Belgrano was named after Manuel Belgrano, a politician and
military leader who created the national flag of Argentina. Belgrano is an
upper-middle-class neighbourhood that can be roughly divided into Belgrano R,
Belgrano C, central Belgrano, and Lower Belgrano (Bajo Belgrano).
Here is my journey from my apartment in Belgrano C on Avenida del Libertador to Avenida Cabildo, where I went to catch the underground (subte) at Juramento.
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Jacaranda trees lining Avenida de Libertador
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| The slow but frequent number15 bus |
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| Entrance to Chinatown |
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| Mitre train from Tigre to Retiro |
Opposite the Estación Belgrano C is Barrancas de Belgrano, a plaza designed by the famous French landscaper Charles Thays. Based in a soft hill, it is surrounded by sculptures, fountains and old trees, like jacarandas, palos borrachos (
Ceiba speciosa) and other regional trees. Families gather here at weekends and enjoy sunbathing on the hill.
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| Tipa trees in Barrancas de Belgrano |
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Tango dancing in La Glorieta de Barrancas de Belgrano
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Continuing along Juramento past
Manuel Belgrano square where there is an lovely craft fair at the weekend.
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| Walking along Juramento |
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| La Plaza Manuel Belgrano |
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| La feria artesanal de la Plaza Manuel Belgrano |
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La Redonda, Inmaculada Concepción church
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| Street stalls on the corner of Juramento and Avenida Calbido |
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Avenida Cabildo, the main shopping street
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| Subte to Palermo and Catedral |
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