Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

Overview

A 350-hectare ecological reserve along the Rio de la Plata—wild wetland teeming with birdlife steps from the skyscrapers of Puerto Madero.

Highlights

• Birdwatching: Over 340 species including herons and scarlet-headed blackbirds.
• Walking Trails: Kilometers of flat trails through marshlands.
• Sunset Views: Spectacular sunsets over the Buenos Aires skyline.

History

Formed accidentally in the 1970s–80s when an abandoned land reclamation project was colonized by nature. Declared a reserve in 1986.

Visitor Tips

• Binoculars: Bring them for birdwatching.
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours.