Quick ride by bicycle from Buenos Aires to Retiro

Start your ride in the heart of Buenos Aires and cruise north towards Retiro, one of the city’s key neighborhoods and terminal areas. This route is just about 5 km, making it a quick and pleasant ride, mostly on quiet roads with the occasional bustling avenue and some dedicated cycleway segments. Expect a gentle rise and fall—nothing too challenging, with a max elevation around 45 meters.

Buenos Aires’ iconic downtown soon gives way to the leafy avenues and stately buildings of Retiro. Along the way, you’ll pass classic city scenes: busy porteños going about their day, cafes spilling onto narrow sidewalks, and perhaps the distant clang of a tram. The surfaces switch between smooth asphalt and authentic old paving stones, so you get that urban cycling vibe.

Retiro itself is a hub, home to the historic train station, Plaza San Martín’s sweeping green lawns, and close to the famous Torre Monumental (“the British Clock Tower”). It’s a lively spot whether you’re heading to a train, a park, or just soaking in the city’s energy after your ride.