Puerto Madero

Overview

Buenos Aires' newest neighborhood—waterfront converted red-brick warehouses, glass towers, and riverside promenades on historic 19th-century port docks.

Highlights

• The Docks: Four restored docks with restaurants in Victorian brick warehouses.
• Puente de la Mujer: Calatrava's sculptural rotating bridge.
• Modern Skyline: Striking contrast between 19th and 21st-century architecture.

History

Docks built in the 1880s–90s, almost immediately obsolete. Abandoned for a century until a 1989 renewal project.

Visitor Tips

• Evening Stroll: Best at sunset and after dark.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.