Follow a self-guided audio route from Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur to Puente de la Mujer, learning the stories of Argentine women whose names line Puerto Madero. Expect wetlands, riverside sculptures and modern architecture on a 60–75 minute walk.
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The morning river wind pushes along the boardwalks as you leave the quiet trails of Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur and step into Puerto Madero’s glass-and-steel edge. Wading birds cluster at lagoon margins, daring you to slow down; the city's glass façades catch the light and throw it back like a challenge. The route threads from wetland observation platforms through Micaela Bastidas Park, past the sculpted figures of Fuente de las Nereidas, and finishes at Santiago Calatrava’s angled span, the Puente de la Mujer.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
60–75 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; mainly flat urban walking with short boardwalk sections
Wildlife
History
Puerto Madero began as a late-19th-century port project that underperformed; extensive 1990s redevelopment transformed old docks and warehouses into the contemporary district you walk today.
Conservation
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur is a protected wetland—staying on paths and avoiding litter helps preserve habitat for migratory and resident birds.
Reserve your spot on the The Women Behind Puerto Madero’s Streets: A Self Guided Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download the tour in advance
Install the VoiceMap app and redeem your code before you arrive so audio and maps are available offline.
Bring headphones
Audio narration is designed for private listening—use earbuds to hear turn-by-turn directions clearly in the city noise.
Watch the weather and sun exposure
Summer afternoons can be hot and open along the docks; plan for shade or an earlier start to avoid heat and sudden storms.
Stick to marked paths in the reserve
Boardwalks protect nesting birds and marsh plants — staying on trails reduces disturbance and erosion.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and traction for mixed pavement and boardwalk surfaces.
Headphones
Required to hear the tour narration and turn-by-turn cues.
Reusable water bottle
Keep hydrated on exposed riverside sections, especially in summer heat.
summer
Light wind/rain shell
Useful for breezy river conditions and sudden showers.
spring