In the city and the surroundings there are places that you cannot miss if you want to skate. You can find places to rent roller-skates so that you can continue what your passion for inline skating In addition, surrounding these circuits are bars, cafes and restaurants that can be used to relax, eat or drink something tasty whilst you enjoy your day out.
Lagos de Palermo
This is a Porteños favourite place to go and take a walk, roller-skate, run and cycle at the weekend. From Mondays to Fridays the lakes are open 24 hours a day. The forests of Palermo are the greenest space in the city and within them you can find immense parks, lagoons and a rose garden. The recommended place to go for skating is the lake zone, it is a closed circuit without vehicles that allows you to move with tranquillity.
There are more than 10 kilometres of paths that take you through the immense green lung of the city. If you come without roller-skates you can rent them near to the rose garden. The prices are reasonable and they are in good condition. From Mondays to Saturdays in the afternoon and evening there are skating classes for people of all levels. Arriving at the Palermo Lakes is quite simple from any location because of its proximity to Avenue Santa Fe, Libertador and Alcorta, there are buses, trains and underground trains that are all very useful.
Another bonus to roller-skating in this area is that you can find lots of the history of Buenos Aires with its sculptures, monuments, museums and cultural centres. If you want to complete your day more then another option is to take a
tour of Palermo on an electric skateboard, it is an activity to explore the green lung of the city and its lush forests and lakes. The neighbourhoods of Palermo, Nuñez and Belgrano have many guides who will tell you all the details of the history and you will be able to take incredible photos.
Parque Centenario
This is ideal for roller-skating because it is located in the centre of the city in the neighbourhood of Villa Crespo. It is advisable to reach this park by subway or bus as the main avenues of Corrientes, Díaz Vélez, Córdoba and Rivadavia are nearby. There are 12 hectares of green space where there are various activities which are all free. There is an amphitheatre, a lagoon, the museum of Argentine Natural Sciences and an observatory of the friend’s association of astronomy.
Within this green lung, there are many streets which permit roller-skating, but the most recommended is the perimeter lane of the park because it is specially made for cyclists and skaters, with over 1.6km of paved surfaces. From Monday to Friday you will find less people walking in the park, since at the weekend on the outer path there is a famous fair used for books and magazines, which many residents of the local neighbourhoods attend.
Parque Saavedra
Saavedra park is located in the heart of the Saavedra neighbourhood and is one of the oldest in the city. This green space is the preferred choice by families who attend every weekend accompanied by cookies and mate, children who play on the facilities, athletes and youngsters who come with their friends. The streets through this park make it possible to skate on a circuit of more than 4km.
The neighbourhood of Saavedra is perfect for spending
the day and going to the market, which is open every weekend. At the market they sell handicrafts, clothes, food and other unimaginable items. Other outdoor activities include hiring bicycles by the hour. If you want to
hire bicycles to explore other parts of the city, we recommend doing this with Tangol. You have the bikes for 5 or 24 hours.
The bikes are new, safe and comfy. Maps, helmets and padlocks are provided so you can enjoy your day.
Parque de las Mujeres, Puerto Madero
This park is surrounded by 1.1km of grass, trees and roses. It became a place for teenagers and children to skate It is a zone with easy access, police security and good lighting. This safety makes it a place for people to be all day until the night, enjoying the outdoors and having picnics.
Close to the park you will find the surrounded streets of Juana Manso and Avenida de los Italianos. There are other interesting places to skate, like the areas of Costanera South that provides views of the famous Río de la Plata or returning to the lakes of Puerto Madero where you can enjoy moving through the streets, whilst looking at the commercial and gastronomic areas. In the centre of this neighbourhood it has exclusive shops for clothes, shoes and accessories! In addition, there are a wide range of restaurants that include Italian, Spanish and the best grills! In case you want to continue skating and drink something light and refreshing, there are also several bars and cafes.
Puerto Madero allows you to move with ease, since the traffic regulations are very controlled and during the weekends it becomes a walking only zone for tourists and Argentines. To get here, the close location to the centre of the city makes it easy. You can go by bus or subte (underground) because of its proximity to avenues Corrientes and Leandro Alem.
Costanera Norte Pachapark
The locals call this “Pacha” because this was the name of the nightclub that was on the plot of land previously. The Costanera is definitely one of the most pleasant places to skate, roller-skate and longboard, since it has the first track that opened in Argentina.
It is located in a park of more than 7 hectares in Palermo, with a large plantation and bordering the river. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. During the weekend, people come as a family to relax and watch the skaters.
The use of this space is free and there are several facilities: a track and small ramps perfect for beginners and the most experienced, the 50-meter diameter snakebowl, three large ramps and even slacklines. The Costanera also offers different places to eat something quick. One block away you can try the famous choripan or the bondiola sandwiches from the restaurant on the pier.
Plaza de las Américas
Located in the Nùñez neighbourhood, this park is also known as the Skate Plaza de Converse. It has a skating rink that was refurbished a few years ago. It is located on avenues Figueroa Alcorta and Juramento. It was the first professional skate park in the city, together with Alberdi park.
There are more than 1100 square metres of floor perfect for skating and some obstacles are ideal for playing on the rollers. The construction of this track was based more on the need for “street details”, imitating the commonly used places such as public space, beaches, steps and railings. This place is also ideal for skateboarders but also for roller-skating, since there are areas shared by all.
In addition, the plaza has a lane on the side of Avenue Figueroa Alcorta to continue skating. This avenue together with others nearby such as Libertador, Cabildo and Lugones facilitate the arrival of many youngsters from across the city. They come to this area by car, bus, subte and train so that they can practice, have fun and compete. At the weekends sport events are often organised.
Paseo de la Costa, Vicente López
This is the typical place to go and enjoy the outdoors at the weekend. It is located on the coast of the Vicente López province of Buenos Aires. Its parks, games and extensive boulevard alongside the river make it ideal for those who live further in the city to skate and stroll. It is very common to see young people and families sitting in the parks, taking advantage of the proximity to the river to enjoy the scenery whilst enjoying mate, chatting and listening to music.
The circuit to ride roller-skates is three kilometres in length, it stretches about 25 blocks from Avenue President Hipólito Yrigoyen until the Avenue Francisco Narciso de Laprida. At the weekends after midday, free music shows are provided that you can listen to and stop to watch. To get here, you can go by car but bus lines also run on the nearby avenues of Libertador, Maipú and General Paz. For those who come from the centre of the city, the train to Tigre from Retiro is a good option. It is a journey of half an hour from Retiro.
We recommend that anyone who wants to take a bike trip through the north does so through a tour. In the excursion you will be able to visit in a different and fun way, explore the different neighbourhoods, markets and discover during the bike ride the Río de la Plata (River Plate) and the tranquillity of the city of Tigre. On the tour you will always be accompanied by a certified and bilingual guide.