| Located on the edge of the vast River Plate, | | | | space with areas to play football, roller blade, |
| Buenos Aires is the bustling capital of Argentina. | | | | enjoy a picnic and of course bicycle. On weekends |
| The central business district is filled with the noise | | | | you can hire bikes, to cycle around the numerous |
| of traffic and the busy movement of pedestrians. | | | | lakes or cycle along the dirt paths. |
| The narrow streets are barely wide enough for | | | | Costanera Sur |
| one vehicle, let alone a bus, a taxi, a few walkers | | | | Another weekend bike hire opportunity is from |
| and a bike courier. Many travelers seeing this | | | | the small stalls lined along the entrance to the |
| image of chaos are put off from exploring the | | | | Ecological Park near Costanera Sur. Inside this |
| city by bike but with a little information you can | | | | park there are over 10km of tracks which include |
| find the perfect back streets to explore away | | | | trails leading to the edge of the river with open |
| from the mayhem of the daily traffic. | | | | views towards the Argentine neighbor, Uruguay. |
| Bike Paths | | | | Puerto Madero |
| The local Buenos Aires government has recently | | | | The newest neighborhood of Buenos Aires is also |
| constructed a network of bike paths that criss | | | | one of the most bike friendly. Wide avenues and |
| cross the outskirts of the city. For a traveler to | | | | little traffic make it a perfect area to cycle in |
| the city, the most useful and interesting bike lanes | | | | peace and take in the contrasting architecture of |
| are the ones running through Recoleta and into | | | | modern apartments being built alongside the |
| Palermo. These take you past numerous city | | | | historic port area. |
| sights including the Recoleta Cemetery, the | | | | Guided Bike Tours |
| Spanish Monument and the numerous statues | | | | Perhaps the best way to explore Buenos Aires |
| dotted around the green parks that the paths | | | | by bike is to be accompanied by an expert local |
| travel alongside. | | | | guide who will not only explain the sights of |
| Palermo Parks | | | | interest but also make sure you don't get lost! |
| The wide open green spaces of the Parks of | | | | They can led you to the best areas of the city to |
| Palermo are the ideal escape from the congestion | | | | cycle so you can gain a unique appreciation for |
| of the city center. Locals enjoy the outdoor | | | | Buenos Aires. |