Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires
This stylish neighborhood of red brick docks, warehouses and converted canals, is home to parks, restaurants, and two of the city’s most fashionable hotels, the Hilton Buenos Aires and Faena Hotel & Universe. A historic tour of Puerto Madero begins with the floating museums, Fragata Sarmiento and Uruguay Corvette. Visit the Museo Hotel de Inmigrantes, the Ellis Island of Argentina, where immigrants first set shore. Or step into the future as you traverse the Puente de la Mujer the pedestrian drawbridge located at pier 3. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, this unique interpretation of tango dancers cost USD 6 million to build and transport to Argentina. And if you are in search of different view, take a boat tour and explore the city's sights from the Rio de la Plata.
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Getting there
The Fragata Sarmiento is docked at pier 3 on Avenida Alicia Moreau de Justo 900. The Uruguay Corvette is docked at pier 4. The Museo Hotel de Inmigrantes is located at Avenida Antártida Argentina 1355. Puente de la Mujer is located at pier 3. Take the B Subte line to “L. N. Alem” or the A line to “Plaza de Mayo”. Colectivos (city buses) 2, 4, 6, 20, 22, 26, 33, 54, 56, 61, 62, 64, 74, 93, 99, 105, 109, 111, 126, 129, 130, 140, 143, 146, 152 and 159 all stop in Puerto Madero.
Getting around
Take a self-guided tour of the barrio.
Opening hours
The Fragata Sarmiento is open Sunday through Friday 9:00-22:00, Saturday
9:00-23:00. The Uruguay Corvette is open daily 10:00-21:00. The Museo Hotel de Inmigrantes is open Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00, Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-17:00. Fees
Admission is charged to the Fragata Sarmiento and the Uruguay Corvette. Children under 5 are free. Admission to the Museo Hotel de Inmigrantes is free.
Contact details
To contact the Fragata Sarmiento dial +54 (11) 4334 9389. To contact the Uruguay Corvette dial +54 (11) 4314 1090. To contact the Museo Hotel de Inmigrantes dial +54 (11) 4317 0285.
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