Visit a Real Palace & Walk the Elegant Barrio Parque
Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Discover Barrio Parque, Buenos Aires’ elegant embassy district, on a walking tour! Explore the National Museum of Decorative Art housed inside the Palacio Alvear Errázuriz & see how the wealthy lived!
Exclusive Walking Tour of Barrio Parque, Buenos Aires
This walking tour explores Barrio Parque, Buenos Aires’ embassy district, ideal for visitors interested in early 20th-century architecture and urban design.
Description
Designed in 1912 by French landscape architect Carlos Thays, Barrio Parque was planned as a garden suburb for Argentina’s elite, featuring winding streets, lush greenery, and European-inspired residences.
The tour’s centerpiece is Palacio Alvear Errázuriz, inaugurated in 1917 as the residence of Matías Errázuriz Ortúzar and Josefina de Alvear. This neoclassical palace, designed by René Sergent using imported European materials and artisans, now houses the National Museum of Decorative Art. Visitors can see its original salons, boiseries, chandeliers, and grand staircase, reflecting the lifestyle of Buenos Aires’ Belle Époque aristocracy.
The route continues to Plaza República de Chile, a tranquil square surrounded by embassies and historic buildings that highlight Argentina-Chile relations. This plaza features the largest Chilean embassy worldwide.
Walking through Barrio Parque, you'll encounter embassies located in former aristocratic mansions styled in French, Italian, Tudor, and Spanish Revival architecture. This neighborhood illustrates Buenos Aires’ transformation into a cosmopolitan capital in the early 1900s.
Highlights
- Admire and enter Palacio Alvear Errázuriz, a neoclassical architectural masterpiece
- Learn about upper-class life at the turn of the 20th century
- Visit Plaza República de Chile and its monuments
- See embassies housed in former aristocratic mansions
- Explore Barrio Parque, a garden suburb designed by Carlos Thays
Includes
- Visit to Palacio Alvear Errázuriz
- Visit to Plaza República de Chile
- Walking tour of Barrio Parque including Instituto San Martiniano
- View of various embassies and aristocratic mansions
- Casa Palanti
Excludes
- Transportation to and from the starting point
Important Information
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- The tour involves walking through outdoor areas
- Photography is allowed in most areas; flash photography is prohibited inside the museum
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes. Visit during mild weather to enjoy the outdoor sections fully.
