Should we find a place where literature comes to life? Plazoleta Carlos de la Púa offers just that. This small lovely park resides in the heart of the old Rawson neighborhood. It sits at Gral Jose Gervasio de Artigas and Pantaleón Rivarola in Agronomía.
Plazoleta Carlos de la Púa is more than just a green space. It is a tribute to Carlos Raúl Muñoz del Solar. He was a poet who wrote under the pseudonym Carlos de la Púa. He penned works such as El sapo violeta and La crencha engrasada.
Inaugurated in 1934 the plaza features a masonry base and a circular mosaic sidewalk. An iron antenna stands tall as a symbol. This monument pays homage to the Argentine flag. It was constructed in the city of Buenos Aires’s municipal workshops.
Interestingly the building where Julio Cortázar lived with his mother and sister Meme is across from the Plazoleta Carlos de la Púa. The address is Gral. José Gervasio de Artigas 3246. In 2012 the building earned recognition as a historical landmark. A plaque commemorates the writer. It notes Cortázar’s connection to the Rawson and Agronomía neighborhoods. These places inspired several of his stories.
Plazoleta Carlos de la Púa is a gathering place for literary events. In fact the plaza hosted Lectores de Fiesta. This event celebrated the Día del Lector which commemorates Jorge Luis Borges’s birth. It also celebrated Julio Cortázar’s birthday.
The Lectores de Fiesta event included a silent reading session. Attendees shared their reading experiences. Book exchanges and giveaways also occurred. The goal was to promote reading as a collective activity.
So next time you are in Buenos Aires visit Plazoleta Carlos de la Púa. Take a moment to appreciate literature and local history. Remember Carlos de la Púa and Julio Cortázar who once walked these streets.