BMX: 3 parks in Argentina to be like “Maligno” Torres, Gold medalist in Paris 2024
Let us tell you about different options in Argentina to have fun and copy the magic of the gold medal winner from Córdoba at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
We hear that they call him Evil (Maligno) because of the jokes he makes and because of his temperament to find strength with the partner of his life: the bicycle. José “Maligno” Torres Gil from Córdoba has become a hero after winning the first medal for Argentina at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. And he got nothing less than gold!
For this reason, what can be better than grabbing the bike and cycling along different parks in Argentina and -why not? - do as the champion of the province of Córdoba does?
Poliskate Square in Núñez, Buenos Aires
Located at Manuela Pedraza 2622, just a couple of blocks from Cabildo Avenue, this park is a meeting point for young people every day of the week, it is free and open 24 hours a day. After several pirouettes and having a drink with friends, we recommend you take a walk around the Monumental stadium of River Plate to visit one of the greatest soccer temples in Argentina and South America.
How to get to Poliskate Plaza?
A good way is to catch the metro (in Buenos Aires we call it Subte), take the D green line and get off at the Congreso de Tucumán head. From there you will be seven blocks away from your destination. Buses 41, 19, 29, 57, 59, 60, 68, 71, 130, 133, 151, 152, 161, 168, 184 and 194 go along Cabildo Avenue (you should get off before the Avenue number 3500).
Read more: Guide to get to know Buenos Aires by bike: one day, one neighborhood
BMX in the O'Higgins Park in Mendoza
The city of Mendoza, capital of the homonymous province, known for being the main producer of wines in Argentina, has a new park and you can't miss it. With an innovative design, the bike lends itself ideally to the occasion. The green space has an important area for BMX and flat, street and dirt styles. It must be booked by contacting any of the following numbers: +5492616869105 or +5492613618958. The park is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
How to get to O'Higgins Park?
Different bus lines reach the surroundings of the park. Along San Luis Street: 530, 531 and 534; along Ituzaingó Street: 605; along Corrientes Street: 520, 521, 524, 525, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 562, 563 and 607; along Alberdi Street: 521, 611 and 620; along Monte Caseros Street: 205, 206, 371, 532, 533, 605, 711, 732, 911 and 920; along Buenos Aires Street: 120, 121, 531, 534 and 605.
Tip: at the end of the activity, you will definitely need a glass of exquisite Malbec.
Read more: 10 reasons to visit Mendoza, the capital of Argentine wine
Skate Park in Sarmiento Park in Córdoba
With an area of three thousand square meters, it is considered the largest in Argentina. Located in the heart of the great green lung of the city of Córdoba, capital of the province of the same name, this space attracts more and more young people not only from the Docta –as the city is called because the first Argentine University was founded here– but from all over the country and, of course, foreigners as well.
How to get to Sarmiento Park?
Bus lines 19, 22, 23, 26, 28, 41, 45, 67, 81, 32, 52, 16, 18 and 43 CU reach the park. The trolleybus line AA1 also gets there.
Tip: at the end of the day, have a lomito and the popular fernet with friends!
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