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Walk · San Telmo · Buenos Aires

Parque Lezama Quiet Morning

An old park and a coffee at the corner bar.

Parque Lezama Quiet Morning — San Telmo, Buenos Aires

One of the oldest parks in the city, on the edge of San Telmo where it meets La Boca and Barracas. Old trees, worn stone paths, and slopes down toward Paseo Colón. Start with a slow loop, then take a coffee at Bar Británico on the corner, a place that has been there for a very long time.

On this plan

  • One of the oldest parks in the city
  • Old trees and stone paths
  • Bar Británico on the corner
  • A dog run in the park
  • Slopes and shade
  • Calm on weekday mornings

Your afternoon

  1. 9:00 AM · Start at Parque Lezama
    Enter from Defensa
  2. By the fountain
    Find a bench for a minute
  3. Along Brasil
    Walk the shaded path
  4. Coffee at Bar Británico
    On the corner of Brasil and Defensa

What to bring

  • Water
  • Comfortable shoes
  • A book (optional)

Getting there

A walk from San Telmo, or the bus down Paseo Colón

The park is calm in the morning. This edge of San Telmo is quieter at night, so it is best as a daytime walk.