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Neighbourhood guide
Puerto Madero and the Costanera Sur: the docks and the river
The brick warehouses and towers of the old docks, the Puente de la Mujer, the Faena, the parrillas and the nature reserve.
Neighbourhood guide · Buenos Aires
Puerto Madero and the Costanera Sur: the docks and the river
The Puente de la Mujer, the Faena and the Alvear Icon, the parrillas on the docks and the nature reserve.
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What to see and do
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The docks
Puerto Madero and the Puente de la Mujer
The old docks turned into a riverside quarter of brick warehouses, towers and restaurants, crossed by the white Puente de la Mujer.
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On the docks
Colección AMALITA
A private collection of Argentine and international art in a glass-and-steel building on the docks of Puerto Madero.
Olga Cossettini 141, C1107CCC Buenos AiresExplore View on map
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Marsh on the river
The Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Lagoons, reed beds and woodland on the edge of the Río de la Plata, a short walk from the towers of Puerto Madero.
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On foot
Puerto Madero and the Costanera Sur
Along the docks, over the Puente de la Mujer and out to the river through the nature reserve.
Where to eat
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Cabaña Las Lilas
The Argentine parrilla on the docks of Puerto Madero. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.
Avenida Alicia Moreau de Justo 516, C1107AAL Buenos AiresExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
La Cabaña
A steakhouse on the docks, “since 1935” in its own words. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.
Avenida Alicia Moreau de Justo 580, C1107AAL Buenos AiresExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Michel Rolland Grill & Wine
Argentinian grill and wine in Puerto Madero. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.
Juana Manso 1760, C1107CHJ Buenos AiresExplore View on map
Bars and tango
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At the Faena
The Library Lounge at the Faena
The Faena’s lounge in Puerto Madero, for cocktails and live music.
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In the Faena’s cabaret
Rojo Tango
An intimate tango show and dinner in the red cabaret of the Faena Hotel.
Martha Salotti 445, Puerto Madero, Buenos AiresExplore View on map
Where to stay
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In a dockside warehouse
Faena Hotel Buenos Aires
The red-brick warehouse on the docks turned hotel, with El Mercado, the Library Lounge, the pool and the Rojo Tango show.
Martha Salotti 445, Puerto Madero, Buenos AiresExplore View on map
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River views
Alvear Icon Hotel & Residences
A tower hotel in Puerto Madero with 159 rooms and suites looking over the city and the river.
Aimé Painé 1130, Puerto Madero, Buenos AiresExplore View on map
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By the docks
Hotel Madero
A modern hotel by the docks of Puerto Madero, with balconies, a spa and the White Bar terrace.
Health and wellness
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