Plaza Italia, Buenos Aires Square
Major Buenos Aires square and transport hub
A major square in Buenos Aires' Palermo area that functions as a transport hub and gateway to city parks, museums and weekend markets-handy for strolling, cafés and local events.
Plaza Italia, Buenos Aires at a Glance#
Address: Plaza Italia, Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hours: Public square (open 24 hours)
Admission: Free
About Plaza Italia, Buenos Aires#
Plaza Italia is a prominent roundabout and public square in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, acting as a gateway to the city’s large parklands. It occupies a busy urban junction and serves as a local transport and meeting hub.
The square is adjacent to the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden and the site of the former city zoo (now Ecoparque), and it provides pedestrian access into Parque Tres de Febrero. A monument and landscaped features mark the central space and it is frequently used as a starting point for visits to the surrounding parks and cultural attractions.
The name reflects historical ties with Italy and the square functions primarily as an urban transport and leisure node rather than a ceremonial plaza. It sits in Palermo and is served by the Plaza Italia station on Subte Line D, with multiple surface bus routes intersecting at the location.
- Subte access: Linked to the city’s public transport network via the Plaza Italia station on Subte Line D
- Nearby green spaces: Close to the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden and the Ecoparque, making it a common entry point for visitors to the park areas
What to See#
- Plaza Italia: Located at the junction of major avenues in Palermo, adjacent to the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden and to the former city zoo (now Ecoparque), and surrounded by parkland known as Parque Tres de Febrero.
How to Get to Plaza Italia, Buenos Aires#
Plaza Italia metro station on Line D serves the plaza directly. Numerous buses and taxis stop in the area; it’s a short walk from the Palermo neighborhood’s main attractions.
Tips for Visiting Plaza Italia, Buenos Aires#
- Take the D metro line to Plaza Italia station for direct access to the park-like surrounds.
- The area around the plaza includes the Botanical Garden and the Buenos Aires Zoo (now the Ecopark)-pair a visit with these sites.
- Sunday mornings often feature local markets and runners using the nearby parks-great for people-watching.
Best Time to Visit Plaza Italia, Buenos Aires#
Spring and autumn are most pleasant for walking and park visits; summer mornings and evenings are best to avoid heat.
Weather & Climate near Plaza Italia, Buenos Aires#
Plaza Italia, Buenos Aires's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1052 mm/year), wettest in March.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 18° - 28° | 23° | 103 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 17° - 26° | 22° | 114 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 22° | 18° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 19° | 15° | 80 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 60 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 60 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 61 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 68 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 111 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 15° - 25° | 20° | 99 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 17° - 28° | 23° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
