (where
most of the Corean community of Buenos Aires lives), among others.
Chacabuco Park was designed by
French urbanist Charles Thays in the beginning of the XX Century. Its form
changed dramatically after 1978, when the built of 25 de Mayo Highway split it
in two halves. The park has a beautiful rose garden, brick paths to enjoy the
variety of tree species in it and even a public pool to enjoy on summertime.
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